Well, I guess that makes it official. Good stuff.
I love how there was almost no news around this and the signing happens, but there's a ton of reports of Pirlo signing and it looks like he won't.
That is without Bradley or Jozy because of the gold cup.So the July 12th game against Toronto will feature Lampard AND Iraola. Nice.
So the July 12th game against Toronto will feature Lampard AND Iraola. Nice.
That is without Bradley or Jozy because of the gold cup.
Interesting that in the official announcement Kries points out that he can play multiple positions. I wonder if he will play some place other than RB. Obviously RB is a huge need, but he is probably more skilled than most of our midfield players.
Quote: Jason Kreis said. “We are adding a versatile player like Andoni who is comfortable playing in a number of different positions within the team. We are adding a great professional and a very experienced player.”
It's interesting because it doesn't make sense. Iraola has pretty much exclusively played RB. In addition, right back is pretty much our weakest position. It's a 100% natural fit.
If we played a wide midfield or with wingers, maybe I could see Iraola filling in higher on the pitch. But we don't. We play narrow except for the fullbacks.
Adding this here because I want to remember what FIFA rated him before the move to MLS.
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81? Damn. So that mean he's a 90 in MLS.
I'll actually be at that game. I'm on holiday in NYC until the 13th.So the July 12th game against Toronto will feature Lampard AND Iraola. Nice.
HahahahaRelax guys, Kreis is just setting the stage so he can play him as GK.
They will actually drop him 3-4 points I bet. They shit on MLS players.81? Damn. So that mean he's a 90 in MLS.
Is Lampard confirmed for the 12th? I thought they were still playing coy on that.So the July 12th game against Toronto will feature Lampard AND Iraola. Nice.
I'd give up Mix to play Toronto without Bradley and Altidore.Which also means we don't have Mix. Crap.
Quadruple rep. Our fullbacks suck. He is a very, very good right back, which happens to be one of the aforementioned fullback positions at which we suck.It's interesting because it doesn't make sense. Iraola has pretty much exclusively played RB. In addition, right back is pretty much our weakest position. It's a 100% natural fit.
If we played a wide midfield or with wingers, maybe I could see Iraola filling in higher on the pitch. But we don't. We play narrow except for the fullbacks.
Haha I think everyone is looking into those quotes a little too much. I think Kreis is just saying he's versatile so in a pinch he could fill other needs.Quadruple rep. Our fullbacks suck. He is a very, very good right back, which happens to be one of the aforementioned fullback positions at which we suck.
Why do we have to test him out? Fucking write his name on the lineup sheet at his natural position and send his ass out there. We don't need to convene a meeting of the brain trust to figure out where to play him. Just stupid as hell for him to say that.
"Well, we're really happy with our better-as-bartender option or the guy who we found coaching YSL whose best defensive play is a two-arm shove in the back." Okay, Jason. Okay. We definitely need him to be versatile to contribute. Kreis is on drugs. It's the only explanation. SOB came to NYC and developed a drug problem. Damn.
I guess it's deserved for all of us plastics.