Showing posts with label US Soccer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label US Soccer. Show all posts

7.29.2011

So much for that idea.. , more car trouble, USMNT, and KING

So I viewed the place at Iuka today. For the price and the conditions, I think I'll pass. Great location though. Back to the drawing board. I'm so happy to have so many options. Out of all the things worrying me, this search is the least of them!

On my drive back to Easton, my car overheated on the Hudson street overpass over 71. I pulled into the Shell station and let it cool off. Of course this was only after being yelled and sworn at for a few minutes while it cooled down in the inside left turn lane on Hudson. Hah. Might be looking at new Escapes with leasing options this weekend. Leasing... ugh. Let's recap my car troubles: Left headlight out, antenna ripped off, window off-track again, engine light on again, overheating randomly (and sounding like an airplane), 6-disc changer is jammed, running board deteriorating, strange noise coming from the right rear wheel. Hmm.

Jurgen Klinsmann was introduced today as the new head coach for the national team. I had mixed thoughts, but the overwhelming feeling of a fresh new start has over-taken me. I'm now on board!

O.A.R.'s new album, KING, comes out on Tuesday. Am I excited? Yes. This appears that it will pick up where they left off after In Between Now and Then, but still maintaining some of that refined sound that they've evolved into over the years. Pre-ordered it? Yep.

It's starting to storm. Lightning was approaching as I wandered around outside about thirty minutes ago. I might attempt to drive back to Bluff tonight to see the fam for the weekend. Let's hope I make it.

7.28.2011

Future of US Soccer > Bob Bradley

Today, USSF announced that Bob Bradley was "relieved of his duties" as USMNT head coach. Effective immediately.

After reading/hearing much commentary from US Soccer, Grant Wahl, Lalas, MLS, etc, I believe this is the first signal of a entire "overhaul" of the US system. Something that has been needed for quite some time. Personally, I am biting my nails hoping that Jurgen Klinnsman is not the only option. Sunil said something along the lines that we would "not be surprised" by the decision. Ugh.

If Sunil and Co. were disappointed after the World Cup, why did we not can Bradley at that point? Why let him use the same stale approach in the Gold Cup? Why not ax him immediately after the Gold Cup? Just confusing. Seems to really show how unorganized US Soccer is, no wonder MLS is the same way.

Awaiting tomorrow's answers..