Kanj Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Says alot about Orlando City's board when they continue to schedule top sides in friendlies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Robinho linked with Orlando City... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I think Kaka is pretty much a done deal already too. Would definitely get the Brazilians on side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Would be awesome Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ameritoon Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Can see Robinho thinking he can come here and half ass it and still be good. Still, would be great if you got those two. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 If robinho thinks that, he'd be completely accurate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucaAltieri Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Can see Robinho thinking he can come here and half ass it and still be good. Still, would be great if you got those two. I'm not sold on it. I don't see any benefit to signing players that used to be good and reinforcing the stereotype of MLS being a football retirement home. Even if they still come in and do a job the money would surely be better spent on someone coming into their prime who maybe isn't as big a name? You'd think MLS would benefit more from making star players that attract the attention of big European clubs rather than picking up their leftovers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 They want arses on seats, and viewers on TV, and this is the quickest and most short sighted way to do it. It has benefits of making the MLS seem more competitive. Generally building the reputation of MLS etc. doesn't mean shit if they don't build on it though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Can see Robinho thinking he can come here and half ass it and still be good. Still, would be great if you got those two. I'm not sold on it. I don't see any benefit to signing players that used to be good and reinforcing the stereotype of MLS being a football retirement home. Even if they still come in and do a job the money would surely be better spent on someone coming into their prime who maybe isn't as big a name? You'd think MLS would benefit more from making star players that attract the attention of big European clubs rather than picking up their leftovers. I agree in theory, but I can tolerate Orlando trying to drum-up support in their opening MLS seasons, particularly if they're trying to build connections to the Brazilian community in Florida (and in Brazil). Montreal went out and scooped up a bunch of Italians (De Vaio, Nesta, Ferrari) to get the sizable Italian population of the city on board. It's worked out pretty well for them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucaAltieri Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Can see Robinho thinking he can come here and half ass it and still be good. Still, would be great if you got those two. I'm not sold on it. I don't see any benefit to signing players that used to be good and reinforcing the stereotype of MLS being a football retirement home. Even if they still come in and do a job the money would surely be better spent on someone coming into their prime who maybe isn't as big a name? You'd think MLS would benefit more from making star players that attract the attention of big European clubs rather than picking up their leftovers. I agree in theory, but I can tolerate Orlando trying to drum-up support in their opening MLS seasons, particularly if they're trying to build connections to the Brazilian community in Florida (and in Brazil). Montreal went out and scooped up a bunch of Italians (De Vaio, Nesta, Ferrari) to get the sizable Italian population of the city on board. It's worked out pretty well for them. I suppose from that point of view it makes a little more sense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ameritoon Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 If robinho thinks that, he'd be completely accurate. Henry can't even do it, don't see why Robinho would be able to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucaAltieri Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 If robinho thinks that, he'd be completely accurate. Henry can't even do it, don't see why Robinho would be able to. I don't get to watch too many Eastern Conference games. Is Henry really that bad? From reading mlssoccer.com you'd assume he's the second coming of Christ. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ameritoon Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 He's okay, has occasional moments of brilliance but generally just strolls around. Even when he does look to be going 100% he's still too slow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 He's still got great technique, but A-toon's right. He mostly just lollygags around the box waiting for something to happen. Which is fine for him and NY. But lesser players wouldn't be able to get away with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 If robinho thinks that, he'd be completely accurate. Henry can't even do it, don't see why Robinho would be able to. Because he's 6 years younger than Henry? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ameritoon Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Henry's not the only one; Beckham and Dempsey initially struggled, Cahill is average, Denilson completely failed. It just generally takes time for players to adjust and Robinho's temperamental enough to flame out if he's not willing to fully commit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 D.C. beats Houston 2-0. They've already surpassed their points total from last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Good finishing, to be fair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucaAltieri Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Molino has been good all season. Pretty sure he's been in the team of the week every single week. Really needs to be playing at a higher level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 He will be, next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Orlando look alright. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Robinho/Kaka being touted here b/c one of the owners of Orlando City is Brazilian. If that wasn't clear enough or Giggs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucaAltieri Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Rumours of NYC FC signing David Villa on a 3-year contract... Given they don't begin playing until next season, you'd have to assume it would be a contract starting in 2015. David Villa is currently 32. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-Brek-Shea-United-States-training/story-21161759-detail/story.html Prepping for an Orlando City switch? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-Brek-Shea-United-States-training/story-21161759-detail/story.html Prepping for an Orlando City switch? Probably best for his career. Wasn't even remotely close to being a PL player when he left for Stoke and hasn't looked the same since the injuries. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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