German Sferra on twitter pointed out a few others that I missed on my initial pass, as well:
Unfortunately, the vote is not open to the public, but rather a group that was selected to a voting committee by US Soccer. Either way, send karma and good vibes to our guys, or something.
Part of the problem with being such a young league is that we're a bit short on real history around MLS. When you ask around European teams, they'll all tell you about their club legends, scores of men who brought their teams to glory. With teams like the Rapids especially, there is a lack of history around. John Spencer is on our Wall of Honor, for crying out loud. Nothing against the little Scottish spitfire, but all he did was score a bunch of goals for some generally crappy Rapids teams for three years. A very good player, but not the kind of guy you'd be hearing about from a club that has been around for a bit longer.
Mastroeni's career was a fruitful one, winning a Supporters' Shield with the Fusion and an MLS Cup with the Rapids, along with earning one appearance on the MLS Best XI and eight All-Star selections. With the United States Men's National Team, he played in two World Cups and earned two winners medals for Gold Cup victories with the US. With Colorado, he holds the records for most minutes and appearances, records that are unlikely to be broken any time soon.
Where he'll go next is going to be an interesting discussion. When the Galaxy traded for him one of the reasons given was that he was seeking a bit more playing time as his career neared its end, but there was naturally chat about Bruce Arena wanting his former USMNT player in LA so that he could woo him into a coaching position. Meanwhile, he acted as something of a player-coach in 2012 while he was recovering from a concussion, so Colorado fans have been hoping for his presence on his long-time club. We'll have to wait and see what he decides.
Part of the problem with being such a young league is that we're a bit short on real history around MLS. When you ask around European teams, they'll all tell you about their club legends, scores of men who brought their teams to glory. With teams like the Rapids especially, there is a lack of history around. John Spencer is on our Wall of Honor, for crying out loud. Nothing against the little Scottish spitfire, but all he did was score a bunch of goals for some generally crappy Rapids teams for three years. A very good player, but not the kind of guy you'd be hearing about from a club that has been around for a bit longer.
Mastroeni's career was a fruitful one, winning a Supporters' Shield with the Fusion and an MLS Cup with the Rapids, along with earning one appearance on the MLS Best XI and eight All-Star selections. With the United States Men's National Team, he played in two World Cups and earned two winners medals for Gold Cup victories with the US. With Colorado, he holds the records for most minutes and appearances, records that are unlikely to be broken any time soon.
Where he'll go next is going to be an interesting discussion. When the Galaxy traded for him one of the reasons given was that he was seeking a bit more playing time as his career neared its end, but there was naturally chat about Bruce Arena wanting his former USMNT player in LA so that he could woo him into a coaching position. Meanwhile, he acted as something of a player-coach in 2012 while he was recovering from a concussion, so Colorado fans have been hoping for his presence on his long-time club. We'll have to wait and see what he decides.
It's time for draft No. 216 of the MLS off-season, the Re-Entry Draft. Last season, a whole score of Rapids were available in the draft because of a bit cutting spree that the team went on early in the season. This time around, the off-season has been a bit more quiet at the start, and only three players are available.
It's worth noting that several of the players on the list are merely out of contract and might be re-signed by their respective teams, and players are allowed to opt out of the draft if they so choose. The Re-Entry Draft's first round will likely not feature all that much movement, so the real action will probably come on December 18th when the second round, and the chance to offer the players new contracts, comes.
It's time for draft No. 216 of the MLS off-season, the Re-Entry Draft. Last season, a whole score of Rapids were available in the draft because of a bit cutting spree that the team went on early in the season. This time around, the off-season has been a bit more quiet at the start, and only three players are available.
It's worth noting that several of the players on the list are merely out of contract and might be re-signed by their respective teams, and players are allowed to opt out of the draft if they so choose. The Re-Entry Draft's first round will likely not feature all that much movement, so the real action will probably come on December 18th when the second round, and the chance to offer the players new contracts, comes.
Though that mostly applies to that playoff match.the
We were very high on Brian Mullan last season after he made a move to striker in Oscar Pareja's 4-3-3 formation and scoring two goals with seven assists. He was a potential team MVP during the awful 2012 season, but he was always going to have to be a stopgap-type player coming into 2013. We saw signs of his age catching up to him all the way back in 2010 after the trade that brought him to Colorado, and at 34 years old going into 2012 it was unlikely he was going to be placed in a full-time role.
Groove out, old man, groooove.
If the Colombian does leave for Chivas, it would be the first head coaching job of his career with a professional team. He does have a bit of managerial experience, having taken the reins with the US U-17 and U-18 teams.
According to the article posted by MLS, the Rapids have offered Cabrera a contract extension.
If the Colombian does leave for Chivas, it would be the first head coaching job of his career with a professional team. He does have a bit of managerial experience, having taken the reins with the US U-17 and U-18 teams.
According to the article posted by MLS, the Rapids have offered Cabrera a contract extension.
Ceus was not expected to last the off-season, and Colorado announced that Ceus' option has been declined on Saturday.
Ceus will be eligible for the Re-Entry Draft, but I doubt he'll get picked up in that. I fully expect a team in need of depth at the goalkeeper position to take a flyer on him though, since he still does have all of the tools physically to become a good goalkeeper at the MLS level.
And, of course, it's time to start talking about a new third goalkeeper. But that's a story for another day.
