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Comment on A tip of the cap to Peter Vermes by MOUF

MOUF — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:49:19 +0000

agreed

Comment on A tip of the cap to Peter Vermes by Rob Allen

Rob Allen — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:20:36 +0000

For the most part I agree with what you said (also taking into account the fact that this was written, for the most part I take it, pre-DUI). How the team deals both behind the scenes and publicly with the DUI will say alot about the character and commitment to excellence and integrety that I think I see from Heinneman. Whether that means Vermes stays or goes becasue of that, we’ll se, but as in life itself, soccer does allow room for second chances. Overall I do believe that the team is headed in the right direction, and the mid-season slump (it seems like we have those every year and then have to claw back) is over. Playoffs are a realistic expectation, and I think the team can go far. Heck, the Red Bulls made it all the way to the cup final a couple years ago when they had no business even making it to the playoffs, and the Wizards are certainly a much better team than the Red Bulls were that year.

Comment on Peter Vermes: Technical Director, Head Coach, Drunk Driver by Jason

Jason — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:16:06 +0000

Thank you James. Only you and Mike Kuhn have actually approached this with the seriousness that it deserves. I’ve seen too many people die and get injured due to drunk drivers to condone his actions. Hillcrest and Gooch at the Star want to wait for the facts. Really? What facts? He was drunk, he drove, he committed a crime, he needs to be punished and made an example of.

BTW, do you think people would be so dismissive if we were on a losing streak? I don’t. It’s true what they say. Winning lets people forget everything.

I hope the league and at somepoint in time the Wizards discipline him, although it happened last week and nothing has been said. I wonder what approach he will take with the players… do as I say not as I do?

Thanks for the great comments.

Comment on Peter Vermes: Technical Director, Head Coach, Drunk Driver by MOUF

MOUF — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:50:43 +0000

I guess I would be more upset if there werent terrible and scary drivers out there everyday completely sober. I just kind of see this all as one of the numerous examples of risks you take anytime you get in the car. Do I want drunk drivers off the road? Well sure, but I also want many more off the road including: highschoolers, females under 21, people who cant see because their legs are too short making them sit 2 inches from the wheel, people that are to short to see completely out of their SUV, hummer drivers, people who text, and old people, just to name a few…

Comment on Peter Vermes: Technical Director, Head Coach, Drunk Driver by John Roushkolb

John Roushkolb — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:06:44 +0000

Although I’m going to wait and see how the story plays out – assuming that Vermes is innocent until proven guilty – this is certainly not a well-executed crisis management move by OnGoal and the Wizards PR staff.

One would think that they would have learned after the sexual harassment scandal that getting out in front of the story as much as possible is a good strategy.

Without knowing the full details – which given that the story breaks just before deadline on a Monday night doesn’t exactly set high expectations – there are so many different avenues that the Wizards PR staff could have taken rather than allow this story to take control of the scheduled presser for the first homegrown player signing in club history.

Comment on The Diop Game : Kansas City Wizards 4-1 New England Revolution by Douglas Rodriguez

Douglas Rodriguez — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:36:34 +0000

Diop is the “MAN” he did something the starting fowards haven”t done alllll season long,scored two important goals and an assist…still keeping Wizards hopes alive to make playoffs…Coach OPEN UP your eyes Diop is a excellent player,keep starting him and you will see results…I played with Ibrahim Diop in amature soccer with FDR UNITED,he lead the league in scoring every year and we won a couple championships together..If my advise counts coach continue playing Diop and you would see results…FDR,FDR,FDR…IBRA PROVE ALL THESE FOOLS WRONG!!!!

Comment on The Diop Game : Kansas City Wizards 4-1 New England Revolution by Mark Adams

Mark Adams — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:59:16 +0000

Good stuff James. Greg and I were laughing during the game, because after Mike blew a gasket in the pregame tailgate, Greg jokingly predicted a Diop hattrick.

Not sure if it was a flash in the pan, or if Diop can do it again. But I enjoyed your perspective as always.

Comment on The Diop Game : Kansas City Wizards 4-1 New England Revolution by Moop

Moop — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 03:33:59 +0000

You know, I go to several different blogs and soccer websites for info, whether it be for the Wizards or just soccer in general. I come to your blog for a good read. I think anyone who went to the game Saturday had exactly the same reaction(s) you illustrated so well. The surprise and confusion of who wasn’t in the lineup – and even more so – the shock and dismay of who was.

Anybody who says they weren’t surprised by Diop in the starting XI, especially as a forward, is lying. Anyone who says they aren’t thankful he was after the fact, is stupid.

Great game for Diop, and once again, another great article about the soccer experience here in Kansas City.

Btw, I think Theo Walcott was on the same page with Diop this week.

Comment on The Diop Game : Kansas City Wizards 4-1 New England Revolution by DBM

DBM — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 21:30:07 +0000

Yes, went into this game with no expectations and after hearing that diop was in, I really though that was the season for us, but that is one of the things that makes this sport so wonderful is games like that.

Hell, even if we lost the rest of this season I will still have more fond memories of 2010 than I did from 2009 with Man U and the Diop game alone.

Comment on The Diop Game : Kansas City Wizards 4-1 New England Revolution by Kenny

Kenny — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 18:05:02 +0000

Really good review that captures the surrealness of it all. It’s the next day and I’m still trying to make sense of the performance (Diop and the team). Just when we think we can count them down and out…

Comment on AFC Real Kansas City United SC by jb

jb — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:09:33 +0000

Could it be that the S.C. would be Soccer Club rather than sporting club? Typically Sporting Clubs have multiple teams in multiple sports. While I hate RSL’s name, Kansas City Soccer Club has a much better ring to it than Kansas City Wizards or Wiz.

Comment on AFC Real Kansas City United SC by James Starritt

James Starritt — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 01:37:31 +0000

It was called soccer in England for a long time to help distinguish the the separate codes of Rugby and Association Football. Just saying … The whole football vs soccer debate is inane.

Comment on AFC Real Kansas City United SC by Football Analyst

Football Analyst — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 01:30:42 +0000

The name of the sport is FOOTBALL We all know this. The other label needs to be phased out.

That being said, the Wizards should NOT rebrand. Leave everything as is.

Comment on Step up, or step off. by keg1223

keg1223 — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:25:53 +0000

Great insights into each player versus the team’s need at Forward. Flexibility or adaptability is key to longevitiy in any league or successful team. Specialists may have a place, but are limited. That being said, if Zoltan or Wolff can provide more goals next year either in assist or target, then they are valuable. I would hate to lose their veteran knowledge as the young forwards continue to develop. The Bravo situation is tough. How does this change the team? Who moves out and who moves over? Kamara is in a strange situation with being the team leading scorer yet not having the best ‘team’ skills such as passing or effective runs. It will be very interesting to see what happens. Great article. Thanks

Comment on Step up, or step off. by OAB

OAB — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 16:46:28 +0000

Great stuff! I know that Bravo is a welcome addition, but I have reservations about him being a target striker in the mls. The mls, unlike the Mexican league, has big strong, and rugged cb. That said, he will make the team much better. Like you, I see Kamara as an rouge striker. His runs are all about him, and he rarely makes an intelligent pass. Bunbury, will only get better, but his second touch sucks! Chhetri poses the same problem as Bravo, too small to play the target striker role. For me, the wild card is Wolff. Though he no longer has the tools of a prime striker, he is an intelligent player that can be used as an asset for this team. Vermes should consider having play the role of attacking mid.