Vermes out there doing nothing meanwhile Brittany Mahomes traded for 2 USWNT starters in one offseason. Way more excited about the new stadium seeing this ambition.
Signed Kortne Ford (KC kid CB that might turn into an Ike-like story in a few years) and that Belgium kid. Hearing there should be 3+ signings to come
So Belgium LB, Cyprian Winger, and this German CB sound like our 3 U-22 signings. All around $2 million. Who knows if any are any good or will play at all.
Press conference Jan 20 Lots of quotes from [Chad Smith]() from today's press conference, I figured I'd compile them here: Vermes on Ndenbe: "Young player but has quite a few professional games under his belt." On Voloder: "Another play with a lot of professional games under his belt." "He had a lot of opportunities to go to a lot of different places." Vermes on the Lindsey trade: There was an interest from Charlotte (he's from there). "It wound up being a good move for us from different point of views." "Kayden Pierre has upside, has potential... I hope to see a big jump." Mentioned Cam Duke at right back. Vermes: Pulido had surgery on Monday. He's in AZ with the team for preseason. "The doctors said everything went well." PV said he can't remember the name of the surgery, like microfracture, but it's something newer than that. Vermes on Kinda: "He's here doing therapy every day. He's moving along really quickly." "He won't be out for an extended period of time, but we won't rush him." Vermes: Talked about the quality of the defensive depth and the need to rotate in defense with a congested schedule because of the World Cup. Vermes: "We are obviously down a forward, so we are going to have to add a forward to the team." He said they aren't trying to replace Pulido, because they can't replace him. "Do we have any [forward] announced yet? No. But we're close." Vermes on Freeman's time in German: "I think he had a tough go. He got injured, he was out for a little while. He's never been out of Kansas City." "I think it's great to understand you don't cherish or value what you have because you think it's better for you somewhere else." Vermes on Chris Martinez and Jimmy Nielsen leaving for Houston to join Nagamura's staff: "I wish them the best except when they play us." He did give a more nuanced answer around them being good guys. He's known Martinez since they were teammates in Colorado. And of course, Nielsen is a club legend. Kortne Ford on "why" KC: First he talked about wanting to play for Vermes and how he seems himself as a fit for #SportingKC's system. "I was born and raised in Kansas City." He talked about having a lot of family and support. Ford: "I have a huge chip on my shoulder." "There is a lot of lost time I need to make up for." He spoke on missing time with his injury and how Colorado dealt with it. Ford on comparisons to Ike Opara: "Me and Ike have a great relationship." "We've stayed in touch a lot over the years." Ford: "They've formed a culture here [in Kansas City] that makes it easy to integrate." He mentioned knowing Roger Espinoza before and also how the team bonds so well off the field.
I’m having my friend check into see if there are any legs to the Macias rumors. That would be huge if we can lock him down.
Watched the stream to scout the new guys but none of them played. Cam Duke played the 10 with the first team and Felipe Hernandez played the 8 with the second unit and both looked really good. Not much else to talk about.
Soccer constantly looking for eyeballs yet they geo-lock these matches when there is nothing else to watch sports wise. Makes no sense.
I thought it was funny they very clearly excluded St. Louis for the SKC feed. The team isn’t even playing yet. Get a grip. It’s a MLS-USL closed door friendly. There’s a very, very small group of people interested in watching this. Pointless to make it difficult.
Geesh. Pre-Covid we had a top 5 academy but it’s been gutted and a lot of these guys that did get promoted just aren’t cutting it.
Fucking Biden worrying about world wars, pandemics, civic distress when his ass should be worried about getting our new #9 his fucking visa. Did he even watch Shelton play last weekend?
In Vermes’ defense, telling and fining Yohan for posting a naked picture of Zusi carrying a half naked Johnny on his shoulders (or vice versa can’t remember) isn’t exactly treating him like a child. But yes, he’s a way too overbearing/zealous soccer czar.
Umm, Vermes is sitting Salloi and Shelton for the new winger and the new #9 that’s trained exactly once with the team.
Benny is available but I think you have to give it to Davy Arnaud. Because after this year there will be like 5 straight auto-votes with the recent and soon-to-be retirees: Benny-Besler-Ike-Seth-Roger-Zusi-Johnny.
Sucks for the owners. They spend big for 2 USWNT stars and Lynn is out for the year and Sam for a while. This will sour some of that momentum they wanted prior to the Riverfront.
Why are they so Fucking bad!?!? It’s like they’ve never played with each other before. Christ this is pathetic