Bruce Arena Gets Officially Introduced as our New Coach Today, 11:00

By: Laurie | August 18th, 2008

Soccer by Ives is reporting that Bruce Arena gets his official introduction today as Galaxy coach today at 11:00. And he’s bringing Dave Sarachan with him as his assistant.

What does this mean for Cobi? I have no clue, aside from Ives’ assertion that “Cobi Jones is expected to remain on the Galaxy coaching staff.” If I were Cobi, I believe I’d be rather pissed. Way to show loyalty to somebody who’s been permanently loyal to you, AEG. Cobi now becomes a figurehead.

Or maybe I’m wrong. What do you think?

Ives also has an interesting read on Arena’s attempt at Redemption-by-Galaxy over at ESPNSoccerNet that includes this little reminder:

Arena found himself in a similar situation in the middle of the 2006 season when he took over a Red Bulls team in a state of flux. He was able to get the most out of a Red Bulls team that didn’t have a fraction of the talent the current Galaxy team has and lead it into the playoffs (and pretty close to an upset of D.C. United).

Unfortunately for Arena, that first season isn’t what is remembered about his brief tenure with the Red Bulls. What is remembered is a disappointing second season and rumors of players revolting against Arena and helping convince Red Bull that Arena wasn’t the man for the job. Arena’s term ended when he was forced out after the 2007 season, leading to questions of whether Arena was still the coach he was when he was masterminding the D.C. United dynasty more than a decade ago.

He goes on to talk about why the short tenure with Red Bulls shouldn’t be the sole criteria for judging him, but… I dunno, folks. There’s a chance that this could salvage the season, but I don’t think it will fix the team.

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Becks

It doesn´t make sense to sign a new coach in the middle of the season. Is he planning next season?
JustJack

Laurie, I'm LMAOROTF at the phonetics... spot on.
Laurie

Actually, he'd say "footbow."
Colin

hahah. true to that limey...
Frank

Arena may do the Galaxy good, but I'm not a fan of his or his style of coaching. Like I said, some good may come of this. How time flies... it seems that it was just yesterday that people were touting Franchino's first game as the turning point of the season. Too bad he didn't have much left in the tank.
justin

IF you watched the game on espn2 on Thursday night when Cobi was asked if he knew what was going to happen he said he did and he could not talk about it, while he had a big smile on his face. I don't think he is mad, and I don't think he should be. Throwing Cobi in as coach now would ruin him, this is good for him to keep learning and then take over one day.
Limey

Hey Colin FYI,Becks would say football, not futbol.
Limey

Wow a two for one special!!! So i hope everyone who was calling for heads is happy now.
elle

i don't know whether to laugh or cry
sam

Arena is not only coach but it was announced that he is the GM also...talk about control! Please use it wisely......
Laurie

If I were Cobi, I wouldn't be so much pissed about Arena. I'd be pissed that he's bringing in Sarachan as his assistant. This would definitely seem to put Cobi lower on the totem pole that he was with Gullit.

But maybe I'm wrong.
alessio

Arena? Is the Galaxy's entire plan "get someone who's famous" for anything?
Richaldino

Where is Eddie Lewis??????????????
Colin

I can't imagine that Cobi will get set aside. He has too much history with the Galaxy AND Arena...

Does anyone know why the news conference wasn't televised on lagalaxy.com or mlsnet.com? Was Beckham unable to sit there and say "futbol... I mean soccer" so they figured that no one would tune in?
sam

I think Cobi knows he's not ready for a head coaching job and was probably told it was only a temp. gig. Hopefully he will not be shoved aside by Arena. My worry, who is the first player to be sent packing? With so much going on, and with all the talent we have, I hope he just leaves the team alone and works with what he has and gets us to the play offs. Mess with the roster AFTER the season is over.