Comments on: Expansion Draft Thoughts: Which Goalkeeper(s) and Defenders to Protect http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/expansion-draft-thoughts-which-goalkeepers-and-defenders-to-protect.html LA Galaxy Soccer Blog Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:23:15 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: bluemeanies http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/expansion-draft-thoughts-which-goalkeepers-and-defenders-to-protect.html#comment-13444 bluemeanies Fri, 16 Nov 2007 17:48:21 +0000 http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/expansion-draft-thoughts-which-goalkeepers-and-defenders-to-protect.html#comment-13444 If Gullit or Cobi is feeling risky they might expose Albright. Any expansion coach is going to be wary of 2 types of guys automatically: 1) Guys whose contract expire and might just hop to Europe or retire if they have to move and 2) Guys coming off a season ending injury, who knows what effect it will have on his play. Though Albright was a stalwart of the gals defence and a USNT player if it comes down to a tight either or decision Albright might be on a bubble. If Gullit or Cobi is feeling risky they might expose Albright. Any expansion coach is going to be wary of 2 types of guys automatically: 1) Guys whose contract expire and might just hop to Europe or retire if they have to move and 2) Guys coming off a season ending injury, who knows what effect it will have on his play. Though Albright was a stalwart of the gals defence and a USNT player if it comes down to a tight either or decision Albright might be on a bubble.

]]> By: Inara http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/expansion-draft-thoughts-which-goalkeepers-and-defenders-to-protect.html#comment-13412 Inara Fri, 16 Nov 2007 06:54:00 +0000 http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/expansion-draft-thoughts-which-goalkeepers-and-defenders-to-protect.html#comment-13412 This is unrelated, but I was watching an episode of CSI (the original one which takes place in Vegas), and they showed a clip of these kids playing soccer, and one of them had an LA galaxy jersey. Naturally I thought of you, Laurie. The kid, btw, discovered a murder scene when he was chasing the ball into these trees. This is unrelated, but I was watching an episode of CSI (the original one which takes place in Vegas), and they showed a clip of these kids playing soccer, and one of them had an LA galaxy jersey. Naturally I thought of you, Laurie. The kid, btw, discovered a murder scene when he was chasing the ball into these trees.

]]> By: Melissa http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/expansion-draft-thoughts-which-goalkeepers-and-defenders-to-protect.html#comment-13395 Melissa Thu, 15 Nov 2007 21:14:08 +0000 http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/expansion-draft-thoughts-which-goalkeepers-and-defenders-to-protect.html#comment-13395 The more and more I read from you guys, the more I think Cronin is on the radar. He did do a fantastic job during one of those Open Cup games early in the season. Or maybey its one of the young defenders or reserve guys. On this week's Chivas podcast, one of the hosts said they talked to Frank a few weeks ago and he said point blank that he was not allowed to use some reserve players he wanted to this season (although that may be directly referring to Ian Russell who I know very few people have an affinity for but I have to admit was getting better in his left back role before he got waived). Might be someone we don't really notice or had very little playing time from the Gals that goes. Also - I am so pro calling San Jose SanHo. Since I grew up there, I first heard that years ago from a local radio station "shock jock" who at the end of the day, wasn't very shocking but was quite popular at the time. The more and more I read from you guys, the more I think Cronin is on the radar. He did do a fantastic job during one of those Open Cup games early in the season.

Or maybey its one of the young defenders or reserve guys. On this week’s Chivas podcast, one of the hosts said they talked to Frank a few weeks ago and he said point blank that he was not allowed to use some reserve players he wanted to this season (although that may be directly referring to Ian Russell who I know very few people have an affinity for but I have to admit was getting better in his left back role before he got waived). Might be someone we don’t really notice or had very little playing time from the Gals that goes.

Also – I am so pro calling San Jose SanHo. Since I grew up there, I first heard that years ago from a local radio station “shock jock” who at the end of the day, wasn’t very shocking but was quite popular at the time.

]]> By: bluemeanies http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/expansion-draft-thoughts-which-goalkeepers-and-defenders-to-protect.html#comment-13392 bluemeanies Thu, 15 Nov 2007 20:23:39 +0000 http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/expansion-draft-thoughts-which-goalkeepers-and-defenders-to-protect.html#comment-13392 Going over that list actually I can hear all the dallas fans focusing their mental energy trying to get Frank to take Shaka Hislop if he doesn't retire. Going over that list actually I can hear all the dallas fans focusing their mental energy trying to get Frank to take Shaka Hislop if he doesn’t retire.

]]> By: bluemeanies http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/expansion-draft-thoughts-which-goalkeepers-and-defenders-to-protect.html#comment-13389 bluemeanies Thu, 15 Nov 2007 20:09:58 +0000 http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/expansion-draft-thoughts-which-goalkeepers-and-defenders-to-protect.html#comment-13389 Is he? I hadn't heard. Then Conway protected, which makes Wells and Cronin and the Columbus 3rd wheel more in demand by Frank. Is he? I hadn’t heard. Then Conway protected, which makes Wells and Cronin and the Columbus 3rd wheel more in demand by Frank.

]]> By: Laurie http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/expansion-draft-thoughts-which-goalkeepers-and-defenders-to-protect.html#comment-13388 Laurie Thu, 15 Nov 2007 20:08:45 +0000 http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/expansion-draft-thoughts-which-goalkeepers-and-defenders-to-protect.html#comment-13388 Isn't Walrus retiring for NY? Isn’t Walrus retiring for NY?

]]> By: bluemeanies http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/expansion-draft-thoughts-which-goalkeepers-and-defenders-to-protect.html#comment-13387 bluemeanies Thu, 15 Nov 2007 20:06:48 +0000 http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/expansion-draft-thoughts-which-goalkeepers-and-defenders-to-protect.html#comment-13387 No way is KC leaving El Gato unprotected. I'd say the protected keepers league wide will be: NE: Reis Houston: Probably Onstad though they might leave the old vet out and protect Wells. Onstad is old San Jose Toronto: Sutton DC: Perkins NY: Probably Walrus and Conway exposed- need new coach Chivas: El Guzano. Even if he does go to Arsenal they don't want to lose him and have San Jose get the allocation. KC: El Gato- last year they had bo freakin ohoshoni, think they want to be back on the market for a keep? Dallas: No clue, they are way messed up at keep RSL: Rimando (Seitz is Addidas) Colorado: The Spider Chicago: Pickens Columbus: Hesmer? Grunebaum? Gaudette? And then LA and Cannon. Toronto took a USL keep but they have canadian issues. San Jose will probably pick a good league backup and he will either be the starter or the San Jose backup. Cronin is in the running here. No way is KC leaving El Gato unprotected. I’d say the protected keepers league wide will be:

NE: Reis
Houston: Probably Onstad though they might leave the old vet out and protect Wells. Onstad is old San Jose
Toronto: Sutton
DC: Perkins
NY: Probably Walrus and Conway exposed- need new coach
Chivas: El Guzano. Even if he does go to Arsenal they don’t want to lose him and have San Jose get the allocation.
KC: El Gato- last year they had bo freakin ohoshoni, think they want to be back on the market for a keep?
Dallas: No clue, they are way messed up at keep
RSL: Rimando (Seitz is Addidas)
Colorado: The Spider
Chicago: Pickens
Columbus: Hesmer? Grunebaum? Gaudette?

And then LA and Cannon. Toronto took a USL keep but they have canadian issues. San Jose will probably pick a good league backup and he will either be the starter or the San Jose backup. Cronin is in the running here.

]]> By: JustJack http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/expansion-draft-thoughts-which-goalkeepers-and-defenders-to-protect.html#comment-13384 JustJack Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:51:10 +0000 http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/expansion-draft-thoughts-which-goalkeepers-and-defenders-to-protect.html#comment-13384 re: Keepers, can Frank take El Gato away from KC if Joe is left unprotected? Does Joe need to be protected really or would his salary function as his protection from SanHo's greedy little hands? As much as I pine for the feisty toe-head back in goal at HDC, I agree, Joey's proven his worth more than a few times this season... I'll stick with the unstraightenable-kneed-one. In all of this I just wanna see us have a stable, healthy side with a blend of experience (old guys) and fiery flash (younger dudes) next season. It'd totally blow to have SanHo all brand new and shiny kickin' our arses end to end after plundering us and the rest of the league. This stuff is more fun than I thought, but not nearly as fun as the game itself. European player swapping is way simpler, but once the price tags get attached it gets boring. Like Salieri, too many Euros. re: Keepers, can Frank take El Gato away from KC if Joe is left unprotected? Does Joe need to be protected really or would his salary function as his protection from SanHo’s greedy little hands?

As much as I pine for the feisty toe-head back in goal at HDC, I agree, Joey’s proven his worth more than a few times this season… I’ll stick with the unstraightenable-kneed-one. In all of this I just wanna see us have a stable, healthy side with a blend of experience (old guys) and fiery flash (younger dudes) next season. It’d totally blow to have SanHo all brand new and shiny kickin’ our arses end to end after plundering us and the rest of the league.

This stuff is more fun than I thought, but not nearly as fun as the game itself. European player swapping is way simpler, but once the price tags get attached it gets boring. Like Salieri, too many Euros.

]]> By: Melissa http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/expansion-draft-thoughts-which-goalkeepers-and-defenders-to-protect.html#comment-13370 Melissa Thu, 15 Nov 2007 17:43:25 +0000 http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/expansion-draft-thoughts-which-goalkeepers-and-defenders-to-protect.html#comment-13370 Hey, Cronin was at SJ for a bit although my memory is fuzzy whether it was under Yallop or Kinnear (I think Kinnear). Also, Yallop traded two established Galaxy players for Cannon so I won't be surprised to see Cannon back in the old - yet updated - Quakes uni again. BUT, because I read the Sideline Views religiously and Cannon seems to ramble on and on to those guys, I do know that he owns a house in Redondo Beach (Jazic is his roomate - man would I *love* kick it at Cannon's pad with those two) and doesn't want to leave LA until he brings the club and fans at least one trophy. Yes, Cannon is two scoops of awesome no matter what club he winds up at next year. I think Albright's contract expired this year but if CoJones is the one making player decisions right now (highly likely), then I'm sure he wants Albright back and protected. I seriously have this hilarious vision of all the players sucking up to Cobi right now - buying him gifts and stuff to get put on the protected list. I think Yallop might try for one of the younger defenders he put in the starting line-up towards the end of the season. Randolph would be my guess... but then there was that whole thing about him being 10 minutes late one day? As for Houston, I think a few of those guys may ask to return. DeRo just signed a new contract this year so it won't be him. And I'm not thinking about Chivas. No no no. Hey, Cronin was at SJ for a bit although my memory is fuzzy whether it was under Yallop or Kinnear (I think Kinnear). Also, Yallop traded two established Galaxy players for Cannon so I won’t be surprised to see Cannon back in the old – yet updated – Quakes uni again. BUT, because I read the Sideline Views religiously and Cannon seems to ramble on and on to those guys, I do know that he owns a house in Redondo Beach (Jazic is his roomate – man would I *love* kick it at Cannon’s pad with those two) and doesn’t want to leave LA until he brings the club and fans at least one trophy. Yes, Cannon is two scoops of awesome no matter what club he winds up at next year.

I think Albright’s contract expired this year but if CoJones is the one making player decisions right now (highly likely), then I’m sure he wants Albright back and protected. I seriously have this hilarious vision of all the players sucking up to Cobi right now – buying him gifts and stuff to get put on the protected list. I think Yallop might try for one of the younger defenders he put in the starting line-up towards the end of the season. Randolph would be my guess… but then there was that whole thing about him being 10 minutes late one day?

As for Houston, I think a few of those guys may ask to return. DeRo just signed a new contract this year so it won’t be him.

And I’m not thinking about Chivas. No no no.

]]> By: bluemeanies http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/expansion-draft-thoughts-which-goalkeepers-and-defenders-to-protect.html#comment-13365 bluemeanies Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:44:16 +0000 http://lagalaxy.theoffside.com/player-news/expansion-draft-thoughts-which-goalkeepers-and-defenders-to-protect.html#comment-13365 Also, Goff recently reported that Yallop gets to pick from 11 teams one player each and LA has got to have a player who is more attractive than anyone RSL or Toronto exposes (though the Canadian connection maybe?), so escaping a pick is highly unlikely. Also, Goff recently reported that Yallop gets to pick from 11 teams one player each and LA has got to have a player who is more attractive than anyone RSL or Toronto exposes (though the Canadian connection maybe?), so escaping a pick is highly unlikely.

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