12/27 News

[ReAl]

Originally Posted by Dadof3

He combines Cila's size with Watson's speed. Remember, he torched the Crapid's defense for more goals in one game then our whole team did in four. I think it is safe to say that, without Mathis screaming at him non-stop, Tarley may play with a bit more confidence.

The other reason to use that combo (Tarley, Cunningham) is to allow your team to play route 1 whenever there are no midfield options (you know...like 90% of the time last year there were no midfield options, so we had to send a long-ball to our lilliputian single forward (Kreis), or our midget who won the ball and was immediately dispossessed by physical play (Watson), or was beaten to the ball by 20 yards (Cila), and then wondered why we couldn't keep possession).

We will now be able to play our forwards as high as possible, and, whenever our d and mids are unable to hold possession (all the time) we can go route 1 over the top with 2 forwards who can outrun and outskill the opposition. I still think there is 0% chance that any of our mids will be able to get themselves into the play (too slow...too defensive), but at least we may get some 2v3 or 2v2 opportunities.

That is the long answer to your short question.

What's with the name calling? Midget, Lilliputian? And I'm sure you'll be asking for their autographs the next chance you get. Go figure.

Other than that, you're basically telling me that Tarley doesn't have the mental toughness needed for the MLS. So he had another player yelling at him. BFD! Looks like he needed it to me. And please, please don't come up with a name for him, or he might not even come out of the locker room.

[Deuce]

So he had another player yelling at him. BFD! Looks like he needed it to me.

I think there may have been a bit more to it than that.

[bordelais7]

Originally Posted by Dadof3

He combines Cila's size with Watson's speed. Remember, he torched the Crapid's defense for more goals in one game then our whole team did in four. I think it is safe to say that, without Mathis screaming at him non-stop, Tarley may play with a bit more confidence.

The other reason to use that combo (Tarley, Cunningham) is to allow your team to play route 1 whenever there are no midfield options (you know...like 90% of the time last year there were no midfield options, so we had to send a long-ball to our lilliputian single forward (Kreis), or our midget who won the ball and was immediately dispossessed by physical play (Watson), or was beaten to the ball by 20 yards (Cila), and then wondered why we couldn't keep possession).

We will now be able to play our forwards as high as possible, and, whenever our d and mids are unable to hold possession (all the time) we can go route 1 over the top with 2 forwards who can outrun and outskill the opposition. I still think there is 0% chance that any of our mids will be able to get themselves into the play (too slow...too defensive), but at least we may get some 2v3 or 2v2 opportunities.

That is the long answer to your short question.

Good answer. I think you've helped me to understand why, on paper, Tarley should be a lock. He is bigger, and we do need that. I'm not quite so sure that he brings the same type of speed that we get from Watson, but I'd call him a definite upgrade over Cila. I'm still quite a bit hesitant to call it a done deal, however, until I see some actual results from him in a ReAL uniform. I have seen almost zero ball control, trapping, or passing skill from him in any games here. Yes, he killed us and Colorado in the tournament, scoring goals like crazy. However, if we were keeping and starting players based on how many goals they scored in one game at some point in the past, then we never would have traded Mathis.

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[Dadof3]

Originally Posted by ReAl

What's with the name calling? Midget, Lilliputian? And I'm sure you'll be asking for their autographs the next chance you get. Go figure.

I meant those to be descriptive, not derogatory. And I bet both would freely admit that chasing down long balls against 6ft somethings who are way bigger and stronger than they are is not their strong suit...

Plus, I'm all of 5'9"...and am bigger than either of them...and could never be considered a target forward.

[Dadof3]

Originally Posted by bordelais7

Good answer. I think you've helped me to understand why, on paper, Tarley should be a lock. He is bigger, and we do need that. I'm not quite so sure that he brings the same type of speed that we get from Watson, but I'd call him a definite upgrade over Cila. I'm still quite a bit hesitant to call it a done deal, however, until I see some actual results from him in a ReAL uniform. I have seen almost zero ball control, trapping, or passing skill from him in any games here. Yes, he killed us and Colorado in the tournament, scoring goals like crazy. However, if we were keeping and starting players based on how many goals they scored in one game at some point in the past, then we never would have traded Mathis.

Yea, but...Clint's past was 5 years ago...Tarley's was 5 months.

I am stunned by the lack of love Tarley is getting...maybe it is me...I finally got to see a forward with true athleticism for whom the other team had to account at least 1 and usually 2 players to keep from getting countered. Granted, he couldn't hit water if he fell out of a boat, but if we get him some Bull Durhamesque frilly undergarments, he might stop thinking and start scoring..."the rose goes on the front, big guy"...

[Dadof3]

Originally Posted by ReAl

And please, please don't come up with a name for him, or he might not even come out of the locker room.

Nuke LaLoosh (sp?)

[RSL1]

Also, keep in mind that Tarley is young having just turned 33, from all accounts in the newspaper was quite starstruck when he arrived and hadn't ever played a match at the fully-loaded MLS level before. IMHO, it's probably a good thing that players coming out of the second flight can't just routinely step on the pitch in the first division and seamlessly carry out their success despite having no prior experience at that level in the first place. The league would be quite suspicious if that were the case for every player with the potential to make an impact eventually.

Now, do I personally think he should start? Absolutely not. Do I think we should be a bit more patient with the kid. With out a doubt.

[SoccerPrime]

Another plot I have gathered is that Jordan Cila might be in trouble for keeping a spot on the team. Mr. Edward makes it clear that he thinks RSL is going to go after forwards in the draft (check you draft card, here is some help: http://3rddegree.matchnight.com/thirdindex.cfm?page=article&show=1072 )

If RSL is indeed going after forwards in the draft, Cila will be the #1 target to cut. I think Tarley, Cunningham, Watson and of course Kreis are locks for the team.
Another person I wonder about is Adam Acosta. Is this guy ever going to get a real contract (you know where RSL actually pays him to play for them?).

[ReAl]

Originally Posted by RSL1

Also, keep in mind that Tarley is young having just turned 33,

Don't you mean 23?