Philly Union to hire lead assistant

apparently Hackworth's is not just the asst. coach, but also in control of all youth aspects of the Union....

seems an obvious pick as he's had control of the US U17's for some time prior to Cabrera.... while he wasnt an overly popular pick for the U17's for most Youth footie fans, he should do well as far as the academy aspect goes....

Bob is losing coaches left and right, but at the right time... its highly unlikely the next USMN coach would pick the same asst. so find jobs now that theres less then a year left... bob will live, no doubt

Sounds good... now please show me your jerseys... even though I'm sure the debut will be at the draft.

I didn't realize Josh Gros landed in Philly--nice to see after all the concussion issues. Smart, har-working player who should make a good coach.

Hahaha... nice Throwdown here... http://tinyurl.com/yktfmja

The dude is gettin smoked. ;-)

I like the sound of the last pargraph in this article:

The U.S. national team has yet to hire Hackworth's replacement, but former D.C. United head coach Tom Soehn and Chivas USA head coach Preki are two candidates to join Bradley's staff.

While I'm not particulary exicted about Soehn, if the USNMT could prty Preki away from Chivas that would be great. It might even set up a situation where Preki becomes the men's national team coach after BB leaves (hopefully) after the World Cup.

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Originally posted 09:09 AM ET  11.10 by BuffaloTF

Sounds good... now please show me your jerseys... even though I'm sure the debut will be at the draft.

They'll wait to have their players before unveiling the jerseys.

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Originally posted 11:35 AM ET  11.10 by j11: Jungite aut Perite

They'll wait to have their players before unveiling the jerseys.

Yeah... I know... can't even get a good leak on it... nothin. It's the internet age, it's crazy that someone, somewhere, hasn't leaked it ;-)

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Originally posted 10:43 AM ET  11.10 by Big Phil: B.o.B.

I like the sound of the last pargraph in this article:The U.S. national team has yet to hire Hackworth's replacement, but former D.C. United head coach Tom Soehn and Chivas USA head coach Preki are two candidates to join Bradley's staff.While I'm not particulary exicted about Soehn, if the USNMT could prty Preki away from Chivas that would be great. It might even set up a situation where Preki becomes the men's national team coach after BB leaves (hopefully) after the World Cup.

uggg we've been over this.... Preki will come to the Fire FACT!1

Preki is one of 3 MLS coaches i wouldnt object to coaching USMN if they opt for another MLS coach.... Preki, Kinnear and Nicol (no specific order)... Sigi isnt an option as he just signed up with Seattle... i dont see him going anywhere

could be a fake

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Originally posted 12:51 PM ET  11.10 by kennybabs

could be a fake

First reaction--I hope it is a fake, as I can't stand it.

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Originally posted 12:54 PM ET  11.10 by kopper

First reaction--I hope it is a fake, as I can't stand it.

Agreed. Makes Sounders home kit look like a classic. Emphasize the sky blue if you're gonna have a blue kit, Philly.

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Originally posted 01:03 PM ET  11.10 by TLVG

Agreed. Makes Sounders home kit look like a classic. Emphasize the sky blue if you're gonna have a blue kit, Philly.

The blues don't offer enough contrast. And two other things that seem to be the new trend drive me crazy. I hate when any sort of pattern stops for the sponsor's name; we still could read it on this jersey. Plus I hate when the team crest goes in the center. It belongs over the heart, dammit. That's not just stylistic; it's symbolic.

Of course, I'm the same guy who has told his son that if he ever wants cleats in any color other than black, he can buy them himself.

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Originally posted 12:51 PM ET  11.10 by kennybabs

could be a fake

Fairly certain I saw this on a thread for people playing around designing potential jerseys when the crest and colors were announced, so my pronouncement at this point is fake.

Having said that, remove the vertical stripe down the center, throw the crest over the heart, and I think it looks good.

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Originally posted 12:51 PM ET  11.10 by kennybabs

could be a fake

clearly fake by simply looking at the stripe down the middle...

though im not discrediting the fact it could look like that, simply saying that the pic showed is a fake....

QUOTE(#12):

Originally posted 01:03 PM ET  11.10 by TLVG

Agreed. Makes Sounders home kit look like a classic. Emphasize the sky blue if you're gonna have a blue kit, Philly.

why not have a sky blue kit...

no need to throw in a 3rd color... their crest depicts sky blue and gold....

the only time ive been ok with throwing in a 3rd color was when the Fire had their Sky Blue jersey's several years ago.... classic jersey, almost impossible to find

QUOTE(#10):

Originally posted 12:51 PM ET  11.10 by kennybabs

could be a fake

Tis'

QUOTE(#8):

Originally posted 12:32 PM ET  11.10 by Oter

uggg we've been over this.... Preki will come to the Fire FACT!1

It's kinda hard to fire a coach right after he brought the team to the conference/MLS finals...though I wouldn't put it pass the Fire. They would definitely have the fans' support.

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Originally posted 04:26 PM ET  11.10 by Big Phil: B.o.B.

It's kinda hard to fire a coach right after he brought the team to the conference/MLS finals...though I wouldn't put it pass the Fire. They would definitely have the fans' support.

I could see Preki waiting a year then coaching the stars and stripes, and i love him as a coach, firey and physical play, what we need, and hes a better tactician bob i hope, wait he has to be, my 12 year old sister makes better choices

QUOTE(#8):

Originally posted 12:32 PM ET  11.10 by Oter

uggg we've been over this.... Preki will come to the Fire FACT!1Preki is one of 3 MLS coaches i wouldnt object to coaching USMN if they opt for another MLS coach.... Preki, Kinnear and Nicol (no specific order)... Sigi isnt an option as he just signed up with Seattle... i dont see him going anywhere

Looks like Preki was relieved of his duties with Chivas USA tonight. What I've heard is that Preki is going to the Federation to be Bradley's number two through South Africa. Could be wrong but the person who told me is usually reliable.