D.C. United may bench MVP
Posted: Friday May 16, 2008 05:43AM ET
D.C. United Coach Tom Soehn offered strong indications yesterday that he plans to bench Brazilian striker Luciano Emilio, the reigning MLS most valuable player who has been stuck in a prolonged slump. MLS's leading scorer a year ago with 20 goals, Emilio has gone scoreless in his last six appearances, including an international tournament match against Pachuca (Mexico). His problems stem from both a lack of opportunities created by teammates and faulty finishing inside the penalty area. "He just has to dedicate himself to the game," Soehn said. "He has got to apply himself more and work harder like everybody else in every other position."
Luciano Emilio, Tony Quinn/Getty Images
Comments (11)
I've been saying this since the pre-season tournaments. Emilio is stinking up the pitch with his play this year and it's really frustrating to watch. It's almost comical at times to tell you the truth.
MadridistAmericano | 05/16/08, 08:46 AM
Report Offensive CommentBIGGEST MISTAKE DC EVER MADE WAS TO LET CHRIS GOMEZ GO!
What a pathetic franchise....Gomez made DC UNITED competitive and He MADE LUZ-ANO an MVP....so, stikers like Luciao ARE NOTHING WITHOUT A GOOD MIDFIELDER ....Hey DC have you seen Gomez playing in Colorado he is tearing it up!!!
I is the man | 05/16/08, 08:48 AM
Report Offensive CommentGallardo may have played in Europe and all but Gomez is pound for pound a better player and leader...
I is the man | 05/16/08, 08:49 AM
Report Offensive CommentSend him back to Honduras
I is the man | 05/16/08, 08:52 AM
Report Offensive CommentGallardo is the highest paying player on DC and does nothing what a waste of money.
Brasileiro | 05/16/08, 01:05 PM
Report Offensive CommentHere is Gallardo 2008 salary is he worth it hell no. DC Gallardo Marcelo M $ 1,500,000.00 $ 1,874,006.00. and here is Emilio's salary F $ 285,000.00 $ 313,125.00 so who should be doing more on the field.
Brasileiro | 05/16/08, 01:10 PM
Report Offensive Commentalmost every athlete goes into a slump, it happens. this is not a big deal.
beer pong champ | 05/16/08, 07:29 PM
Report Offensive Commentrooney had the same problem, you just have to stick with it
jeevs BS | 05/16/08, 11:04 PM
Report Offensive CommentEmilio is frustrating to watch
Big Chaco | 05/17/08, 09:44 AM
Report Offensive CommentGive him a few caiprinhas and send him on a "Ronaldo" date. They'll take the tar out of his b*utt. When he wakes up, he'll be as good as new. Heh! Heh! Heh!
DCruiser | 05/17/08, 05:15 PM
Report Offensive Commenttrade him for a centro delantero nato!
I is the man | 05/19/08, 03:54 PM
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