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Thank you to Arseblogger and his minions for posting this on Arseblog news today: a transcript of
an interview that Ivan Gazidis gave with Fox Soccer Channel yesterday.
I watched the interview, and attempted to live-tweet it, because I found what Ivan said revealing.
If I was going to sum-up his comments, I would use a term that Michael Lewis (of 'Moneyball' fame)
recently employed in his book about the small group of people who correctly predicted the collapse
of the Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS) market in 2008: 'The Big Short'.
Preseason is heating up around the league, so we thought it would be worth checking to see if
local papers are taking notice. We'll start in Salt Lake City, where the always excellent Michael
Lewis offers up this detailed piece on the roster makeover for RSL. The piece includes interviews
and a look at some of the team's injury problems for the coming year.
Is Conde Worth the Price?Late yesterday evening, Big Apple Soccer's Michael Lewis broke the
news that the Red Bulls had purchased the MLS rights of Wilman Conde from Chicago Fire. Lewis'
story, citing an anonymous source, indicated that the Red Bulls would be sending a draft pick
Chicago's way in return.
Photo: Nicolae Stoian
Philadelphia Union
Reaction to the release of the 2012 schedule:
The Goalkeeper notes that the Union is hosting New York and DC twice. "This strikes me as unfair
from a competitive balance standpoint...As such, it would seem to me to make more sense to have
each team host one team once and one team twice.
Arnie Ramirez was a pioneer in collegiate soccer here in the United States, and not just because of
the success his Long Island University team had on the field.
Ramirez gave opportunities to Latino players long before anyone else was interested and able to do
so at the collegiate level.
Michael Lewis writes of Ramirez and his journey to pay it forward for young Latino soccer players
in the United States.
By Michael Lewis - NEW YORK, NY (Nov 3, 2011) US Soccer Players -- When he took over the coaching
reins of the MetroStars prior to the 2003 season, coach Bob Bradley decided to implement an
extensive rebuilding process from top to bottom. That included positioning the club in the MLS
SuperDraft, where they grabbed midfielder Ricardo Clark as the second overall pick, Mike Magee was
the fourth choice, and Eddie Gaven became the the.
By Michael Lewis - NEW YORK, NY (Nov 3, 2011) US Soccer Players -- When he took over the coaching
reins of the MetroStars prior to the 2003 season, coach Bob Bradley decided to implement an
extensive rebuilding process from top to bottom. That included positioning the club in the MLS
SuperDraft, where they grabbed midfielder Ricardo Clark as the second overall pick, Mike Magee was
the fourth choice, and Eddie Gaven became the the.
With Dave celebrating parenthood, Mark outlines what RBNY needs to do to continue their season
in LA. Next is a conversation with Michael Lewis with BigAppleSoccer.com before a short slate of
emails. Get ready for Thursday night's away leg with Seeing Red! CSRN MEDIA PLAYER
By Michael Lewis - NEW YORK, NY (Oct 28, 2011) US Soccer Players -- As his career dwindles own to a
precious few games, Los Angeles Galaxy defender Gregg Berhalter is savoring every minute and making
sure every minute counts on the field. "I'm putting every last drop of energy in and the effort in
these last games," Berhalter said.
By Michael Lewis - NEW YORK, NY (Oct 28, 2011) US Soccer Players -- As his career dwindles own to a
precious few games, Los Angeles Galaxy defender Gregg Berhalter is savoring every minute and making
sure every minute counts on the field. "I'm putting every last drop of energy in and the effort in
these last games," Berhalter said.
STARTERSThe man who led the charge of the re-formed New York Cosmos Paul Kemsley has resigned from the
organization. This is not a good sign for the struggling proposition.
And since the Cosmos have fallen out of the race for the 20th MLS team, guess who has emerged as
the man behind a new bid to bring a team to New York City.
STARTERSThe rumor going around is that one USA opponent in the November international friendly week will be
France.
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South Africa coach Pitso Mosimane has committed one of the great blunders in modern football
history! The national team played their final game in African Cup of Nations qualifying last
Saturday thinking they only needed 1 point to qualify because they held a wide margin in the goal
differential tie breaker if 2 other potential teams won their games.
The Need For Advanced Football Stats - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
As a sports fan living in America, you're bombarded with statistics of increasing complexity
across every sport except football (or soccer, as the US calls it). Media analysis of football
still relies on the same statistics we've seen for years, which are generally cumulative
totals.
Saturday, September 3rd 8PM EDT - 5PM PDT
CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying & USA Vs Costa Rica Review
Wednesday, September 7th 2PM EDT - 11AM PDT
CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying & USA At Belgium Review
Guests: Michael Lewis of Big Apple Soccer & Tropigol
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Saturday, September 3rd 8PM EDT – 5PM PDT CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying & USA Vs Costa Rica
Review Tuesday, September 6th 8PM EDT – 5PM PDT CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying & USA At Belgium
Review Guests: Michael Lewis of Big ...
By Michael Lewis - NEW YORK, NY (Sep 1, 2011) US Soccer Players -- Until that night 40 years ago,
Carlos Metidieri had never been thanked by an opponent for scoring the winning goal in a soccer
game. Then again, Metidieri and his Rochester Lancers and Dallas Tornado had never played in a game
like the one they had participated in on September 1st, 1971.
By Michael Lewis - NEW YORK, NY (Sep 1, 2011) US Soccer Players -- Until that night 40 years ago,
Carlos Metidieri had never been thanked by an opponent for scoring the winning goal in a soccer
game. Then again, Metidieri and his Rochester Lancers and Dallas Tornado had never played in a game
like the one they had participated in on September 1st, 1971.
Michael Lewis writes about the challenges facing Richie Williams in getting a coaching job in Major
League Soccer.
Williams has certainly paid his dues as both a player and assistant coach in both college soccer
and in MLS.
Before I go any further, I should make it clear that I do not represent Richie Williams.
By Michael Lewis - NEW YORK, NY (Aug 19, 2011) -- Before I go any further, I should make it clear
that I do not represent Richie Williams. I am neither his agent nor his manager. OK, now that I've
gotten this out of the way, I now can say it: Why isn't Williams a head coach of an MLS team? I
mean, what does the man have to do?
By Michael Lewis - NEW YORK, NY (Aug 19, 2011) -- Before I go any further, I should make it clear
that I do not represent Richie Williams. I am neither his agent nor his manager. OK, now that I've
gotten this out of the way, I now can say it: Why isn't Williams a head coach of an MLS team? I
mean, what does the man have to do?
By Michael Lewis - PHILADELPHIA, PA (Aug 12, 2011) -- If you think Major League Soccer will be
satisfied with only reaching its goal to expanding to 20 teams, then guess again. The league wants
to become a leading American sport and one of the best leagues in the world by 2022. You don't
believe that statement?
By Michael Lewis - PHILADELPHIA, PA (Aug 12, 2011) -- If you think Major League Soccer will be
satisfied with only reaching its goal to expanding to 20 teams, then guess again. The league wants
to become a leading American sport and one of the best leagues in the world by 2022. You don't
believe that statement?
At 6-6-12 on the season, New York Red Bulls general manager Eric Solar has given head coach Hans
Backe a vote of confidence. Michael Lewis of BigAppleSoccer.com is reporting that the club has no
plans on removing Backe from his coaching post during the remainder of this season.
"Absolutely," Soler said if Backe will direct the team the rest of the season.
By Michael Lewis - NEW YORK, NY (Aug 8, 2011) US Soccer Players -- So, why can't the Red Bulls win?
On paper, they have arguably the best starting XI, if not the most expensive, in all of Major
League Soccer. After all, how can you go wrong with the likes of former French captain and striker
Thierry Henry, Mexican international captain and defender Rafa Marquez, and several other National
Team players from across the.
By Michael Lewis - NEW YORK, NY (Aug 8, 2011) US Soccer Players -- So, why can't the Red Bulls win?
On paper, they have arguably the best starting XI, if not the most expensive, in all of Major
League Soccer. After all, how can you go wrong with the likes of former French captain and striker
Thierry Henry, Mexican international captain and defender Rafa Marquez, and several other National
Team players from across the.
An abbreviated episode of this great RBNY-themed podcast, but a must listen nontheless. This week,
Mark & Dave discuss the 2-2 home draw vs FC Dallas, the MLS All-Star game @Red Bull Arena, and the
Emirates Cup. Their guest this week is Michael Lewis, of Big Apple Soccer fame.
Downing Could Be A 'Moneyball' Buy | F365 Says In some respects, Downing is a 'Moneyball' signing.
Those of you that have read Michael Lewis's book will know that this approach is based on
statistical objectivity, rather than subjective gut feelings or opinions. Instead of looking at a
player's physical attributes, Billy Beane - the man around whom the book is based - would pay more
attention
A memorable week for the Red Bulls began with a comeback against Dallas, before the club hosted
the first MLS All-Star Game at Red Bulls Arena. Dave and Mark discuss both matches, speak with
show fave Michael Lewis of BigAppleSoccer and finish up with listener email. CSRN MEDIA PLAYER
2014 World Cup Qualifying Group Draw Review Show
Tuesday, August 2nd 8PM EDT - 5PM PDT
Discussing all six Confederations and those who know them from top to Botton
CONCACAF: Michael Lewis of Big Apple Soccer & Tropigol.
By Michael Lewis, NEW YORK, NY (July 26, 2011) US Soccer Players -- When he talks about Brad Davis,
Houston Dynamo coach Dominic Kinnear likes to say how his talented midfielder doesn't always
receive all the media attention that is due him. "Brad kind of flies under the radar," Kinnear said
on Monday.
By Michael Lewis, NEW YORK, NY (July 26, 2011) US Soccer Players -- When he talks about Brad Davis,
Houston Dynamo coach Dominic Kinnear likes to say how his talented midfielder doesn't always
receive all the media attention that is due him. "Brad kind of flies under the radar," Kinnear said
on Monday.
By Michael Lewis – NEW YORK, NY (Jul 21, 2011) US Soccer Players -- Ties! Ties! Ties! You would
think it was Father's Day, but that was last month. Or that Major League Soccer was having its
ultimate parity dream - every game on the schedule ending even. Once again, we're seeing an MLS
season where not winning is becoming the story.
By Michael Lewis – NEW YORK, NY (Jul 21, 2011) US Soccer Players -- Ties! Ties! Ties! You would
think it was Father's Day, but that was last month. Or that Major League Soccer was having its
ultimate parity dream - every game on the schedule ending even. Once again, we're seeing an MLS
season where not winning is becoming the story.
Michael Lewis writes about what Tim Howard would do if he was the manager of Guadeloupe in their
match against the US tonight in the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
If he was the coach of the Guadeloupe National Team, U.S. goalkeeper Tim Howard would duplicate
the strategy that Panama used in the 2-1 win over the Americans on Saturday.
Tuesday, May 31st 8:00PM EDT - 5:00PM PDT
2011 CONCACAF GOLD CUP PREVIEW SHOW
Guests: Michael Lewis of Big Apple Soccer & www.tropigol.com
John Jagou covers the Mexican National Team and the Mexican Primera League for Big Soccer
Duane Rollins of It's Called Football, 24th Minute Blog and writer for Toronto FC's official
website
NASL Segment: Joey Saputo Owner of the Montreal Impact
Red Bulls Hour: Re-Capping the Road match at Vancouver Whitecaps
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Former U.S. National Team standout midfielder Tab Ramos has thrown his hat into the ring for the
U.S. Under-20 coaching job.
Michael Lewis of BigAppleSoccer.com reports on Ramos' interest in the job.
Ramos, who was named temporary coach of the team for two games in France this week in the wake of
Thomas Rongen's contract not being renewed, said in a Friday interview that he wants to be
considered a candidate to coach the team on a permanent basis.
It's Groundhog Day. I mean, weren't we just here? Didn't we just go through all this?
Alas, it's a case of "rinse, spit, repeat." And in this case, it's a bitter, bitter
mouthwash.
Javier Morales fell beneath the unwise tackle of Chivas USA's Marcos Mondaini on Saturday.
Back in 2008 I interviewed Michael Lewis (@RSLTribune) and James Edward (@DesNewsReal) about
RSL, MLS, and what it was like to cover them. With all the changes in the world of RSL, I wanted to
reprise that interview. Michael was kind enough to join me again. This time around, he's joined by
Jeremy Horton (@RSL_Jeremy) who writes for Goal.
By Michael Lewis – NEW YORK, NY (Apr 4, 2011) US Soccer Players -- Real Salt Lake coach Jason
Kreis admits he doesn't remember much about his only game at Estadio Ricardo Saprissa, except for
what transpired away from the action. The US National Team bus pulled up to the stadium known as
the Purple Monster in San Jose, Costa Rica for a World Cup qualifying match against the Ticos on
July 23, 2000.
By Michael Lewis – NEW YORK, NY (Apr 4, 2011) US Soccer Players -- Real Salt Lake coach Jason
Kreis admits he doesn't remember much about his only game at Estadio Ricardo Saprissa, except for
what transpired away from the action. The US National Team bus pulled up to the stadium known as
the Purple Monster in San Jose, Costa Rica for a World Cup qualifying match against the Ticos on
July 23, 2000.
