Saturday, April 30, 2011

Dismal Doings At DC United

Things are looking dire in my MLS world:

The 2011 season is beginning to look, feel and sound like 2010.

The crestfallen expressions in the locker room.

The coach questioning the commitment of the players.

The shambolic state of the defense.

The goals conceded on set pieces (and throw-ins!).

The overreliance on inexperienced players.

The misguided international signings.

The long-term injuries.

To this litany of woe should be added the glaringly obvious fact that as a head coach Ben Olsen is hopelessly out of his depth.

No one wants to admit this fact as Bennie has been such a huge part of United's history and everyone wants him to succeed. But there is little doubt this team is poorly organized, and that reflects more on the coaching than anything else.

Saturday, April 9, 2011

Pathetic

Would someone please put Ryan Franklin out of my misery?

He isn't a major league closer. He's barely a major league quality pitcher. That the organization even began the season with him slated for this important a role is criminally negligent.