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MLS Players poll: Who's to blame for U.S. World Cup failure, salaries, relegation and more
Posted on 3/25/18 at 1:52 am
Posted on 3/25/18 at 1:52 am
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Who is to blame for the U.S. failure to qualify for the World Cup?
Players- 9%
U.S. Soccer- 9%
Coaches- 7%
All of them- 75%
What the players said:
"I am a big believer in the people who are on the field. Sure, coaching plays a role, but whether a player misses a shot or scores, it's on the player, not anyone else."
"Some people may say U.S. Soccer is [at fault], but I think the guys who are on the field need to get the job done when they should win. [Trinidad and Tobago] is a team we should beat 10 out of 10 times."
"The players were not good enough and forgot what it meant to wear the U.S. shirt. The coaches didn't look like there was a system in place. The whole structure and the way they elect coaches -- some of the things they do -- everyone played a fair part in it."
Do you favor promotion/relegation in MLS?
Yes: 63%
No: 36%
No answer: 1%
Editor's note: In 2017, those in favor of promotion and relegation numbered 54 percent of those asked, compared to 49 percent in 2016 and 64 percent in 2015.
What the players said:
"To play on a team that's fighting against relegation, it makes games mean something. In MLS, where we haven't made the playoffs, those games are dumb at the end of the year. Because people just tune out. Fans tune out."
"Fundamental changes need to happen in the league before pro/rel is feasible. A viable second division doesn't exist yet. Relegated teams would fold."
"It's something underneath you, a spark always on your butt. It makes every point so much more meaningful."
"It unstabilizes ownership groups and creates [a similar issue] for players."
Are you happy with MLS' salary structure?
Yes: 16%
No: 82%
No answer: 2%
What the players said:
"It is getting better, but there are still huge gaps between players that might be coming from different countries that are getting paid more than players who have maybe contributed more to this league and are kind of getting screwed over in that sense."
"I think the way they do it is good, actually. It's more fair. I came from [overseas] where you have [a few teams] with much more money than everyone else, so they win the league every season."
"There needs to be a higher cap and more compensation for players. It is ridiculous that a player makes $70K. A pro athlete should be better compensated."
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Posted on 3/25/18 at 12:40 pm to Bench McElroy
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Players- 9%
lol, if they were honest, it should of been 65-75%
Posted on 3/25/18 at 12:45 pm to SeeeeK
We had some bad luck with injuries as well.
Posted on 3/25/18 at 5:48 pm to SeeeeK
Players were 84%. The all of the above choice was exclusive.
Posted on 3/25/18 at 6:34 pm to Bench McElroy
Where's the Columbus Crew question?
Posted on 3/26/18 at 10:46 am to Vicks Kennel Club
quote:
Players were 84%. The all of the above choice was exclusive.
The math doesnt add up there.
Posted on 3/26/18 at 11:30 am to Hester Carries
quote:75+9=84. Unless you consider the players as part of US Soccer.
The math doesnt add up there.
Posted on 3/26/18 at 1:01 pm to pvilleguru
quote:
75+9=84. Unless you consider the players as part of US Soccer.
That logic equals 250%
Posted on 3/26/18 at 1:03 pm to Hester Carries
I don't think you follow.
Posted on 3/26/18 at 1:15 pm to Hester Carries
It really isn’t that hard.
Posted on 3/26/18 at 1:18 pm to pvilleguru
quote:
I don't think you follow.
No i understand what your saying.
Posted on 3/26/18 at 2:22 pm to Hester Carries
This is insanely easy.
Players- 9%
U.S. Soccer- 9%
Coaches- 7%
All of them- 75%
Basically, 84% find players accountable, 84% find US Soccer accountable, and 82% find coaches accountable.
Players- 9%
U.S. Soccer- 9%
Coaches- 7%
All of them- 75%
Basically, 84% find players accountable, 84% find US Soccer accountable, and 82% find coaches accountable.
Posted on 3/26/18 at 2:53 pm to Vicks Kennel Club
Kind of funny that Nagbe was on the overrated and underrated list. Maybe 3-4 years ago he was underrated, but I don’t think anyone would consider him underrated now.
Ignacio Piatti is the most underrated player in the league, IMO. He’s been stuck on some pretty lackluster teams, and Montreal isn’t one of the big clubs, so he doesn’t get the credit he deserves.
I also think Chad Marshall is underrated. He’s been a defensive rock in this league forever. Just lacks the consistent passing ability needed for a national team CB.
Ignacio Piatti is the most underrated player in the league, IMO. He’s been stuck on some pretty lackluster teams, and Montreal isn’t one of the big clubs, so he doesn’t get the credit he deserves.
I also think Chad Marshall is underrated. He’s been a defensive rock in this league forever. Just lacks the consistent passing ability needed for a national team CB.
Posted on 3/26/18 at 3:09 pm to Hester Carries
quote:
No i understand what your saying.
Hmmm....
Posted on 3/26/18 at 5:50 pm to Michael Stein
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Ignacio Piatti
dude is a straight up BEAST
Posted on 3/27/18 at 7:45 pm to Bench McElroy
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