strongbhoy

polar bears rule

I appreciate it.

You would think I should be used to it. Eleven seasons, one US Open Cup, two US Open Cup finals, two appearances in the conference finals, one regular season conference title, but never a MLS Cup final appearance.

I suppose it was predicable. After winning the West last year, and going out in the first round, the coach was fired. He had been given an ultimatum; win the MLS Cup at home, or pack your bags. Colin Calrke knew whaht was coming, though Jamie Trekker thought it was a mistake. When Steve Morrow took over, he quickly changed the winning line up. D mid Simo Valikari was released, and replaced by the more capable Pablo Richetti. Right wing Ronnie O'Brian was sent to Toronto in exchange for their first round pick, Adrian Serioux, and for Toronto not taking any FCD players in the expansion draft. Greg Vanney went to Colorado for a pick to clear up cap room. Schemer Richard Mulrooney was sent to Toronto for another first round pick. So, Morrow traded the right wing, the best (though overpaid) defender, and the schemer, none of whom were replaced. I must wonder what moves he will make this year.

Still, I wonder what might have been. If defender of they year Clarence Goodson did not get a stomach virus two hours before the game, if Richetti had been ready to go 90 minutes, if Dario Salas and Carlos Ruiz had not been injured in the game, if Arturo Alverez had not picked up a silly red card.

Maybe next year. Though when Waldo said that FCD's "time has passed," I am forced to agree with them.

LET'S GO REVS!