I'm not a big fan of soccer, but this doesn't sound much different than any fractured locker room situation in any sport. Accountability starts at the top, and I'm of the mind that the fit of the...
I'm not a big fan of soccer, but this doesn't sound much different than any fractured locker room situation in any sport. Accountability starts at the top, and I'm of the mind that the fit of the coach with a team is invaluable compared with the talent of the players. Looking at the Brad Stevens and Bill Belichicks of the major leagues, it's a lot easier to get the peak performance from their players when they don't hate playing for you. (I hate that both of my examples are from Boston.)
I finally broke down and had to read this article after clips posted by different soccer personalities I follow on Twitter. The story may feed a bit too much on some anti-Klinsmann feelings, but I...
I finally broke down and had to read this article after clips posted by different soccer personalities I follow on Twitter. The story may feed a bit too much on some anti-Klinsmann feelings, but I loved reading this and getting some insight into the whole debacle.
I'm not a big fan of soccer, but this doesn't sound much different than any fractured locker room situation in any sport. Accountability starts at the top, and I'm of the mind that the fit of the coach with a team is invaluable compared with the talent of the players. Looking at the Brad Stevens and Bill Belichicks of the major leagues, it's a lot easier to get the peak performance from their players when they don't hate playing for you. (I hate that both of my examples are from Boston.)
I finally broke down and had to read this article after clips posted by different soccer personalities I follow on Twitter. The story may feed a bit too much on some anti-Klinsmann feelings, but I loved reading this and getting some insight into the whole debacle.