Comments on: Van den Bergh to FCD?

By: skippy

skippy — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 05:21:07 +0000

vdB’s age shouldnt factor into this, the comments from before that his game does not depend on youth is accurate. Rarely does he have a bad touch, can hit a cross from any angle, can score as well. Kenny Cooper shoudl be thanking someone from this. Remember, Angel scores a lot of goals on crosses…

By: Kevin Z

Kevin Z — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:42:55 +0000

YES! I can’t think of anyone in MLS, I’d rather have running that left side. And now KCJ can crack 20 goals and fetch a decent price when he leaves.

By: Easton FC

Easton FC — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 07:58:57 +0000

Uh, christian, there is no sarcasm to be had here. Left winger was a position we needed in the offseason and van den Bergh would be the best we’ve had in that position in a long time.

I think that leaves a star CAM, CB, and a potential back-up ST that FCD will need to complete SH’s vision.

Quite happy that Dave was signed. Welcome aboard, Flying Dutchman! And as for Oduro, I hope you break into RBNY’s starting line-up soon. (Probably already has, by default…)

By: christian

christian — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 06:39:14 +0000

Wow another midfielder to FCD, what a great move (I hope you can sense the sarcasm)

By: tonytdc

tonytdc — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 03:45:20 +0000

f’n ehh… as a rbny supporter, i feel like agoos is about to bend me over and, well, you know. enjoy the vdb to cooper connection. vdb is exactly the player that can/should truly be cheered for loudly in mls.

By: Media Man

Media Man — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:25:08 +0000

@eugene

First, I don’t support FC Dallas, just Buzz Carrick.

Oduro will provide RBNY a terrific option off the bench. Angel and a yet-to-be-acquired striker will start.

New York has a lot of cap space, so expect signings.

By: Haig

Haig — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:05:25 +0000

Van Den Burgh’s game doesn’t depend on the kinds of things that age diminishes dramatically. His defensive play is based on positioning and anticipation, and he relies on smart, well timed passes more than speed. If he were to stay healthy, he has another two or three good years.

As important, he’s a true professional, a leader and a class act. I don’t think Dallas would be disappointed with him, even if they were to give up Oduro AND a draft pick.

Frankly I think it’s a stupid move by NY. That’s a big cap hit, but realistically, VDB was the best player on the team last year. We’ll see how badly Agoos plays this.

By: Eugene

Eugene — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 23:33:12 +0000

I agree with you, Media Man. Oduro’s been improving each year and still has a lot of upside. Plus, he’s crazy fast. Watching him break into a dead sprint is one of my favorite sights as an FCD fan. I can see why RBNY want him, because his skills complement Angel’s very well.

FCD could use a veteran like VDB, but I wonder how long he’ll be effective in MLS at his age.

By: the other Eugene

the other Eugene — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 23:30:42 +0000

@Media Man:

But what would they do for left wing? Rojas can’t play D like Van den Bergh does and NY has Kandji as a speedy striker — unless you’re going to say that Kandji is gone. Oduro would have to come in at left wing and he hasn’t even locked down that spot for you guys.

What does NY plan to do with that extra cap space?

By: the other Eugene

the other Eugene — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 23:25:50 +0000

Oduro doesn’t even start for you