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MetroFanatic

Jan 29 2008, 09:08 AM

QUOTE(Giase)

Among the invitees are former Seton Hall player Ted Niziolek; Ricky Schramm, who played with the Red Bulls reserves last year; and Tighe Dombrowski (San Jose) and Marshall Leonard (New England), who have MLS experience.

Leonard was a damn good player before his injury.

JayDelight729

Jan 29 2008, 09:22 AM

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Leonard was a damn good player before his injury.

Dombrowski is a solid player. Leonard could provide some depth pending how fit he is.

Speedball

Jan 29 2008, 09:33 AM

Does the Crew still own Ted Niziolek's rights?

Metrosct

Jan 29 2008, 10:18 AM

Metrofanatic - are you going to GS for media day today?

MetroFanatic

Jan 29 2008, 10:20 AM

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Metrofanatic - are you going to GS for media day today?

It's not media day, it's just an open to media session. But after that nitpicking... no. The real job gets in the way. I might try to go tomorrow, but it's unlikely. Hoping for the week in February between LA in Austria.

MetroFanatic

Jan 29 2008, 11:15 AM

Here is the roster, from BAS:

http://www.bigapplesoccer.com/article.php?article_id=12875

Goalkeepers -- Andrew Sparkes, Alex Satovic, JP Francini, Bill Gaudette.

Yellow team -- Laurent Manuel *, Matt Kassel, Tighe Dombrowski, Scott Palguta, Oscar Carmona, Zen Darwcz, Keith Hernandez, Sola Abolaji, Leonardo Buttitta, Chris Megagoulis.

Blue team -- Daneligh Borman * , Abimbola Pedro, Marshall Leonard, Martin Nunez, Ted Niziolek, Cody Ericson, Hakin Zermouni, Felipe Libreros, Gabriel Ortega, Christian Camacho.

Orange team -- Michael Palacio *, John Gilkerson *, Steve Curfman, Ricky Schram, Spencer Allen, Ben Clark, Carlos Manuel Mora, Mauricio Turizio, Alex Cunliffe, Kevin Meza, David Panchano.

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Paul Nasta

Jan 29 2008, 11:15 AM

Ives is providing running commentary on today's tryouts:

http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_by_ives...ulls-pract.html

Academy player Matt Kassel has stood out, along with supplemental pick Michael Palacio and Tighe Dombrowski.

The Metrologist

Jan 29 2008, 11:20 AM

Next thing you know, he'll have Osorio driving him to the airport.

MetroFanatic

Jan 29 2008, 11:48 AM

Bill Gaudette:
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J.P. Francini: http://www.fairfieldstags.com/sports/m-soc...jonpaulfrancini
Sola Abolaji: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sola_Abolaji
Chris Megaloudis: http://goseawolves.cstv.com/sports/m-socce...is_chris00.html
Abimbola Pedro: http://gwsports.cstv.com/sports/m-soccer/m...abimbola00.html
Cody Ericson: http://www.sonomaseawolves.com/roster.asp?...d=7&sport=6
Hakim Zermouni: http://unlvrebels.cstv.com/sports/m-soccer...ni_hakim00.html
Gabriel Ortega: http://loyolagreyhounds.cstv.com/sports/m-..._gabriel00.html
Steven Curfman: http://real.saltlake.mlsnet.com/players/bi...tatType=current
Ricky Schramm: http://guhoyas.cstv.com/sports/m-soccer/mt...mm_ricky00.html
Spencer Allen: http://umterps.cstv.com/sports/m-soccer/mt..._spencer00.html
Alex Cunliffe: http://media.www.fairfieldmirror.com/media...t-2551400.shtml
David Panchano: http://www.liacademysoccer.com/Web/panchano.htm

Andrew Sparks is a youth coach for RBNY
Maurizio Turizio played for New York Greek-American/Atlas
Christian Camacho played at MLK HS

Belshina

Jan 29 2008, 11:48 AM

blue team: Gabriel Ortega
local kid from Queens, NY used to play for Brooklyn Italians youth teams.

11:34am- We finally had a goal, scored by Gabriel Ortega. There was no roar from the crowd. Hopefully more goals are coming.

Joe x Joe

Jan 29 2008, 03:27 PM

Here's an article about Matt Kassel, on whether he'll turn pro or go to Maryland.

http://bigapplesoccer.com/article.php?article_id=12878

GMoney

Jan 29 2008, 04:15 PM

He's ours, he trained with us today. Wasn't there some crazy rule that New England was invoking that if a player trains with you he is your property for the next 20 years?

Because his father worked for the MetroStars, we also automatically have the rights to his children.

onionsack

Jan 29 2008, 04:18 PM

By the sound of it he wants to play here and sign, so it appears to be up to Agoos and Osorio.

I can't image any reason why they would not want to sign him to a dev contract. He seems to have great talent for his age, he wants to play here, and signing him would send a strong message to the academy players that it is possible to verticaly intergrate from academy to first team. That would serve as strong motivation i would think.

Metrosct

Jan 29 2008, 04:53 PM

If he is going to give up his college eligibility and commit to RBNY, it's going to take more $ and commitment (years) to get it done. Granted the Red Bulls may be the be place for his professional development, I just don't think he'll take $16k to put his future in their hands.

devil500

Jan 29 2008, 04:56 PM

Promising stuff I hear maybe we'll get something good out of this camp!

MetroBouts

Jan 29 2008, 05:04 PM

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Andrew Sparks is a youth coach for RBNY

coached me a few years ago.

Speedball

Jan 30 2008, 11:51 AM

Some players that impressed Ives on Tuesday

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Michael Palacio- Was very active all over the field and showed a good nose for the attack. Scored a nice goal and combined well with his teammates. Good size and good motor, may still be a bit raw to be a first-team contributor but a roster spot looks good.

Matt Kassel- The kid is good. He has good vision, good ideas, a good motor and showed better quickness than I expected. He delivers good long passes and has a bright future. I would be shocked if the Red Bulls don't sign him before April.

Tighe Dombrowski- He's small (5-8) but Dombrowski looked pretty good as a central defender. He's tenacious and passes well.

Marshall Leonard- Still fast and still strong, Leonard is a great option for the Red Bulls given the things Juan Carlos Osorio wants to do with his formations. Leonard can play fullback or wing in a 3-5-2 and left back in a 4-4-2. He will be battling with Chris Leitch and Kevin Goldthwaite for a roster spot and I think he's a good bet to make the team.

Scott Palguta- Big defender with good size, Palguta impressed as a left back/center back combo. Osorio mentioned him as a player he liked on Tuesday. Can he compete with Eric Brunner? We'll find out later in the week.

Christian Camacho- Skillful and tough defensive midfielder may dribble a bit too much for Osorio's liking but he showed well on Tuesday.

JayDelight729

Jan 30 2008, 12:37 PM

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If he is going to give up his college eligibility and commit to RBNY, it's going to take more $ and commitment (years) to get it done.

Good point. I wonder if that's going to be the stalling block.

If he's good enough for the 18 man, I'd be shocked. If he is good enough, he should be on the US U-20 team as well.

Thomas (W)rongen... Paging Thomas Rongen.

Paul Nasta

Jan 30 2008, 12:45 PM

QUOTE(JayDelight729 @ Jan 30 2008, 12:37 PM) [snapback]495572[/snapback]

http://www.bigapplesoccer.com/article.php?article_id=12878

'...Kassel is a wanted young man these days. U.S. Under-20 coach Thomas Rongen is interested.

Rongen, Kassel said, "has been asking about me and wants to see me play. Hopefully, he will bring me into camp soon."'

puhe

Jan 30 2008, 01:34 PM

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if his parents have $$$ they may be willing to back him up so he can take the risk

MiLo4891

Jan 30 2008, 02:24 PM

I hope he gets signed, if the kid is as talented as people say he is then why not. Yeah there's a big gap MLS and even NCAA but have Kassel play a lot of minutes with the resevres and get him ready for next year or 09.

MiLo4891

Jan 30 2008, 08:32 PM

sorry for the double post but I noticed this on the team site

article about the camp

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"midfielder Matt Kassel from Bridgewater, NJ, can only be identified by his number 7 on his yellow vest and his more-or-less resemblance to a younger Frank Lampard. "

really? Franky Lamps? Thats a mighty big comparision!

I hope they sign the kid he looks like he has a big enough frame to play in the physical MLS, is he good at holding of defenders(shielding the ball) imo thats a tell tale sign for the level of a mid, that and if they can go send a thru ball off of his first touch?

JCO play em in the reserve and bring him in during garbage time when Metro are up a couple goals!

lakaix15

Jan 30 2008, 10:05 PM

i guess we have our starting attaching midfielder....

JayDelight729

Jan 30 2008, 10:09 PM

I think they say he physically looks like Frank Lampard, not that his game resembles Lampard.

Good Q and A though.

He seems like an intelligent player who has a good soccer IQ. Never a bad thing in a player.

MetroFanatic

Feb 1 2008, 01:53 PM

QUOTE(BAS)

Among those heading to Carson, Calif., with the first team are Chris Megaloudis, Ricky Schramm, Kevin Mesa, Bill Gaudette, as well as Martin Nunez, Scott Palguta and Marshall Leonard.

Interestingly, no Tighe (yet).

MiLo4891

Feb 1 2008, 05:41 PM

QUOTE(MetroFanatic @ Feb 1 2008, 01:53 PM) [snapback]496955[/snapback]

Interestingly, no Tighe (yet).

oh maan, what about Kassel?

MetroFanatic

Feb 1 2008, 06:05 PM

Ives has the full list:

* Marshall Leonard
* Tighe Dombrowski
* Teddy Niziolek
* Martin Nunez
* Chris Megaloudis
* Ricky Schramm
* Bill Gaudette
* Kevin Mesa
* Scott Palguta

QUOTE

Those of you wondering about Matt "Boy Wonder" Kassel, the Red Bulls are still looking into whether he can go to training camp without risking the loss of his college eligibility. He is set to play for the University of Maryland if he does not wind up on the Red Bulls.

http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_by_ives...ulls-invit.html

gas huffer

Feb 1 2008, 08:15 PM

No Palacio.

Sounded like he was doing well from Ives' reports.

metroveli96

Feb 1 2008, 11:20 PM

i honestly think we should sign kassel, i have a question though, if kassel goes to college, then he would go to the draft afterwards or do we have some sort of right on him so we could sign him then

btw gas huffer where is that weird picture on your sig from

MetroFanatic

Feb 2 2008, 11:09 AM

Kevin Mesa: http://www.bigapplesoccer.com/columns/butl...article_id=8163
Martin Nunez: http://www.gpc.edu/~athletic/Men's%20S...%20Archive.html

JayDelight729

Feb 2 2008, 11:49 AM

Palacio is a draft pick, so he wouldn't need to receive an invite. We already hold his rights.

I'd expect him to be in California.
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Paul Nasta

Feb 2 2008, 07:48 PM

QUOTE(gas huffer @ Feb 1 2008, 08:15 PM) [snapback]497239[/snapback]

No Palacio.
Sounded like he was doing well from Ives' reports.

I thought I read that he sat out day 2 of tryouts with an injury or something.

gas huffer

Feb 2 2008, 10:54 PM

QUOTE(metroveli96 @ Feb 2 2008, 12:20 AM) [snapback]497295[/snapback]

btw gas huffer where is that weird picture on your sig from

A drawing I'd done for the fun.

metroveli96

Feb 3 2008, 01:44 AM

really wow gas huffer that drawing israzyy, i thought u got it from like a book or something, but yea it looks cool man.

on another note what position does dombrowski play

JBigjake54

Feb 3 2008, 01:48 AM

http://www.metrofanatic.com/story.jsp?ID=4759
IOW, "meet the 2008 reserve squad"?

QUOTE(metroveli96 @ Feb 3 2008, 01:44 AM) [snapback]497688[/snapback]

on another note what position does dombrowski play

"MLS veterans Tighe Dombrowski (D/M, San Jose)"

MiLo4891

Feb 3 2008, 02:06 AM

QUOTE(JBigjake54 @ Feb 3 2008, 01:48 AM) [snapback]497689[/snapback]

http://www.metrofanatic.com/story.jsp?ID=4759
IOW, "meet the 2008 reserve squad"?

"MLS veterans Tighe Dombrowski (D/M, San Jose)"

I think I read someone post that in Europe he played left fullback

copaantl98

Feb 3 2008, 04:40 AM

I'm surprised Chris Megaloudis survived. I always thought he was a bit overrated playing for Stony Brook. He was a streaky player. I ran into him in Bayside, Queens a month ago and he said he had a tryout for a Greek 2nd division team.

Olesh

Feb 3 2008, 05:15 PM

Any word on Metro's training schedule in LA? I assume they'll be at the HDC. I might be able to check out at least some of practice later this week...

lakaix15

Feb 3 2008, 08:08 PM

so is kassel going????

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