Are The Revs Penny Pinching?

Can anyone translate?

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GABRIEL BADILLA CERCA DEL NEW ENGLAND

San José, Costa Rica, Martes 12 de febrero de 2008,

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Literally, from an on-line translation service:

GABRIEL BADILLA CERCA DEL NEW ENGLAND

Gabriel Badilla could go away to the New England, the negotiations already have begun, the North Americans try to buy it.

The Sport nonsingle Saprissa dominates in national soccer but that also in the matter of hirings is fashionable, Gabriel Badilla is near tying to the New England of the MLS, the United States. In addition one to his guardametas, the young person Esteban Alvarado, will test in the Juniors Mouth, today travels to Argentina. THE ONE OF BADILLA Mariano Varela, vice-president of soccer of the dwelled picture, indicated yesterday to EXTRA NEWSPAPER, that the foreign equipment needs a power station and for that reason it is interested in Badilla. "They proposed an amount and we have another number, we hoped that he agrees to both parts. This is normal, but we could negotiate, already we did one contraoferta, they have a top, and the silver that we want surpasses the expectations of the New England, but it could not be an obstacle to arrive at an adjustment ", explained. The saprissista power station has contract until the 2009. "it leaves Me calm because in the New England they are interested in Gabriel, they are going it to speak with the president of the club, I do not want to give by fact that is not going away to do, we are conscious of which can be worth Gabriel, if they take it know that they obtain a player of a great level", asserted Varela. According to it said: "To me it was called on to speak to me with the people of the New England, in the party between Herediano and Saprissa, also I mentioned other players to him but they spoke to me more of Badilla when they returned it to see there in the game against Carmelite made official the interest still more". "I believe that Gabriel can prevail anywhere over the world", he emphasized. DELAY ANSWER By its side, Badilla recognized that the negotiations are outposts. "If the things are for one, they are for one, God knows why it does, for any soccer player it is a pretty opportunity to play abroad", detailed. "We are going to have patience, if it leaves must be something good, for anybody the rate is a secret and the dynamics that gambles in the United States and Mexico, is different from ours", limited. It revealed that the people of the New England have not spoken to him, "they did it with Mariano and with Don Mario, I am hoping to see what is going to happen", stressed. "This opportunity would arrive to me at a good moment, the experience that I lived in Germany served to me, here in Saprissa they know clearly that they do not accept test and that must of having a one hundred percent of confirmation at the time of traveling", mentioned Badilla. "Here they are going to look for the well-being of the club and of one, I know that the economic part could be stretches and shrinks", it finalized. THE ONE OF ALVARADO On the other hand, Varela said that the one of Arming Alonso in soccer of Uruguay is nothing in concrete. Whereas the one of Esteban Alvarado, showed that it travels today to Argentina along with Alexander I castrate. "We are going to see what tries, and what possibilities have Esteban to remain in Argentina", it aimed. Whereas Esteban said that it is a pretty opportunity, "I hope to take advantage of it to the maximum, confirmed to me that initially I am going to be in Mouth, is a test I do not know how long", assured. It recognized that at first it went for the River Plate "but of last hour they confirmed the one to me of the Juniors Mouth, supposedly would go with the reserve, I do not know in which division I am going to be, arriving from Mexico, confirmed to me of the possibilities that it had in Argentina", concluded.

Developing youth soccer players = building the fan base

The Revs are in violation of the MLS mandate that states that the Revs must develop two age group specific youth teams. If the Krafts do not think it is worth it to develop American players they should get out of soccer all together. I will not buy anymore Rev tickets until they start a youth program and I am sure I am not the only fan that will do that. If the Revs started a youth academy, they could attract more fans and get more people interested in soccer which will build the fan base.

Are the Revs penny pinching? Looks more to me like they're being hard nosed business people who are working within the economics of American soccer. I agree with those who note the Revs have done well -- much better than the Bruins -- while holding salary costs down.

As FSM's post pointed out, MLS attendance declined until last year. Unless MLS teams make a lot more in TV rights than I suspect, it would have been financially risky to sign more expensive talent unless that talent would significantly change attendance. I don't think the money available to the Revs could bring in that kind of talent because I don't think the product will change meaningfully until the talent level throughout the league goes up one more notch. That will require a higher salary cap. Paying one super player the Beckham exception money won't be enough.

The Revs hard cost-benefit approach really shows up in their youth academy program, which seems to be restricted to profit-making youth clinics. From a pro soccer team's point of view, the biggest reason to operate a "real" youth academy would be the development of players -- either for the pro team's roster or to gain transfer fees should other teams want them. I bet the Revs think that there's no money in developing American players at this point. They probably don't think the talent base is here in New England to develop enough professional level players to justify the cost. Things might be different in LA or Dallas where the population and soccer culture is probably stronger.

Moreover, even if the talent base were here, the Revs probably still wouldn't capitalize financially because MLS salaries aren't high enough. A promising young athlete would forego college if there's a career with big money at the end of the rainbow. That's true in baseball, but not (or at least not yet) in American soccer. Since the Revs don't automatically own rights to the players they develop, the very best would likely sign in Europe, and the Revs would get nothing. Recognizing that, the Revs are wise to let colleges act as their development program, and they can cherry pick the best talent at the draft (which they've done very well).

Maybe things will change if the recent uptick in MLS attendance continues. If MLS attendance is roughly equivalent to leagues in Sweden, etc. that pay MLS quality players much higher salaries than the MLS does, there must be something about the economics of soccer in those countries that drives revenue to the sport -- perhaps advertising and TV? Maybe FSM has an article or something that would clue us in?

Developing youth soccer players = building the fan base

Are the Revs penny pinching? Looks more to me like they're being hard nosed business people who are working within the economics of American soccer. I agree with those who note the Revs have done well -- much better than the Bruins -- while holding salary costs down.

As FSM's post pointed out, MLS attendance declined until last year. Unless MLS teams make a lot more in TV rights than I suspect, it would have been financially risky to sign more expensive talent unless that talent would significantly change attendance. I don't think the money available to the Revs could bring in that kind of talent because I don't think the product will change meaningfully until the talent level throughout the league goes up one more notch. That will require a higher salary cap. Paying one super player the Beckham exception money won't be enough.

The Revs hard cost-benefit approach really shows up in their youth academy program, which seems to be restricted to profit-making youth clinics. From a pro soccer team's point of view, the biggest reason to operate a "real" youth academy would be the development of players -- either for the pro team's roster or to gain transfer fees should other teams want them. I bet the Revs think that there's no money in developing American players at this point. They probably don't think the talent base is here in New England to develop enough professional level players to justify the cost. Things might be different in LA or Dallas where the population and soccer culture is probably stronger.

Moreover, even if the talent base were here, the Revs probably still wouldn't capitalize financially because MLS salaries aren't high enough. A promising young athlete would forego college if there's a career with big money at the end of the rainbow. That's true in baseball, but not (or at least not yet) in American soccer. Since the Revs don't automatically own rights to the players they develop, the very best would likely sign in Europe, and the Revs would get nothing. Recognizing that, the Revs are wise to let colleges act as their development program, and they can cherry pick the best talent at the draft (which they've done very well).

Maybe things will change if the recent uptick in MLS attendance continues. If MLS attendance is roughly equivalent to leagues in Sweden, etc. that pay MLS quality players much higher salaries than the MLS does, there must be something about the economics of soccer in those countries that drives revenue to the sport -- perhaps advertising and TV? Maybe FSM has an article or something that would clue us in?

The Revs are in violation of the MLS mandate that states that the Revs must develop two age group specific youth teams. If the Krafts do not think it is worth it to develop American players they should get out of soccer all together. I will not buy anymore Rev tickets until they start a youth program and I am sure I am not the only fan that will do that. If the Revs started a youth academy, they could attract more fans and get more people interested in soccer which will build the fan base.

Developing youth soccer players = building the fan base

Are the Revs penny pinching? Looks more to me like they're being hard nosed business people who are working within the economics of American soccer. I agree with those who note the Revs have done well -- much better than the Bruins -- while holding salary costs down.

As FSM's post pointed out, MLS attendance declined until last year. Unless MLS teams make a lot more in TV rights than I suspect, it would have been financially risky to sign more expensive talent unless that talent would significantly change attendance. I don't think the money available to the Revs could bring in that kind of talent because I don't think the product will change meaningfully until the talent level throughout the league goes up one more notch. That will require a higher salary cap. Paying one super player the Beckham exception money won't be enough.

The Revs hard cost-benefit approach really shows up in their youth academy program, which seems to be restricted to profit-making youth clinics. From a pro soccer team's point of view, the biggest reason to operate a "real" youth academy would be the development of players -- either for the pro team's roster or to gain transfer fees should other teams want them. I bet the Revs think that there's no money in developing American players at this point. They probably don't think the talent base is here in New England to develop enough professional level players to justify the cost. Things might be different in LA or Dallas where the population and soccer culture is probably stronger.

Moreover, even if the talent base were here, the Revs probably still wouldn't capitalize financially because MLS salaries aren't high enough. A promising young athlete would forego college if there's a career with big money at the end of the rainbow. That's true in baseball, but not (or at least not yet) in American soccer. Since the Revs don't automatically own rights to the players they develop, the very best would likely sign in Europe, and the Revs would get nothing. Recognizing that, the Revs are wise to let colleges act as their development program, and they can cherry pick the best talent at the draft (which they've done very well).

Maybe things will change if the recent uptick in MLS attendance continues. If MLS attendance is roughly equivalent to leagues in Sweden, etc. that pay MLS quality players much higher salaries than the MLS does, there must be something about the economics of soccer in those countries that drives revenue to the sport -- perhaps advertising and TV? Maybe FSM has an article or something that would clue us in?

The Revs are in violation of the MLS mandate that states that the Revs must develop two age group specific youth teams. If the Krafts do not think it is worth it to develop American players they should get out of soccer all together. I will not buy anymore Rev tickets until they start a youth program and I am sure I am not the only fan that will do that. If the Revs started a youth academy, they could attract more fans and get more people interested in soccer which will build the fan base.

The Revs are in violation of the MLS mandate that states that the Revs must develop two age group specific youth teams. If the Krafts do not think it is worth it to develop American players they should get out of soccer all together. I will not buy anymore Rev tickets until they start a youth program and I am sure I am not the only fan that will do that. If the Revs started a youth academy, they could attract more fans and get more people interested in soccer which will build the fan base.

How many times do you need to say that?

What is the Revs?????

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February 19, 2008
New England lining up to use Designated Player slot

The same week the New England Revolution made its first international signing of the off-season comes word that the Revs are on the hunt for candidates to fill their Designated Player slot.

New England announced the signing of Honduran midfielder Mauricio Castro on Monday, and will announce another signing later in the week, but the big news is that those acquisitions will not prevent the Revs from signing a designated player, a move that is now on the club's agenda.

According to a source with knowledge of New England's plans, the Revs are currently searching for a player to become the team's first designated player. Even with the recent acquisitions of Chris Albright and Castro, as well as the impending signing of another player, the Revs have set aside the necessary salary cap space to include a designated player, which figures to be a forward to fit in alongside Taylor Twellman.

In Castro, the Revs have signed a midfielder they hope will either provide an upgrade on the left wing from incumbent starter Khano Smith, or will become the team's new attacking midfielder. A central midfield role for Castro would allow veteran Steve Ralston to move back to right wing, which would push second-year winger Wells Thompson to the bench.

The Revs are set to announce another signing later in the week. Costa Rican defender Gabriel Badilla has been rumored but trialist Javier Delgado appears to be the better bet to be the signing.

So how will the Revs shape up in 2008? Here is one early look:

-------------DP---------Twellman-----------

Castro----------Ralston-----------Thompson

----------Joseph------Larentowicz-------

Delgado-------Parkhurst-------------Albright

-------------------Reis-------------------------

If Badilla signs, a 4-4-2 formation would look that much more likely (and even if he doesn't, a 4-4-2 looks like a very real possibility in 2008):

-----------------DP---------Twellman-----------

Castro--------------------------------------Ralston

--------------Joseph------Larentowicz------------

Delgado----Parkhurst----Badilla----------Albright

-----------------------Reis---------------------------

So who starts up front if the Revs don't land a designated player? Gambian forward Kenny Mansally is the front-runner for the job, having surpassed second-year forward Adam Cristman in the club's pecking order.

Are they looking at anybody in Europe? It would help bring a segement of the fans back into the fold if they managed to aquire a quality European player. I know most recently we had Andy Dorman, but with all due respects, Andy was not going to draw anybody off the couch to come and watch him.

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Posted at 2:46 PM ET, 02/22/2008
Friday Updates
*I hear that the Revs have finalized the purchase of Costa Rican forward Argenis Fernandez from Santos and a formal announcement is likely early next week. He was on the Ticos' squad at the Under-20 World Cup last summer. Earlier reports said the transfer fee would be $200,000, but I've heard it is much less. Meantime, negotiations with Saprissa concerning Costa Rica national team defender Gabriel Badilla have stalled. As for the arrival of a designated player, mid-season seems more likely than preseason because of player availability and the opportunity for a free transfer.


AF will mean the Revs now have 4 players on their roster that played in the U-20 World Cup last year. Looks like they are thinking more in terms of bringing in young talent to develop then players close to ending their careers.