Nate Latsch Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Former SLU and Kansas City Rockhurst soccer player Will John has been traded back to his hometown MLS team, according to the Kansas City Star. http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/sports/13605107.htm - Nate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
courtside Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Thanks. Good luck to him. Maybe something is in the water in Chi-town. Former Billikens, Nick Walls and Dipsy Selowanne both struggled to get playing time while there, before departure. Former Billikens player Jackie Jewsbury rode the pine his first year or two in K.C. before blossoming into a nice contributor for KC in the mdifield. The KC Wizards have long been up for sale...over a year, recent talks have mentioned a possible large stadium complex in the suburbs, nothing definite, but Lamar Hunt has patiently waited to see if he could get a local buyer to keep team in that area. Too bad it isn't in the Lou. Lastly, ...former DeSmet/IU soccer star Chris Klein, long time KC Wizards great and U.S. national team player, received an invitation to train for the next three months for a shot at the World Cup team, among several other St. Louisans...good luck to him too.....was becoming a National Team fixture before blowing out his knee....I have long thought he would be terrific on the right side mid for U.S. team...it is a long shot to make it back, but he has a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoat Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 I would love to see a MLS team in STL. Would immediately buy season tix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecrewfinance Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 I think size killed Will's playing time...he looked like he got handled in the game I went to last summer (vs. AC Milan); 15 more pounds will make him more apt at playing with is back to the opponent's goal and will help him improve a lot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLUBALLS Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 Looks like Tim Ward was also traded (second half article): http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story...oot=mls&cc=5901 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
courtside Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 Thanks. Big market clubs looking for immediate impact players with pressure to win each year. Ward has the potential to be an elite player in MLS, no question. He needs experience and a good environment. He played one year of college soccer, and this was his first pro season. He has more potential than Will John, due to his size, speed, skill and position he plays. John doesn't have the size, has great quickness good enough speed, but plays in a crowded position. IF he is going to make it, KC is the place for him. Very few college players come in and make an immediate impact in MLS. Some do, sure, but many others need a couple of years. McBride, McKeon, Brad Davis some exceptions....and only Davis played less than four years of college ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slufanskip Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 I agree with you on Ward and Will. In fact I think Ward has National team potential ... I don't see Will as an MLS starter. Official Billikens.com sponsor of H. Waldman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
courtside Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/football_news_latest_6988.html McBride is having his best European season, leading his EPL team Fulham in scoring....playing terrific ball, leader of his team, is wildly popular for his toughness, skill and flair...fan popularity can be a tough thing to achieve in the EPL. Will be a fixture for U.S. once again this summer starting in the World Cup. Side note..Reyna still out several more weeks with broken ankle...and lots of injuries in U.S. camp so far...no major STL related ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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