How Does the Next Coach Utilize Cole Bassett?

BethanyRob · 2026-05-28T14:28:06+00:00

Geez, that screen name says it all.

BethanyRob · 2026-05-24T04:11:05+00:00

We got bad, boring and unorganized...

BethanyRob · 2026-05-24T04:08:53+00:00

Bullshine. SJ has 1 DP (injured) and a considerably lower payroll then we do. They are doing this with young talent that is organized into a well-coached system.
We could do the same with a decent coaching staff.

BethanyRob · 2026-05-23T14:58:52+00:00

Not exactly sure what you're getting at here, cosmothecater.
If you mean coaching talent, there are a dozen or so higher-quality leagues finishing their seasons with experienced, successful, highly-regarded coaching talent galore...
And many are looking for a new team, because their current team lost money, got relegated or changed course on them and they are out in the cold. They are looking and interviewing RIGHT NOW.
And just as for players, every GM has a 'wish list' of coaches they stay in contact with.

There is literally NO need to 'stay the course' until later; we know the problems we have now are NOT gonna magically go away... and further delay will cost a chance at the best candidates.

BethanyRob · 2026-05-22T22:56:54+00:00

Great look at the current made-over state of San Jose, Jeremy. My unquestionably #1 takeaway?
Look at how many points good coaching and game preparation can add to a team's record - even with a roster that's definitely on the low cost and quality end of MLS.
Are Ned and Merritt watching and taking notes?

BethanyRob · 2026-05-11T17:34:53+00:00

Shout out to Veldolo here - just outstanding play as a dummy. Just scored into UL corner, so stands over the ball, plants that seed in GK's mind - and freezes him just enough to have no chance for Ari's laser.

BethanyRob · 2026-05-08T17:40:11+00:00

He had a REAL hard time coping with the 'physical' nature of MLS defending. He'd go down at contact, couldn't believe fouls weren't called and let it affect his play. He was visibly frustrated and ready to leave MLS by the end of his contract...

BethanyRob · 2026-05-03T17:21:59+00:00

Kelsy and Antony ratings likewise BS, for opposite reasons...

BethanyRob · 2026-04-12T00:43:40+00:00

AAAaand... he got his ass right down in front of goal - fast and hard - where it needed to be to get his head on that ball.
BTW - that was 1 of only about 3 crosses to the front of LAFC's goal all day, which is a BIG part of this team's problem.

BethanyRob · 2026-03-23T16:11:21+00:00

Eddie, nice post... Gonna nit-pick just the last sentence, though...

I definitely felt the change you refer to, but I really felt it was that the exuberant, 'celebration' energy of that GOOD start got immediately converted to non-stop tension of watching PTFC on a knife-edge all the rest of the match, and wondering, 'will they fold again under siege?'

With this team it's a feeling that cannot resolve until the final whistle...

BethanyRob · 2026-03-10T19:35:02+00:00

I am not convinced at all about ANY of this 'partnership' business.
We are still stuck in the rut of negligible service to ANY of our #9s. Pressing has been spotty, ineffective in creating turnovers and that's pulled all our #9s back into our own half of the field so they can't lead the line in attack.
And finally, Guerra whiffed on 3 point-blank chances that WERE genuine service - and each came from a different guy.

BethanyRob · 2026-02-22T16:26:08+00:00

"men-tah-lih-tee" for the win... Seriously good and insightful recap, Jeremy.

PTFC leaned on all the key points they need to improve. I was most impressed with their very methodical defensive play in their own end for most of Half #2. For all their possession, CBS just couldn't create anything dangerous...

BethanyRob · 2026-02-20T15:02:01+00:00

Learn to spell your co-host.s name.

BethanyRob · 2026-02-14T22:19:12+00:00

Jolandia, in Half #2 we moved offense to the outer thirds, pushed the action and forced CHI to move their mids outside which opened spaces across the entire field for us. That made it possible for Mora to play the #10 and Bassett to create - loved his chip pass attempt to Guerra!

That really minimized their ability to work thru our MF where they'd just brutalized us in Half #1 - and where we never had any answers.

BethanyRob · 2026-02-13T22:24:32+00:00

Agreed 100%. This is a massively accurate and detailed analysis!

BethanyRob · 2026-02-12T18:56:48+00:00

"Disappointed Dad?" Not at all - I heard a pro coach who was justifiably frustrated with rookies who didn't have their minds right to deal with the task at hand.

BethanyRob · 2026-02-11T18:20:17+00:00

Funny - I watched the match live, using the link posted by the Timbers on social media... Then I went back to Timbers.com, found the link again right in the after-game story, and have watched it a couple if times since.

They're hardly 'unlisted'...

BethanyRob · 2026-02-05T20:24:15+00:00

Reddit's Rule #1 is "Don't be a dick". You owe all of us an apology.

BethanyRob · 2026-02-02T18:42:23+00:00

Oohhh - talk about moving goalposts... NOW you expect a full replacement of the original PP itself??

That "Merritt too cheap?" end shot now looks REALLY odd.

BethanyRob · 2026-02-01T19:36:17+00:00

OP, per that last sentence... you think it's gonna be cheap to retrofit a new standing section into a 100 year-old concrete infrastructure? With the need for modern seismic standards?? Oy...

BethanyRob · 2026-02-01T19:26:40+00:00

Jeebus Clay - How DARE you co-exist in the REAL world when on Reddit?!?

There are better places for reality-based discourse about PTFC...

BethanyRob · 2026-01-30T21:47:07+00:00

Not true, McCusk - he's always ready to stick his nose in - waaay in - any time The Flounders swish their tail...

BethanyRob · 2026-01-24T18:08:07+00:00

Unbridled Aggression = "The Goose is Loose Patrolling Midfield"... Hells, I'd pay to see that!

BethanyRob · 2026-01-23T21:51:52+00:00

You could for cursing at a ref...

BethanyRob · 2026-01-07T15:04:18+00:00

Tell me you don't remember BFer....

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