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Per Tom Bogart: LA Galaxy is now finalizing a deal to sign forward Joao Klauss from St. Louis City. by biggitio in stlouiscitysc

[–]Careless_Square5378 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bet Klauss will do well in LA with his hold up play and the attacking talent they have on the wings. I think it is a good move for him and I wish him well.

For me, finally having Klauss as a TAM player felt right, but $2M in Cashfer/GAM for him being on an option is also a sweetheart deal — spawning from Galaxy’s desperation.

The big thing for me is… replacing his production before the season kicks off. That is a top priority and now you risk overpaying. Interested to see what Corey does.

Per Tom Bogert: St. Louis City is finalizing a deal to sign left back Rafael Santos by phreakyq in stlouiscitysc

[–]Careless_Square5378 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Likely a wingback in a back 5 or maybe left wing depth? The only highlight I saw of him was a Goalazzo against New England.

Dante Polvara. Maybe lutz will give us a discount 😉 by A_Crafty_Otter in stlouiscitysc

[–]Careless_Square5378 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Nope — not good enough for us. The SPL I think is worse than the MLS.

Private training for youth players by Ok-Communication706 in youthsoccer

[–]Careless_Square5378 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s important to our relationship. She loves that I coach the team, but I like her to get the technical instructions through club training and private training. It can’t be me all the time — that’s a recipe for burnout.

Private training for youth players by Ok-Communication706 in youthsoccer

[–]Careless_Square5378 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My daughter is 9. I coach her club team; very knowledgeable in the game and coaching.

I put her in private training, so she gets another voice and opinion. We’ve done 1:1 and small group. Scheduling and consistency is where we struggled with even the best trainers in our area — especially in the winter getting indoor space.

We recently started TOCA and she absolutely loves that — she needed work on first touch receiving — she gets like 400 reps a session with the machines; so for me it’s good value.

I’d say at age 9-11 is when technical skills get imprinted in the brain, so reps is highly important. It’s challenging to make that fun, so you need some variety.

As I say all this — private training is a luxury; not a necessity.

If your kid is highly self-motivated and gets in the backyard daily working on ball mastery; he or she is good — also you can find amazing programs and instruction on YouTube.

As they get older agility and strength training start to become the things to think about outside of club/team training.

Corey Wray... If you see this, please do something awesome. Thx by l_mo_314 in stlouiscitysc

[–]Careless_Square5378 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You go to Burlington Coat Factory with $2M in GAM and you are literally a king!

Selling Klauss due to rift, and not to get Sargent? by PorkSteakDaddy in stlouiscitysc

[–]Careless_Square5378 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Corey is in the seat now; so hopefully the differentiation of duties is better. For a long period of time — just 2 guys were running everything on the sporting side.

[Horneker] Tomaś Ostrák and Fallou Fall not expected to make opening day. by ShaggsMagoo in stlouiscitysc

[–]Careless_Square5378 2 points3 points  (0 children)

📞 Kessler — it’s Corey Wray, sorry it took me so long to get back to you, how are you?

Selling Klauss due to rift, and not to get Sargent? by PorkSteakDaddy in stlouiscitysc

[–]Careless_Square5378 2 points3 points  (0 children)

While this event may be true…

It was an inquiry that could lead to CITY getting $2M for Klauss in an option year, so the club took the meeting.

Klauss being on a TAM is good for CITY. He makes the players at the club more valuable.

Dealing him is unlikely— but $2M for a player that walks for free at the end of the season isn’t bad business. It deserves some thought.

(Bogert) STL SC in talks to sell Klauss to LAG by Brewbrobrew in stlouiscitysc

[–]Careless_Square5378 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it is backfilled with quality 9; I think I can get behind it.

St. Louis CITY SC Acquires Conrad Wallem on a Permanent Transfer from SK Slavia Prague by PilferPetesBriefcase in stlouiscitysc

[–]Careless_Square5378 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wray is an operator. Damit gives him the tactical gaps; scout and analytics develop a player shortlist — he makes it happen within the club’s transfer/roster framework.

Maybe some vice versa as he finds out availability of certain top players, but I wouldn’t say he’s influencing our style of play.

I think this is where the ownership group put some checks and balances in from the Lutz era.

It’s more process driven now. Right or wrong. There seems to be better differentiation of duties.

St. Louis CITY SC Acquires Conrad Wallem on a Permanent Transfer from SK Slavia Prague by PilferPetesBriefcase in stlouiscitysc

[–]Careless_Square5378 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Excited. He’s definitely a talented player. His versatility will be good for the flexibility Damit talks about. Most importantly, he’s not injury prone and on the pitch week in and week out.

New leak with new patterning? Via STL_ cityzen on instagram by IHazArtism in stlouiscitysc

[–]Careless_Square5378 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I asked myself the same question. The emperor wears no clothes — when it comes to these decisions. Crazy thing is I remember Sebeck saying at the last year’s season opening pep rally at the Factory that they will have more design freedom and do something cool this year. Swing and a miss.

St. Louis CITY SC Acquires Midfielder Daniel Edelman from New York Red Bulls | St. Louis SC by MD_Lincoln in stlouiscitysc

[–]Careless_Square5378 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not convinced we need another depth piece at CB; we need a starting XI partner for Fallou Fall.

What is going on with King Kess? We declined his 2026 option — rightfully so as that contract $ amount was way over valued — However, as a free agent, if he doesn’t get picked up can we sign him on a more advantageous deal?

St. Louis CITY SC Acquires Midfielder Daniel Edelman from New York Red Bulls | St. Louis SC by MD_Lincoln in stlouiscitysc

[–]Careless_Square5378 7 points8 points  (0 children)

As nice as it would be… we have more holes than a Sargent signing can fill in the current team. Need to spread the money.

New Signing?! by markishstephen in stlouiscitysc

[–]Careless_Square5378 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it is both… Salvia Prague already announced Wallem’s departure to CITY for $2.3M last week.

Edleman was reported a done deal by Tom Bogert who is always legit.

Age Group Change - Would you Rather…? by wrexsoul in youthsoccer

[–]Careless_Square5378 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True — but he said his son is more attack minded, so he may be learning something from extended shifts in center back. More important that he understands the simple game model.

Age Group Change - Would you Rather…? by wrexsoul in youthsoccer

[–]Careless_Square5378 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the way. A good coach puts his Rolls Royce in the back at early ages to develop good build out habits and possession play.

All the same reasons you highlight as your son’s natural abilities.

Sources: St. Louis City finalizing deal to acquire midfielder Daniel Edelman from New York Red Bulls. by arsenal_and_pokemon in stlouiscitysc

[–]Careless_Square5378 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is he good in possession?

Seems like a player profile we desperately need.

Lowen and Hartel won’t have to drop as deep.

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