Metro United and Portland Thorns

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Mark Parsons, who’s a phenomenal coach, is a former Spirit coach. He still has connections to Metro staff. In this age of remote meetings there’s a lot that can be shared. I imagine metro staff have ideas for this new partnership, so we will all see where it goes.

Which other area elite options have arrangements like this with a premier NSWL club?

Having a connection with a pro club thousands of miles away is fantastic.

I wonder if there will be opportunities to train in Oregon. Such a beautiful part of the country esp the Gorge area.

[Anonymous]

Maybe Parsons will come out to the DC area and run camps for Metro kids here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Mark Parsons, who’s a phenomenal coach, is a former Spirit coach. He still has connections to Metro staff. In this age of remote meetings there’s a lot that can be shared. I imagine metro staff have ideas for this new partnership, so we will all see where it goes.

Which other area elite options have arrangements like this with a premier NSWL club?

Arrangements? Do you mean having friends at nwsl clubs? I’m sure most area ecnl/ga clubs do.

They do? I haven't seen the announced partnerships. Of course, you don't make such announcements if people are just friends, for example Ritchie Burke and his friends at FCV. Spirit as an organization has indicated they want to partner with all clubs, which means none, so they aren't a candidate for such an arrangement.

I doubt Portland would permit Metro to make this announcement unless there was some substance to it.

[Anonymous]

So are they changing the name to Portland Thorns VA? Or what is it?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Mark Parsons, who’s a phenomenal coach, is a former Spirit coach. He still has connections to Metro staff. In this age of remote meetings there’s a lot that can be shared. I imagine metro staff have ideas for this new partnership, so we will all see where it goes.

Which other area elite options have arrangements like this with a premier NSWL club?

Arrangements? Do you mean having friends at nwsl clubs? I’m sure most area ecnl/ga clubs do.

They do? I haven't seen the announced partnerships. Of course, you don't make such announcements if people are just friends, for example Ritchie Burke and his friends at FCV. Spirit as an organization has indicated they want to partner with all clubs, which means none, so they aren't a candidate for such an arrangement.

I doubt Portland would permit Metro to make this announcement unless there was some substance to it.

What substance could there possibly be other than for marketing? Why would an nwsl club in Oregon partner with a bad GAL program in virginia? Do you really think Portland Thorns identified Metro United as the ideal youth partner or is it maybe Mark Parsons helping out some old friends at a time where metro is struggling to fill rosters in every age group?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Mark Parsons, who’s a phenomenal coach, is a former Spirit coach. He still has connections to Metro staff. In this age of remote meetings there’s a lot that can be shared. I imagine metro staff have ideas for this new partnership, so we will all see where it goes.

Which other area elite options have arrangements like this with a premier NSWL club?

Arrangements? Do you mean having friends at nwsl clubs? I’m sure most area ecnl/ga clubs do.

They do? I haven't seen the announced partnerships. Of course, you don't make such announcements if people are just friends, for example Ritchie Burke and his friends at FCV. Spirit as an organization has indicated they want to partner with all clubs, which means none, so they aren't a candidate for such an arrangement.

I doubt Portland would permit Metro to make this announcement unless there was some substance to it.

What substance could there possibly be other than for marketing? Why would an nwsl club in Oregon partner with a bad GAL program in virginia? Do you really think Portland Thorns identified Metro United as the ideal youth partner or is it maybe Mark Parsons helping out some old friends at a time where metro is struggling to fill rosters in every age group?

So since it is nothing then it is nothing for you to worry about. Why not move along then?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Mark Parsons, who’s a phenomenal coach, is a former Spirit coach. He still has connections to Metro staff. In this age of remote meetings there’s a lot that can be shared. I imagine metro staff have ideas for this new partnership, so we will all see where it goes.

Which other area elite options have arrangements like this with a premier NSWL club?

Arrangements? Do you mean having friends at nwsl clubs? I’m sure most area ecnl/ga clubs do.

They do? I haven't seen the announced partnerships. Of course, you don't make such announcements if people are just friends, for example Ritchie Burke and his friends at FCV. Spirit as an organization has indicated they want to partner with all clubs, which means none, so they aren't a candidate for such an arrangement.

I doubt Portland would permit Metro to make this announcement unless there was some substance to it.

What substance could there possibly be other than for marketing? Why would an nwsl club in Oregon partner with a bad GAL program in virginia? Do you really think Portland Thorns identified Metro United as the ideal youth partner or is it maybe Mark Parsons helping out some old friends at a time where metro is struggling to fill rosters in every age group?

So since it is nothing then it is nothing for you to worry about. Why not move along then?

I heard metro preseason will be in Portland.

[Anonymous]

I heard Metro will be wearing portland Thorns jersey..

And change the name to Metro Thorns FC

What a joke

[Anonymous]

trying to get back at Spirit for dropping them maybe

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I heard Metro will be wearing portland Thorns jersey..

And change the name to Metro Thorns FC

What a joke

The joke is how wrong you are.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Mark Parsons, who’s a phenomenal coach, is a former Spirit coach. He still has connections to Metro staff. In this age of remote meetings there’s a lot that can be shared. I imagine metro staff have ideas for this new partnership, so we will all see where it goes.

Which other area elite options have arrangements like this with a premier NSWL club?

Arrangements? Do you mean having friends at nwsl clubs? I’m sure most area ecnl/ga clubs do.

They do? I haven't seen the announced partnerships. Of course, you don't make such announcements if people are just friends, for example Ritchie Burke and his friends at FCV. Spirit as an organization has indicated they want to partner with all clubs, which means none, so they aren't a candidate for such an arrangement.

I doubt Portland would permit Metro to make this announcement unless there was some substance to it.

What substance could there possibly be other than for marketing? Why would an nwsl club in Oregon partner with a bad GAL program in virginia? Do you really think Portland Thorns identified Metro United as the ideal youth partner or is it maybe Mark Parsons helping out some old friends at a time where metro is struggling to fill rosters in every age group?

Our roster is full. Younger age group.

[Anonymous]

Wow lots of jealous people. Say what you want but Metro is constantly innovating. Also the only team that struggles is their 06 team. That was a misstep allowing all the 07/08 play in that team as it scared away good 06 kids. If they fixed that they will fix that age group.

[Anonymous]

Yes, interesting why people care so much one way or the other. Can’t we just be happy for club and kids even if we don’t play for them or against them?

[Anonymous]

There are some really bizarre people in this forum.

It seems it’s not enough that your league, club and/or team is doing well, but you need to put other leagues, clubs and/or teams down.

We don’t belong to MU but my DD loves Portland Thorns. Just look at their rooster:

https://www.timbers.com/players/squad/thornsfc

Whatever or however the Thorns & MU partnership is, we welcome it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, interesting why people care so much one way or the other. Can’t we just be happy for club and kids even if we don’t play for them or against them?

This has been well covered. See:

https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/1635/803554.page#top