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[quote=Anonymous]I read a post above about Pugh being uncoachable. That was partially the case. She lacked the pedigree (readinees) that Rodman has to be away from home, independently to work on her craft.  The entire organization had high hopes for her.  Remember she wanted Europe over the NWSL and US Soccer convinced her to compete locally in the NWSL.  She had an injury history from overuse in her youth and was a bit physically fragile.  The WS traded her for picks at the draft and it was a brilliant stroke of gamesmanship.  At the draft RB said that he really really liked Mallory and wanted to do everything he could to help her stay but there was a deal on the table that had a chance to improve the club immediately that could not be passed up.  I mentioned to RB "it's always better to lose a player a year early, than a year late as you will get max value in trades,etc - it's what many MLB GM's do"  He agreed with the perspective.  (NO I AM NOT PART OF WS but I did attend the draft).

Irony is that after the trade, she started to fall out of favor on the USWNT, and then Gotham and pursuing endorsements and became less about hard-work, grit and soccer.  (Ex: check her instagram vs the other players on the USWNT).  She's capable but needs to grow up a bit.

All that happened after the trade showed RB and LB they were right.

Now....was RB harsh on MP?  Perhaps?  But when you have a superstar not giving a star effort...why caudle?

2 cents...[/quote]

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