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Finding the “good stuff” in Sporting KC’s losing streak
We attempt to find all the positives from Sporting KC that Peter Vermes was talking about.
After Sporting KC’s seventh straight loss, Peter Vermes said, “Other than the 3 goals, there was a lot of good stuff.” To that, we say… challenge accepted!
The latest episode of Shades of Blue attempts to find the positives Vermes is talking about.
Who has been playing themselves into more minutes? Alenis Vargas’ raw speed and strength was certainly a bright spot. Tzionis has improved as well. But we have a lengthy argument about strikers Alan Pulido and Willy Agada, who simply aren’t scoring goals.
Of course the guys are also talking about Vermes’ future with the club. Sporting KC had a decade of consistency and success, built by Peter Vermes. But if the club is no longer meeting that standard set by the man himself, who else is there to blame?
Johnny Russell is showing the passion and drive right now, fighting to the final whistle. JFR doesn’t quit on this team. And neither should you!
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From This Episode:
"Other than the three goals, there was a lot of good stuff. I think the guys who started the game actually did really well, to be honest with you. I think a situation that we lose a very easy ball on and then we don't challenge in the box, the first goal. I think the guys gave a…
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How about discussions about Salloi? He is JV to me.
I wonder how many have given up their tickets. G.W. did more harm than the poor performance, I think.
Fun episode–love the idea of it.
I wonder if Khiry deserves all the minutes he’s getting, not on the field, but on podcasts. It’s not his fault SKC sucks, and it wasn’t last season, or the last season before that. He’s become a vehicle for fans to complain about SKC, and it’s not just unfair, but unproductive.
That said, here’s a fun and fast throwback read: Sporting KC: Do not fall for Khiry Shelton trap (mlsmultiplex.com)
I worry Vermes is still coach next year, and right now he’s just building rosters with an eye to next year’s ‘rebuild,’ but what is a rebuild that keeps Vermes? 2025 is a crucial year for the club.
Agada reminds me of a player with upside, but I think Vermes’ system has somewhat coached the upside out of him, and that he isn’t the first player that this has happened to.
… is it unusual, usual, alarming, etc, to not hear from ownership?
… why do we trust Vermes to [help] build another roster?
… how many of these players would find success on different teams?
… how many of our goals this season come from players ignoring how Vermes wants them to play?
I’m looking forward to next episode, as always. If I’m ‘burning it down,’ I’m definitely not keeping the Vermes or Bliss.
Yes! So many players have their talents coached out of them approximately 1 to 2 years after signing. I don’t get it.