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The New York Red Bulls' nightmare season is apparently going to lead to some people losing their jobs, but not as quickly as some might have imagined.
Stefon Bondy of The Bergen Record (NJ) is reporting that the Red Bulls have already made the decision to not retain either head coach Juan Carlos Osorio or technical director Jeff Agoos, and the club is already looking for replacements for both.
“They know it’s important to make this move, but they know the problem isn’t just about one or two people,” a source told the Record. “With the new stadium opening, the team is approaching one of the most critical points in its history."
The story also goes on to suggest that neither Osorio or Agoos is likely to be let go until after the season.
What's my take? While it is certainly a promising development that the club does plan to make some changes, the idea that Red Bull is considering riding out the remainder of the season with Osorio and Agoos is absolutely mind-boggling.
Why? I laid out my argument for why on Tuesday and nothing has really changed. Allowing Osorio to remain as head coach, and doing nothing to shake up the team's sad state, will all but assure that the club secures the worst record in the history of Major League Soccer.
As for Agoos', my question is why does the team have someone who is essentially a lame-duck still handling player acquisitions?Agoos has spear-headed the team's recent acquisitions of Bouna Coundoul, Leo Krupnick and Walter Garcia. If he's not being brought back, and he isn't being given any substantial duties to handle, why keep him around?
What do you think of this development? Relieved to know that Osorio and Agoos won't have a hand in the 2010 team? Disappointed to hear that both men may stay on through the remainder of the season? Are you still torn about whether to follow the Red Bulls in their new stadium in 2010?
Share your thoughts below.
