Oscar Pareja Taking Over in Colorado?
by Daniel Robertson on Jan 3, 2012 3:22 PM CST
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According to Steven Goff, the Colorado Rapids have ended their search for a head coach and decided on FC Dallas Academy and Reserves coach Oscar Pareja. Acquired in 1998 from New England, Pareja has been with the franchise for the past 14 seasons as a player and coach while building the FCD Academy into the top program in the country according to US Soccer evaluations. While it's not surprising to see Pareja take a head coaching gig, I always expected it would be in either Colombia or with the youth national team rather than an MLS job.
Denver Post has confirmed the move
Edit: Let me also mention that, selfishly, I would hate to see Papi go, but on the positive side of things I'm extremely excited to see what he can do for as the head coach of an MLS club and I'm extremely excited for this opportunity for him and his family.
I’m hearing that the Colorado Rapids have chosen Oscar Pareja as its head coach, replacing Gary Smith. Pareja, 43, played eight seasons in MLS and has served for several years as FC Dallas academy director and reserve team coach. One source said Pareja has yet to sign a contract but has been in serious discussions with the club. Another source said the other finalists have been notified of the Rapids’ decision.
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Nooooo!
Let Schellas take over as Technical Director and give Papi the job now!
Too late. I refuse to cry about this… it’s professional soccer and this is what happens. Just look to the future and know that FCD is bigger than one man, even if it is a beloved player from the old days. Our best days are ahead of us, not behind us, and the sooner we look at FCD that way the better it will be for everyone.
SING LOUD-SING PROUD
true, but
While Quills suggestion is ridiculous, the Hunts should definitely make every effort (short of moving the head coach) to keep him on staff. Papi is a huge part of the FCD Academy which will be the lifeblood of the club for years to come.
i fully concur
this off season is looking like a fire sale… wtf is going on?
by Timothy Winning Voyles on Jan 3, 2012 4:13 PM CST up reply actions
this has nothing to do with the other moves
A coach that is sharp enough to be in charge simply couldn’t remain youth director and reserve coach ad nauseum.
Once I got past my initial annoyance, I’m glad for Pareja, realize this was unavoidable, but I’m still ticked he’ll ends up running the friggin cRapids.
by fennsk1 on Jan 3, 2012 5:10 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
He is solid
I’d just really like for him to not have ended up as coach of a team we have to play multiple times this year; if he had to move somewhere in the MLS (I really thought US program would pick him up)
From the list of names on the league website, I can’t say I was shocked he got the job. Wish him the best, except when we play I guess.
by Timothy Winning Voyles on Jan 3, 2012 7:05 PM CST up reply actions
Heartbreaking...
I always hoped he would eventually take over for schellas in the future but we gotta wish him the best. If anyone deserves it it’s Papi. Gotta wonder who replaces him?
Just read Steve Davis' thoughts...
could this be a blessing in disguise?
SD comments (paraphrasing) “it takes more than footie-smarts & passion – it takes an organisation.”
If Mr. OP goes to Colorado & things don’t work out, he’ll have gained some valuable experience at the top-level. Mr. SH is 60 years old and would/could possibly leave in the next 2-5 years. Mr. OP returns, takes over, and leads us to glory…
History Lesson (from a Browns fan – don’t ask): A certain Patriots Head Coach took his lumps in Cleveland before going on to glory with his current team.
DTID
COYW
Browns fans...
enjoying home during the post season since…. forever haha
by Timothy Winning Voyles on Jan 4, 2012 9:25 AM CST up reply actions
we were good in the 60's!
Ya, I have Tecmo Bowl to thank for my fandom.
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COYW
haha tecmo bowl
that game, well tecmo “super” bowl, is pretty much the sole reason I am a Raiders fan. you could run a slant left or right with bo jackson and score any given time, it was a srs game flaw, just like playing as the chiefs and having christian okye (spl error 101) just about any mid range slant route and he was a goner for a TD
by Timothy Winning Voyles on Jan 4, 2012 3:11 PM CST up reply actions
The nature of the beast.
Eventully it was going to happen. OP has brought the Academy to the top of the MLS. I hate to see him go, but I wish him the best.
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