What is happening with A-Rod? - Controversy Alert!!!

i think she might be un happy cause shes being bench a bit, i also personally think that she should get a lot more playing time. she deserves it , i would also hate to see her out of boston. I think boston fans wouldn't be too happy if she left boston. ether but some thime ya got to do what ya got to do.

I agree mostly with what you said, Gil. The adjustment period is difficult, but most other players have coped. Her personality might make it more difficult for her, and she is across the country.
She obviously isn't happy being benched either, but she she hasn't been producing at her normal level. Is this related to the adjustment factor? Maybe, but I think it also has to do with how she is being played, like you said. It is a combination of factors.
And oyur explanation of forwards vs. strikers. Yes! Thank you.
Either way, I can see her being traded if she is unhappy. Happiness is the key to productivity. It will be useless to have such a talented player just sulking around Beantown not knowing what do with herself.
All the best, A-rod. I hope she rediscovers her form soon and proves us (and Tony) all wrong.

Agreed he is not playing her properly! Watching the game yesterday I kept thinking he should put her wide and bringing on nobis for her are u kidding!? Nobis looked poor vs w-league/wpsl teams let alone wps players. Of course I don't think Hucles is playing the right position either he needs a real d-mid not an attacking personality converted.

She should be playing on the left wing. she has the speed for it. Remember the goal she assisted in the friendly against China at the HDC (achieve your gold tour, dec. 13)? That was perfect. The way she totally outran China's D, and was able to get a perfect cross to Ellertson. That was a good play by a-rod. It would be nice to see her playing more like that. It would be great for Kelly Smith too :)

I guess I should stop now, I already agreed with you last time we talked about Amy.

I absolutely, 100% agree with you. Rodriguez is a fantastic player that should be getting more playing time. I understand that DiCicco is trying to use her in a different way than Sundhage does, but if he expects results, perhaps he shouldn't be pressing her to play a position where she doesn't get opportunities to do what she's good at, which is running at defenses and creating chances. I honestly think the root of the issue is the change in position, or the change in the role A-Rod is expected to play on the field for Boston. I also agree with soc20 on the subject of Hucles: she was virtually invisible on Sunday from that position. WIth the offensive firepower they have, Boston should be steamrolling people: it's just not being used properly. As much as I hate to doubt a coach of his calibre, I can't help but wonder what he's thinking with some of these line-ups.

And I'd LOVE to second your comment about the weather being a factor when it comes to mood: I live in New York, and the gloomy weather really puts a damper on my state of mind. I can understand how a player used to warm California weather could be miserable in a place like Boston.

All in all, though, keep pushing through, A-Rod! We believe in you, you're a wonderful player, and things will get better.

Why is everyone so afraid to say something bad about DiCicco? I don't think he's some kind of god or something. Some people say that Mourinho is the Special One, and some call him something else. And he's way more successful/ well-known than DiCicco.
It's his team, and he can do what he wants, but I don't think he's that great myself. I just remember his commentating during a game, and thinking, this fellow is quite negative. I don't think his leadership is anything special and he certainly lacks imagination. Just compare his body language to the "interim" manager for New Jersey and his on Sunday. You could tell who wanted it more, and most importantly, who did a better job of conveying that to his/her team.