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Ricochet · 19-01-2005, 06:41 AM

BethlehemFC · 19-01-2005, 12:47 PM

Well then the players and US soccer officials can all watch the next World Cup from the comfy of their living room sofa.
And unless there is a quick solution they won't be watching the US Nats replacement players play.

Ricochet · 19-01-2005, 03:23 PM

ths situation is really terrible and I put almost all the blame on the players, because if they get what they want there goes our top tier youth programs that have helped us get where we are today.

BethlehemFC · 19-01-2005, 03:33 PM

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Originally posted by Ricochet
ths situation is really terrible and I put almost all the blame on the players, because if they get what they want there goes our top tier youth programs that have helped us get where we are today.

I agree with you. The youth system has improved greatly in the US in the last decade.

revolutionfan · 19-01-2005, 07:57 PM

Why can't both sides agree to a temporary agreement for at least February?

Frank Cunha · 20-01-2005, 12:50 AM

very few countries pay for players to play for there countries, its a honor, can you see Figo, Ronaldo, Deco asking for a salary from the federation

they do get a bonus when the make it to the World cup,

BethlehemFC · 20-01-2005, 03:18 PM

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Originally posted by Frank Cunha
very few countries pay for players to play for there countries, its a honor, can you see Figo, Ronaldo, Deco asking for a salary from the federation

they do get a bonus when the make it to the World cup,

I'm not sure that is necessarily true. I polled some of the Europeans on a hockey site I use. Of those that have let me know so far: England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Denmark, Finland, New Zealand -- all pay their players a fee for playing for the national team. Hungary generally does not pay for friendlies. The numbers tossed out by the U.K. members were in the 20,000 pound (over 35,000 US Dollars) range for a national team appearance. Though none offered a confirmation on those numbers. Edit: to add Mexico and Germany as well.

That said -- I don't agree with the amount of increase the players are asking for. I'm just pointing out that I think many federations pay something to the players. In Portugal's stance they may be more the exception that they don't receive money than the rule.

revolutionfan · 20-01-2005, 08:57 PM

Players Respond
http://www.ussoccerplayers.com/lates...ws/461502.html

revolutionfan · 22-01-2005, 01:29 AM

PLAYERS ASSOCIATION ACCEPTS U.S. SOCCER PROPOSAL FOR NO-STRIKE, NO-LOCKOUT COMMITMENT FOR 2005

USSF Begins Calling Men's National Team Players to Training Camp

CHICAGO (January 21, 2005) - U.S. Soccer, the not-for-profit national governing body for soccer in the United States, announced Friday evening that the U.S. Men's National Team Players Association (USMNTPA) had accepted its no-strike, no-lockout provision through the end of 2005.

With acceptance of the proposal, U.S. Soccer will begin calling players from the U.S. Men's National Team into training camp to prepare for the team's opening match in the final round of FIFA World Cup qualifying scheduled for February 9 in Trinidad. As part of the agreement, U.S. Soccer will begin compensating each player on a per-game basis commensurate with the Federation's offer currently on the table and comparable to a 38 percent increase in earnings.

In announcing the acceptance of its latest proposal, U.S. Soccer President Dr. S. Robert Contiguglia said: "We're very pleased the union has accepted our latest proposal and given us the assurance that there will be no strikes for any U.S. Soccer activity through the duration of the year. This certainty allows us to confidently begin calling players into camp and to continue preparing for our participation in the final round of World Cup qualifying play. This is a clear win for both the fans and the sport of soccer in the U.S.

"We certainly believe that moving forward in this manner can help the two parties reach a collective bargaining agreement that is not only good for the long-term growth of the sport in the U.S., but is also good for our National Team players and our millions of members."

Details on the camp will be announced as they become available.