The Washington Freedom currently stand in 5th place out of the 7 WPS teams with a record of (4-7-5) following last nights loss to Atlanta.
After taking a 2-1 lead, the Freedom not only allowed Atlanta to even the game but allowed them to steal the win with a come-from-behind victory.
Isn't it fair to say that a change needs to be made? And, like it or not, the accountability for the teams play starts with its head coach, Jim Gabarra. It may be time for team President and General Manager Mark Washo to shake things up in an attempt to salvage the season and show the fans they are committed to having a winning franchise.
The record setting attendance from July 24 is great but you can not count on having Mia Hamm make an appearance at every home game. If you want to build on the 4,809 attendance figure the best way is to WIN!
I really don't understand why such a good team that works so hard is not doing better.The Freedom have the potential to be in the play-offs and could be the league champs. The season started well. Remember when the Freedom defeated Athletica at RFK?!!Lately the Freedom have been ahead for so many games and then fall to their opponents. The players seem to be working very hard. I have a hard time understanding why some of the players,esp Whitehill, was benched last night. What's going on with our team?! Com'on coach-let's get moving in a wining direction!!Chin Up players- you are all great at what you do and should be proud of yourselves. Lets win the next game!!
ReplyDeleteHere is what Washington General Manager Mark Washo had to say:
ReplyDelete"The mission of the Washington Freedom is: 'We are leaders in women’s professional sports. We win championships and awards. We strive to serve our community, while furthering the growth and development of women’s soccer.'
"Therefore it is fair to say that changes need to be made in order for us to achieve our stated mission this season. The entire team, players and coaching staff is currently under evaluation in order for us to draw appropriate conclusions as to what specifically must be changed to right the ship. The goal is still to make sure we are in the best possible position to make it into the post season and win a championship. Cleary time is of the essence at this critical juncture in the season. However with a win this weekend, we are right back in 3rd place and would clearly improve our overall situation."
When thigs go worse than expected, its always easy to blame the head coach. Maybe his assts should focus more on the development of the Freedom and less on their outside private endevors. I also feel that Mark Washo should bear some of the blame for the teams preformance this season as our personnel and their play both this season and last, doesn't seem to match up well with the play of the top players from teams ahead of us. Whithill has not been impressive since she came to the Freedom.
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ReplyDeleteAssistant coach Win Puffer is nominated by USL for coach of the year so they must feel he is developing players.
As for GM Mark Washo I agree he shares responsibility for the sucess and falures of the team. Feel free to share any details regarding the "private endevors" you spoke of.