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[Ozyhibby]

Anyone know if they are any good? Always wary of these type of link ups.


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[Brightside]

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Anyone know if they are any good? Always wary of these type of link ups.


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Dont think there is anything to be wary off, but i also wouldnt place too much importance on it.

[St Pauli Hibee]

Well they are in the USL (2nd Tier) of US Soccer League behind the MLS. I posted something on the other thread about MLS trialists & a strategic partnership like what Aberdeen have with Atlanta United. This looks very similar to what we have just announced albeit with a not so glamorous club.

[matty_f]

I thought it was a corporate sponsorship at first, took a moment to realise this was one of the partnerships being established.

Looks like both clubs have a clear idea of what they want to gain, so hopefully it’s as beneficial as they think it’ll be.

[nonshinyfinish]

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Well they are in the USL (2nd Tier) of US Soccer League behind the MLS

Based on the name I assumed they're NCAA.

[CockneyRebel]

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Based on the name I assumed they're NCAA.

Saw what you did there

[neil7908]

Bit disappointed that it's not an MLS side nut hopefully still create some good opportunities for us.

[number9dream]

Is Ian Gordon the son of Ron?

I'm not sure Robbie Crawford is the answer but we'll wait and see...

[SouthMoroccoStu]

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Bit disappointed that it's not an MLS side nut hopefully still create some good opportunities for us.

That's how I see it

[chippy]

Almost as underwhelming as our last 2 risky signings

[St Pauli Hibee]

I agree that i was hoping for a MLS team as opposed to a USL outfit, but the US soccer system is completely mental with a team like Inter Miami (David Beckham's team) just forming & immediately jumping into the MLS as a new franchise as opposed to working their way up through the ranks. If you have money in the US you can do anything you want in the "soccer world"

In saying that not excited by Robbie Crawford in the slightest as iv'e seen him in the flesh & we have better midfielders in our squad. Thomas Roberts & Leland Archer however look exciting talents

[Billy Whizz]

Would make a nice pre season training camp/games, when we’re allowed back to travel

[plhibs]

Did the The rangers not play them in a wee pre season jaunt over there ?

[Brightside]

Rangers have the same thing with Orange County. Good experience for the young players etc but of almost no importance to the majority of the fan base.

[DaveF]

Great for golfers with Kiawah Island and Augusta not too far away.

[Hakim Sar]

Underwhelmed by this, particularly the obscure Crawford announcement. Trust us to invite over our first player as a Scottish journeyman never-has-been never-will-be.

We will get zero exposure over there operating at such a low level.

Might be nice for our youth players to have the experience of new surroundings, but for the costs of transportation, accommodation and insurance I am extremely wary over any prospective benefits.

Poor announcement imho. No glamour friendly either. We will also get ripped for linking up with such a crappy team.

[Brightside]

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Underwhelmed by this, particularly the obscure Crawford announcement. Trust us to invite over our first player as a Scottish journeyman never-has-been never-will-be.

We will get zero exposure over there operating at such a low level.

Might be nice for our youth players to have the experience of new surroundings, but for the costs of transportation, accommodation and insurance I am extremely wary over any prospective benefits.

Poor announcement imho. No glamour friendly either. We will also get ripped for linking up with such a crappy team.

Ripped by who? Are Orange County a good team?

[The 90+2]

Sounds like an American Footballer.

[Hakim Sar]

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Ripped by who? Are Orange County a good team?

I believe we will get ripped of our rivals for this. I am not an Orange County or a Kentucky Derby fan. If hearts announced a link up with Shawshank Redemption in the US 3rd tier or whatever I think we would be sticking the boot in.

Hope for the positives but I’m expecting nothing.

[Billy Whizz]

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I believe we will get ripped of our rivals for this. I am not an Orange County or a Kentucky Derby fan. If hearts announced a link up with Shawshank Redemption in the US 3rd tier or whatever I think we would be sticking the boot in.

Hope for the positives but I’m expecting nothing.

We were never going to get near the Big clubs

Let’s just give this a chance, instead of knocking it before we find out a bit more

[Hakim Sar]

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We were never going to get near the Big clubs

Let’s just give this a chance, instead of knocking it before we find out a bit more

Agreed. Hoping we at the very least expand the scouting network and have a base over there to hopefully find a cracking player. I just have my doubts.

[Bristolhibby]

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I agree that i was hoping for a MLS team as opposed to a USL outfit, but the US soccer system is completely mental with a team like Inter Miami (David Beckham's team) just forming & immediately jumping into the MLS as a new franchise as opposed to working their way up through the ranks. If you have money in the US you can do anything you want in the "soccer world"

In saying that not excited by Robbie Crawford in the slightest as iv'e seen him in the flesh & we have better midfielders in our squad. Thomas Roberts & Leland Archer however look exciting talents

IIRC Beckhams move to the MLS also got him first dibs on an expansion franchise.

Miami Dade (as we all know from the US Elections) is massive. Huge market. Also

Miami is a nice place to be based, very agreeable climate.

J

[hibee_nation]

Wonder if Battery.net will be full of moaning faced gits crying they wish they had teamed up with a big club in Europe.

[Lendo]

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Underwhelmed by this, particularly the obscure Crawford announcement. Trust us to invite over our first player as a Scottish journeyman never-has-been never-will-be.

We will get zero exposure over there operating at such a low level.

Might be nice for our youth players to have the experience of new surroundings, but for the costs of transportation, accommodation and insurance I am extremely wary over any prospective benefits.

Poor announcement imho. No glamour friendly either. We will also get ripped for linking up with such a crappy team.

Jesus wept, what does this even mean? Ripped by who or what reason?

[JimBHibees]

Sounds a good initiative and a bit if innovation. Makes sense and nothing really to lose.

[JimBHibees]

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Jesus wept, what does this even mean?

Some pubs are still opening

[CapitalGreen]

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I believe we will get ripped of our rivals for this. I am not an Orange County or a Kentucky Derby fan. If hearts announced a link up with Shawshank Redemption in the US 3rd tier or whatever I think we would be sticking the boot in.

Hope for the positives but I’m expecting nothing.

Why do you care what our rivals think/say? Do you covet their approval?

[Iain G]

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Underwhelmed by this, particularly the obscure Crawford announcement. Trust us to invite over our first player as a Scottish journeyman never-has-been never-will-be.

We will get zero exposure over there operating at such a low level.

Might be nice for our youth players to have the experience of new surroundings, but for the costs of transportation, accommodation and insurance I am extremely wary over any prospective benefits.

Poor announcement imho. No glamour friendly either. We will also get ripped for linking up with such a crappy team.

Christ you are a happy camper aren't you!

I think this is a positive initiative by Hibs as part of a wider strategy of partnering with clubs and building a network which is good for sharing ideas as well as to look at potential signings / providing opportunity for our players to learn from new surroundings.

[HoboHarry]

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Jesus wept, what does this even mean? Ripped by who or what reason?

We won't, there are positives as well as negatives with the American club......

[Peevemor]

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We won't, there are positives and negatives with the American club......

I wondered how long it would take.