PING: Erik W

[magnet 2.0]

How about Drogba for the Impact? I knew he'd be good, but damn!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vy_RvksVmp0

[Erik W.]

Originally Posted by magnet 2.0

How about Drogba for the Impact? I knew he'd be good, but damn!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vy_RvksVmp0

To be honest, I didn't think he'd be very good. I thought it was cool that we'd have a full stadium again, but figured the Venegas transfer around the same time would have more of an on-field impact. I'm incredibly glad that I was wrong, except that I wish Venegas would adjust a little faster and make me a little less wrong.

Drogba is a beast, plain and simple. The book on MLS has been that it's a league high on athleticism but low on tactical ability, and he's showing so far that even at his age it's going to take a lot more than physical strength to stop him, because he's stronger than everyone else, and has enough tactical skill left to make MLS defenders looks silly.

I've been impressed with him off the pitch, too. He's been saying and doing all the right things, and apparently he's been taking a lot of time to work with the younger players, which can only help us in the long run.

[magnet 2.0]

It's hard for me to root for Chelsea players, but I've always begrudgingly liked Drogba, and I'm glad he's doing amazing things for MLS.