BAYAMÓN – Encouraged by the support of local fans together to the attention of management and coaching staff, reinforcements the international Puerto Rico Islanders have serious intentions to return for the tournament 2005 in ‘A League’ of the ‘United Soccer Leagues’ (USL).
All, however, is subject to achieve economic agreements with the administration of the eleventh, that management decides to retain their services, and the possibility that they may receive offers to play with other teams in the league, or elsewhere.
“I like to play on a higher level of competition, but also I confess that I love Puerto Rico, honesty and character of my colleagues, managers and technicians. If I stay in the ‘A League’, return to the Islanders, “said U.S. goalkeeper Michael Ueltschey pregame Farewell Sunday at Estadio Juan Ramon Loubriel in Bayamon.
The Salvadoran striker Raul Diaz Arce said, “My mentality is again, if you can. The decision will have them (management), but I’m sure here’s a good human resource. What is needed is to work hard from the beginning to allow this equipment to be player in 2005. ”
The Islanders expansion franchise, ended the campaign in the basement of the Eastern Conference with a record of five wins, 17 defeats and six draws under the direction of Brazilian Vitor Hugo Barros in the first weeks, and Argentine Hugo ‘The Turk’ Maradona as his replacement until the end.
“STILL NO We said nothing, but there is the intention. I have wanted to back. I liked the country and I know that this can grow, and when I grow up I would like to be part of it to help as I can, “said Brazilian striker Mauricio Salles, who was the leading scorer whole, and sixth in the league with 11.
Its compatriot, Edivaldo ‘Juninho’ Da Silva also emphasized that “no I had no problems here and think back, but my family is in first. The truth is it depends on the family (wife and two children). ”
The Central defender and captain of the Islanders, Chris Gores, pointed “I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience of playing football at this level and Hugo (Maradona) has been a great influence for the team, as a person and ‘coach’. I would like to return and continue to improve. ”
The Argentine Martin Zapata, Luis Fernando Zuleta and Diego Deering also look very interested in returning.
“Maybe we were not as we wanted, but you have to take things improve the negative and positive … I have intentions to return and have a rematch. The fans deserve to next year we can be in fight, “said Deering, and ZAPATA, WHO no hide his appreciation for the support of the followers of the square, ruled that “because the first year had to learn in different fronts … There were many external factors that helped much, but next year we’ll be better prepared. ”
To Zuleta, your first choice is to return to the Islanders because “I liked Puerto Rico and the club. I was very good print “and Maradona ruled that” I hope to stay. In words everything is arranged, it is almost certain … and the team will have more experience and we will have many more positive things. ”
In The template also finished as reinforcements Americans Johanes Maliza (midfield) and Andrew Nucifora (goalkeeper), along with injured Argentine midfielder Diego Pierri.
Ricardo Alcerro, Honduran midfielder, left the team in recent weeks because of differences with management.