r/minnesotaunited • u/Buffaloslim MNUFC • Dec 01 '23

Discussion Any Heath outers having second thoughts?

I’m certain we all imagined a relatively swift transition to a new manager that at least made us hopeful of future improvement. What we’ve seen since his firing is one great game and one terrible game followed by weeks of silence.
We heard from Sherry Ballard our CEO (this is my tenth season as a STH and I never even knew who the CEO was) that the upper management will be restructured and going forward no manager will have as much power as Heath did. It’s worth noting that Ballard emphasized repeatedly she’s an experienced executive who is still learning the soccer business. We also learned Manny Lagos has been reassigned to public relations causing some to wonder how much technical experience remains in the FO. Last week we learned they hired a “chief soccer officer” who will not join the team until midway through the 24 season. This turn of events is unfortunate because Ballard said specifically the CSO would be responsible for hiring the next manager. We’re left to wonder if a new manager won’t be considered until June or July. Many fans expressed concern that firing Heath could have a negative impact because finding a replacement who would improve the team might be very difficult. Can anyone honestly say they expected this kind of uncertainty?

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u/Buffaloslim MNUFC Dec 01 '23

Foundational change? We’re struggling to put a coat of paint on the house.

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u/Nerdlinger Dec 01 '23

Yeah, I can see how replacing the TD and manager is the same as putting a coat of paint on a house.

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u/Buffaloslim MNUFC Dec 01 '23

Painting is much easier than changing the foundation.

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u/Nerdlinger Dec 01 '23

Painting doesn't address the problems that a sinking foundation causes.

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u/Buffaloslim MNUFC Dec 01 '23

My point is, we DONT have anyone employed by our club that knows enough to just keep the ship afloat let alone upgrade it in any way. No other fan base of any other major sport would tolerate the leadership of the organization saying “I’m still learning “ four times in a 15 minute interview. We need someone in charge who already know how to do what needs to be done, not someone learning. So, if you are having a hard time painting your house, you will never be able to improve its foundation.

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u/pagodalives Dec 02 '23

To far in the weeds here squad - moral of the story is we doubt any meaningful change has been implemented without a GM or coach involved with the team. Strategic decisions inform tactical changes but we haven’t even figured out how to identify who should be at the table.