When Real Salt Lake landed Luis Gil in a trade from the Kansas City Wizards, they acquired a player that many feel could be a significant component in the future of US Soccer. Because Gil was able to negotiate his team preferences with the league, RSL was able to get the hot commodity for a little more than a song and a dance. You would think the organization would be ecstatic over the result, but instead they are preaching caution to anyone who will listen.
Garth Lagerwey mentioned, “He’s a talented kid, but I think the important thing here is how is he going to adjust to being a professional? It’s a different world. It’s a totally different environment, and we’re going to do everything we can to support him, and nurture him. His career is going to be up to him.”
There seems to be a concerted effort to remove any pressure that may exist for Gil while he’s still a young teenager, trying to find his way in life, and in a career, “We have no expectations. We are going to give him all of the tools that we can to help him succeed. Hopefully we can work together and develop him as a player.”
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