Van den Bergh Lets Loose on Red Bulls

By: Dave Martinez | July 6th, 2009

The story goes something like this:

Dave Van den Bergh was never going to be a Red Bull, due to some family issues he was having. Dallas, Texas is the home of his wifes family and friends, and so, the issue seemed logical; no matter what Red Bull could do, DvB was as good as gone at the conclusion of the 2008 campaign.

But hold the phone. After DvB assisted on the FC Dallas game winner over his former team, the Walking Dutchman shared his thoughts with the boys and girls over at BAS, including some candid words about his final months as a Bull:

“I’m sorry for the coach and the players that stayed behind. I wish for them to be doing just as good if not better than last year. But on the other hand, I think I had talked to them four months previously before I got traded. There were opportunities for them to re-sign me. They didn’t jump on it. After a while you kind of get what you aim for.”

As if his role in the game winning goal wasn’t enough of a kick to the stomach, this tidbit of information hit the Bulls fan base like a ton of bricks. As I have said all season, the left wing has been a black hole this year. Where there was once consistency, there is now confusion. Khano Smith, Danleigh Borman, Jorge Rojas, Mac Kandji, and Alfredo Pacheco are all players that have at one point or another seen time on the wing. And that is just off the top of my head. Sure, Van den Berghs game was not pretty, or fast, but it was effective. He represented a rare breed in this league; a left footed winger with an excellent touch and cross, with the ability to be dangerous from set pieces. And judging by his comments, no one knew it better than Dave.

So what do you think of this little bit of wisdom? Were you always skeptical of the story? Did you bite hook, line and sinker? Share your take with us.

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He has played fairly poor for FC Dallas this season. NYRB could use a few DVB.
NoLayupRule

oh lord. not the clippers. I want to vomit
RobStyles

It's really pathetic. This team is an embarrassment to pro sports. We are becoming the Bengals/Royals/Clippers of MLS. We got lucky last season and so long as the current management group is in place I wouldn't count on something like that happening again anytime soon. Prepare for an eternity of mediocrity full of first round playoff loses at best.
NoLayupRule

I almost hate to say it now but I never believed the story about the trade to dallas being about him and his family. I always thought it was in large part to save money and in smaller part to get younger, more athletic and bring in Osario's people.

DVB was never my favorite player but I always appreciated the IQ and skill he brought to our side.

In a league this devoid of talent depth a guy like DVB can really shine by just being solid. Thats what he did for us and thats what we lack.

Who wouldnt rather have DVB on this club than the likes of Rojas or even Richards these days, considering the almost total lack of production?

I wish him the best but everytime someone comes forward about this team its troubling news. Sheep, DVB ... Im waiting for Angel to drop a huge turd on this squad any day now