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Philadelphians Abroad: NYRB missing out on Hertzog?

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After pulling together the stats for this week’s column and reviewing the Philadelphia area players that had an impact, I started to put together a headline in my mind: Hertzog impresses again in Wilmington.

If you’ve read Philly Abroad the last two week’s you probably think that this feature is starting to sound like a broken record, but this got me thinking. This weekend Corey Hertzog posted another goal for Wilmington, making that four goals in as many games, while providing an additional assist. In his time with Wilmington, Hertzog has been responsible in part or in whole for 75 percent of the Hammerhead’s goal production. With numbers like these, you would think any team that had loaned out the forward would be eager to put his skills to use in league action.

Yet Hertzog hasn’t seen a single minute of playing time with New York this season and only saw thirty-five minutes of league action last year. While Hertzog did manage to put up a goal for the Red Bulls in last year’s U.S. Open Cup Competition and has scored six for the Red Bull Reserves, it seems like New York’s stable of forwards is too deep for the Reading native.

This situation is odder still considering the amount of playing time New York has given to other youngsters on its roster this season with positive result. Given that even Juan Agudelo had difficulty finding time on the field with New York, Hertzog’s chances at playing time there don’t look promising. Without proper time to develop his game at the senior level, it appears New York is doing a great disservice to both Hertzog and the future of their team.

Major League Soccer

Antoine Hoppenot, M/F, Philadelphia — Played 28 minutes in Philadelphia’s 1-0 loss to D.C. on Saturday.  Season: 3 games for Philadelphia. 4 games, 1 goal for Harrisburg.

Cristhian Hernandez, M, Philadelphia —  In the 18, but did not play. Season: 2 games.

Chris Albright, D, Philadelphia — Did not play. Season: 3 games, 2 starts.

Jimmy McLaughlin, M, Philadelphia — Did not play. Season: 0 games.

Zach Pfeffer, M, Philadelphia — Did not play. Season: 0 games.

Stephen King, M, D.C. United — Did not play. Season: 7 games, 1 start, 1 assist.

Andrew Wenger, F, Montreal — Started and played 90 minutes in Montreal’s 3-1 win over Seattle, scoring the Impact’s third goal of the night. Season: 11 games, 2 starts, 3 goals.

Zarek Valentin, D, Montreal — Started and played 90 minutes in Montreal’s 3-1 win over Seattle. Season: 6 games, 6 starts.

Jeff Parke, D, Seattle — Started and played 90 minutes in Saturday’s 3-1 loss to Montreal. Season: 12 games, 11 starts.

Mike Seamon, M, Seattle – In the 18, but did not play. Season: 0 games.

Bobby Convey, M, Kansas City — Did not play due to a right calf strain. Season: 11 games, 11 starts, 1 goal, 2 assists.

Jeff Larentowicz, M, Colorado — Started and played 90 minutes in Saturday’s 1-0 loss to Vancouver. Season: 13 games, 13 starts, 2 goals.

Bobby Warshaw, D, Dallas – Did not play. Season: 6 games, 2 starts.

Jeremiah White, M, New England — Did not play. Season: 2 games.

Bill Gaudette, GK, Los Angeles — Did not play. Season: 3 games, 3 starts, 7 saves, 4 goals allowed.

Jeremy Vuolo, GK, New York — In the 18, but did not play. Season: 0 games.

Dan Gargan, D, Chicago — Started and played 90 minutes in Sunday’s 3-1 win over New York. Season: 13 games, 12 starts.

USL Pro

Corey Hertzog, F, Wilmington — On loan from New York, started and played 90 minutes in Friday’s 2-1 win over Richmond, providing a goal and an assist. Season: 0 games for New York. 5 games, 4 starts, 4 goals, 2 assists for Wilmington.

J.T. Noone, M, Harrisburg – Started and played 45 minutes in Friday’s 2-1 win over Rochester. Season: 10 games, 10 starts, 2 goals, 2 assists.

Tom Brandt, D, Harrisburg – Did not play.  Season: 6 games, 6 starts.

Morgan Langley, M, Harrisburg – Started and played 45 minutes in Friday’s 2-1 win over Rochester. Season: 10 games, 10 starts, 2 goals.

Tony Donatelli, M, Charleston – Played 45 minutes in Friday’s 3-0 win over Antigua. Season: 8 games, 6 starts, 1 goal, 1 assist.

Ryan Richter, M, Charleston – Started and played 90 minutes in Friday’s 3-0 win over Antigua. Season: 11 games, 7 starts, 1 goal, 2 assists.

Tyler Bellamy, D, Rochester – In the 18, but did not play. Season: 1 game.

Drew Cost, M, Rochester – Did not play. Season: 10 games, 1 start, 1 assist.

Ryan Heins, F, Richmond – Played 932 minutes in Saturday’s 4-1 loss to Charlotte.Started and played 90 minutes in Friday’s 2-1 loss to Wilmington. Season: 13 games, 11 starts, 1 assist.

Jason Yeisley, F, Richmond – Started and played 90 minutes in Saturday’s 4-1 loss to Charlotte. Started and played 90 minutes in Friday’s 2-1 loss to Wilmington. Season: 10 games, 9 starts.

NASL

Pat Hannigan, GK, San Antonio – Did not play. Season: 3 games, 6 goals allowed, 9 saves.

4 Comments

  1. I would love to see us latch onto herzog. He has a nose for goal. scored in college, scored in reserves, scoring with wilmington. none of these are MLS but having a guy who could help push everyone around him with his work ethic could be a little like getting a le toux for cheaper money. though I admit the salary part is a guess. We could certainly give him more time than new york has.

    • Chris Luczkowiak says:

      Philadelphia did actually try to sign Hertzog as a homegrown player prior to the 2011 season, but the league wouldn’t allow it. Would have been a great pre-draft addition, especially since he would go on to earn himself a Generation Adidas contract.

  2. I don’t see NYRB trading him to us, but if it’s possible, make it happen.

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