- Mike, Audubon, Pa.
Peter Nowak: When we were in the concept of building our team, we felt that experience would be important at certain positions, but with Chris Seitz being with me at the Olympic Games (in Beijing) and on the national team, we believe that Chris has the tools to be a great goalkeeper in the future. Besides, how are you supposed to know that Kevin and Pat would have the season they are having now when you are assembling your team back in October? Simply, in this decision we were thinking long term.
Q: Why would the team waive Brian Perk? He played great against Celtic FC and was a draft pick that they now have nothing to show for. Is it that they want to allow him to catch on elsewhere?
- Jackson, Philadelphia
PN: It wasn't an easy decision, because Brian was a great guy, but to bring other players in, you have to let players go. Now he is L.A. and he's happy.
Q: Why is a player like Jack McInerney not getting a lot more playing time? He's proven he can score goals on the national team level and even in the league (goal against L.A. Galaxy) and with (Alejandro) Moreno seemingly on the mend, can we expect to see more of Jack in the future?
- Stephen, Wynnewood, Pa.
PN: I think Jack has more minutes than any of the four rookies besides (Danny) Mwanga. My message to these youngsters is to not have the mentality of whether or not I am going to play, but to make the most out of the minutes given to you. Regardless of whether it's 90 minutes or 90 seconds, these guys know they have to have the same mentality. And personally, I think we have given him a lot of playing time.
