Well, I wasn't expecting this. We only signed him for depth (i.e. for training)...
NYCFC Sign Ben Sweat
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He's better than Ethan & Norris combined.
I haven't been able to scrutinize our preseason performances as much as I'd like. Is this hyperbole? Or does Sweat actually look OK for an emergency defender?
Better than the White Bros. Whether or not that's good enough for ok is debatable.
I agree that he has looked better than White. Also has MLS experience. Versatile enough to play as a CB or LB. The other thing to remember is that his salary may be low enough that it doesn't even impact our Salary Cap. Decent depth signing if on sub $65k wages.
Finally I was right about something. Figured we would sign him. I think we sign sands and then we are done with the roster until we move out mix and cut mena after his loan
Agree with this. Better ball skills, left footed (I think). Its a deep depth play (hopefully!) but not an illogical one given the alternative.
Done?
Decisions are still left to be made regarding Brown and Wingate. And as you've mentioned Sands.
We can activate 28 spots. If you include mix and mena we activate 28 currently right ?
But im not sure if mena (loan) or Lopez (injured ) take up a roster spot.
Mena Answer: Yes, he doesn't count...
(B) TRANSFERS AND LOANS
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Lopez Answer: Yes, though depending on his salary...
(M) SHORT-TERM INJURY REPLACEMENTS (Disabled List)
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Clubs may not trade for salary budget space for a player added to the Disabled List.
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NOTE: No changes may be made to a club's roster during the period beginning on September 15, 2016 (day after Roster Freeze Date) through the day after MLS Cup. Nevertheless, a team may obtain players in accordance with the Extreme Hardship rules and procedures to replace players who are injured or otherwise legitimately unavailable after the Roster Freeze Date.
It's not completely out of the question that Lopez could end up on the DL for the entire year unless he's a guy SA wants on loan. There's not a lot of reason to bring him in at this point. He's far better off going to SA where he can earn a permanent spot and contract or improve (unlikely, imo) for another MLS team.
One of the more intelligent cases you have made here. I agree. Let him go play somewhere else. We retain his rights. If he turns into something, it's an asset we can move on a cheap contract.
From playoff starter to being shipped off to our affiliate. Talk about being Wally Pipped!
Half the contracted players on the team weren't better than Sands this preseason.
Don't equate your understanding/agreement with the intelligence of my argument.
