I'm thinking maybe for next season him playing beside Ring in kind of an "empty bucket", essentially taking over for Herrera, or taking Ring's current role, and having Ring play Herrera's current role.
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Dude, forum posters have made vague comments about having inside info.
Signing already confirmed.
Danny Williams is available on a free transfer. I don't think we have the budget or the need for him necessarily, but he would be a good MLS target this summer.
Conor O'Brien is also available on a free. He could be a good depth signing to basically replace Mikey Lopez as the backup to Herrera and Ring.
EDIT: One more cheap American available on a free - Shawn Barry. Playing in the German third tier. Looks like he could be a depth signing for CB and RB.
EDIT: For completeness, last American on a free that piques interest is forward Rubio Rubin.
Conor O'Brien is also available on a free. He could be a good depth signing to basically replace Mikey Lopez as the backup to Herrera and Ring.
EDIT: One more cheap American available on a free - Shawn Barry. Playing in the German third tier. Looks like he could be a depth signing for CB and RB.
EDIT: For completeness, last American on a free that piques interest is forward Rubio Rubin.
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Good stuff, generally, but Danny Williams seems likely to sign with Huddersfield and finally get that shot in the EPL.
Not sure why that would be, but happy to hear more.
We are now good at LB depth, that's for sure, with a really good one in Matarrita and a serviceable backup in Sweat. Maybe Fuchs plays on the right?
I suppose this would make sense if we knew we were selling Matarrita, but that seems a lot less likely - at least this summer - given his time off with that injury.
Huh? Fuchs plays left back, and NYCFC uses a Left Back. How has the formation changed if he's slotted in?
If we get him, we would be lucking into a top tier way better than MLS quality defender simply as a result of the NY and personal connections. You have to take advantage of that if the economics are reasonable and it's not at the expense of a more important need (important ifs, of course).
If Mata does go soon, he is an immediate (and huge) upgrade over Mata and becomes likely the best FB in the league.
With that said, I have no basis to gauge how much you impact his effectiveness by having him play in the middle, and I never love the idea of even great backs switching to the opposite side of the field because you change the upside of a skill set, and it's often difficult to reverse the vision and muscle memory. Given his talent, he can probably play anywhere well and effectively in the MLS, yet not necessarily at his usual EPL level. So, at left back he's a no brainer, and a massive game changer for the right price, especially if Mata is moving. Even if Mata is not moving, I wouldn't have a problem with Mata being a utility player, off-the-bench weapon or spot starter (let me have it Mata lovers). This is not a working around Pirlo situation. It would be maximizing the use of tremendous assets situation. There is no reason not to let him play his natural position.
Moving him elsewhere just for the sake of it gives me some pause, but certainly not deal breaker pause. But I don't really think that would even be necessary.
Actually, it was pretty specific if you saw the original post. Then said poster, whom I won't mention, redacted it.
ETA: redacted to protect the not so innocent.
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PV hasn't been afraid to bring Mata in as an offensive wing the last two matches.
We're all guilty of it at times, but don't fall into the trap of pigeonholing a player with versatile skills to a single position.
You peter.Actually, it was pretty specific if you saw the original post. Then said poster, whom I won't mention ( but starts with U and ends withUlrich ), redacted it.
Trialist with the team this year. He impressed staff but not enough to warrant a contract. Would be perfect if we had a USL team we actually used.
REALLY liked him in the pre-season. Nowhere for him to play right now. Kid has a future in MLS. Would love to see an extended look at him but he doesn't fit with the current set-up.
we should try and get a LB if we can.....out side of that maybe a CB but i dont expect anything else really.
We could use depth just about everywhere, and probably starters at LB/RB. I would be surprised if we didn't bring in 1-2 new players, but my hopes aren't too high for major impact guys.
It all depends upon whether we have much TAM/GAM to spend, and I'm not sure anyone knows the answer to that.
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