2021 Roster Discussion

id say the country travel restrictions is a potential issue for sure,

I think we are very unlucky to have 2 open DP spots and a fairly substantial overhaul otherwise in Covid Year 2. In times of stress people are wary of risks and big changes. They get very conservative in their life choices, and moving to another continent is a much bigger change than between countries within Europe or SA. I think we will continue to have trouble recruiting foreign targets, for reasons unrelated to our team, coach, staff, etc. I also think it is not entirely related to the specifics of how Covid has played out in the US. Which is not to say those issues don't exist, but this is something separate, and real. I think right now we can much more easily convince someone from the CONCACAF region to come than we can from anywhere else.
 
I think we are very unlucky to have 2 open DP spots and a fairly substantial overhaul otherwise in Covid Year 2. In times of stress people are wary of risks and big changes. They get very conservative in their life choices, and moving to another continent is a much bigger change than between countries within Europe or SA. I think we will continue to have trouble recruiting foreign targets, for reasons unrelated to our team, coach, staff, etc. I also think it is not entirely related to the specifics of how Covid has played out in the US. Which is not to say those issues don't exist, but this is something separate, and real. I think right now we can much more easily convince someone from the CONCACAF region to come than we can from anywhere else.

yea, i think south america is where realistically they will end up getting DP's. this is why i was joking that we are just gonna get two more medinas.
 
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Lol other teams are making international signings, I don't know why you guys are hell bent on defending the FO

i havent paid much attention but i dont think any new DP's has been signed yet for a team? as for non DP i dont know where they coming from. again coming from South america/ central america is easier sell i think to come to MLS than brining someone from europe given world situation, and yes playin in MLS.

I mean do we want to make signings just for the sake of it. its kinda critical that new signings have to be better than GMS, Mata ( even if many feel their level was not too high) and close to ring level. im personally not going crazy yet because we still dont even know if a season is going to happen or when it will happen.

EDIT: Also, IIRC a good chunk of our signings happened in February, so we still "on schedule" to sign people.
 
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Lol other teams are making international signings, I don't know why you guys are hell bent on defending the FO

Because a player that chooses not to sign here after the team ID's him as a target is not a sign of a bad front office. It's a sign of a team doing exactly what they should be doing - putting lines in the water everywhere in hopes they get a few bites. I am sure there are at least 10 other players the team is looking at who we haven't heard about. This is not a negative to see guys decide they'd rather stay in Europe.

In fact, I would say that going after guys who would rather stay in Europe is a sign of a front office that is operating ambitiously. They aren't trying to rebuild, they're trying to win now and looking for players who will make a major impact in MLS.
 
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IIRC a good chunk of our signings happened in February, so we still "on schedule" to sign people.
Our offseason signing history up through 1/23. 2016-2018 all had significant signings by this date. But 19 only had Parks right at this time and 20 had nothing. And this is COVID time with no season yet announced. Based on history, timing and COVID I'm not much concerned. Of course, given COVID I wouldn't be upset if the team signed no one significant this year. If 2021 was a youth and recalibration year, fine by me, at least until we see a massive turnaround in the US and globally on the health front.

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Anyone wanna ask the club to comment on transfers? Just anything like "we're working hard to find players" idk, it seems like we have got nothing since the matarrita move a month ago annd would just be nice to hear what they're thinking.
 
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Our offseason signing history up through 1/23. 2016-2018 all had significant signings by this date. But 19 only had Parks right at this time and 20 had nothing. And this is COVID time with no season yet announced. Based on history, timing and COVID I'm not much concerned. Of course, given COVID I wouldn't be upset if the team signed no one significant this year. If 2021 was a youth and recalibration year, fine by me, at least until we see a massive turnaround in the US and globally on the health front.

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my mistake then, i guess what i remember is them arriving to training camp in february or late january due to visa issues.
 
Anyone wanna ask the club to comment on transfers? Just anything like "we're working hard to find players" idk, it seems like we have got nothing since the matarrita move a month ago annd would just be nice to hear what they're thinking.

normally sure id be pissed but considering there is no start date, im not going crazy as of yet. every year preseason would be this week but we still dont even know if a season will even happen with the CBA not agreed upon yet.
 
normally sure id be pissed but considering there is no start date, im not going crazy as of yet. every year preseason would be this week but we still dont even know if a season will even happen with the CBA not agreed upon yet.
True, I'm not necessarily pissed or anything, just feel like the club hasn't issued anything of worth in like... a month. Usually there's like SOMEthing happening. Though I do remember last offseason before deila's announcement it was silence that could kill a man too, so maybe this is just that time period within the FO.
 
Anyone wanna ask the club to comment on transfers? Just anything like "we're working hard to find players" idk, it seems like we have got nothing since the matarrita move a month ago annd would just be nice to hear what they're thinking.

Even teams less obsessed with message control than NYCFC rarely volunteer comments on transfer season in general terms like that. If they do it's usually a sign they are floundering or not very professional. Now, this is different for teams that are covered by normal, aggressive local sportswriters. They get asked questions and have to answer, so they spout generalities when forced. But teams don't just volunteer those sorts of statements because, quite reasonably, everyone would say "what's the point of saying that?!?!"
 
Even teams less obsessed with message control than NYCFC rarely volunteer comments on transfer season in general terms like that. If they do it's usually a sign they are floundering or not very professional. Now, this is different for teams that are covered by normal, aggressive local sportswriters. They get asked questions and have to answer, so they spout generalities when forced. But teams don't just volunteer those sorts of statements because, quite reasonably, everyone would say "what's the point of saying that?!?!"

I mean yeah that's fine, but there's been just complete silence - no videos, no interaction, nothing. That's all
 
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True, I'm not necessarily pissed or anything, just feel like the club hasn't issued anything of worth in like... a month. Usually there's like SOMEthing happening. Though I do remember last offseason before deila's announcement it was silence that could kill a man too, so maybe this is just that time period within the FO.

not issued anything of worth? did you not see we won the eMLS league one championship and qualified for eMLS champions league?! THAT'S HUGE!
 
not issued anything of worth? did you not see we won the eMLS league one championship and qualified for eMLS champions league?! THAT'S HUGE!
oh... right. I forgot about that. I CAN'T WAIT for eMLS champions league, i've been looking forward to it FOR SO LONG!!!!!
 
If we don't get any announcements or serious rumors by the end of next week (2/5), I'm going to have serious doubts about the 2021 season in terms of contending.

We're definitely in the middle of the pack of Eastern Conference teams as it stands.
 
If we don't get any announcements or serious rumors by the end of next week (2/5), I'm going to have serious doubts about the 2021 season in terms of contending.

We're definitely in the middle of the pack of Eastern Conference teams as it stands.

never know. medina could have a break out year and become his true DP level after losing the DP title.

Maxi could break his assist record. Taty and Jasson and Heber will combine for the most dangerous front 3 the league has ever seen!

and i could be dreaming..
 
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I mean, theoretically this team as it stands COULD still compete at the top-end of the standings. This is the same team that almost got 3rd place last season, and had the season been longer it's definitely possible could have happened. We only lost Ring and Matarrita. In fact, most of last season was without Heber our main striker, who is on his way back as we speak. With just a few more enhancements, I don't see why everyone is so down on this team. Bring in two attacking DP's, a defensive reinforcement at LB and CB, and i think we're good to go for the season. This is the season I think we see Tayvon and Haak get some substantial playing time, anyway.
 
If we don't get any announcements or serious rumors by the end of next week (2/5), I'm going to have serious doubts about the 2021 season in terms of contending.

We're definitely in the middle of the pack of Eastern Conference teams as it stands.
Why by the end of next week? We have no clue when the season is going to start.