MLS Offseason 2019-2020

[adam]

Also makes no sense if these rumors have merit. Seems CF97’s kit will be Scarlett this season.

Adidas MLS 2020 Kits Released - Update With 30+ New Pictures

Update: We have added more than 30 new pictures of yesterday's MLS launch kit event as well as video of the launch.

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Also, we’re getting navy and white away kit. Hmm....

 

[Fantazma]

Also makes no sense if these rumors have merit. Seems CF97’s kit will be Scarlett this season.

Adidas MLS 2020 Kits Released - Update With 30+ New Pictures

Update: We have added more than 30 new pictures of yesterday's MLS launch kit event as well as video of the launch.

www.footyheadlines.com

Also, we’re getting navy and white away kit. Hmm....

so.... vancouver colors?

 

[Fantazma]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1195386944856846337

apparently its just gonna be a conference call that is streamed.

 

[Gotham Gator]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1195386944856846337

apparently its just gonna be a conference call that is streamed.

When I first saw this, I thought they were saying there would be no draft at all. Not doing it live I suppose reflects its diminishing importance, but is not big news to me.

 

[Fantazma]

When I first saw this, I thought they were saying there would be no draft at all. Not doing it live I suppose reflects its diminishing importance, but is not big news to me.

for us no, for the prospects id say so. they are still getting drafted just that they wont have the stage and event going on for them and families to go to.

 

[SoupInNYC]

When I first saw this, I thought they were saying there would be no draft at all. Not doing it live I suppose reflects its diminishing importance, but is not big news to me.

Yeah. This makes sense. Academies are doing pretty well of getting the majority of talent already within MLS pipelines, but there's still a handful of talented kids out there that aren't in those academies. So I think the draft still has some value, just not nearly enough to make it an "event".

 

[NickA]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1195189809733652481

while the women's logo looks great.

 

[NickA]

So Inter-Miami has everyone coming to them now.

https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019...eing-juventus-croatia-striker-mario-mandzukic

 

[Shwafta]

For all those saying "Big name Coach / DP doesn't mean anything"... Here's an example from a Montreal team that recently has been struggling with attendance:

Thierry Henry hails "extraordinary city" of Montreal as key to his arrival at Impact | MLSSoccer.com

Thierry Henry on why he chose Montreal to relaunch his coaching career

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We ring a bell every time we sell a season ticket,” Gilmore said. “And the bell rings quite often since the [Henry] announcement.

I don't think this applies to all markets. Some markets don't require something like this, such as Portland, Minnesota, etc. But I think many markets need something like this, such as NY or Montreal, where people say 'Hey, I know that guy, I wanna see him live!"

 

[mgarbowski]

Does anyone else think it is really odd that there can be no trades during the expansion draft? The trade window closed November 13

2019 MLS offseason calendar for player moves announced | MLSSoccer.com

Here are the dates to circle on your calendar

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also the draft rules specifically state No trades during the draft.

2019 MLS Expansion Draft: Rules & Procedure

During the 2019 MLS Expansion Draft on Tuesday, Nov. 19, Inter Miami CF and Nashville SC may add up to five players to their rosters in preparation for their inaugural 2020 season. Key dates: MLS Expansion Draft: Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 5:30 p.m. ET The list of players eligible for selection will be

www.mlssoccer.com

Which means that unless some trades were made that have not been announced, then both Miami and Nashville will just pick their players having made no deals with teams that relate to the draft, eg agreeing not to take anyone, or not to take specific unprotected players. I don't remember it ever having worked this way.

 

[Shwafta]

Does anyone else think it is really odd that there can be no trades during the expansion draft? The trade window closed November 13

2019 MLS offseason calendar for player moves announced | MLSSoccer.com

Here are the dates to circle on your calendar

www.mlssoccer.com

also the draft rules specifically state No trades during the draft.

2019 MLS Expansion Draft: Rules & Procedure

During the 2019 MLS Expansion Draft on Tuesday, Nov. 19, Inter Miami CF and Nashville SC may add up to five players to their rosters in preparation for their inaugural 2020 season. Key dates: MLS Expansion Draft: Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 5:30 p.m. ET The list of players eligible for selection will be

www.mlssoccer.com

Which means that unless some trades were made that have not been announced, then both Miami and Nashville will just pick their players having made no deals with teams that relate to the draft, eg agreeing not to take anyone, or not to take specific unprotected players. I don't remember it ever having worked this way.

I just switched 2019 to 2018 in the url and got last year's:

2018 MLS Expansion Draft: Rules & Procedure

The 2018 MLS Expansion Draft takes place on Tuesday, Dec. 11, when FC Cincinnati may add up to five players to their roster in preparation for their inaugural 2019 season. Key dates: MLS Expansion Draft: Tuesday, Dec. 11, at 2 p.m. ET The list of players eligible for selection will be released on

www.mlssoccer.com

and it says the same thing.... Yet there were trades. So maybe it's talking about player trades?
I don't ever remember there being trades _during_ the drafts, but I do remember _after_ the draft that teams did trades.

 

[mgarbowski]

I just switched 2019 to 2018 in the url and got last year's:

2018 MLS Expansion Draft: Rules & Procedure

The 2018 MLS Expansion Draft takes place on Tuesday, Dec. 11, when FC Cincinnati may add up to five players to their roster in preparation for their inaugural 2019 season. Key dates: MLS Expansion Draft: Tuesday, Dec. 11, at 2 p.m. ET The list of players eligible for selection will be released on

www.mlssoccer.com

and it says the same thing.... Yet there were trades. So maybe it's talking about player trades?
I don't ever remember there being trades _during_ the drafts, but I do remember _after_ the draft that teams did trades.

Thanks for checking that. Maybe what they do is hold the public announcements of trades made that have expansion draft components until the draft? Could be what I think I'm remembering.

 

[Ulrich]

Does anyone else think it is really odd that there can be no trades during the expansion draft? The trade window closed November 13

2019 MLS offseason calendar for player moves announced | MLSSoccer.com

Here are the dates to circle on your calendar

www.mlssoccer.com

also the draft rules specifically state No trades during the draft.

2019 MLS Expansion Draft: Rules & Procedure

During the 2019 MLS Expansion Draft on Tuesday, Nov. 19, Inter Miami CF and Nashville SC may add up to five players to their rosters in preparation for their inaugural 2020 season. Key dates: MLS Expansion Draft: Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 5:30 p.m. ET The list of players eligible for selection will be

www.mlssoccer.com

Which means that unless some trades were made that have not been announced, then both Miami and Nashville will just pick their players having made no deals with teams that relate to the draft, eg agreeing not to take anyone, or not to take specific unprotected players. I don't remember it ever having worked this way.

No trades = wink, wink / nod, nod.

 

[mgarbowski]

It's 5:38 and just blah blah so far. I'm expecting they won't start until 5:50-5:55.

 

[mgarbowski]

And I'm wrong and it's Sweat. Disappointed it's not Medina.

 

[LionNYC]

Odd numbers to Miami, Even numbers to Nashville

1. Ben Sweat - NYC
2. Abu Danladi - MIN
3. Alvas Powell - CIN
4. Zarek Valentin - POR
5. Lee Nguyen - LAFC
6. Jalil Anibaba - NE
7. Luis Argudo - CLB
8. Brandon Vazquez - ATL
9. Bryan Meredith - SEA
10. Jimmy Medranda - SKC

 

[adam]

Are we now exempt from the next expansion draft?

 

[LionNYC]

Are we now exempt from the next expansion draft?

That is what I assume based on prior expansion draft rules.

 

[moogoo]

all trades were done right away after the draft was over...

Catch up on all the trades following the MLS Expansion Draft | MLSSoccer.com

Catch up on a wild day of trades after Expansion Draft

www.mlssoccer.com

 

[adam]

Inter Miami managing owner Jorge Mas says manager has been chosen, announcement coming soon | MLSSoccer.com

Mas: Miami have selected manager, announcement soon

www.mlssoccer.com

Dome to Inter Miami confirmed.