2015 Offseason Megathread
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Jesus. First they were going to trade Poku? Then Shelton? Are they also thinking of trading TMac, Mullins, Mix, and the other fan favorites?
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I think if Mourinho ever came to MLS and if I was a betting man, I think it will happen, I think he would get really frustrated. He has such a strong desire to win and loathes everything about losing even during a friendly that once he found out how hard MLS is, and the type of players he has to manage, we would see some great quotes and then 12 months after hiring I think he would be back in Europe or retired. But darn it, bring it on, it would be great entertainment.
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NYCFC Exec to speak on "Building Winning Teams."
NYCFC Exec to speak on "Building Winning Teams."
In other news, my offer to play for the league minimum was rejected due to the club finding me excess to requirements for pudgy, mostly disinterested players over 35 with bad joints.
And here comes the firestorm
That's awesome! Calle was our 7-10th most highly paid player. He was tied with Grabavoy and Mena for that honor, but never really saw time in a very crowded midfield. Hopefully we can use the money that is freed up from this on a more stout back line. Preferably better centerbacks. We need centerbacks that can start next to each other week in and week out.
I've started to think that US players are UNDERPAID and foreign players are OVERPAID in this league. Jefferson Mena and Javier Calle showed nothing that makes me think they are worth their wages. Conversely, you have guys like Brad Evans, Barrett, Borchers, etc. who are probably underpaid in this league.
I've been pushing the 4-2-2-2 lately, but tried to come up with a formation built around Poku and I'm thinking he would be amazing in a False 9 role. I also think a successful False 9 could confuse the hell out of MLS defenses - has this been tried before with any success?
Mix would backup both Lampard and Pirlo. Those two would be awesome there behind the play, with Poku dropping back and drawing a CB, and then Villa and the RW making runs in behind. Of course, a stud DM would be required to make up for the slow CMs.
Mix would backup both Lampard and Pirlo. Those two would be awesome there behind the play, with Poku dropping back and drawing a CB, and then Villa and the RW making runs in behind. Of course, a stud DM would be required to make up for the slow CMs.
End of January you be in camp. Otherwise, go right ahead.
Pirlo to DM spot, mix to Pirlo's spot if FA CB can actually play, you don't need two players for one position (CB and DCM). Need a left fullback here, Allen sucked on the left, RW is Shelton. Proof right here that Kreis had the horses to make a credible lineup and chose not to.I've been pushing the 4-2-2-2 lately, but tried to come up with a formation built around Poku and I'm thinking he would be amazing in a False 9 role. I also think a successful False 9 could confuse the hell out of MLS defenses - has this been tried before with any success?
Mix would backup both Lampard and Pirlo. Those two would be awesome there behind the play, with Poku dropping back and drawing a CB, and then Villa and the RW making runs in behind. Of course, a stud DM would be required to make up for the slow CMs.
Agreed except for Shelton, he isn't a starter his first touch is abysmal. Maybe he can develop but right now it's not there.
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I applaud this effort, but while I agree for the most part with Tom's critique, I'm still not a believer in Pirlo at DM position. He has shown he can play that IF Pogba and Vidal are running besides him. No matter what the CB position does, Pirlo is positioned to fail if we push him back. I agree with syblinksi, push Lampard and Pirlo out as CMs, get a decent DM. I'm not sure we have a true RW besides maybe Ballouchy, which I know will cause fear amongst the forum. Shelton's jury is still out and what really is Mullins real position?
Really surprised by Diskerud's absense in this lineup.
Really surprised by Diskerud's absense in this lineup.
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Here is what I would like to see and what I think could work
The other CB better be a stud then. I'm less worried in normal run of play than I am counter attacks, where Pirlo and Lampard are likely to be worthless. Also, having the DM man marking a guy like Giovinco is well worth the redundancy.
Allen and Saunders could also be upgraded for this lineup, agreed. Shelton could play the RW, but I'm not sold on him being a clear starter in this league. He'd be a luxury as a backup and substitute.
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