2015 Offseason Megathread

[Ulrich]

And judging by his rate of grwth, the kid will be roster eligible in about 7 more weeks.

With Free Agency by mid-season, and retirement before the playoffs..... hopefully a starter on Day 1 or it's going to be a questionable signing.

 

[Ulrich]

Nice of them to visit ill children in a hospital. Our team could probably the most popular MLS team there being NYC along with Jason and Josh.

Agreed.

I just want to know what the PR/Merchandise departments were thinking when they packed for the trip - little kids at the hospital need shirts that will fit them now, not ones 3 sizes too big. It's details like that that just make you wonder some times......

 

[Kenny McCormick]

At least we got a defender with a scoring mindset...

Such a killer header.

 

[LionNYC]

At least we got a defender with a scoring mindset...

Such a killer header.

Lord Kwame hath returned in a new form.

 

[MagnusPax]

Not sure about this move. I was happy with Kwame last year because I saw depth but he cost us games. Hopefully this turns out well. Our trade history is abysmal so I will be weary until shown otherwise.

If it makes you feel better, White cost Philly some games too, so he comes pre-trained in that department.

 

[Ulrich]

At least we got a defender with a scoring mindset...

Such a killer header.

Nothing will ever be more decisive of a goal by a defender than Jeff Agoos scoring a beauty for Portugal in the 2002 WC.

 

[SayWhat44]

At least we got a defender with a scoring mindset...

Such a killer header.

That's better then any set piece goal we had all season.

 

[SayWhat44]

https://twitter.com/x/status/675387402446336000

I love this hire

 

[BxLio91]

https://twitter.com/x/status/675387402446336000

I love this hire

OMFGzzzz WE'RE A USMNT DEVELOPMENTAL SQUAD.

 

[SayWhat44]

OMFGzzzz WE'RE A USMNT DEVELOPMENTAL SQUAD.

Youth Development is a good thing especially having an assistant coach who has experience and knowledge with some of the talent that is out there.

 

[Midas Mulligan]

https://twitter.com/x/status/675387402446336000

I love this hire

Would love it more if it were Hugo.

 

[MagnusPax]

Would love it more if it were Hugo.

That would be nice. Rumor has it he's taking over the LAFC academy.

 

[canchon]

OMFGzzzz WE'RE A USMNT DEVELOPMENTAL SQUAD.

USMNT FARM TEAMZZZZZ

 

[Ryan_Kost12]

Did bledi Bardic travel to PR?

 

[Falastur]

Did bledi Bardic travel to PR?

He wasn't on the announced squad list. If he did go, it was kept quiet.

 

[CCMore]

So was Viera at the game last night or not? I heard he was with Reyna but I would have thought Reyna would be in the states working contract deals. Were both of them in PR?

 

[Paul]

Reyna was there in PR with Vieira. It's not really a big deal -- PR is what, a 4 hr flight? Plus there are these fancy new gadgets that help people stay connected and reachable at all times. Can't imagine the re-entry draft yesterday was anything more than Reyna calling into a conference call and saying NYCFC passes.

 

[MagnusPax]

Reyna was there in PR with Vieira. It's not really a big deal -- PR is what, a 4 hr flight? Plus there are these fancy new gadgets that help people stay connected and reachable at all times. Can't imagine the re-entry draft yesterday was anything more than Reyna calling into a conference call and saying NYCFC passes.

Considering thats exactly what they did I agree. However, I really hope there is a care and a thought given to Stage 2, because we could use a few of those players, at lower cost of course.

 

[Ulrich]

Youth Development is a good thing especially having an assistant coach who has experience and knowledge with some of the talent that is out there.

Also will hopefully pave the way for younger players to get their chance on the field. Between PV and this guy, they aren't (shouldn't) be afraid to give youth a run out - whereas certain coaches in MLS (and around the world) never seem to give their youth a real chance.

 

[LionNYC]

No official dates released, but first preseason game last year was February 10 in Manchester. So, next NYCFC game in two months. What will I do with my life?