2017 Roster Discussion

[EganSoccerWords]

I love Rodney and his two-way play, but I still hop we pick up a DP-level LW in the winter. He's great for rotation, and certainly someone we'll want to hold onto, but he's not providing enough offensively. I wonder if he can slide into one of the midfield roles if we lose Herrera and/or Ring. There too much we could be getting from the left side that we've been missing with Wallace in the lineup.

This is one reason why I want to go 3ATB. Him and Mata would platoon that LWB spot. We could absorb the Herrera lost by starting another CB. Maxi could play the 8 or move up to LF in a 343 or the 10 in a 352 if we get a DP CM this offseason or next summer.

 

[brett]

https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017...g-kcs-erik-palmer-brown-signs-manchester-city

Not sure if this has been posted, but I wonder if he will be loaned to us.

 

[LionNYC]

https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017...g-kcs-erik-palmer-brown-signs-manchester-city

Not sure if this has been posted, but I wonder if he will be loaned to us.

Girona FC, most likely. SKC will retain his MLS rights since they're not selling him so if were to come back to any MLS other than SKC that team would have to trade for his rights.

 

[Midas Mulligan]

Girona FC, most likely. SKC will retain his MLS rights since they're not selling him so if were to come back to any MLS other than SKC that team would have to trade for his rights.

Not on a loan, surely. I don't know how they could enforce that.

 

[sbrylski]

https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017...g-kcs-erik-palmer-brown-signs-manchester-city

Not sure if this has been posted, but I wonder if he will be loaned to us.

All I want for Christmas is a 3-man backline.

 

[Midas Mulligan]

All I want for Christmas is a 3-man backline.

EPB in between Callens and Chanot. Beast mode defense.

 

[Seven]

EPB in between Callens and Chanot. Beast mode defense.

What about Ferraresi?

 

[LionNYC]

EPB in between Callens and Chanot. Beast mode defense.

We got Ferraresi coming for our three man backline. Callens-Chanot-Ferraresi

 

[Midas Mulligan]

We got Ferraresi coming for our three man backline. Callens-Chanot-Ferraresi

I promise you EPB is better.but I don't think EPB will be here anyway.

 

[Kjbert]

I just read that news and said holy fucking shit.

Good for him

 

[EganSoccerWords]

We got Ferraresi coming for our three man backline. Callens-Chanot-Ferraresi

Ferraresi is a left footed player. Also don't know if he is starting quality.

 

[LionNYC]

Ferraresi is a left footed player. Also don't know if he is starting quality.

So Callens in the middle then.

 

[EganSoccerWords]

So Callens in the middle then.

I think we sign another CB for the right side if we are serious about going 3ATB.

 

[LionNYC]

I think we sign another CB for the right side if we are serious about going 3ATB.

Maybe for depth, I guess...

LCB: Ferraresi, Sweat
CB: Callens, Brillant
RCB: Chanot, Struna, Allen, White

 

[EganSoccerWords]

Maybe for depth, I guess...

LCB: Ferraresi, Sweat
CB: Callens, Brillant
RCB: Chanot, Struna, Allen, White

You can't play fullbacks in a 3 ATB lineup. Allen & Struna would be wingbacks. Sweat and White are more suited but its not their ideal position. I would also be shocked if all three of Struna, Allen, and White are on roster. I was also wrong about Ferraresi being left footed. You were right.

 

[Ulrich]

You can't play fullbacks in a 3 ATB lineup. Allen & Struna would be wingbacks. Sweat and White are more suited but its not their ideal position. I would also be shocked if all three of Struna, Allen, and White are on roster. I was also wrong about Ferraresi being left footed. You were right.

I think Sweat is an ideal wingback. Very competent going forward and is servicable on defense, but would probably prefer to bomb forward non-stop.

 

[sbrylski]

Maybe for depth, I guess...

"I guess?" Look at our lineups the last few games. It's shocking to me that people are still OK with being one-deep at positions.

If we play a 3-man backline, we should be 5-deep at CB if possible, and not with repurposed FBs.

EDIT: Inb4 "salary cap." I realize it's easier said than done to be deep everywhere when dealing with a salary cap. If Ethan White is our #5 CB, fine. In fact he's a great last bench option considering his price and the fact that he can play as a true RCB and a RWB in a pinch. But the #4 CB has to be improved if we aren't spending money on 6s.

 

[Kjbert]

This isn't an NYCFC problem. It's an MLS issue. Unless you have a fully functional Acadmey, it's impossible to fully staff your squad if you are hit like we have been hit with injuries.

 

[EganSoccerWords]

This isn't an NYCFC problem. It's an MLS issue. Unless you have a fully functional Acadmey, it's impossible to fully staff your squad if you are hit like we have been hit with injuries.

Yeah but it shouldn't be an issue next season when we get a $2 million TAM increase.

 

[Ulrich]

Yeah but it shouldn't be an issue next season when we get a $2 million TAM increase.

Just wait, we're gonna sign three more international team players.