2018 Roster Discussion

[Ulrich]

One thing that is kind of exciting about a more advanced Ring, is his ability to turn the ball over. And perhaps we can turn it over higher up the field that will allow for some better opportunities off the counter.

Yep! Herrera was great at dispossessing players and breaking up plays, but he wasn’t as fast reversing the flow, whereas when Ring won the ball yesterday he was already flying into the attack and the forwards all started making their runs/scattering- which seemed to confuse the defenders as to if they should step up towards Ring or go with the forward.

 

[Kjbert]

So Ring is now an 8? Didn't we try that with Pirlo and Ring?

 

[Ulrich]

So Ring is now an 8? Didn't we try that with Pirlo and Ring?

Erase your memory of Pirlo and the ways the team tried to protect him.

If an inverted back can help solidify the middle alongside Ofori (or another summer pickup), allowing Ring to move to #8, then it seems like a win for the team. We were always disappointed that Herrera wasn't offensive enough around the box, and now we have Ring pulling the strings with either cheeky passes, or him running through to receive, or even taking shots, which looks to be effective (it was only against Toronto) so why not mix it up? And that speed in the reversing the flow of play is murder to the opponent (just ask us about our last RB match). Alex DeRing could cause a lot of problems getting to the endline.

 

[Kjbert]

So when we had possession we pretty much played

Johnson
Ibeagha Ofori Callens
Ring Sweat
Maxi
Tinnerholm Berget Medina Shradi
?

 

[Ulrich]

So when we had possession we pretty much played

Johnson
Ibeagha Ofori Callens
Ring Sweat
Maxi
Tinnerholm Berget Medina Shradi
?

Nope.

dummyrun posted a good chart of the positions. Don’t remember exactly where, probably the aftermatch thread

 

[LionNYC]

The summer transfer window opens in 11 days and we've haven't been linked with anyone yet. Concerning?

 

[SoupInNYC]

The summer transfer window opens in 11 days and we've haven't been linked with anyone yet. Concerning?

No

 

[EganSoccerWords]

The summer transfer window opens in 11 days and we've haven't been linked with anyone yet. Concerning?

Isn't this us at the beginning of every transfer window? This is a very important stretch of games for Torrent to evaluate players on the roster in person and determine what he needs.

 

[Kjbert]

LB and Central Midfielder. No names to provide. Expect 2 players only.

 

[LionNYC]

LB and Central Midfielder. No names to provide. Expect 2 players only.

So, exactly what we thought it would be. Still would like another attacking threat, but it's not a requirement.

 

[Midas Mulligan]

LB and Central Midfielder. No names to provide. Expect 2 players only.

With your batting average, I’ll expect no one and a statement that they intend to get more out of Tommy and Sweat. FML.

 

[The Toe]

I'd only be worried if we sucked, but we don't.

 

[Kjbert]

With your batting average, I’ll expect no one and a statement that they intend to get more out of Tommy and Sweat. FML.

I've batted 1,000.

 

[EganSoccerWords]

With your batting average, I’ll expect no one and a statement that they intend to get more out of Tommy and Sweat. FML.

Dome already said that about Sweat. So let's see about that see other two things .

 

[Midas Mulligan]

I've batted 1,000.

You suck at math, too? Damnit. I wanted us to be friends

 

[Seth]

You suck at math, too? Damnit. I wanted us to be friends

I'm behind you 1.000%.

 

[Midas Mulligan]

I'm behind you 1.000%.

To clarify, I’m only available 50% for friendship. But there’s a way that equals 1000 percent I’m sure.

 

[Gotham Gator]

So, what has been up with Chanot. The last time he played a full 90 in an MLS game was against Portland in April. Since then, he went 45 in the MLS game at the Red Bulls and 90 in the US Open Cup game. No other appearances.

We heard something vague about a personal matter. Now we hear he is “available” for selection notwithstanding that there has been no news of an injury and he did go a full 90 in the midst of all this sitting out.

 

[canchon]

So, what has been up with Chanot. The last time he played a full 90 in an MLS game was against Portland in April. Since then, he went 45 in the MLS game at the Red Bulls and 90 in the US Open Cup game. No other appearances.

We heard something vague about a personal matter. Now we hear he is “available” for selection notwithstanding that there has been no news of an injury and he did go a full 90 in the midst of all this sitting out.

I’m asking this same question too. The guy was a potential top 5 MLS CB last year and now it seems he has fallen off a cliff. I had heard that it was something really serious personally (I hope everything is ok) but is there a plan for him to come back?

 

[canchon]

LB and Central Midfielder. No names to provide. Expect 2 players only.

So after last nights game I think LB (who can DEFEND) is at the top of the list.