2018 Roster Discussion

[D_RoyJenkins]

I don't like this move. I really wanted to see Brillant return.

Gotta make room for Ferraresi

 

[Fake Jew]

Gotta make room for Ferraresi

So 3 rostered centerbacks again. Or does this mean we're signing Scally?

 

[LionNYC]

I don't like this move. I really wanted to see Brillant return.

I think $100-150K is the max to pay for a backup CB. Brillant was making $320K. Would he take such a massive pay cut?

And we're getting Ferraresi on a deal likely close to Herrera's $120K. It's about pieces fitting together.

 

[Fantazma]

https://twitter.com/x/status/939878812371836928

https://twitter.com/x/status/939880590417039361

can someone help me out on the technicalities here.....if nycfc didnt pick up his option how can we "trade" him? is it that we still "own" his rights in MLS at least?

 

[dannd23]

We get a good chunk of GAM and an international spot for a player that we cut and were likely not to resign, who if we did, was gonna take up an international spot. Net gain of 2 international roster spots with this.

Honestly one of my favorite moves the FO has done, but also shows why MLS needs to change da rules

 

[dannd23]

can someone help me out on the technicalities here.....if nycfc didnt pick up his option how can we "trade" him? is it that we still "own" his rights in MLS at least?

Exactly this. Because, MLS

 

[Bane]

Still don't know GAM versus TAM, but I guess it means we're going shopping?

 

[Fantazma]

Exactly this. Because, MLS

where options are not really options and you can still trade without them

 

[Kjbert]

So 3 rostered centerbacks again. Or does this mean we're signing Scally?

Chanot, Callens, Ferraresi, Sands and Sweat right now.

 

[Fantazma]

Chanot, Callens, Ferraresi, Sands and Sweat right now.

needs more Right back

 

[D_RoyJenkins]

Chanot, Callens, Ferraresi, Sands and Sweat right now.

I know Sands plays CB with the national team but I'd like to keep him at DM

 

[Kjbert]

I know Sands plays CB with the national team but I'd like to keep him at DM

Why can't he deputized at both? He doesn't have to play both positions st the same time. He's your 4th CB and your 2nd DM.

 

[Kjbert]

needs more Right back

We need 2 RBs

 

[SoupInNYC]

Still don't know GAM versus TAM, but I guess it means we're going shopping?

GAM can be spent on anything, TAM has the salary and "new signing" restrictions mentioned in other threads

 

[Fake Jew]

[Insert come on do something meme here]

 

[D_RoyJenkins]

We need 2 RBs

Struna didn't get a farewell video, he has to be coming back.

 

[canchon]

[Insert come on do something meme here]

NYCFC just freed up $325k of cap space and an international slot. That is A LOT to work with. Let’s give them some time.

 

[Kjbert]

NYCFC just freed up $325k of cap space and an international slot. That is A LOT to work with. Let’s give them some time.

Let's see what sort of TAM is being used on Matarrita. Would love to know how much TAM was being used on Brillant too

 

[mgarbowski]

can someone help me out on the technicalities here.....if nycfc didnt pick up his option how can we "trade" him? is it that we still "own" his rights in MLS at least?

Exactly this. Because, MLS

After we refused his option, was he free to leave MLS if he so desired? Or did MLS still have an option to keep him here regardless. In other words, was our ability to trade him subject to his willingness to stay?

 

[Gotham Gator]

After we refused his option, was he free to leave MLS if he so desired? Or did MLS still have an option to keep him here regardless. In other words, was our ability to trade him subject to his willingness to stay?

Yes. No contract, so he could go where he wanted, but to stay in MLS, he was ours.

Some of what happens in these situations is the player wants a different situation and the Club's decision to decline the option is part of working to accommodate him. Probably not entirely the case with Brillant, but he likely wants to be a starter somewhere, and we are no longer in a position to pay him starter's money. I bet we helped shop him around and find the right spot.