2018 Roster Discussion
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Reminder that there was a lot of panic last year as well when we only had a few players signed, and it was unwarranted as they filled up the roster before the season started.
Also market prices sky rocket after major international tournaments. If we're eying a player who might be playing we need to get it done now.
Or it is the time because great players who aren’t getting sufficient time to earn a place need a showcase.
It’s just a very case by case situation. As it always is, I guess.
A player who plays in the world
Cup probably isn't available until when? August? September?
Or maybe we've banking on the nations from the players we want to be terrible during the World Cup so prices actually drop.
That being said, when have we actually spent significant money on a transfer before, so what's the point of waiting now or then.
However if your a player or that players club, do you want to sell/sign before the wc? In most cases, no.
Clubs are hoping to gain value after the wc.
Players the same, but also many prefer not to make any moves, disrupting their rhythm right before the Wc.
At this time last year the team had only signed Okoli and Johnson.
If there was some way to motivate Toure (other than daily birthday cake delivery), I think he has the skills to actually be productive in the league. But a man that can't be motivated by Pep Guardiola is not motivatible (and yes, I know that's not a word).
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We can make the argument that him playing at Yankee Stadium in the smaller field would be easier for him as it wouldn't require as much pace or stamina.
But let's not rationalize that signing Yaya Toure is a good thing. It isn't.
I disagree, in the sense that Yaya can still play at a high level in MLS; I'd just hate him as a DP. I have no issue with him coming over as a non-DP, however.
Varies, depending on what round they get eliminated. If they're merely there for the group stage, last games (matchday 3) are on either 6/25 or 6/26, so we could probably get them back in the squad mid-July. However, if they are part of a country that makes it far into the knockout rounds, which are played early July, they may not come back until late July or early August.
This is presuming they didn't have, get, or aggravate an injury before or during their WC stay. If that happens, then who the hell knows.
Also, the team may give said player(s) an extra week or two break due to all the travelling if they're smart. Late July would be the best bet looking ahead to get someone back from the WC assuming they don't get hurt.
If that’s the case, it would sure be nice to know if we’re playing for an aggregate points title or just loading up for a playoff run in the summer.
Medina is in New York for his medical expect an announcement tomorrow.
If the rumors that City paid 4 million for Medina, he will likely be a DP. http://www.tigosports.com.py/futbol/jesus-medina-viajo-a-estados-unidos
Again, we don't think he's going to be a DP since it's a loan from Manchester City. Like Herrera we'll have to pay the loan amount but it will be off the MLS books. Right?
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