ZYanksRule
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Maxi for sure. And I also wonder if Santi has any skill in that department.
2022 Roster Discussion
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Maxi for sure. And I also wonder if Santi has any skill in that department.
Or someone we sign ends up being good at free kicks. Gudi's free kick skills came almost out of nowhere, and I don't think anyone really expected it or knew about it beforehand (Outfield, correct me if I'm wrong...).
Would be fun to get a giovinco type of "ooh shit, that spot's perfect for a.... <golazo>"
would nycfc 2 be an option they would take?
The teams' gotta have someone in it... right...? lol
NYCFCFAN99
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I wouldn't give up a free ride to georgetown for whatever low salary you get on that the 2nd team
I'd agree, but maybe some kids would take the money.
If it comes with an MLS homegrown contract, then the minimum salary is $63k and that ain't bad for anyone who is college age, let alone a first year out of college. Coming in at that age should also result in much higher quality training than a player would receive at college and then *should* result in higher salary earnings in professional soccer down the road.
Now, that said, some kids probably would rather take the degree and what that brings along with it in the post-athlete life and I get that. Some kids probably just want to go to college for the college atmosphere/environment and I get that as well.
I just wouldn't be surprised if NYCFC2 existing would make a difference to signing a homegrown contract as it would result in nearly guaranteed playing time. Obviously not to all players, but a 18 year old getting guaranteed minutes, 63k in salary, and elite training would be hard to pass for many.
NYCFCFAN99
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I am like 99% sure that MLSPA minimum salaries are not applicable to people signing directly for the 2nd team. could be wrong though
ZYanksRule
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I'm not saying we should go after him because he doesn't have nearly the work-rate Ronny wants out of his striker, but I wonder if NYCFC takes a look at Ola, who made $1.5M last year, but was bought down with TAM.
(Edited to reflect accurate salary)
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Brooklyn Blue
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Short term the Sands deal was underwhelming. Long term it will be beneficial if it leads the next young player to choose NYCFC. Perhaps it is the glow of the Cup, but I have faith in the latter.
Here's a something from the Scottish tabloid press. Interesting comments from Berhalter.
Man, I hate to lose this guy. Rangers new boy James Sands can be just as good as Reyna, Beasley and Edu, says USA boss Gregg Berhalter (thescottishsun.co.uk)
Man, I hate to lose this guy. Rangers new boy James Sands can be just as good as Reyna, Beasley and Edu, says USA boss Gregg Berhalter (thescottishsun.co.uk)
ezbeezy214
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We don’t know any of the starting attacking 4 rn, including the plans for Maxi. If I had to guess, it’s Maxi but he’ll continue to look for passes then take a shot directly.
Who are these hypothetical young players who spurn NYCFC because we didn’t hold out for a better deal for James Sands in June 2022 instead of January 2022? Is it worth us potentially turning down millions of dollars to secure their hypothetical futures?
This idea that it will ALWAYS be a good idea to sell off our young players, no matter the terms of the deal, because it might persuade future stars to join one day, is a dangerous mindset.
They promised James they would let him leave on his terms if he signed a new contract last year. This is black and white. And we won a title
Brooklyn Blue
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I don't know of any specific players, hence the use of the word "if" - but in a selling league, better to be known as the team that finds paths to Europe.
It may end up being the wrong choice, but considering the nature of MLS, the recent transaction history of NYCFC, and the affiliation with the CFG scouting network, I am fine with the move. If we were Sporting Kansas City, I'd feel differently.
Thank you.
James is also a luxury for this team. A healthy Acevedo, a growing Haak, more minutes for Keaton and the promise of Zelalem. I think we're OK and this move is a nothing burger ASSUMING we find a very strong third choice CB.
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