Arezo just appeared with Grenada today off the bench, which would probably be an indication the transfer isn't nearly as close as the report made it appear. If it were close, he wouldn't have played.
2024 Roster and Transfer Discussion Thread
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Arezo just appeared with Grenada today off the bench, which would probably be an indication the transfer isn't nearly as close as the report made it appear. If it were close, he wouldn't have played.
He's playing for the Spice Isle?
Grenada, Granada. Tomato, potato.
New York City FC Trades Goalkeeper Cody Mizell to D.C. United | New York City FC
Today New York City FC announced that it has come to terms with D.C. United trading Goalkeeper Cody Mizell for $50,000 in 2024 General Allocation Money (GAM). Mizell is set join D.C. United as a Goalkeeper Coach. The American goalkeeper joined the Club ahead of the 2021 season from USL
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How are we feeling about our current roster? Updated for Wolf addition and and Mizell departure:
Current NYCFC 2024 Roster
Striker: Bakrar, Segal
Wing/Striker: Talles Magno, Yanez
Wing: Fernandez, Jasson, Martinez, Wolf
Wing/CAM: Santi
CAM: Maxi M., Maxi C.
CM: Parks, Sands, Perea, Shore
RB: Gray, Ilenič, Baiera
LB: O'Toole, McFarlane
CB: Martins, Risa, Haak
GK: Freese, Barraza, Rando
To me, it looks like we still desperately need some more depth at CB and at least one more high-caliber attacking player.
Yep, CB depth desperately needed and I haven't seen any rumors on additions there while there have been some more on the attacking side.
Need 1-2 more CBs plus another striker, someone more elite than Bakrar.
I wonder if we try again in the summer. I could see a scenario in which Granada is more likely to move him in their offseason. Not the best idea for us, but if the player is good it's worth it.
Hopefully we still get the other kid from Man City if that's still happening.
Finally a signing.
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New York City FC Announces Gianni Lee as the Club’s Art & Culture Consultant | New York City FC
New York City FC today announced a partnership with fine artist and multidisciplinary creative Gianni Lee. Lee will be the Club’s Art & Culture Consultant for the 2024 MLS season. The New York City-based artist is known for his work in fine art, fashion, and music. Renowned for his innovative
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I just saw the tweet and was wondering how a signing could have happened that hasn't been talked about for weeks on here before being announced. I was likeFinally a signing.
New York City FC Announces Gianni Lee as the Club’s Art & Culture Consultant | New York City FC
New York City FC today announced a partnership with fine artist and multidisciplinary creative Gianni Lee. Lee will be the Club’s Art & Culture Consultant for the 2024 MLS season. The New York City-based artist is known for his work in fine art, fashion, and music. Renowned for his innovative
If the reporting is accurate we tried to get Arezo last season and just failed to close the deal again and it wasn't clear from the reporting if Granada killed the deal or if we didn't meet his wage demands. Waiting for another window in hopes that it somehow works out after striking out twice already seems crazy to me unless they have a solid indication that the chances they can get him in the next window are high.
Only going after players in a certain age bracket and getting tunnel vision on certain players that don't work out is how we ended up going nearly an entire season without a striker. Lee needs to get someone now. Bakrar is decent and puts us in a better place than we started last season but Segal is a fringe MLS player who would not see time on most MLS rosters. At a minimum we need a backup in case Bakrar goes down and someone who can sub on late in games when we are chasing a goal.
I agree. In fact I think we should get someone better than Bakrar, layer over him and make him the option off the bench.
Yeah, we need someone late game to punish tired legs, Bakrar could be good in that role. That late offensive sub spot was such a hole last year especially once Thiago left. I'm pretty sure we played Keaton at striker at the end of a few games due to a lack of options.
Looks like we could be filling that third CB role we've been waiting on.
He could be the guy. He's the right age, anyway. And he's out of contract at the end of the year, so he'd be a perfect candidate to lock in on a three-year with an option.
It's starting to come together. And now I'm really starting to get excited. We may not be the Beast of the East but we can sure raise some hell. And once we're into the playoffs, anything can happen.
Let's effin' GO.
We're definitely not favorites to win MLS Cup, but between the guys who have already had their adjustment period like Risa and Fernandez, and the new signings, we should be pretty good. I think right now I'm thinking we're somewhere in the 4-6 range in the East.
I also think there is a lot of pressure on Cushing this year. If the team starts slowly, his seat is going to get very hot. We're not bringing these players in to be at the back of the pack -- especially considering how many home games we have before Memorial Day.
This sounds right to me, although I'd set the range a notch higher: 3-5 in the East.
And as much as I like Nick and think he's the right guy for our gaffer, I must agree his tushy will start to get toasty if this campaign starts to look like last season. I don't think that will happen -- last year was downright freaky -- but there's no guarantee. As much as we've turned it around on paper, the squad still has to gel, and the players still have to perform. Not to mention, stay healthy.
But it's good to at least see the team operating with such a clearly defined plan. I'm of the opinion they had this in mind all along and just couldn't execute it. We all know MLS can be tough to navigate at any time; it must be hellish when you've decided to flip the table over and rebuild your roster. I suspect we were just too constrained by the rules and couldn't do as much as we wanted to do as quickly as we wanted to do it.
We made it through, though. I like what I see. We're going to be fun to watch.
For Cushing at least with the fans I think it will be about how much we are scoring as much as it is about record. If we start 2-3 but we are scoring 2-3 goals per game and playing an offense that looks like it is functioning and producing chances people will be optimistic that things are coming together. If we start 2-3 but every game is 0-1 or 1-0 off a fluke chance and our offense looks as inept as it did for parts of last season that seat is going to get really hot.
