2026 Roster and Transfer Discussion Thread

[Kenny]

Since the deal fell through, here are Sylla’s stats at Schalke:

Maybe we dodged a bullet.

However that does not excuse the club for the fact that we’re into the season and we have NO #9.

 

[ZYanksRule]

This game gave me even more confidence in my belief that if we sign a striker and he hits, we are a legitimate threat to win MLS Cup.

 

[KevinJRogers]

Since the deal fell through, here are Sylla’s stats at Schalke:

Maybe we dodged a bullet.

However that does not excuse the club for the fact that we’re into the season and we have NO #9.

He lost his starting job to Edin Džeko, who's about to turn 40. Very strange.

 

[Jon]

Why is it that we can fill EVERY other roster spot on the team, but seem to struggle to find strikers before seasons start?

 

[ezbeezy214]

Baiera seemed promising for another option to give attack some width, can probably play with Gray as well.

 

[BC19]

Baiera seemed promising for another option to give attack some width, can probably play with Gray as well.

Yeah he looked good

 

[Fantazma]

Baiera seemed promising for another option to give attack some width, can probably play with Gray as well.

small sample size but looked like he made good runs and off the ball runs and good passes.

 

[ezbeezy214]

small sample size but looked like he made good runs and off the ball runs and good passes.

It was nice to see a little Shore, Baiera interplay to lead to Keatons should be penalty.

 

[gbservis]

It was nice to see a little Shore, Baiera interplay to lead to Keatons should be penalty.

Shore is a baller, smooth on the ball, always looking to attack but can also put in the tackle. I'm rooting for him to take O'neils spot as I find O'neil consistently underwhelming. A Keaton, Shore double Pivot with Trewin at CB would be fun to watch.

 

[ezbeezy214]

Shore is a baller, smooth on the ball, always looking to attack but can also put in the tackle. I'm rooting for him to take O'neils spot as I find O'neil consistently underwhelming. A Keaton, Shore double Pivot with Trewin at CB would be fun to watch.

I’m partial to O’Neil, think he’s the best ball winner we got but have no problem letting Shore go through it.

 

[Kenny]

I’m underwhelmed by O’Neill as well. Yes he wins the ball nicely sometimes but to me overall he’s barely replacement-level.

 

[ezbeezy214]

Griezmann should be our destiny and no matter how many overtures the universe offers us the chance, we refuse to take it. Don’t let Orlando get through with this.