2026 Roster and Transfer Discussion Thread

[gbservis]

When Perea is back and we have O'Neill, Parks, Perea, and Trewin for basically 3 spots that's going to be interesting. Wonder how Pascal handles that because we have some serious players for the D-mid/CB spots.

It's a good problem to have. My prediction assuming everyone is healthy is that Parks and O'Neil continue to start at CM. Trewin settles in as the starting CB next to Martins. Gustavo still sees plenty of time as the first choice backup for both CB and LB. Perea will be a super sub as has been his role for the majority of his time with the club. He can fill in on the wing and CM spots.

I'm most concerned about what this means for Shore. Of the young guys (Shore, Reid, Carizo, and Baiera) Shore is by far the most game ready right now yet he's buried the deepest on the depth chart. He's not good enough yet to push Keaton or O'niel for a starting spot but it would be nice if he continued to get some first team time to help with his development.

 

[moogoo]

It's a good problem to have. My prediction assuming everyone is healthy is that Parks and O'Neil continue to start at CM. Trewin settles in as the starting CB next to Martins. Gustavo still sees plenty of time as the first choice backup for both CB and LB. Perea will be a super sub as has been his role for the majority of his time with the club. He can fill in on the wing and CM spots.

I'm most concerned about what this means for Shore. Of the young guys (Shore, Reid, Carizo, and Baiera) Shore is by far the most game ready right now yet he's buried the deepest on the depth chart. He's not good enough yet to push Keaton or O'niel for a starting spot but it would be nice if he continued to get some first team time to help with his development.

I think gustavo and perea will get plenty of minutes. Not just as super subs or backups for injury, but also when Jansen wants to change up tactics. Gustavo and Perea bring different things that none of the other guys have.

Shore is the biggest concern. I hate to see his time wasting away on the bench and playing with the IIs. He's only 18 though and I think he'll become a larger part of the squad in the next few years.

 

[Joe_Cos]

I do enjoy home playoff games though.

The team attempting to sign Sylla makes my following point moot.
I was wondering if the team itself loses money on hosting games so it treads water until the 2nd window so the team makes the playoff but doesn’t do to well where it’s losing money to rent either YS/Citi

 

[Gotham Gator]

I’ve been pleased with O’Neill as well. One thing that helped me to rate him was his match for Australia against the U.S. last fall. He showed well. Amusingly, he seemed to have it in for James Sands, who he abused with two very hard fouls.

 

[gbservis]

15 days before the transfer window closes, if they are going to wait on the DP until the second window they need to sign a TAM level attacker now. Banking on going 2/3rds for the season with 39 year old Maxi as the full time starting CAM is insane. Our only attacking depth right now consists of an out of shape and disinterested looking Magno and two promising but not quite ready looking teenagers. The rest of this team is too good to gamble 2/3rds of the season on that little attacking depth.

 

[ZYanksRule]

15 days before the transfer window closes, if they are going to wait on the DP until the second window they need to sign a TAM level attacker now. Banking on going 2/3rds for the season with 39 year old Maxi as the full time starting CAM is insane. Our only attacking depth right now consists of an out of shape and disinterested looking Magno and two promising but not quite ready looking teenagers. The rest of this team is too good to gamble 2/3rds of the season on that little attacking depth.

This x100.

Though I get the sense Maxi is going to start no matter what we do. He's started literally every single game since last season, and a player who starts every single game isn't suddenly being plastered to the bench because of one signing.

At this point I think a striker signing moves Nico to the wing with Maxi continuing to start at the 10.

 

[Kenny]

I'm not expecting any more additions until after the World Cup.

 

[BxLio91]

Maybe they're waiting to see who retires from international play or who from smaller countries shines this summer.

 

[ezbeezy214]

This x100.

Though I get the sense Maxi is going to start no matter what we do. He's started literally every single game since last season, and a player who starts every single game isn't suddenly being plastered to the bench because of one signing.

At this point I think a striker signing moves Nico to the wing with Maxi continuing to start at the 10.

If Ojeda keeps this form up maybe it eases the pressure for Maxi. Helps Pascal go to Reid. Chance Perea can play that role as well when he is back.