Andrew Jacobson 5th Player

[MikeDatTiger]

Hey, new player! From FC Dallas's official website: http://www.fcdallas.com/news/2014/07/fc-dallas-midfielder-andrew-jacobson-traded-nycfc

NYCFC acquires midfielder Andrew Jacobson in exchange for NYCFC's highest 2016 third round Superdraft pick.

Jacobson is an American and will be 29 when NYCFC starts.

 

[Vito]

FC Dallas midfielder Andrew Jacobson has signed with NYCFC for a 2016 3rd round SuperDraft pick

 

[MikeDatTiger]

The Dallas twitter folks are saying this is a cap clearing move (200k apparently-which is something we should talk about). They're second in allocation order, which I think now is Columbus, FC Dallas, and LA Galaxy. Sounds like they're fighting over someone coming in, though whether Jones or Mix I don't know.

 

[Vito]

 

[MikeDatTiger]

And the NYCFC story is up:
http://nycfc.com/News/Latest-News/2014/July/Andrew-Jacobson. He's headed to Stabæk for loan.

 

[nyc tomek]

Decent defensive midfielder, will get a tackle in, can keep things ticking over. His height could be a factor from set pieces. Another shrewd move.

 

[Tom in Fairfield CT]

From a quick read, looks like a good solid signing.

 

[BHJ]

Andrew Jacobson joins NYCFC

http://www.fcdallas.com/news/2014/07/fc-dallas-midfielder-andrew-jacobson-traded-nycfc

 

[Tom in Fairfield CT]

Welcome to the club AJ! Can't wait to root for you next year!

 

[OSNY87]

Honestly not too familiar with him as I haven't watched very many FC Dallas matches. What's interesting is that they were able to loan him out to Staebak where Bob Bradley is going to be managing.

 

[Falastur]

Two parallel threads merged.

 

[Falastur]

Also merged with thread from the Supporters forum.

 

[Gene]

Honestly don't know a thing about the man. FWIW, I checked out the article on mls soccer dot com and so far the comments are leaning towards we stole this guy from FC Dallas. ymmv

 

[nyc tomek]

He makes 200k in salary. So it was a salary dump for FCD, who also happen to have the first spot in the allocation order. LA just traded Opare and a 2nd rounder to DC for their allocation spot (2nd) as well. Something is brewing.

 

[NYCFC_Dan]

Easy to see that NYCFC aren't interested in the 2016 draft. They're looking to have an established cast of players by then. Using that draft to bring in talent now.

 

[Tom in Fairfield CT]

Easy to see that NYCFC aren't interested in the 2016 draft. They're looking to have an established cast of players by then. Using that draft to bring in talent now.

Kreis made a comment somewhere that the draft and or allocation spots are all we have to trade with right now. The restriction in MLS on foreign born players lessens the impact Man City's international scouting can have for us.

 

[whill4]

The superdraft is getting worse and worse every year. And as teams start to build better academies teams it will just become more and more irrelevant. So I'm fine with trading these away for MLS experienced players. Especially for a third round pick.

I wonder if we'll see him and Lampard together in a double pivot.

 

[Vito]

I think if we play a 4-4-2 he'll be the holding mid behind Lampard in the diamond

 

[MagnusPax]

I think if we play a 4-4-2 he'll be the holding mid behind Lampard in the diamond

No doubt that is where he excels. Some of you may remember a few of us discussing who in MLS could be NYCFC's Kyle Beckerman. Jacobson was high on that list. Great signing.

 

[Andy]

Happy about this.. No nonsense player