His name is Chanot. He just got hurt and didn't play after Game 20. If he comes back we are set there. Also, we generally played our best defense when in attack mode, like the last playoff game. That's not because of the back line. In fact in that last game with the team's season on the line they got a clean sheet with the most patched together back line we saw all season with only one true CB. They did it mostly by not giving Columbus chances to get that far.
After Villa, our next top scorers were the worst among contending playoff teams. Jack might get better but who knows. Wallace has never been a solid scorer. Plus, Villa is getting older. Plus, plus, we already have a strong presence in the midfield. I agree they lack creativity and finishing in the final third. But what you're asking for is basically someone who play's Maxi's role with more creativity, and then what do we do with Maxi? He's on a guaranteed DP contract. They're not going to cut him. Getting the player you're asking for creates a problem. Easier and simpler, and solves more problems without creating new ones is to get a finisher who can supplement Villa now and hopefully replace when Villa really falls off or leaves.
In what way is Wallace a good attacker? I'm genuinely asking...
Exactly. Our defense on the outside with the fullbacks can be stronger, but the spine of this defense with Johnson, Chanot, Callens, and Ring and with Brillant as needed as rock solid.
D_RoyJenkins - I guess what I meant to say is that Wallace and Harrison have potential to become good attackers and a solid playmaker in the midfield can help make that happen. Harrison is still young and I hope he can improve with time. Wallace need to improve his finishing, but I think he works hard and his injury in the summer put a real hamper on his growth. He plays well for his national team and that translates to NYCFC. Hopefully, he can stay injury free next year.
mgarbowski - you're right Chanot is a strong part of our defense. But I have to disagree about Callens. I honestly think he and Brillant are terrible. I don't consider Ring part of the back line. Johnson may scream a lot but having well organized defense is more than just screaming. 
I lost you at Callens and Brillant are terrible.
Attacking is the best form of defense without a doubt. But playing that style opens us up to counter attacks, which is where an organized defense is important. We are by far not the worst in the league, but I think we can sure it up back there.
Dude, they are terrible relative to whom? Hummels and Boateng?
Bro, we were top 5 in the league in Goals Allowed. We went from August 21st to the last game of the season without a multigoal game. I don't think you are seeing this correctly.
Attacking is the best form of defense without a doubt. But playing that style opens us up to counter attacks, which is where an organized defense is important. We are by far not the worst in the league, but I think we can sure it up back there.
Yeah. He doesn't even have an avatar.
Who's doing that? not moogoo. He seems to like Jack.
Go fuck yourself.
Not being open to other opinions and not criticizing poor opinions is two different things.
