Alex Da Silva
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He is going to LAFC I am pretty sure if he comes here, very few stars want to be anywhere other than la or Miami
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Some of these stars would also consider NY but NYCFC and Redbull are not even attempting to be in the mix for any of these guys right now.
Agree. Hopefully that strategy changes. We haven't brought in an age 30+ DP since Maxi, the closest to a veteran was Thaigo. I don't think every DP needs to be a veteran (like in our first years), but there is value to having at least one of those on the roster.
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These stars will consider New York City - but not if they have to play in New Jersey or in mutliple baseball stadiums.
it is fun to imagine what the roster could be with a permanent stadium. That requires, though, a permanent stadium.
History says otherwise. Villa, Lampard, and Pirlo were all fine playing in a baseball stadium. I honestly doubt they care what stadium they play in, they care about getting paid and living in a city that is interesting to them. Henry is arguably a bigger name than any of these guys going to LA right now and he had no issues playing in NJ. I doubt big-name European players have a clue that RB arena is in NJ, all that matters is that they can live in Manhattan and easily get to training and games.
I do think LA and Miami are more enticing than New York to international superstars, but New York is only a half-step (or less) below, and very much in the running if we want those players.
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Fair point, but I would distinguish between Villa and Lampard/Pirlo. Villa was post-prime, but worked incredibly hard (and saw NY as a marketing opportunity). Lampard and Pirlo were done, regardless of any success they had in brief flashes.
I would still maintain that to get the late prime 'big' players the stadium would be key and/or necessary.
Henry was quite open about how much he loved it here. He could play a match and then cross the Hudson and go out in the city without anyone bothering him or knowing who he was. He said he actively sold MLS to other Europeans on that basis.
I know nothing about this reporter, but looking back on his timeline, he was way ahead of just about everyone on the timing of GGG's firing being decided. But USSF decisions and international transfers generally require different types of sources, so i dont know...
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When does his doping ban end? This stinks of agent marketing tactics based on the cities (especially since the Ohio clubs are higher up the league standings) but I wouldn't hate what he would bring to the midfield
His ban ends in March - was originally supposed to run until 2027.
The March timing is part of what is fueling the MLS speculation. He could have a full preseason and then slide into the team after missing only a few weeks. He'd then be able to get back to playing regularly and could go back to Europe or finish in America.
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The March timing is part of what is fueling the MLS speculation. He could have a full preseason and then slide into the team after missing only a few weeks. He'd then be able to get back to playing regularly and could go back to Europe or finish in America.
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Pogba is being linked with mls but he’s also just as strongly being linked with Marseille in January . Marseille would make a lot of sense as their current recruitment policy seems to be going after guys who have off field issues like Greenwood and Rabiot that would be out of their price range if they didn’t have the baggage .
Hard pass on Pogba.
I’d really like to sign Antoine Griezmann. I know that he isn’t a player our team goes after anymore. But at 33 he’d be the same age Villa was when he came here. In the Copa del Rey broadcast the announcer said he’s rumored to be linked to LAFC. Why can’t we sign a proven goal scorer with a few more years in his legs that could put some butts in seats?
Don't think he would want to come to NY.. he would probably prefer LA or Miami. I think he loves NBA.. so where ever his favorite team plays probably has high preference hah
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He’s been my #1 target for years. Mostly because he showed up to Nets playoff games back in 2019 but he loves NY
I generally don't like signing players on the other side of the hill given our salary restrictions. But I'd love to see Griezmann, too.
But we can't get him, at least before he turns 35. He's under contract with Atletico until June 2026 at €12.5 million per year with a €25 million release clause.
I generally don't like signing players on the other side of the hill given our salary restrictions. But I'd love to see Griezmann, too.
But we can't get him, at least before he turns 35. He's under contract with Atletico until June 2026 at €12.5 million per year with a €25 million release clause.
There is a clause in the contract that allows him to leave this season for a mutually agreed-upon transfer fee (between Atletico and Griezmann).
Cool, good to know. I don't follow La Liga very closely, so that slipped past me. Maybe there's a chance after all.
Although, to be honest, I'm almost certain we're running with the squad we already have, at least for this campaign. We might have an addition on the margins. But I don't think we're going to see any dramatic signings.
Yeah based on Lee's comments to end the season he sounded like he was happy with the guys we have. They do need to replace Sands with a backup if the plan is to start one of the current guys or a starter to play his spot. There is no excuse not to get that done quickly as they have known about the Sands departure plans for months at this point.
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