NYCFC Players Wanted Thread
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I know we don't need more midfielders, but Amobi Okugo was just waived by SKC: http://www.sportingkc.com/post/2016/02/23/sporting-kc-waives-amobi-okugo
His guaranteed compensation last year was $300k, so I definitely wouldn't claim him at that rate. But he would be a better fit for DM than Lopez, most likely. Upside too.
His guaranteed compensation last year was $300k, so I definitely wouldn't claim him at that rate. But he would be a better fit for DM than Lopez, most likely. Upside too.
well we do have three roster spots open i think, maybe it will be like Lopez....he was released and then picked up like a day later.
His best position is CB and that we need. I think it would be a good signing and provide flexibility like Bravo does.
So, how does it work if we want to sign him at a lower salary? Presumably, this would be SKC's free off-season contract buyout.
I think he goes on waivers and any team can claim him in order of waiver priority. If a team grabs him off waivers they are stuck with his current contract. If no team picks him up during the waiver process then any team can sign him to a new contract at a new price.
BTW, that second phase is NOT free agency, it is called "first come, first served" in this competition free zone.
Had a funny thought. Someone should keep throwing out names that others don't want to see NYCFC signs and everyone keeps saying no. Somewhere in the long list of names one sneaks in Messi's name and the "no" responders habitually say no again...that would be a funny movie scene when verbally conducted
I think he has been mentioned before, but this is a long thread... Looks like Jerome Kiesewetter might be available this summer. Love his play with the USMNT and U-23s. American, young, talented... what's not to like? Plus he is not on the allocation list!
http://sbisoccer.com/2016/02/report-jerome-kiesewetter-likely-to-leave-stuttgart-in-the-summer
http://sbisoccer.com/2016/02/report-jerome-kiesewetter-likely-to-leave-stuttgart-in-the-summer
Kiesewetter's contract is up in June, so it would be a free transfer. His current salary is about $125K. He is valued around $400k, so possible/borderline DP level. Bring out the TAM.
You're way overrating him. He's more like another Shelton at best.
I'll put a nice gentleman's bet of a beer on the fact that he's head & shoulders better than Shelton. There simply is no comparison.
I'm not convinced we won't land on the allocation list before anyone has a chance to grab him. If that doesn't happen someone surely has him on their discovery list.
On a level playing field (USA u23 roster), Keisewetter is the starting forward while Khiry is a bench player. JK also has the Bundesliga experience and development. I'll jump on the beer bet with Ulrich.
JK is not subject to the allocation list, but being on someone's discovery list is a possibility. Of course this MLS, so rules are made to be broken.
With all that said, I wouldn't sign as a DP. Should be cheaper though.
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