Official (random Player Name) To Nycfc Rumor Thread
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Excellent post and I really like the gumption to post a Starting XI!
Tchani, Agbossoumonde, Sapong, Wingert, Borchers, Wynne, Meara are all great choices and realistic ones. All but probably Meara could be made available in the Expansion Draft. Of course you have to worry how Orlando will pick and every MLS club can pull one back after the pick, but we can still guess. Meara would probably have to be a trade or allocation purchase.
I am of the opinion that if Borchers or Wingert go, then Kreis will go for Grabavoy with the next round. Why take 2 of Salt Lake's oldest defenders, when you can have the king of the expansion/waiver draft? New Crew coach Bernhlater has said he likes Tchani so maybe he doesn't make that unprotected list, still up in the air. Some others I've been thinking about, considering the DM position are Dallas's Jacobsen or Moffat, or what about Philly's Lahoud?
Euro Americans like Cunningham & Valentin are good picks too, Kreis has been successful in bringing over Americans from Europe. Some others I can see are Liverpool's Marc Pelosi (loan?), ex-Lvpler Villyan Bijev... what about free agent Onyewu?
Lopes would be awesome but I don't see it. I like these as realistic loanees:
Godsway Donyoh
http://www.tribalfootball.com/artic...erg-loanee-donyoh-new-york-city-radar-4020878
George Evans
Albert Rusnak
Emyr Huws
maybe Karim Rekik
http://www.topdrawersoccer.com/the9...c-loan-targets-from-manchester-citys-coffers/
I agree that a DM pick for DP could be very important and De Rossi could be excellent in MLS. But he played 2700 minutes in Series A last year, maybe he isn't ready to move.
Who else could be a quality d-mid that is DP and has a better chance of coming? Any great free agents out there?
However good a team that is, It's a little unrealistic.
Xavi would be absolutely perfect IMO, but Lampard seems more likely as it stands.
Daniele De Rossi is an absolutely fantastic player, but at 30 he must have at least 3/4 more years at the top level. Plus, he adores Roma and I really can't see him leaving (certainly not before his time, anyway).
IMO, if Xavi/Lampard join as the second DP, I would like to see either a CB or and attacking midfielder/winger come in.
I agree with Meara and Wynne though. Meara is a top keeper and young at that, he may be up for draft pick so could be one to look out for. Wynne is a very experience and solid U.S. international defender and MLS winner, and with CFG's philosophy of a high defensive line his pace would be very useful. Plus he is a hit with fanboys due to his legendary status on FIFA. Having said that, I really doubt Colorado would allow him to leave so he may be a no-go too
Chris Wingert wouldn't be ideal for City's style of football though as he doesn't excel offensively, Angelino from MCFC's academy would be a much better bet IMO, Maffeo on the right side too.
Lopes is very unlikely too IMO, as it would most likely stunt his development to play here and would be far more likely to go out on loan in the Premier League or La Liga. However, the most likely scenario is that he will stay at City where he will be fighting for a first team place according to reports. Also, his current wages are too high and he would have to be registered as a DP. Devante Cole, Godsway Donyoh, Thierry Ambrose and Sinan Bytyqi are potentially more likely.
---------------------------Meara
Maffeo--------Wynne--------------(Draft pick)--------Angelino
-------------Xavi/Lampard--------(Draft pick)
--------(Third DP)------Diskerud ------------Bytyqi
-----------------------------Villa
Something like that perhaps.
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Diskerud will cost DP money IF NYCFC get him. If thats the starting 11 NYCFC roll out March 2015, I am stating right now it will be a long season.
2 College/SuperDraft picks starting? 2 MC academy kids starting over possible MLS starters? Starting a Austrian 17 year old forward with barely any goals? What?
Absolutely zero chance of these 2. Those two are as highly regarded as Lopes, and where both playing at similar/higher levels than the MLS last season (Rekik was at PSV and Huws at Birmingham in the Championship). They are set for Premier League (or other top European league moves) if they are not needed at City that is. Not to mention their wages will be too high.
In terms of free defensive mids, Gareth Barry, Mahamadou Diarra, Kagisho Dikgacoi, Thiago Medes, Christian Poulsen are all available. Though I don't know there wage or whether any of them could be signed under the cap.
Although I definitely understand the apprehension (and it would be best not to start both Academy players at the same time), I think you might enjoy watching some of the academy highlights and analysis on the MCFC website. The standard of our academy, and the players we have, is very, very high. If you put the EDS squad into MLS they would likely squeak in to the playoffs every year. It really is that high.
By the way, Bytyqi is a real talent and will likely be loaned out to a German or Spanish club, so I doubt he'll be available for us.
I am fairly sure that NYCFC will have the full complement of loaned Academy players. However, Rekik and Huws, as
kun said, will be going elsewhere, I'm afraid.
That's just a prediction,
I am not 100% understanding of the Draft system, but wouldn't most of our signings be draft picks?
Anyhow, I see any city youngster will be playing, I don't know whether Bytyqi is the right call or if he's ready to step up, but he is realistic.
Angelino and Maffeo are two of the most highly regarded players in city's academy and suit the style of play far better than the fullbacks in the MLS at present, so for me they would be good signings.
I agree, lopes is really unrealistic. I wonder how much he makes though. If not, insert Donyoh into lopes' spot. I saw a brief video of him, wish I could see him play. But from the extremely little I saw of him he seems really quick off the mark, love his speed. I'd like to have two speedy players next to Villa, stretch the field and draw defenders away from him.
I forgot about Grabavoy. Hell of a team player, id absolutely take a guy like him in the expansion. Not the most skillful guy but he has heart. Id take him if tchani isn't an option. I could see NYRB selling Meara for a draft pick, just because Castano has been progressing and they have robles who solidified the top spot. Maybe a 3rd round pick for him.
I agree again, De Rossi is a hella' long shot, but then again I would have never guessed we would land Villa either, so there is a very slim possibility. Another DM I would go for is Cambiasso...what you think?
Alright, well here are some more feasible Dm options,
1) Essien- injury prone. But man was he good when healthy...if he wasn't so injury prone id go for him.
2) Raul Meireles- Not much star power. But contract is up in 2016 for the portuguese midfielder. I love his grit and versatility. He will be 32 next year.
3) Carrick- his contract is up next year as well I believe. With a new coach, will the then 33 year old carrick be up for a new challenge? Maybe.
Can't really think of any more.
1) Essien- injury prone. But man was he good when healthy...if he wasn't so injury prone id go for him.
2) Raul Meireles- Not much star power. But contract is up in 2016 for the portuguese midfielder. I love his grit and versatility. He will be 32 next year.
3) Carrick- his contract is up next year as well I believe. With a new coach, will the then 33 year old carrick be up for a new challenge? Maybe.
Can't really think of any more.
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Yeah, Thiago Mendes.
I reckon Dikgacoi would be a very good signing. He had a great season with Palace last year and is still under 30, would be really good if he could be signed under the cap.
While I appreciate the enthusiasm I think you either over rate the academy team or severely underestimate MLS. I guarantee you there is no way the MC academy would make the playoffs. And just the idea of making all those loans forgets that the rule that NYC can only sign 8 (now 7 thanks Villa) non-Americans. Does NYC spend them all on youth MC academy kids? Man I hope not. I don't think Kreis or Reyna are that reckless either.
As for the Draft, there are 3 drafts that MLS has that NYCFC can use to fill the roster. First will be the Expansion Draft with only Orlando and NYC picking. Next will be the Waiver Draft, basically waived/released players from all MLS clubs. Last will be the College SuperDraft (although some players are non-college too). Each all of their strengths and weaknesses. The good thing is that if NYC gets #1 pick in the Expansion Draft they will get the #2 pick in the College SuperDraft. First is always best! But more to your point kun, you are right that when you say Draft Pick it could mean any of these, however most MLS fans when talking about "the draft" refer to the College SuperDraft where younger players with potential are chosen.
I don't see NYCFC paying a transfer fee if they don't have to. That would make getting Essien, Meirles or Carrick problematic. Unless they convinced their current club to early release them.
Both, probably (However city reject BWP is ripping it up here).
Kreis has already said he plans on using at least 2/3 City academy boys, and I can't see City letting them go without a promise of first team football. Also, NYCFC can trade/buy extra foreign slots, can't they?
Ok, thanks for clearing that up. I just meant an unspecified US based player really.
hmm....would you rather be #1 in expansion or in the draft? Here are the top rated college players for 2015...slim pickings? or hidden talent? http://www.mlssoccer.com/superdraft...o-are-top-10-college-players-ahead-2015-draft
Stolz sounds intriguing. Although, I admit I don't follow the college game well enough.
http://www.uclabruins.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=30500&ATCLID=207924218
extended member of the German U-18 team and played for the 1860 munich youth academy. Most likely, would cost an international spot. But with 11 goals and 8 assists. in 18 games started last year as an attacking midfielder. Looks like he could be ready for the pros.
other guys id for,
f-cyle larin,
dm- Nick Besler..sound familiar?
f- omar holeness
f- zach batteer.
f- james pucci
http://www.uclabruins.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=30500&ATCLID=207924218
extended member of the German U-18 team and played for the 1860 munich youth academy. Most likely, would cost an international spot. But with 11 goals and 8 assists. in 18 games started last year as an attacking midfielder. Looks like he could be ready for the pros.
other guys id for,
f-cyle larin,
dm- Nick Besler..sound familiar?
f- omar holeness
f- zach batteer.
f- james pucci
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