Villa Signs Contract Extension

[Ulrich]

Considering how much better the squad got and how much less the f.cosmos are spending. I don't see Villa playing our first round of the open cup.

Agreed. Maybe later stages of the US Open Cup. But I would be very surprised to see him start in our first round matchup.

If we draw either the Kosmos or RB, I don't care what round it is, we put our A-squad out there (Villa) and modify only enough to field required domestic players. Luckily, Jack is now considered domestic, so that's 1 feather in our Cap.

 

[Fantazma]

If we draw either the Kosmos or RB, I don't care what round it is, we put our A-squad out there (Villa) and modify only enough to field required domestic players. Luckily, Jack is now considered domestic, so that's 1 feather in our Cap.

there is domestic player rule in open cup?

 

[Ulrich]

there is domestic player rule in open cup?

Yep. Can't remember how many foreigners a team is allowed, but it's fewer than MLS - hence the name of the competition (US Open Cup). Green card holders count as domestic.

 

[SoupInNYC]

If we draw either the Kosmos or RB, I don't care what round it is, we put our A-squad out there (Villa) and modify only enough to field required domestic players. Luckily, Jack is now considered domestic, so that's 1 feather in our Cap.

I would not run out Villa against the Kosmos. I would definitely not want to risk an injury to him against that team.

Plus, Okoli has been decent and is domestic. Give him a run out there against those guys. Perhaps keep Villa on the bench if needed in the second half.

 

[Fantazma]

Yep. Can't remember how many foreigners a team is allowed, but it's fewer than MLS - hence the name of the competition (US Open Cup). Green card holders count as domestic.

interesting ...thats cool....maybe when we have an academy they can play cup games ( if good enough)

 

[FredMertz]

To me, the most amazing thing to me about DV is how much better he has become while here. In season 1, I used him as an example to my son of a lazy striker. But now I use him as an example of a player who hates losing so much that he will do whatever it takes to help his team.

 

[Ulrich]

I would not run out Villa against the Kosmos. I would definitely not want to risk an injury to him against that team.

Plus, Okoli has been decent and is domestic. Give him a run out there against those guys. Perhaps keep Villa on the bench if needed in the second half.

I'd consider that a viable alternative. Definitely want him available if another shitstorm hits and we need to be bailed out.

 

[JayH]

I appreciate the time, money and commitment involved with the tifo process, but it sure would be cool on Sunday to somehow publicly acknowledge how excited we are about having the captain for another year.

 

[SanBartG]

I appreciate the time, money and commitment involved with the tifo process, but it sure would be cool on Sunday to somehow publicly acknowledge how excited we are about having the captain for another year.

Absolutely. This is something that should be celebrated.

 

[Seven]

https://twitter.com/x/status/859822159623008256

The chipmunk goal calls are hilarious

 

[Falastur]

Yep. Can't remember how many foreigners a team is allowed, but it's fewer than MLS - hence the name of the competition (US Open Cup). Green card holders count as domestic.

I think it's only one less, but don't quote me on that. I can't even recall what the number is for either competition, I just have a vague recollection of learning that you need one extra domestic player in USOC compared to MLS.

 

[NickFromAstoria]

I think it's only one less, but don't quote me on that. I can't even recall what the number is for either competition, I just have a vague recollection of learning that you need one extra domestic player in USOC compared to MLS.

Wasn't it no more than five internationals on the squad?

 

[Seven]

I think it's only one less, but don't quote me on that. I can't even recall what the number is for either competition, I just have a vague recollection of learning that you need one extra domestic player in USOC compared to MLS.

I thought the number was 5 internationals allowed?

 

[Falastur]

Could be, it was just a gut feeling. I can't really remember for sure. I'm not even sure why I spoke up, given my complete uncertainty, to be honest.

 

[Gotham Gator]

I checked. You can have up to 5 in the Gameday 18. Just like MLS, green card holders are domestic.

IIRC, we only had 13-14 domestic guys last year, so it was tight fielding a full 18. This year, we have 16.

See §203 below.

https://www.ussoccer.com/~/media/fi...017-open-cup-open-division-handbook-v5_11.pdf

 

[LionNYC]

I checked. You can have up to 5 in the Gameday 18. Just like MLS, green card holders are domestic.

IIRC, we only had 13-14 domestic guys last year, so it was tight fielding a full 18. This year, we have 16.

See §203 below.

https://www.ussoccer.com/~/media/fi...017-open-cup-open-division-handbook-v5_11.pdf

Green card holders are domestic? HELLO HARRISON AND MATARRITA!

 

[Ryan D]

What an absolute legend. So lucky to have him.