I’ve been wondering if we see a shift to a 4 back next year. It feels like bringing in Wingers and trying to hammer them into Wingbacks hasn’t been worth the effort overall.
August 7, 2025 at 8:10 PM
I’ve been wondering if we see a shift to a 4 back next year. It feels like bringing in Wingers and trying to hammer them into Wingbacks hasn’t been worth the effort overall.
I was at TQL gave him a clap when he was announced, and was surprised by the sustained booing from some (Bailey mostly). As the interview shows, Acosta is allergic to taking the high road, however I think the fans were too harsh on a guy who never dissed us or his teammates/coaches.
May 29, 2025 at 2:06 PM
I was at TQL gave him a clap when he was announced, and was surprised by the sustained booing from some (Bailey mostly). As the interview shows, Acosta is allergic to taking the high road, however I think the fans were too harsh on a guy who never dissed us or his teammates/coaches.
Move to 4 back system. That would actually be my preference as well, and bring in another midfielder.
April 28, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Move to 4 back system. That would actually be my preference as well, and bring in another midfielder.
Yedlin isn't offering enough on attack, and Luca is more effective at RWB than currently positioned. We've already seen that Santos, and Baird to some extent, both seem effective when paired with Denkey. Why not move Luca to RWB and bring in Santos/Baird/Dado now.
April 28, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Yedlin isn't offering enough on attack, and Luca is more effective at RWB than currently positioned. We've already seen that Santos, and Baird to some extent, both seem effective when paired with Denkey. Why not move Luca to RWB and bring in Santos/Baird/Dado now.
Devil in the details. Is this on a free? Is there an obligation to purchase? Maybe not the worst deal for them, he was competent for RBNY, but not a championship winning piece or anything.
April 23, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Devil in the details. Is this on a free? Is there an obligation to purchase? Maybe not the worst deal for them, he was competent for RBNY, but not a championship winning piece or anything.
Seems to be the case. Played a total of 23 minutes in 17 games this season. On bench or not with team otherwise. Guessing they want to recoup as much of that $4mil transfer as they can, and MLS is the only place it might happen.
April 23, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Seems to be the case. Played a total of 23 minutes in 17 games this season. On bench or not with team otherwise. Guessing they want to recoup as much of that $4mil transfer as they can, and MLS is the only place it might happen.
No big rumors, so I doubt it. Lack of continuity in starting XI makes it challenging to know what the needs really are. Aside from another midfielder I guess. Summer seems more likely.
April 23, 2025 at 5:35 PM
No big rumors, so I doubt it. Lack of continuity in starting XI makes it challenging to know what the needs really are. Aside from another midfielder I guess. Summer seems more likely.
Was great to see Miles bringing the ball forward a lot more this game. Something I don’t think we’ve seen as much of from our CBs this season as in past seasons.
April 21, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Was great to see Miles bringing the ball forward a lot more this game. Something I don’t think we’ve seen as much of from our CBs this season as in past seasons.
The back 4 permutation looks most promising given current roster and performance, as well as who ends up on the field in that scenario.
April 11, 2025 at 5:52 PM
The back 4 permutation looks most promising given current roster and performance, as well as who ends up on the field in that scenario.
Reads like there was discussion but no vote. Meaning they knew from the discussion that they couldn't get a yes, and rather than suffer a no vote, they tabled it. Clearly some clubs are really interested in this, while others are not.
April 11, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Reads like there was discussion but no vote. Meaning they knew from the discussion that they couldn't get a yes, and rather than suffer a no vote, they tabled it. Clearly some clubs are really interested in this, while others are not.
A few games into the season? Way too early.
April 11, 2025 at 8:52 AM
A few games into the season? Way too early.
Would be great if we could get some insider info on what was said and who said it. Are there teams from colder climates who expressed an interest in this calendar move.
April 10, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Would be great if we could get some insider info on what was said and who said it. Are there teams from colder climates who expressed an interest in this calendar move.
Would be fun to see. Even more interesting if they released how each team voted on this. Devil is in the details, but this will harm attendance for many teams. Impact of recruitment efforts for those same teams?
April 10, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Would be fun to see. Even more interesting if they released how each team voted on this. Devil is in the details, but this will harm attendance for many teams. Impact of recruitment efforts for those same teams?
Would be interested in seeing FCC bring on Noel Buck.
April 9, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Would be interested in seeing FCC bring on Noel Buck.
2023 was peak back 3, w/Arias and Barreal out wide.
April 7, 2025 at 4:32 PM
2023 was peak back 3, w/Arias and Barreal out wide.
Has the team started any games with a back 4 this season? I like the back 4, but I've been wondering if it's the change in formation/tactics itself, and the change of personnel/pace during the match that leads to more production. Would we see similar results starting back 4, switch to back 3 at half
April 7, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Has the team started any games with a back 4 this season? I like the back 4, but I've been wondering if it's the change in formation/tactics itself, and the change of personnel/pace during the match that leads to more production. Would we see similar results starting back 4, switch to back 3 at half
Denkey has been a hard worker on/off the ball. Pat praised his hold up play, but that’s not why they paid $16mil for his contract.
It’s early on still, but I’m wondering if he isn’t being asked to do too much to set up plays vs being positioned to be on the finishing end of things.
It’s early on still, but I’m wondering if he isn’t being asked to do too much to set up plays vs being positioned to be on the finishing end of things.
April 6, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Denkey has been a hard worker on/off the ball. Pat praised his hold up play, but that’s not why they paid $16mil for his contract.
It’s early on still, but I’m wondering if he isn’t being asked to do too much to set up plays vs being positioned to be on the finishing end of things.
It’s early on still, but I’m wondering if he isn’t being asked to do too much to set up plays vs being positioned to be on the finishing end of things.
IMO FCC need to address W/WB position next. I have to say that questions about Denkey are starting to creep in for me. Early days, new league, but it’s not living up to the $$$ yet.
April 6, 2025 at 2:33 AM
IMO FCC need to address W/WB position next. I have to say that questions about Denkey are starting to creep in for me. Early days, new league, but it’s not living up to the $$$ yet.
Strikes me a bit premature. Let's see where things are at the end of the season before raising a glass to ourselves.
April 3, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Strikes me a bit premature. Let's see where things are at the end of the season before raising a glass to ourselves.