2012-13 offseason thread

Discussion in 'Sporting Kansas City' started by Howard the Drake, Nov 8, 2012.

  1. Inca Roads

    Inca Roads Member+

    Nov 22, 2012
    Club:
    Sporting Kansas City
    Or perhaps because Bunbury jerseys just don't move? His performance this season was a bit disappointing, especially with the massive injury he sustained. Probably a lot easier to drum up sales for Kamara and Sapong and Zusi.

    That said, wouldn't be surprised if we traded him off. We are looking for new striking options, and that likely would mean trading out some of our current frontmen. I don't see us letting go of Kamara or Zusi unless they switch leagues, and I expect Sapong to stay as well. Saad and Dwyer... who knows. Losing either or both would not kill us up front, though I wouldn't mind them staying. Anyone I'm forgetting? Peterson, right. Keep that guy, please. Ha.
     
  2. Buzz Killington

    Buzz Killington Member+

    Oct 6, 2002
    Lee's Summit
    Club:
    Kansas City Wizards
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Bunbury's tradability is at it's lowest with the injury there's no guarantee what type of player he'll be when he gets back.
     
  3. ji_shuheng

    ji_shuheng Member+

    Mar 26, 2003
    Club:
    Sporting Kansas City
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    could be as simple as they sold fewer bunbury shirts during the season, and therefore have more in stock. they could also be selling shirts for players who actually played in the last few weeks of the season at a faster rate, now it's the offseason, etc. bunbury would've been a player they would've stocked more inventory for than, say, nagamura.

    was dwyer looking at a loan deal* to scotland?
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20639008

    *short term, offseason
     
  4. Sachsen

    Sachsen Member+

    Aug 8, 2003
    Broken Arrow, Okla.
    Club:
    Sporting Kansas City
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Grrr. I've been checking Twitter and this board all day, waiting for a DP announcement. Feeling grumpy now.
     
  5. Inca Roads

    Inca Roads Member+

    Nov 22, 2012
    Club:
    Sporting Kansas City
    Seriously. Only six and a half hours left in Monday.
     
  6. Sparks27

    Sparks27 Member

    Jan 22, 2012
    Club:
    Sporting Kansas City
    Messi welcome to the team, lol. But seriously lets release this announcement.
     
  7. Buzz Killington

    Buzz Killington Member+

    Oct 6, 2002
    Lee's Summit
    Club:
    Kansas City Wizards
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I don't think we'll hear today.

    In good news:

    Nate Bukaty@nate_bukaty
    Just heard some great news on the Matt Besler #SKC front. I hear a deal could happen as soon as tonight or tomorrow! Fingers crossed.
     
  8. Oobers

    Oobers Member+

    Oct 17, 2011
    Boise
    Club:
    Sporting Kansas City
    Speaking of Nate's twitter, I had to chuckle at this one:

    Nate Bukaty@nate_bukaty
    @walkerwj @jakeguti oh, I think a lot more is coming. Stay tuned! Been told they want to COMPETE in the Champions League. #SKC

    I'm glad he emphasized COMPETE, I was thinking SKC wanted to limp through the group stage.
     
  9. BenDover

    BenDover BigSoccer Supporter

    Aug 4, 2010
    Rio Verde, AZ
    Club:
    Sporting Kansas City
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Announcement tomorrow around 2 pm....
     
  10. aletheist

    aletheist Member+

    Nov 17, 2010
    Olathe, Kansas, USA
    Club:
    Sporting Kansas City
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    That is to introduce a new addition. Since Robb said "first," hopefully it will be followed immediately by the announcement of Besler's new contract.
     
  11. BFerr54

    BFerr54 New Member

    Jul 6, 2010
    Club:
    Sporting Kansas City
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    any guesses?
     
  12. Buzz Killington

    Buzz Killington Member+

    Oct 6, 2002
    Lee's Summit
    Club:
    Kansas City Wizards
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Some thoughts, I think it'll be a South American, Argentina.
     
  13. vividox

    vividox Moderator
    Staff Member

    Aug 10, 2005
    Club:
    Sporting Kansas City
    Surely there has to be a leak somewhere, I am dying to know.
     
  14. Inca Roads

    Inca Roads Member+

    Nov 22, 2012
    Club:
    Sporting Kansas City
    I've had my fingers crossed for Fred for months now. Especially since I caught a game of his where he was sporting a killer porn stache.

    By the way, that's not even a rumor. That's just personal hopes. KC wants Fred.
     
  15. Buzz Killington

    Buzz Killington Member+

    Oct 6, 2002
    Lee's Summit
    Club:
    Kansas City Wizards
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Fred the former DC and Philly player?
     
  16. Inca Roads

    Inca Roads Member+

    Nov 22, 2012
    Club:
    Sporting Kansas City
    No, the guy from Fluminense.
     
  17. Buzz Killington

    Buzz Killington Member+

    Oct 6, 2002
    Lee's Summit
    Club:
    Kansas City Wizards
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Ah, the Lyon Fred, always was surprised he never made it to a bigger club in Europe, he'd be a decent signing, but it's not him.
     
  18. Inca Roads

    Inca Roads Member+

    Nov 22, 2012
    Club:
    Sporting Kansas City
    Sad day. No surprise, but sad day anyways. He's really rocking the Brasileiro right now.
     
  19. Buzz Killington

    Buzz Killington Member+

    Oct 6, 2002
    Lee's Summit
    Club:
    Kansas City Wizards
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Another thought is a trade within MLS.
     
  20. Inca Roads

    Inca Roads Member+

    Nov 22, 2012
    Club:
    Sporting Kansas City
    I thought Robb reported that he was physically in South America, scouting? I guess it is wildly plausible that tomorrow's announcement has nothing to do with that trip.

    Who would we think plausible or even likely from within MLS ranks?
     
  21. Oobers

    Oobers Member+

    Oct 17, 2011
    Boise
    Club:
    Sporting Kansas City
  22. Inca Roads

    Inca Roads Member+

    Nov 22, 2012
    Club:
    Sporting Kansas City
    Not a bad pedigree. At first I thought the article was about a misspelling of Besler.
     
  23. Buzz Killington

    Buzz Killington Member+

    Oct 6, 2002
    Lee's Summit
    Club:
    Kansas City Wizards
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    James has apparently been doing a lot of work tonight trying to find out and seems to think that tomorrow's player announcement won't be Bieler, but a domestic midfielder.
     
  24. Inca Roads

    Inca Roads Member+

    Nov 22, 2012
    Club:
    Sporting Kansas City
    Does well in Ecuador, much quieter in Argentina, it looks like. Though who can say how he was played in there. Looks like he had a beast of a 2009 and had a solid 2012. He's been all the way to second place in the Club World Cup, which is good. FIFA rankings put LDU Quito as the fourth strongest club in CONMEBOL, which is also a plus. Like I said, pretty promising pedigree. I'll hold out judgment for a little while, I suppose. But some experience up front would definitely be good for our young forwards.
     

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