OFFICIAL - Union: 2012 Roster Thread

or Del Piero.

 

I think he was more of a free insurance policy if Daniel or Torres didn't make it back this season. One slot is for Hernandez if reports are to be believed.

Trading the other international spot is still an option. NY has a whole host of international trialists in camp and seemingly no way to fit everybody on their roster. Backe and Soler are in a win now situation and may be willing to ditch whatever draft picks they have left in the deal.

If the deal was essentially Kyle Nakazawa and a second round pick in 2013 for NYs first round pick in 2014 by way of an international slot I think it would end up being a good deal.

 

Probably means we got a good deal more for Le Toux add in the release of Khalfan and subtract the unknowns of all the new signings and Torres purchase. That is a good amount to work with but I am not expecting them to do much unless there is an injury or MacMath doesn't shine. We have 5 forwards plus Adu and Torres (they could play a withdrawn fwd), 4 outside midfielders, 3 CDMs, Pfeffer and Hernandez, a little defensive depth (though we could use another body here or there).

 

The biggest question is that before or after using allocation money to buy down Adu's salary (since I'm still under the assumption we aren't making him a DP).

 

Zman,

Thank you for the post of the Town Hall meeting. Under the Academy section you noted praise for the U16s. Was that last years Sum Cup team or this years team? Most of last years kids are now on the U18 team so the U may continue to promote at least 1 from within... But to what end? Zach very talented very young has not seen much time, the other two will see less then him this yr? When does the U sign a HG with some immediate impact?

 

There is an expiration date on allocation money from what I remember. Not sure exactly how long it is good for (2 or 3 years I think) but I know it is longer than a year.

 

I got that sense from the meeting the other night. There is going to be alot of competition at the midfield, and I really think unless Freddy does a complete 360 he is going to have a hard time busting into the starting 11 or even just getting time period.

 

Personally, way too much discussion about Nowak's formations and tactics. I thought their biggest problem last year was a complete lack of creativity and ideas, especially in the midfield and final third. You could probably say that about almost every MLS team, a lack of creativity in the final third, but the U were very direct last year. You can't score goals if you don't keep possession, at least consistent goals. And you must have some real creative forces in the midfield to make something happen. Anyone see those types of players for the U this year? And please don't say Adu, Okugo, or Carrol.

 

I think they are going for more of a holding midfield and they have Pajoy up top that can also hold onto the ball as well as be creative. I also think they will be alot better with set pieces and corner kicks this year.

 

Thanks Dills, sorry.

 

I think a lot of this had to with Mondragon and LeToux, who really seemed to like to play Hail Mary with long boots into space for Seba to run onto. It will be interesting to see how this develops without both of them on the field.

 

He also did it for Ruiz a ton which made absolutly no sence

 

I will say Okugo that is playing great creating chances getting assists for the Olympic team.

Say all you want but Feddy Adu from all reports is one of the best players at the Olympic camp. All three Union players, Adu, Okugo, and Jack Mac at the camp are all doing great and they are likely to make the qualification team. Some credit to Nowak on this.

 

Then at least we'll have a few weeks without him.

 

Where has Pajoy been?

Whats the deal with this guy? I was really looking forward to seeing him play and help the U. But where has he been? I have seen nothing of him in an pictures, training, preseason action. Whats going on?

 

Re: Where has Pajoy been?

Calm blue ocean calm blue ocean.

 

No, it's a 360.
It just took nine years for him to get back to the form he displayed at the height of his career. So he's back to playing like he did when he was 13.
Silver linings and whatnot.

 

So I was right, 360.