2019 Roster Thread

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  1. BigStern

    BigStern Member

    Columbus Crew
    United States
    Oct 2, 2018
    Columbus by way of Lima
    So we're going to be missing Zardes, Trapp, Steffen, Meram and Francis for the 3/23 Philly match. Meram has to travel to Iraq for games on 3/22 & 3/26 so it's possible he may miss the 3/30 ATL match too if he gets a lot of minutes and has a rough travel schedule. I think the others will be fine for that one though.

    The lineup at Philly will be an intriguing look into Porter's thoughts about the reserve portion of the roster. We'll see who is the legit backup GK (Bendik according to the lineups so far) and Forward (will Porter trust the rookie for the full 90 like he does Zardes). Assume Robinho slots into Meram's spot but what kind of leash does he (or Santos) have with no other wingers making the 18 yet, let alone having any minutes. Clark seems like the backup DM but is 90 min in the cards for him? Jimenez seems like the Francis replacement but I think that puts a lot of pressure on him. Or he could make this all irrelevant and make a formation change.
     
  2. kgilbert78

    kgilbert78 Member+

    Borussia Mönchengladbach
    United States
    Dec 28, 2006
    Cowlumbus, OH
    Club:
    Borussia Mönchengladbach
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Could Mensah--or anyone else--also be called up?
     
  3. BigStern

    BigStern Member

    Columbus Crew
    United States
    Oct 2, 2018
    Columbus by way of Lima
    Ghana has a match on 3/23 which I believe is their final qualifying match for the 2019 African Cup of Nations. It doesn't appear they have another match scheduled in this upcoming window. While both Mensah and Harrison got the call for the last fixture in the tourney, neither were called up for this match.

    http://www.espn.com/soccer/african-...tory/3799004/2019-afcon-qualifiers-key-squads
     
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  4. porchlight

    porchlight Member+

    Jul 27, 2013
    Crawlumbus
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    It will interesting to how many points are lost due to missing starters for call ups...does anyone know the number of matches call ups will affect?
     
  5. Bill Archer

    Bill Archer BigSoccer Supporter

    Mar 19, 2002
    Washington, NC
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Two matches - March 21 and 26. GGG will probably want them in at least a week.

    After that, the Gold Cup starts in June, at which point we will have seen the last of Steffen.
     
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  6. porchlight

    porchlight Member+

    Jul 27, 2013
    Crawlumbus
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    experiencing sharp stabbing pains, queasy, some of my hair is sticking straight up without gel, overwhelming disenchantment, mild psychosis, and moving with the speed of a sloth.
     
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  7. Dr.Fever

    Dr.Fever Member

    Columbus Crew
    United States
    Oct 19, 2018
    Bendik will be our boy moving forward post-Steffen. At least we managed to get an experienced MLS keeper, a veteran. With an actual MLS defense in front of him, I am willing to dismiss that debacle in Florida to see what chops he actually has. We have some great experience at coaching up keepers. Let's see what Bendik can do, because it is what we are going to get.
     
  8. Tobias C

    Tobias C Member+

    Columbus Crew
    United States
    Mar 6, 2014
    Toledo, OH
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I could see Porter and Co using the second half of the season as Bendiks opportunity to prove hes good enough to remain starter. If not....we shop in the winter.
     
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  9. Kyle Crew

    Kyle Crew Member+

    Feb 23, 2013
    Columbus, Ohio
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I think this happens regardless.
     
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  10. Bill Archer

    Bill Archer BigSoccer Supporter

    Mar 19, 2002
    Washington, NC
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Bendik has "journeyman" written all over him. He's a backup at best.

    I don't want the team to do anything desperate about much of anything right now but I'd make an exception for a keeper.
     
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  11. Kyle Crew

    Kyle Crew Member+

    Feb 23, 2013
    Columbus, Ohio
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Bendik was solid when with TFC, been called up to (domestic) US squads. Put a decent defense in front of him, and he's serviceable for half a season. Sure, if he's a trainwreck, bring someone in during the summer. That being said, a winger and depth signing at CM is more important right now IMO than a new GK.

    Spring/Summer 2019: Starting caliber winger, CM that has potential, but can also play now

    Winter 2019/2020: Starting caliber GK, starting caliber #10 (or equivalent is there is a formation change), starting caliber winger if both Meram and Santos leave.

    I'd expect Valenzuela to be back. I'm fine with Afful for another year as long as he's decent. Mensah and Sauro ditto.
     
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  12. Ch(Elsey)

    Ch(Elsey) Member+

    Columbus Crew
    United States
    May 2, 2003
    Green, Ohio
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #787 Ch(Elsey), Mar 17, 2019
    Last edited: Mar 17, 2019
    I just saw about Zack. Anyone have info on what sort of injury?

    Edit: minor knee injury.
     
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  13. Minnman

    Minnman Member+

    Feb 11, 2000
    Columbus, OH, USA
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Not really, but I did see this:

     
  14. POdinCowtown

    POdinCowtown Member+

    Jan 15, 2002
    Columbus
    I thought he needed more caps to get his English work permit?
     
  15. Kyle Crew

    Kyle Crew Member+

    Feb 23, 2013
    Columbus, Ohio
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Meh, they'll probably say he's getting close to the required amount and ask for an exemption.
     
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  16. TyphonInc

    TyphonInc Member+

    Columbus Crew
    United States
    Jul 3, 2018
    Dublin, OH
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Does skipping camp mean skipping matches?
     
  17. Kyle Crew

    Kyle Crew Member+

    Feb 23, 2013
    Columbus, Ohio
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Well, come to think of it, it's competitive matches that count. These are just friendlies aren't they? I don't even know who the hell we're playing lol.
     
  18. TrueCrew

    TrueCrew Member+

    Dec 22, 2003
    Columbus, OH
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Exactly. Friendlies are not a factor for a work permit. Gold Cup is his chance to move the needle.
     
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  19. hungariansteven

    hungariansteven Member+

    May 29, 2012
    Columbus, Ohio
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    I think Goalie Bob is a free agent after this season.
     
  20. chr1st

    chr1st Member+

    Jan 19, 2011
    Dayton
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Opoku on loan:

    He'll be with Birmingham Legion FC on a game-by-game basis. I hope he can get some time down there.
     
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  21. Dr.Fever

    Dr.Fever Member

    Columbus Crew
    United States
    Oct 19, 2018
    Do we have more guys out on loan then we have had any any other singular point?

    If so, this is just driving home the Crew 2 bus right?
     
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  22. kgilbert78

    kgilbert78 Member+

    Borussia Mönchengladbach
    United States
    Dec 28, 2006
    Cowlumbus, OH
    Club:
    Borussia Mönchengladbach
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  23. hungariansteven

    hungariansteven Member+

    May 29, 2012
    Columbus, Ohio
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    I'll be concerned if we sign a USL partnership with Las Vegas ;)
     
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  24. Dr.Fever

    Dr.Fever Member

    Columbus Crew
    United States
    Oct 19, 2018
    Crognale, Aboubacar, Opoku, Lungaard.

    I guess it is not as many as I had thought.
     
  25. chr1st

    chr1st Member+

    Jan 19, 2011
    Dayton
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Yeah, we've got four guys out on loan now:
    • Keita - Richmond Kickers on March 6 (game-by-game)
    • Lundgaard - Pittsburgh Riverhounds on March 6 (game-by-game)
    • Crognale - Indy Eleven on March 15 (game-by-game)
    • Opoku - Birmingham Legion on March 22 (game-by-game)
    USL League One hasn't started play, so Keita hasn't had a chance to see any action. Lundgaard made the bench for the Riverhounds at their season opener. Crognale and Opoku haven't had a chance to play, obviously.

    I hope they all see significant minutes, although I'm guessing Lundgaard won't.

    I guess we may also want to keep an eye on Rafael Mentzingen, our fourth round SuperDraft pick. He's kinda, sorta on loan. As I recall, he is going to spend the season with Lansing Ignite to get more pro experience and potentially join the Crew next year.

    We had five guys go out on loan to Dayton at one time in 2014. I had the pleasure of eavesdropping on one of the guy's parents at DOC Stadium while they were complaining about their son being sent down to the Dutch Lions.

    But, yeah, I wish we had a USL League One side, like, yesterday.
     
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