New signings?

Discussion in 'New England Revolution' started by rkupp, Jan 26, 2011.

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  1. bwidell

    bwidell Member+

    Apr 19, 2005
    Manchester, NH
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Coria's 6 ft tall.

    From his highlight video on Youtube, he looks comfortable playing wide on the right if need be.

    I think MrSangster left Alston out because his status is up in the air right now (injury + discipline).
     
  2. RedRevs

    RedRevs Member

    Aug 24, 2005
    Cambridge
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    YOU CAN NOT PLAY ALSTON AND DOMI IN A THREE MAN BACKLINE!

    That is crazy. They are full backs. Their skill set is such that they are expected to make forward runs and pass the ball. A member of three man backline needs to have positional sense, be good in the air and tackle.

    People do this crap all the time on BigSoccer. Just because a guy plays soccer on the Revs doesn't mean you can just slot him in at any old position.
     
  3. firstshirt

    firstshirt Member+

    Bayern München
    United States
    Mar 1, 2000
    Ellington, CT / NK, RI
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Alston was a left back for 3 years in college, now he is a right back. heaps was a midfielder, then a right back, then a left back. Albright a forward and then a right back. Players with athletic ability can change or adapt. Never seen Domi play so i don't know what he is capable of but I am sure Alston can handle it as he is a much better player than heaps how played right back in a 3-5-2. If you are playing a 3-5-2 with 2 defensive mids it should not be a problem. Just because a guy plays one position does not mean he has to be pigeon holed into that position. if alston and Domin are a good enough soccer players and athletes they could transition into it.
     
  4. patfan1

    patfan1 Moderator
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    Aug 19, 1999
    Nashua, NH
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States

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