PBP: Revs @ 2011 MLS SuperDraft (1/13/11)

Discussion in 'New England Revolution' started by Mike Marshall, Jan 13, 2011.

  1. Mick7184

    Mick7184 New Member

    Jan 21, 2007
    Franklin, Mass
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I just want one guy that can step in and give this team worthwhile minutes, anything beyond that is a bonus.
     
  2. NE till i die

    NE till i die Member+

    Jun 26, 2010
    Stoughton, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'm pretty happy with how the Revs made out today. I see Soares competing for starting minutes with Osei and Cochrane and hopefully beating them out by the end of the season. McCarthy seems like an upgrade over Phelan and could replace Joseph in a few years. I also love a CM thats 6'4''. The rest will have to compete for a roster spot. I like Kinne's abilitly to go at goal in his video from the combine. I think he could make the team as the new Colaluca/Videira. We still need to add at least 2 more attacking players though.
     
  3. ngower

    ngower foolish grin

    May 24, 2006
    Nashua, NH
    [lineup-4-4-2]Stolica, Schilawski, Perovic, McCarthy, Joseph, Nyassi, Domi, Barnes, Soares, Alston, Reis[/lineup-4-4-2]

    If we sign Angel, he'd take over Schilawski's spot I'd imagine. We could also play a diamond midfield with Perovic playing an AM role and Tierney on the left. Cochrane and Osei give depth to the centerback position.

    I think we're a team again, now we just have to work on being a playoff team.
     
  4. BrianLBI

    BrianLBI BigSoccer Supporter

    Sep 7, 2002
    New Hampshire
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I reckon more draftees will stick with the team with the expanded rosters and reserve division this year.
     
  5. BrianLBI

    BrianLBI BigSoccer Supporter

    Sep 7, 2002
    New Hampshire
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Were any of our draft picks Generation Adidas?
     
  6. BrianLBI

    BrianLBI BigSoccer Supporter

    Sep 7, 2002
    New Hampshire
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Despite the different possibilities posted elsewhere, I think Domi at LB implies Tierney at LM, and in turn implies Perovic up top. This is my doomsday scenario, as you can interpret Cochrane + Domi + the draft = "we're done". I hope I am wrong.
     
  7. NateP

    NateP Member

    Mar 28, 2001
    Plainfield, NH, USA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Nope. At least two (Soares & McCarthy, IIRC) had signed pre-draft so they will be available for the start of camp and not testing Euro waters or the NASL for a better deal though.
     
  8. Mattymags811

    Mattymags811 Member

    Aug 18, 2006
    Attleboro, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Someone correct me if I am wrong, but doesn't the roster size increase for the 2011 season? Therefore I'd expect most of the Rev picks to make the team simply to make up the numbers. Of course, I could be off-base with this.
     
  9. NateP

    NateP Member

    Mar 28, 2001
    Plainfield, NH, USA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Correct. I believe the roster goes up to 30, 24 senior and 6 developmental (players under 24 and/or GA). According to the roster thread we had filled 17 of the 24 senior slots heading into the draft. You have to assume that the pre-draft contracts that Soares & McCarthy signed will put them on the senior roster as well. That would leave 5 senior roster slots and the 6 developmental slots for the rest of the draft picks, last years rookies who have been invited back to camp, and any more signings.
     
  10. MM66

    MM66 Member+

    Mar 9, 2009
    Brookline, MA
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    I'd say take that group, convert it to 4-2-3-1, bring a vet DM so that McCarthy doesn't have to start right away, drop Stoli and Ski for better attackers, and then you've got a team.
     
  11. rkupp

    rkupp Member+

    Jan 3, 2001
    Good solid pick. I had a feeling we'd go with a cdef. The middle of the def has just been too unsettled. Nicol likes a solid back 4 that he can roll out game after game.

    Anibaba sounded like the *hot* pick, but Soares has been higher-rated over the longer-term. Good to not get too seduced by combine performance. With Anibaba going to the Fire, this choice will be debated for years to come!

    Will be a serious battle for playing time. I think the back 4 of choice will be Domi-Soares-Barnes-Alston. Sinovic backing up Domi; Cochrane backing up the cdefs and Osei backing up Alston (and cdef) and maybe getting groomed for defensive mid?

    I also wouldn't be shocked if Osei isn't on the opening roster - I think it all depends on how willing he is to being moved around. I don't think he handled it well last year.
    He actually only had a bad 1st day at the combine (and a lot of the guys came in late and had a tough first day). He actually got a lot of praise from Kyle and others the 2nd and 3rd days (and, what would you rather have, a guy who stands out when everyone's thrown together for the first time, or the guy who gets better as the whole team gets familiar with each other?).
    Nice pick for a guy that some people projected in the first round. Not the position that I thought they need depth in (Phelan and Griffiths), so if he doesn't find a starting spot, it's not going to add much in '11.
    At least for the most of the fans in this forum, there's a lot of truth in that. If you just read the posts, you'd think we hadn't made the playoffs in years.
    Ath-a-lete. Star sprinter and high-jumper! Probably a project at this level, but with these physical gifts and a reserve league to get some experience, I'd like to see how we can utilize him (wing?).
    This kid looks to have a lot of talent. I could see him pushing Nyassi for playing time out on the wing. We got him a lot later than we had a right to, so he's good value at this spot.
    The problem at ND is that they have so much depth in the squad that it's tough to get much playing time.
    Guy's put up some numbers, got good size.
    All three are pretty solid picks. Soares was picked about where he should have been, McCarthy and Kinne are good value where we got them.

    Pretty good draft IMO. Everyone things Soares is a player; and one whose ready to step in. McCarthy has size and supposedly a good passing touch. Kinne's good offensive skills - I'm guessing we'll see him on the wing. Koger and Perry are more speculative, but we'll see if there's a Cristman among them.
     
  12. patfan1

    patfan1 Moderator
    Staff Member

    Aug 19, 1999
    Nashua, NH
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Yeah, no disagreement from me. As long as they continue to add from out of the league, I can deal pretty easily with this draft.
     
  13. Soccer Doc

    Soccer Doc Member+

    Nov 30, 2001
    Keene, NH
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    It would seem from the comments made when the announced the signing of our new Left Back that is their express intention.
     
  14. Mike Marshall

    Mike Marshall Member+

    Feb 16, 2000
    Woburn, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    It's my intention to have both my kids in bed and asleep by 7:00 every night. Doesn't always work out that way.

    Anyway, I don't have any major arguments with this draft. Soares and McCarthy are reasonable Top 25 picks, and anything else is a bonus.
     
  15. Autogolazo

    Autogolazo BigSoccer Supporter

    Feb 19, 2000
    Bombay Beach, CA
    Maybe we gave Soares the edge over Anibaba because he's comfortable with both feet and can play the left-sided CB.

    I like that we addressed our needs on the backline, but I'm thinking this means no bigger signing at CB, which I was kind of hoping for.

    McCarthy could be interesting if shifted to the backline.

    We could obviously hope he could be an improvement over Phelan, but at 6'4" and limited (from what I saw) footskills, the inclination is to move him back.
     
  16. Mick7184

    Mick7184 New Member

    Jan 21, 2007
    Franklin, Mass
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Just making the playoffs is not enough, that isnt a measuring stick for me. I want this team to win MLS Cup, I could give a sh*t if they make the playoffs. Not making the playoffs is pathetic.
     
  17. firstshirt

    firstshirt Member+

    Bayern München
    United States
    Mar 1, 2000
    Ellington, CT / NK, RI
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    god I hope this kid can make Phelan expendable. There are now 4 def mids in the team, SJ, Griffiths, McCarthy and Phelan. There is also a possibility that they are going to add another international player as posted in the globe. If that is the case, I or two of these guys might be looking for a new team. Can't see them carrying 5 Def mids. If McCarthy turns out to be a solid DM and they sign that other player(forgot the name) SJ could move up into the attack and play behind the forwards
     
  18. Coach_Barry

    Coach_Barry Member

    Aug 18, 2001
    Taunton, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I would not be surprised or disappointed to see this.
     
  19. beryl420

    beryl420 Member

    Apr 25, 2002
    Hartford
    I would hate to see SJ moved up to a spot behind the forwards.

    It isn't his strength and it weakens the team in two spots.
     
  20. burud111

    burud111 Member

    Jul 20, 2007
    Connecticut
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I think the Revs should be commended on the draft. Soares is a quality pick despite being on the field for all 5 of the goals his combine team allowed. If Anibaba ends up being significantly better than we'll be angry in hindsight.

    McCarthy didn't seem to do too much at the combine, but he has a nice fauxhawk and is big and from the ACC.

    Steven Perry showed me some little things at the combine, I think he's good value.

    Ryan Kinne was one player I was hoping NE would get and they snagged him. I think he will pass Schilawski on the forward depth chart if they play him up top.

    No comment on Koger.

    Areas still of need:
    - Starting forward
    - Depth right back
    - More convincing Shalrie partner
    - Depth right mid

    Also saw the Revs talking with Seattle for a long time. Have to see if anything develops or if it was just a draft day thing.
     
  21. RevsLiverpool

    RevsLiverpool Member+

    Nov 12, 2005
    Boston
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Agreed. Not to mention Shalrie has expressly said he does not enjoy that role and much prefers being a banger in the middle. Let's keep the league's best midfielder where he is and not move the one ball winner we've still got.
     
  22. IRguy

    IRguy Member

    Sep 28, 2004
    Vermont
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    If he can do that I'd be very impressed, Phelan improved a lot over the course of the season were by the end i thought he as developed a very sold player. If McCarthy out preforms Phelan in his rookie year i think he'll have a very nice career.


    From the one game i saw him in, this was my impression too.

    I'd be shocked if he was not on the opening day roster. As it sits right now, the Revs have 3 solid CB with MLS experience and one blue chip guy. I think that is a pretty good set up and i doubt they will mess with it to much. I think Osei and Barnes start the season and Soares is worked into the line up as the season progresses.
     
  23. johnh00

    johnh00 Member

    Apr 25, 2001
    CT, USA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    With today's news, I wonder who the starting CD's are? I guess the vets will likely get the nod, unless Soares shows real well in pre-season.
     
  24. rkupp

    rkupp Member+

    Jan 3, 2001
    It's pretty hard for a kid to break in at defense. It usually takes an injury to create an opening. Without Llamosa having injury problems, it's pretty likely that Parkhurst would have had to wait on the bench.
     
  25. IRguy

    IRguy Member

    Sep 28, 2004
    Vermont
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Man was i off on that one, I have to think they are looking at bringing someone shortly. I can't beleive that think that much of Soares that they would let Osei go with out at least seeing him in camp.
     

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