Dejavu? The 2020 off Season, catch-all discussion thread.

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  1. Winoman

    Winoman Drinkin' Wine Spo-De-O-De!

    Jul 26, 2000
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    The latest technology:
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    Be careful you don't cut this cord!
     
  2. song219

    song219 BigSoccer Supporter

    Apr 5, 2004
    La Norte
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    Vanuatu
    I don't know. The cans look shiny and new.
     
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  3. PSURoss

    PSURoss Member+

    Sep 30, 2002
    DC Burbs
    There is a price specified in the loan agreement. Has he even seen the field for more than a few minutes?
     
  4. PSURoss

    PSURoss Member+

    Sep 30, 2002
    DC Burbs
    I think lot of people are ignoring a the tea leaves, which is a 2 year price freeze for STMs. They aren't spending shit between now and the 2021 winter window. Summer 2021 is probably our best bet for them spending on anyone appreciable. No one really good is coming unless you find half a Rooney willing to come here on a free. Can't imagine there are a lot of guys who fit that bill.
     
  5. United1

    United1 Member+

    Feb 23, 1999
    Arlington, VA
    Club:
    DC United
    Goff says Audi Field will not be available in April if the XFL team has playoff games here. So, we have that going for us.
     
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  6. griffin1108

    griffin1108 BigSoccer Supporter

    Dec 5, 2003
    Virginia
    I don't think the STH prices and the team's desire to spend are as directly related as you say. DCU carries fixed costs in the loans taken out to fund the stadium and the Leesburg complex, those will continue far past 2021. If you really think the STH's are paying for any increase in talent, then my 4 seats went from slightly under 4 grand to about 20 grand to make any appreciable dent in debt service. The money for players comes from SUM, TAM and GAM along with Steve Kaplan's willingness to spend -- because Levien probably has less free capital than you and me.
     
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  7. Eastern Bear

    Eastern Bear Member+

    Feb 27, 1999
    Great Falls, VA
    Club:
    DC United
    You are right. Often teams radically cut spending immediately prior to selling. One can dream.
     
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  8. DangSkippy

    DangSkippy Member+

    Apr 28, 2009
    MoCo Maryland
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Oh man, the most depressing thing I have read in this thread is the need for a new #10. I mean, what's the spread on how many misfires DC has in that position before they stumble into a good one?
     
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  9. PSURoss

    PSURoss Member+

    Sep 30, 2002
    DC Burbs
    I think they’re trying to maintain the STM base through a period of low spending. I’m not viewing it as an indictment of ownerships liquidity. That said I’d agree on the assessment of Levien. He’s the great spender of other people’s money. It’s always been about the revenue the stadium generates from concessions. At least a thats the cry of the house poor over the last few years.
     
  10. PSURoss

    PSURoss Member+

    Sep 30, 2002
    DC Burbs
    Jeez, they’re as dumb as New York City’s ownership.
     
  11. D C B 2 3

    D C B 2 3 Member+

    Nov 18, 2007
    VA
    So if the league proactively schedules with that assumption we would see more Wednesday and Sunday matches right?
     
  12. pr0ner

    pr0ner Member+

    Jan 13, 2007
    Alexandria, VA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Probably means a road heavy schedule early and home heavy later.
     
  13. greatscott

    greatscott Member+

    Dec 21, 2002
    Richmond
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I have a bad feeling next year will need to be a rebuilding year. Which means we will be near bottom of the league and then rebuild into mediocrity. then repeat.
     
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  14. griffin1108

    griffin1108 BigSoccer Supporter

    Dec 5, 2003
    Virginia
    Why do you have a bad feeling? This has been the norm since 2008.
     
  15. morrissey

    morrissey Moderator
    Staff Member

    Feb 18, 2000
    West Los Angeles, Calif
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Pretty much.
     
  16. Winoman

    Winoman Drinkin' Wine Spo-De-O-De!

    Jul 26, 2000
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
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  17. shawn12011

    shawn12011 Member+

    Jun 15, 2001
    Reisterstown, MD
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    empty words.........................
     
  18. pr0ner

    pr0ner Member+

    Jan 13, 2007
    Alexandria, VA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Rumor has it Ozil may be looking to get out of Arsenal and move to MLS sooner rather than later....
     
  19. sitruc

    sitruc Member+

    Jul 25, 2006
    Virginia
    The other points are more interesting to me.
    I'm most interested in the first bullet as well as the last two.
     
  20. sitruc

    sitruc Member+

    Jul 25, 2006
    Virginia
    What team? Would that disrupt the coffee place talks in DC?
     
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  21. griffin1108

    griffin1108 BigSoccer Supporter

    Dec 5, 2003
    Virginia
    That interview was simply a PR release from a political operative. Levien has no credibility with me.
     
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  22. sitruc

    sitruc Member+

    Jul 25, 2006
    Virginia
    Absolutely. Eventually I just skimmed the bullshit. I was surprised there was anything at the end that could interest me. It looks like Goff is holding that for another piece.
     
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  23. Petworth Posse

    Feb 24, 2009
    Club:
    DC United
    1) They're showing that the one GM they have is not good enough, and they are willing to spend more money to add someone new. Why not just can DK and use the funds for both positions for someone who is not a work in progress in his 12th year (could be off by a couple) in the organization?

    2) This organization has no soccer chops. No depth. Remember when Thohir brought over the dude from Inter Milan because he recognized the problem but the guy was limited to coaching defenders or something stupid like that? Remember when it was announced that Etch would help with South American recruitment? Or do you remember when an alleged soccer strategist was being hired to make Ben a better coach? THIS IS MORE OF THE SAME. Doubling down on BS.

    3) All these owners care about is raking in real estate money from their investment in Buzzard Point. Regardless of the flashbulb distraction that Levien throws out at us, this is all he cares about.

    Fans. Deserve. Better. Fire the Front Office.
     
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  24. Bootsy Collins

    Bootsy Collins Player of the Year

    Oct 18, 2004
    Capitol Hill
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
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  25. John L

    John L Member+

    Sep 20, 2003
    Alexandria, VA
    I wouldn't fire Kasper. He's not the guy to evaluate players, but he is definitely THE guy to figure out MLS rules how to acquire and pay for them.
     
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