He's a center mid but it's easier to stick him as left back (a la FCD). The problem may be his willingness to play there. At the moment, he lacks the mobility to play left back returning from a long hiatus. Most of the FCD talent coming through midfield is not left footed so he brings balance to that team.
Their youth ones are still there. Maybe it tested positive for the Wuhan virus and is under quarantine.
that tessmann video is really impressive imo. love how quickly he moves after passing edit there was one time where he makes a pass back to the keeper from the right of midfield and materializes on the left of midfield to take the pass back which he distributes immediately with a very clever header. if his distribution improves with minutes we really might have something
A couple of new articles on the U14's and U15's in case you are as bored as I am. https://3rddegree.net/nine-fc-dallas-u14s-named-to-canceled-us-u14-central-regional-id-camp https://www.bigdsoccer.com/2020/3/30/21200328/fc-dallas-academy-u15-players-scouting
This is purely my own opinion. From his U-15 list Non-prospects: Norris, Salinas, Kelley Very marginal prospects: Gomez, Anguiano, Hernandez, Scott (potential to move up) Mid-level prospects: DuBroff, Jones (potential to move up), Ramirez High-level prospects: None Elite-level prospects: None I’ve briefly seen some of the U-14 players, but not all of them. I would say Brandon is mid-level (maybe higher), while Corcoran is a judgement call between the two highest tiers.
You're pretty much spot on. However, there is an interesting dynamic going on with the GKs and CBs you mention above. At the moment, Gomez just edges out Salinas at GK and I think DuBroff might be a little more polished than Anguiano. However, from a prospect standpoint, I think Salinas is a much better prospect at GK. Its the same situation with the CBs as I think Anguiano is the better prospect.
I know a number of people like Anguiano, but I don't see much upside. He looks like a very good DA player that will struggle once he moves up to higher levels because he doesn't have any carrying tools. I would disagree that DuBroff is more polished. The last few games I've seen of him, he hasn't looked very good, at all. I think Anguiano is the better of the two right now, despite DuBroff having a very good reputation. If anything, I'd say it's the opposite of who is more polished and who has more potential. I'm not even saying that DuBroff has such high potential. He might not, but I don't see much potential in Anguiano's game. I might be wrong about that though.
I can't argue with your statement. By polished, I really meant, smooth and comfortable on the ball. I agree with you on DuBroff, some of that comfortability on the ball leads to bad mistakes in bad areas of the field. Anguiano is more grit than glamour. I also can see how someone that has only seen Anguiano play a few times comes to the exact conclusion you have. I had the same impression after the first half dozen times of seeing them play. The more you watch Anguiano, the more you realize he brings things to the table that really aren't noticeable on film. Probably one of the biggest hearts I've seen in a youth player and that is difficult to measure. Good analysis.
If rumors are true, so are Diego Hernández and Anthony Ramirez. My guess is they need numbers with FCD gone and their first game in the horizon.
As near as I could tell, there was only one 2005 born in practice tonight along with many 2003/2004 born...this may change once the first team returns 'home' and those players need minutes.
It surprises me that Jordan Jones is rated above Anthony Ramirez and Diego Hernandez. I've watched damn near every game that is available online for the FC Dallas 05's and Diego and Anthony out perform Jordan every time. Matthew Corcoran may be too young but I'd take him over Jordan Jones as well.
No idea who's rating Jones higher...North Texas SC may have a specific need and since a couple of the players you mentioned play different positions anyway, they offer something different. Perhaps North Texas is "favoring" Jones at the moment, that's true.
Picture of some of the youth players in training is making the rounds on social media. It looks as if Diego Hernandez (2005), Anthony Ramirez (2005), Jose Guttierez (2004) and Jordan Jones (2005) are getting some training time with NTSC.
Rumor has it FCD is bringing in a Colombian cm. https://www.antena2.com/futbol/liga...da-del-dim-se-pelean-cuatro-equipos-de-afuera If true at least one player has to be going out. Any rumors about one of the kids moving on or Acosta? The last thing FCD needs is yet another center mid.
There been rumors about a series of central mids over the past couple of weeks. [For instance Yoann Court from France last week.] Most of the social media-types have been highly skeptical of all of them. Although FCD in the past 10 years has brought mediocre South American after mediocre South American as roster filler. People quickly forget their names. Anybody remember Abel Aguilar from 2018? Played in 2 World Cups for Colombia? Me neither........... They do have a roster slot open.
IF you're FCD shouldn't you be using that roster spot on a winger? Picault is decent but if you're going to splash the cash buy a difference maker on the edge to match Barrios.
Any reason you know of he shouldn't be? He is healthy and one of the best players on the team so if he's not, Luchi has some splaining to do. I would expect Tessman as well based upon the first few games of the season back in Pre-Covid days.
According to 3rd Degree FCD signed Andres Ricaurte from somewhere in South America. FCD doing FCD things. Does this mean they are moving someone soon to make room? Or does this guy just sit the bench and make money ala Christian Coleman for a few years?