Crew 2022 to '23 Off-season Roster Thread

Roster update from the Dispatch's Bailey Johnson

Received an updated #Crew96 preseason roster today. All the first team guys, plus two from Crew 2, three from the academy, Philip Quinton as a trialist and now down to two of the recent SuperDraft picks — Clay Holstad is no longer with the group. pic.twitter.com/B73wS7gK5y

— Bailey Johnson (@BaileyAJohnson_) January 21, 2023

 

I never thought Holstad had even the slightest shot at the first team. Among other things he only started two games his senior year at Kentucky. Surely he has always been destined for Crew II.

They saw something in him and good, but as for competing for midfield time with Nagbe, Morris, et al, he would never have seen the light of day.

Also interesting about Quinton. He was on a Crew II contract last year and was brought up on a short term deal for the US Open cup, but was cut at the end of the year.

You'd think that there wasn't a whole lot they need to learn about the guy; they've seen him plenty.

 

I wonder if Quinton is there in part because they just need the bodies, plus, it’s a favor to the kid to help him keep fit and give a little something to put on his resume for 2023 while he looks for another club (maybe in USL).

That, and this coaching staff doesn’t really know much about him, even if Bez and Courtois do.

And isn’t “unsigned trialist” kind of redundant?

 

Sometimes trialists in some sports are signed to a short-term contract. The NBA has those 10 day contracts, for example. I think the NHL has something like that as well. Allows things like medical etc. to be covered. I forget what those are called... Jackets had a couple in preseason

 

Not sure what they were called then, I think they call them “Starters”, now.

 

PTO - Professional Tryout

 

Also, baseball spring invitees have to sign a minor league contract with the team.

 

The Crew has acquired a 2023 international roster slot from Sporting Kansas City in exchange for $190,000 of General Allocation Money in 2023.#Crew96 | #VamosColumbus https://t.co/oxXfi5zXFt

— The Crew (@ColumbusCrew) January 23, 2023

 

The triumphant return of Kristinn Steindórsson?

 

Because, with Matan back from being on loan, we may already be over the int'l player limit???

These slots used to cost $50K in GAM. Times have changed.

And some of our guys who've been around for a few years need to get green cards.

 

Does Kei have his green card?

 

I would have to think so. Hes probably had it for a while.

Nancy may be playing with 2 strikers often. We could probably use more than just Cucho, Ramirez, JRR. What happens when Cucho gets injured, Ramirez cant find the net, and JRR still isnt completely ready for the spotlight?? Kei is in preseason with Montreal now. Wanting out. Making 94k a year.

Bring our boy home!

 

I figured as much but just wanted to stir the pot.

 

OK fine; he wants out because he feels 94k (I thought it was 84k but no matter) is not enough, so presumably he won't take a salary in that neighborhood to come to Columbus.

So the question is, how much are you willing to pay him, and for how long?

 

95K with goal bonuses until he wears out his welcome.

 

Hear, hear.



What type of transportation was Kei? Kick the tires, change the oil, the old boy has a few more miles in that tank.

 

Its hard to watch Philly making moves and we have basically done nothing thus far. Give me something to get excited about other than not being coached by Caleb Porter.

 

I thought Kei was a US citizen? He's been in the US for a long time and probably doesn't want to go back to Africa after his playing days.

 

Kei is a US Citizen

Per Wikipedia



Still

 

This team should be in win now mode. It’s still one of the older teams in the league and we have 3 DPs. If we’re not trying to win now, or go deep in the playoffs, then what are we doing?