Revs sign another striker

This must be the project that was talked about. I like it. 22 year old, french-congolese striker. Yh, good upside. Really like what NE have done up top. I dont wanna jump the gun but the forward position seems to be set & for a while as well..

 

What does this mean for Moreno? Blake? Diego's development? I'm wondering how much the Revs are on the hook for salaries if they were to drop Moreno and/or Brettschneider at this point. I'd have to think that considering Moreno's price tag v. production this could be the end of the road for him...

 

http://www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/2012/07/revolution-adds-dimitry-imbongo

Another player from a German reserve team, this time 1860 Munich.

What is our international slot situation? Do we have room to sign any other internationals?

 

Can't help but think that someone has to be on their way out soon because of the amount of strikers on this team. Nyassi or Boggs perhaps?

 

Lets hope they are not done with the summer signings. Team is in need of a defender big time. Not only does the back line have issues but the fact that lechner, Shalrie and Barnes are the back ups does not give me the warm fuzzies.
As for this signing, lets hope he does better than the last African project players

 

I think they've signed Imbongo in anticipation of Moreno's departure at the end of the season - he's made no secret of the fact he's a one-and-done. Regarding Diego, no idea if the Revs envision him long-term as a winger or striker, though in his MLS appearances so far he's been much more effective up top than the midfield.

Good to see that Imbongo was also productive coming from the same level as Sene - not quite as productive as Sene but close.

Here are the rostered internationals right now:
Sene
Moreno
Bengtson
Lechner
Imbongo
Fagundez
Cardenas

So the Revs have one spot left.

 

I knew that name sounded familiar. He played as a guest for the Revs Reserves on June 17th vs Columbus.

 

Defender next. Or two. Please. Thank you.

 

The less we see of Brettschneider the better, go Imbongo!

 

It seems as though B,B,& H are solidifying our midfield & forward positions this year, and will probably address our defense & GK positions long term(hopefully)in the offseason. Id think theyre still going to try to get 1-2 more players this summer, defenders at that. Id be pretty content with our new FO's summer moves if one was Zoboli and the other was a backup wingback.(release Boggs &___?)

Anyways, seems like a good signing. Have to admit I know nothing about him other than whats been posted since he signed. Id guess hes getting $60-80K. Will be interesting to see how quickly hes used and if thats starting or off the bench. Im thinking he going to start & pair with Sene. But at the very least, this is one more step in the right direction(makes me wonder how much Sunil was holding things back).

 

Well, the Rev head-shed said they were going to revamp the lineup and they sure have. It will take awhile to see who is an upgrade and who is a bust. Since I've suspend any expectations of the team making the playoffs this year I find all this trial and error roster building fun. This team need a complete makeover and IMO that is just whats happening.

As to further additions--we surely will take under serious consideration using our #1 returning International option if one becomes available. I don't think roster slots will be an issue because we do have dead wood on the bottom half of the roster. The real issue will be Cap space

Watching this unfold is fun

 

Agree. I think the Revs can be the spoiler for a few teams trying to make a run but I think the playoffs is a far reach for this team with this defense. I have to think that Nyassi and his 90k salary is the next person gone. I was honestly surprised he wasn't let go a few weeks ago.

 

It's funny that we've gone from famine to feast up top considering the lack of movement the past 2+ years. It's pretty clear that either absentee executive Sunil was a bottleneck in making these happen or Burns suddenly figured out how to sign players. Just like everyone else I'm cautiously optimistic and hope this pans out.

 

Re: SI slots: it's time for Diego to get a green card.

 

The Good news - they're bringing people in

The Bad News - they're still bargain basement players

Yes, Diego should get a green card or something. He's going to become a numbers casualty if he doesn't. Heaps is going to have to clean house soon. No point in having people on the roster he will never use

 

Can he still cut? I thought we were past the date when we could free up cap space by cutting people. No?

 

Whoa whoa whoa there fella, nothing of the sort should even be thought of. If anything, its that he should get more PT to justify the roster spot, not cut him to free one up

 

Im saying that he's a prospect... if they keep bringing in people, his minutes will diminish. I dont think college is an option if hes being paid so its this or nothing for him. His chances would be better if he was not taking a foreign slot. He's a lot like Johnny Torres... maybe not even as good as Johnny and in the end... Johnny disappeared

 

Hahaha I honestly can't take your opinion seriously anymore. Comparing Fagundez, a 17 year old professional, to Johnny Torres who didn't come to the league until 22 is asinine. Add this comment to your earlier one about Nguyen, and I just can't seem to value your opinion on our attacking players.

 

This team is 6 pts. behind from a playoff spot with a game in hand. Why have you already suspended any expectation of the team making the playoffs?

 

I do miss my old ignore list.

 

While I'm still very surprised he's not a US Citizen since he's been here most of his life, even if Diego/his parents initiated the green card process when he first signed with the Revs it can take a long time. It took Nyassi almost 4 years to get his green card.

 

Cause its SoccerDoc and he's generally pessimistic. . . an outright NNN.