Kingvikingstad
09-06-2014, 03:42 PM
So I saw a few replies in the gameday thread that made for a good topic regarding our core so I thought I'd share my thoughts.
Our core is
Bendik (serviceable MLS keeper)
Hagglund, Henry,Bloom,Morrow,Crevalle -Missing 1,2 MLS starting CBs. Atleast one.
Bradley, Lovitz (been impressed with him), Osorio, ----->thought when Oduro/Jackson were picked up they were MLS experienced players. I say keep one, drop the other and replace.
Gilberto, Moore, Dike, Hamilton (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan_Hamilton_(soccer)) (too soon but in the pipe)
So LB depth, 1-2 CB, DP midfielder
I think saying it is all from scratch is very harsh. We knew we needed another CB at the start of the year. Clearly we need a backup LB too.
I think that's pretty close.
GK - Bendik/X - I think you either find a true #1 keeper or have a strong 1A/1B partnership that can challenge each other
LB - Morrow/X
CB - Henry/Hagglund (these two can switch on form/matchups)
CB - X/X
RB - Bloom/Crevalle - could use an upgrade but I'd be okay with this.
We need LB cover, another CB that can distribute the ball if you can find one and a utility defender than can play all of over the backline (though Hagglund could be that guy)
LM - X/Lovitz
CM - Bradley/Warner
CM - X/Osorio
CAM - X/Osorio
RM - X/X
The midfield will depend a lot on tactics, but nonetheless we need new wingers, period. Get rid of Oduro/Jackson please! Stop moving Osorio to the wing and let him play his natural position in the middle backing up the CM or CAM. In my eyes we need three starters in midfield beside Bradley. Depending on the role you see Bradley in tactically, you may need a DM and a definitely a CAM. In my eyes, a distributing CAM that can run at the defense is exactly what we need to connect the midfield to Gilberto. Warner/Osorio/Lovitz are decent enough backups in MLS, especially Osorio/Lovitz who I think have bright futures in MLS.
ST - Gilberto/Moore/Wiedeman
ST - Dike/X (could be Hamilton)
I actually think our strike force is strong. I think Moore is the quintessential bench striker in MLS. Gilberto is an excellent MLS striker and Dike looks to be a great target man. We need a backup target man/pace specialist (not Oduro) and things may depend on how ready they see Hamilton. Nonetheless, not worried about this position at all. They will look even better with a true CAM.
Our core is
Bendik (serviceable MLS keeper)
Hagglund, Henry,Bloom,Morrow,Crevalle -Missing 1,2 MLS starting CBs. Atleast one.
Bradley, Lovitz (been impressed with him), Osorio, ----->thought when Oduro/Jackson were picked up they were MLS experienced players. I say keep one, drop the other and replace.
Gilberto, Moore, Dike, Hamilton (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan_Hamilton_(soccer)) (too soon but in the pipe)
So LB depth, 1-2 CB, DP midfielder
I think saying it is all from scratch is very harsh. We knew we needed another CB at the start of the year. Clearly we need a backup LB too.
I think that's pretty close.
GK - Bendik/X - I think you either find a true #1 keeper or have a strong 1A/1B partnership that can challenge each other
LB - Morrow/X
CB - Henry/Hagglund (these two can switch on form/matchups)
CB - X/X
RB - Bloom/Crevalle - could use an upgrade but I'd be okay with this.
We need LB cover, another CB that can distribute the ball if you can find one and a utility defender than can play all of over the backline (though Hagglund could be that guy)
LM - X/Lovitz
CM - Bradley/Warner
CM - X/Osorio
CAM - X/Osorio
RM - X/X
The midfield will depend a lot on tactics, but nonetheless we need new wingers, period. Get rid of Oduro/Jackson please! Stop moving Osorio to the wing and let him play his natural position in the middle backing up the CM or CAM. In my eyes we need three starters in midfield beside Bradley. Depending on the role you see Bradley in tactically, you may need a DM and a definitely a CAM. In my eyes, a distributing CAM that can run at the defense is exactly what we need to connect the midfield to Gilberto. Warner/Osorio/Lovitz are decent enough backups in MLS, especially Osorio/Lovitz who I think have bright futures in MLS.
ST - Gilberto/Moore/Wiedeman
ST - Dike/X (could be Hamilton)
I actually think our strike force is strong. I think Moore is the quintessential bench striker in MLS. Gilberto is an excellent MLS striker and Dike looks to be a great target man. We need a backup target man/pace specialist (not Oduro) and things may depend on how ready they see Hamilton. Nonetheless, not worried about this position at all. They will look even better with a true CAM.