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  4. 2019 MLS Combine and SuperDraft

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    16 hours ago, TennZip said:

    quotes from Ben and Abdi in Beacon article

    https://www.ohio.com/sports/20190111/three-players-with-local-ties-selected-in-2019-mls-superdraft

     

    Thanks.

     

    “Cincinnati was the team I was hoping for,” Lundt said. “I’m really happy that I get to stay in Ohio. It really became home for me."    I'm glad Ben is staying in Ohio, too. I hope Ben and Abdi can each make their team's roster. 

     

     

  7. 2019 MLS Combine and SuperDraft

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    https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/01/11/2019-mls-superdraft-grades

     

    FC Cincinnati

    GRADE: A+ It was a strong day for the expansion team, which made headlines by bringing in five picks from the Philadelphia Union and also going out to get LAFC’s first-round pick. Not only did FC Cincinnati recoup some of that allocation in a trade with the Red Bulls, they made their younger roster and deeper. Frankie Amaya has plenty to prove but adds an attacking edge to central midfield. Logan Gdula boosts their right back depth and looks nearly-pro ready. Toss in Tommy McCabe, a young central midfielder that has experience with the U.S. Under-17 national team, and if one of Jimmy Hague or Ben Lundt can slot in at goalkeeper, and it’s a very good day for the new franchise.

    Draft summary:

      Traded first-round pick (No. 16 overall) and second-round pick (No. 25 overall) to RBNY for $100,000 in General Allocation Money

      Frankie Amaya (Round 1, #1)

      Logan Gdula (Round 1, #13)

      Tommy McCabe (Round 2, #29)

      Jimmy Hague (Round 2, #30)

      Ben Lundt (Round 2, #37)

     

     

    New York City FC

    GRADE: C Trading up to add Luis Barraza seemed like a bit too early for the Marquette goalkeeper, who was the Big East goalkeeper of the Year in 2018. Abdi Mohamed likely faces long odds for a roster spot. If he does, he needs to find a path to playing time, there’s a chance he can continue to develop and emerge as an MLS-caliber right back.

    Draft summary:

      Traded first-round pick (No. 19 overall), $75,000 in General Allocation Money to LA Galaxy for No. 12 overall

      Luis Barraza (Round 1, #12)

      Abdi Mohamed (Round 2, #43)

     

    Hopefully, Ben and Abdi can make the most of the MLS pre-season. Being Akron players, both are accustomed to hard work.

     

     

  21. 2019 Zips in Pro Leagues - Domestic and International

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    Posted · Edited by Zip_ME87

    4 hours ago, fknbuflobo said:

    Good point.  I keep forgetting that Wil is still in contract.  Surely both Crew and Celtic will seek Trapp’s consent on this deal, even if neither is legally obligated to do so.

     

    I didn’t mean to imply that they wouldn't consult Wil. My point was that he can’t just go to Celtic of his own accord. 

     

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  22. 2019 Zips in Pro Leagues - Domestic and International

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    6 hours ago, fknbuflobo said:

    The money has to be right for Wil Trapp to make that jump.  Not just any deal; it must be a really good one.  He would surely flourish under Caleb Porter. No doubt about that.  But Wil Trapp will not become all he can be by playing out his career in Columbus.

     

    Wil is not a free agent. He has a contract with the Crew which was recently signed. His going to Celtic is a Columbus Crew/Celtic decision.  (Transfer fee $$$)

     

    @fknbuflobo & @ZipsVoice you both hit the keys that for this to be good for Wil, he has to get into the starting 11, and be involved in competitions beyond the Scottish Premiership.

     

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  23. 2019 Zips in Pro Leagues - Domestic and International

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    Posted · Edited by Zip_ME87

    7 minutes ago, fknbuflobo said:

    Good question.  Scottish “Premier” League is level with MLS, except for two teams, both from Glasgow.

     

    If you don’t know, you better axe somebody!

     

    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Firm

     

    It's wonderful that those 2 teams are so highly regarded. However, if the rest of the league = MLS, then the competition is no better than MLS except perhaps when those teams play each other. Personally, I'm not excited about Wil Trapp potentially going to Celtic.

     

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