Nealis is a surprisingly divisive player among RBNY fans. Even just a few posts into this thread opinions are split between "very happy" and "yuck" lol.
He has been the single point of consistency across a back line that has had one of the best defensive records in the league since he became a regular starter. His game has limitations and they stick out like a sore thumb sometimes, but he is definitely good enough imo to be a starter on an MLS Cup quality team.
Terrible with the ball at his feet, at least most times he puts it out of play.
Inaccurate long ball passer, which is key to this stupid system that bypasses the midfield often.
Too handsy in aerial duels which often leads to cheap fouls.