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Duncan inability to use his left foot to the point he actively runs around it to clear with his right makes him a liability at leftback in anything but emergency use. Rather see egbo there than Duncan

Edwards had played a fair bit on the left as well, apparently.  Theres always a small chance he winds up there.

Exactly, which is kinda what I was saying.   I can't find the CBA language referenced.  If there are agreed upon rules between the parties for who is an agent and who isn't, then that would over-ride apparent authority, but without us seeing those rules, its all speculation.     If you reasonably represent yourself as an agent, then you are almost certainly on the hook for damages ensuing from you not actually being the agent.

Yeah.  And Im sure we will find out that this dude is  Kakus agent and had actual authority to act as such.  Kaku is thanking Pearson on Instagram for his new deal.  

We keep blaming Kakus troubles on the conduct of his agents, but maybe the simple answer is that Kaku, despite his smiling demeanor, is an asshole.  He is after all the one calling the shots.  

Before we blame Hamlett, under general principles of agency law, notice to the agent is deemed notice to the principal.  The article notes that the MLSPA said there is no indication that this guy Pearson was his agent.  But its more complicated than that.  He may still have had authority to act as Kakus agent, notwithstanding the fact that it doesnt appear that the proper paperwork was lodged with MLS designating him as such.  Theres a legal concept called apparent authority (you can Google to learn more about this).  If this guy had apparent authority, then notice to Pearson may be deemed notice to Kaku.  There are a whole host of other issues that could be at play, too, depending on the parties conduct and communications over the past year.  So, theres a lot more to this situation than meets the eye.  

I know fans and GMs are an ocean apart but from how the rest of MLS fandom is talking, its clear Stroud is flying under the radar. Tarek and Meara are the only two names popping up as possible selections from the Red Bulls, and there's even some healthy debate whether Meara is even the best keeper available.
 
If I'm Austin, I'm probably taking Tarek. I'm a big fan of his, maybe lacks the consistency to be a top tier starting MLS CB but on a good day I think he's at that level.

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Tarek also can provide coverage at fullback (admittedly not his best position).  If Im building a roster and looking at a player that may be a reserve, this is a plus.  

At least Gulbrandsen could get a shot off.

I thought he could have been good, but he didnt want to stay here.  

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Is it Ivan Toney or Toney Ivan?  We love forwards with a bit of ambiguity about them.  (Is it Salou Ibrahim or Ibrahim Salou?  Peguero Jean-Phillipe or Jean-Phillipe Pegeuro?)

I believe that someone was confused.  We are making a play for Gonzalo Veron and hope to lure Jeff Parke out of retirement.  

Im positive for COVID-19. I found out my results on Tuesday.  Let me tell you:  it sucks.  

I have been sick for six days, but luckily have been spared the worst symptoms.  My pulmonologist started me on Kaletra and Plaquenil immediately (in fact, he starred me on the Kaletra before I even had my positive test results, because I am in an at-risk category).  I have no doubt that this timely intervention was key to minimizing my symptoms.  I had developed difficultly breathing and a fever, which the drugs seem to have sorted out.  Not everyone has access to such exceptional care, sadly.  So, others will not be so lucky.  

However, its been no walk in the park.  Ive had diarrhea since Sunday, am constantly achy and can barely keep my eyes open.  No amount of sleep does any good. So, please, do what you can to: a) avoid getting it yourself; and b) avoid passing it on to others who might be more at risk than you are.  

Always the highlight of the year at MetroFanatic.  Thanks, Dan!

Im not going to feel into your delusions. Enjoy having fun with the rest of the group.

These boards need a good protagonist.
 

I miss the good old days of HarrabyLad and Onionsack!

Given what happened in the playoffs.. yes it was success.

No MLS team can survive in the playoffs when you lose all your best players to injuries.

It was crappy luck that it happened since this team is built to beat the top MLS teams.

To me, our record at home in 2019 demonstrates that the season was a failure.  We NEVER used to lose at RBA.   I think we had the best home record in MLS between 2010-2018.  The drop-off in home form was something else  And we've done nothing of substance to improve last year's roster.  You can pin your hopes on Stroud and Lema and Tolkin (all of whom I hope play well), but other teams are signing bona fide stars.  

 

I want to be wrong, mind you.  But your rose-colored lenses are something to behold.  

For now, we have to trust that he knows what he is doing. Look at stroud. Dude looks like a stud, could pay a role next season, and his cap hit is minimal. If he spent millions for the Argentine version of stroud that would be a disappointment but folks on these boards would praise it as a great move. Iding guys in the draft or academy that could be contributers to the first team is also very important. You dont need fancy or expensive players to be successful in mls. However, you do need players that can be molded into a system

For that past few seasons rbny has had a good front office. We have to trust their judgment that they know what they are doing. Performance wise, they have not failed.

I doubt that even Hamlett's wife would give him this much benefit of the doubt.  

Is third gender option new?
My final answer was: Sign some big players!

The sole reason I answered this survey was to vent in the final comment section about how the club is cheap and only exists to develop players for use at Salzburg and Leipzig.   The comment surely wont be read, but it felt good to vent!

But you can be angry about 1) not signing players AND 2) not having a team that is capable of winning MLS Cup.

Especially in light of Denis statements in November that: a) MLS Cup was the goal and; b) that we had money to spend to bring in talent to help us toward that goal.

Now its we are focusing on the process, and we will add someone only if theyre the right fit, which is apparently harder than finding the holy grail.