He got an extension last yr, iirc. He definitely doesn't make league minimum anymore, but I'd be surprised if White's cap hit is north of $150k.
#16
Posted 10 December 2020 - 12:42 PM
RIP Guillermo Romulo, Alexander Francis Orig, Celenio Eleazar, and my Mom, Resurreccion Eleazar.
RIP Cesar Castello, Mike Vallo, Glenn Stampiglia, Bob Paquette, and Warren Lee
#17
Posted 10 December 2020 - 12:47 PM
#18
Posted 10 December 2020 - 01:05 PM
Hes definitely better than Barlow and the entire organization seems to be betting on Barlow at the moment
Barlow is great physically but can't finish.
White can finish with excellence, but that's about it.
I'm still rooting for trying to merge them in a lab.
I think White's ideal role on a good team is a late game substitution when the team is pressing offense and needs a goal. He shouldn't be an every game starter.
#19
Posted 10 December 2020 - 01:17 PM
Decent is accurate. Good finisher at the MLS level, but doesn't create much by himself or for others. Can't really beat a defender 1v1 with pace or technique.Seems like the definition of almost every decent striker.
Many forwards can also do those things, but obviously that usually comes witb a different transfer fee and wage bracket.
#20
Posted 10 December 2020 - 01:38 PM
I think White's ideal role on a good team is a late game substitution when the team is pressing offense and needs a goal. He shouldn't be an every game starter.
I dont know if I agree with that.
In 2019 White had 9 goals in 17 games STARTED. And I know its not apples to apples but Zardes had 13 in 28 in that same year...and Zardes is going to be playing in a cup final.
IMO more should be made of the rest of the roster, staff, and his health (or lack thereof).
#21
Posted 10 December 2020 - 03:09 PM
I dont know if I agree with that.
In 2019 White had 9 goals in 17 games STARTED. And I know its not apples to apples but Zardes had 13 in 28 in that same year...and Zardes is going to be playing in a cup final.
IMO more should be made of the rest of the roster, staff, and his health (or lack thereof).
White's 2019 numbers were ridiculous and probably unsustainable even under the best of circumstances, I think he scored on like 80% of his shots on goal. His 2020 numbers crashed back down to reality a bit but 5 goals in 872 minutes is still a pretty damn good return. That's a goal every other game, which certainly isn't elite but is worth a spot on the roster.
#22
Posted 10 December 2020 - 03:36 PM
White's 2019 numbers were ridiculous and probably unsustainable even under the best of circumstances, I think he scored on like 80% of his shots on goal. His 2020 numbers crashed back down to reality a bit but 5 goals in 872 minutes is still a pretty damn good return. That's a goal every other game, which certainly isn't elite but is worth a spot on the roster.
You cant compare 2019 and 2020.
Injury, COVID, Armas, etc.
If he is healthy (IF), then he deserves a shot as a starter somewhere with a competent coaching staff and roster.
#23
Posted 10 December 2020 - 04:26 PM
#24
Posted 10 December 2020 - 04:32 PM
White isn't MLS quality.. Maybe USL..
LOL
#25
Posted 10 December 2020 - 04:36 PM
White isn't MLS quality.. Maybe USL..
Not MLS quality? Like, at all?
Let's see:
White finished the year with 5 goals in 800+ minutes. By comparison:
He led Atl in goals this year.
Finished 2nd for Chicago and did it with 500 fewer minutes than their 2nd scorer.
Finished tied for 1st on Colorado, in 100 fewer minutes.
4th for Cbus- with at least 200 fewer minutes than everyone ahead of him.
Would have been DC's leading scorer.
Would have been Cincy's leading scorer.
Would have been #2 for Dallas with 500 fewer minutes.
Would have tied for 2nd in Houston, and played exactly 50% of the minutes of the guy he's tied with.
Tied for #1 in Miami with 1,100 fewer minutes.
I could go on but the point is, at the very least White would make a good MLS super sub. The guy can score. He just shouldn't be the lone starting striker (Armas!!!). He certainly isn't USL quality considering it seems at least half of the league would like Brian White on their team in some capacity.
#26
Posted 10 December 2020 - 05:22 PM
White isn't MLS quality ...
He is Metro quality:
http://metrofanatic....AR=0&STAT=goals
T20 all-time in goals. T13 of forwards.
Compares favorably with Altidore, Comas, Cahill, Gaven.
Ahead of Djorkaeff, Veron, Fabian Espindola, Luke Rodgers, SGR & Peguy Luyindula.
We are good enough to beat the best teams, and bad enough to lose to the worst teams.
#27
Posted 10 December 2020 - 05:24 PM
LOL
He doesnt play for River or Boca and cost a $10 million transfer fee, so forgive MiLo for thinking hes not MLS quality.
#28
Posted 10 December 2020 - 05:47 PM
Maybe next year he'll have 8..and Metro will once again barely make the playoffs and get bounced first round..
#29
Posted 10 December 2020 - 05:54 PM
He scored 5 goals... Calm down... If mediocrity is your goal, then fine...
Maybe next year he'll have 8..and Metro will once again barely make the playoffs and get bounced first round..
He scored in half his games started in 2019.
Under Armas.
If he bags 17 in 34 next season Ill take that all the way to the bank.
#30
Posted 10 December 2020 - 05:54 PM
I dont know if I agree with that.
In 2019 White had 9 goals in 17 games STARTED. And I know its not apples to apples but Zardes had 13 in 28 in that same year...and Zardes is going to be playing in a cup final.
IMO more should be made of the rest of the roster, staff, and his health (or lack thereof).
I don't believe that production was sustainable, but even if it is, scoring at that rate is the minimum for a starting MLS striker on a competitive team. You need a guy who can score like that PLUS do other things like hold up the ball, dribble, pass, press, etc.
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