Yeah - I'd agree with that.
For me - just as there are degrees of failure, there are degrees of success:
Top 4 in East - Success
Top 4 plus Trophy (i.e. US Open) - Huge Success
Supporters Shield or MLS Cup - Tickle me pink
my general expectation of success for any manager / GM combo of our team. You are judged for requirements annually, and judged for preferences after you've been around for a couple years. it's Strubers first year so i expect some growing pains but once he gets settled he has to produce.
Requirements
Playoffs Every Year
Winning Record at home
Preferences (need to accomplish at least 3 of these if you've been at the Club for some time)
Trophy obtained in last 3 seasons (shield, open cup, MLS Cup)
1200 minutes played by homegrown players (too fruitful of an area to not develop people)
Qualify for CCL in last 2 seasons
Host playoff game in most recent season
All "nice to have" objectives obtained
Nice to Have
Combined winning record against DC and NYCFC
Top five team in duels won in final third (sign of good pressing team)
Top 3 developer of USMNT players among MLS teams
Fill at least 2 DP slots (hate that i have to put this here)