#1
Posted 02 May 2022 - 08:20 AM
If so, do we use a DP slot on a centerback?
#2
Posted 02 May 2022 - 09:29 AM
RED. BULL. OUT.
#SaveTheMetro
#3
Posted 02 May 2022 - 09:41 AM
@CurseofCaricola
#4
Posted 02 May 2022 - 09:58 AM
This is the last year we have him under contract, right?
I'm assuming that Aaron still has a goal to play abroad. With that in mind I'm fully expecting him to be sold over the summer or walk at the end of the year. Since I don't think the transfer fee would be huge for a guy his age, I'm hoping he sticks around since this team seems to have some championship potential.
If he does decide he wants to stay in MLS, I would be happy to see Red Bulls offer him a DP contract. No issue whatsoever with giving one to a CB.
#5
Posted 02 May 2022 - 10:00 AM
I'd be surprised if Long doesn't head overseas. If he stays, I can easily see a Davis situation happening.
good for Zimmerman
Is Long worth that much - yes
Does Red Bull offer him that much? No
agree I think it is a Davis situation or they let him walk for free as recognition of service rather than try to extract a transfer fee.
He has openly said he wants to try Europe for a few years. He qualifies for work permit.
Having him play in EU and maybe World Cup as NYRB/former NYRB would be great.
NYRB develops great defenders.
Question is EPL or Championship level?
You would think Leeds or Everton (or even Fulham /Reading) would be actively talking to his agent
He knows the Leeds Head Coach / Everton Sporting Director.
Fulham/Reading knows value of American defenders
even if older they may bring in someone on a free just shorter contract.
Bradley Wright-Phillips "I prefer it at Red Bull Arena, but it was OK. I could imagine it being good for a baseball crowd.
#6
Posted 02 May 2022 - 11:59 AM
If he stays, I can see a longterm contract with an eye of him staying with org after retirement.
#7
Posted 02 May 2022 - 09:15 PM
Leeds or Fulham.
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RIP Cesar Castello, Mike Vallo, Glenn Stampiglia, Bob Paquette, and Warren Lee
#8
Posted 02 May 2022 - 09:33 PM
Depends on his motivations and if RBNY offer him an extension. Temporarily moving overseas with a young family isnt easy.
#9
Posted 02 May 2022 - 11:19 PM
Why not Manchester United?
#10
Posted 03 May 2022 - 06:21 AM
#11
Posted 03 May 2022 - 06:29 AM
#12
Posted 03 May 2022 - 07:44 AM
If Long has any aspirations of going to Europe, he better have an MLS Defender of the Year season. Unfortunately for him, the World Cup is not in the summer, which would have provided him another platform to showcase himself. I am, selfishly, hoping he sticks around and becomes a Metro-lifer. Sucks for him because that means he would have not been able to chase a European dream.
#13
Posted 03 May 2022 - 07:49 AM
It does suck for him, but without RB he may not even be in MLS at this point. Wherever he ends up, I hope he gets a Zimmerman-size contract he deserves it.If Long has any aspirations of going to Europe, he better have an MLS Defender of the Year season. Unfortunately for him, the World Cup is not in the summer, which would have provided him another platform to showcase himself. I am, selfishly, hoping he sticks around and becomes a Metro-lifer. Sucks for him because that means he would have not been able to chase a European dream.
#14
Posted 03 May 2022 - 11:54 AM
If Long has any aspirations of going to Europe, he better have an MLS Defender of the Year season. Unfortunately for him, the World Cup is not in the summer, which would have provided him another platform to showcase himself. I am, selfishly, hoping he sticks around and becomes a Metro-lifer. Sucks for him because that means he would have not been able to chase a European dream.
For sure if he never signed with the red bulls, he wouldn't even be in the MLS. Red bulls turned him into a CB and flourished. It was very unfortunate that he couldn't give europe a try sooner. First 3 full season at CB (2017-2019) he was the best in MLS then the damn pandemic happened followed by his achilles injury last year. For sure red bulls management will try to resign him since he's perfect in our system but they know long wants to give europe a try. I wouldn't be mad if he gets a zimmerman style contract.
#15
Posted 03 May 2022 - 12:01 PM
I also would have no issue if they resigned him. But he deserves a DP contract and Im not sure we should waste a DP spot when we have Nealis, Reyes, & Monzon. Obviously none are at Longs level, but theyre the drop off isnt gigantic. Probably better to use the slot DP on an attacker.For sure if he never signed with the red bulls, he wouldn't even be in the MLS. Red bulls turned him into a CB and flourished. It was very unfortunate that he couldn't give europe a try sooner. First 3 full season at CB (2017-2019) he was the best in MLS then the damn pandemic happened followed by his achilles injury last year. For sure red bulls management will try to resign him since he's perfect in our system but they know long wants to give europe a try. I wouldn't be mad if he gets a zimmerman style contract.
If theyre not going to use all the DP slots, then 100% resign Long for Zimmerman money.
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