Ethan

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[Ethan @ethanbr614]

@russ9641 @josh__eich @Kevin_Kinkead Quansah makes the CHOICE to leave his feet and accidentally goes studs-up into the attacker. Strujik makes the CHOICE to make a sliding challenge from behind and accidentally severely injures Elliot. Where are you seeing Balogun make a CHOICE that could endanger his opponent?

[Ethan @ethanbr614]

@CrewFan96_ @ProspectsUsmnt Right but the model of letting players develop into full professionals in MLS before selling them onto a club at their level still applies. If we sold Aidan to a prem team in 2022 he wouldn't be nearly the player he is today.

[Ethan @ethanbr614]

Panama's record vs Canada & Mexico in competitive matches since 2021 is 1W-1D-6L. It's 4W-1L vs the USMNT.

The USMNT's record vs Canada & Mexico over the same span is 7W-2L-2D.

I have my own opinions on why but I'm interested to hear what other people think.
#USMNT

[Ethan @ethanbr614]

@Dylan21104124 No way, but I would bet their price drops if this happens. Their price is probably so high because they don't currently have a better option at forward, but Roque would become the starter day 1

[Ethan @ethanbr614]

Fwiw, Palmeiras looks to be closing in on a deal for forward Vitor Roque. If this gets done, a deal for #Crew96 to acquire Flaco Lopez seems more likely. Worth paying attention to over the next week.

[Gustavo Terini @gustavoterini]

🚨 Segundo @PVC, no De Primeira, Palmeiras e Barcelona chegaram a um consenso de valores por Vitor Roque: 25 milhões de euros (R$ 149 milhões).

Agora, o Verdão trabalha para convencer o Betis, onde o atacante está emprestado, a liberá-lo.

Além disso, André Cury, empresário do jogador, viajou à Espanha para avançar nas negociações.

[Ethan @ethanbr614]

@dngitbobby Oh that's sick, definitely send me your number I would love some more details

[Ethan @ethanbr614]

@Aaron4141410740 Our window is still open so we can sign from anywhere, the teams whose windows are closed just won't be able to sign a replacement. That's what severely limits the options available, they have to be good enough for us without being a crucial piece for their current club.

[Ethan @ethanbr614]

The lack of news is driving me insane so I'm just making something up: The crew should sign Facundo Colidio from River Plate. #Crew96

[Ethan @ethanbr614]

Could easily get this done for <$10m. River has replacements in house & would profit on a player with an expiring contract. Give him the Cucho sales pitch: face of the club, team built around him, will move him to Europe if the offer arrives.

[Ethan @ethanbr614]

Stylistically would fit Nancy ball. Would be more of a Ramirez improvement than a Cucho replacement, which I like bc there's no point trying to replace Cucho.

[Ethan @ethanbr614]

After the initial shock, I've come around on the Cucho move. The opportunity is too good to pass for him, and even though the fee is low, we still profit + hold the "sizeable" sell-on.

Putting faith in the FO. DP 10 now, DP 9 in the summer/next winter. Lets get it done #Crew96

[Tom Bogert @tombogert]

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🇨🇴 Cucho leaves Columbus. Now what?
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[Ethan @ethanbr614]

@FisherTyler__ This was always inevitable, it's the price and timing that's driving me insane

[Ethan @ethanbr614]

Transfermrkt has the initial fee at $12m with $4m add-ons. Legitimately insane.

[Ethan @ethanbr614]

I'm not sure I will ever understand the price-point of this transfer. They're letting him go for under his value on deadline day. I'm inclined to believe that he quietly requested a transfer to Europe, because it's nonsensical in any other scenario. #crew96

[Tom Bogert @tombogert]

Sources: The deal for Cucho Hernandez to Real Betis is around $16 million (including add ons). Columbus Crew will retain a sell-on clause.

Transfer would be a new club-record sale. Crew obviously in market for new DP forward.

[Ethan @ethanbr614]

@tombogert This is absolutely nuts in every way. They better have the next guy lined up and ready to go asap

[Ethan @ethanbr614]

@WalkerTice @tombogert End of the day - they acquired 2 DP's with high floors who will both be ready to play on opening night for 12.5m and a dead asset. That's good business for a rebuilding team who wants to win now.

[Ethan @ethanbr614]

@WalkerTice @tombogert u22 slots are great ways to improve your roster and aquire players with resale value - AFTER you have your DP's set. You are only as good as your DP's in MLS. If you do a great job across the roster but don't get the right guys at DP, you get 2024 Charlotte.