@meccaofbanter@stlsoccerguy@remroya I understand it as well, we are early in our existence and utilizing familiarity (like how we have 4 players from the same U19 German team lol) speeds up our progress. He is capable though, he scouted Firmino while at Hoffenheim. I want him to find THAT type of player for us.
@meccaofbanter@stlsoccerguy@remroya I love Lutz and his networking has been invaluable to the start we have had. The business with Hartel/Teuchert/etc in the summer was phenomenal. My personal gripe is not targeting young SA players to flip for a profit, which has been proven successful by other MLS clubs.
@stlsoccerguy@remroya@meccaofbanter We don’t have a single Hispanic or black starter. It warrants asking a question or two. Why aren’t we trying to flip a young South American like other clubs have done successfully? Why don’t we have a prominent black player in a city that is 50% black, why not push that market?
@stlsoccerguy@remroya@meccaofbanter Brother, let’s not kid ourselves about sports being 100% meritocracy. Favoritism, networking, and politics all play roles in how player contracts are decided. All she points out is Lutz’s circles from which he recruits players and staff seem to be limited to white and European
@JayHrndz2 Played over Joe Scally at the WC and now is getting traded for less $ than a used Range Rover. Absolute fraud, keep him far away from my city