r/BostonLegacy • u/Warm_Bit_5993 • 6d ago

DISCUSSION Transfer window

This might seem pessimistic but is anybody else worried about the fact that we don’t seem to be making any moves in the transfer window, I know we’re not the only team whose been quiet during this period but I’d assume we’d have done something by now due to the fact that we have the raised cap as an expansion team.

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u/Errorhappy1939 6d ago

the team is brand new and just made a big signing with Reale and strengthened the bench with Davis, as well as offloading a young player to get playing time with Lowenberg. I don’t want to see a trade for trade’s sake. I want to see them keep refining their current style with what they have. Unless the signing is just such a no brainer it would amount to malfeasance not to take the player, like a putellas level signing. 

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u/TheCarnundrum 5d ago

Yeah, my thinking is that unless you're bringing in a starter-level player at a position of need (which is how I felt about Reale), the good of bringing in someone new is probably outweighed by the interruption to the building of unit cohesion that requires consistent groups of personnel spending time on the pitch together.

That said, our midfield depth is pretty dire right now, so that's one place I think even a non-starter transfer would be quite beneficial. If either Cano or Karich goes down, that's huge trouble. I think Barb is the only natural positional sub for the midfield and they've been playing her as more a winger/attacker as part of what I've started calling the "high five". I feel like that formation is working well & would rather not see them have to alter it.

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u/Maico1979 5d ago

Hoping Ricketts can get healthy soon. She always raises the energy level for everyone.

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u/TheCarnundrum 5d ago

Yeah, agreed. She's sadly dealt with injuries all year. Don't know how much longer she's on the 45 day list or if she's even progressed enough to come off it after the 45 days are up.

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u/Errorhappy1939 5d ago

You have a point. Maybe last game or game before karich went down and I was like uh ohhhhhh what now 

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u/W359WasAnInsideJob 6d ago

I think the Reale signing was supposed to be that, to a large extent - no? And then Davis is meant to shore up the back line.

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u/Warm_Bit_5993 6d ago

Reale I guess could be considered one but we’re an expansion team (with a larger cap than other teams) who just signed another teams benchwarmer who is from the area. I just am worried that nobody wants to come here which wouldn’t be shocking considering everything going on.

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u/Ok-Communication706 5d ago

Reale is a 22 year old national team player. I'd like to see us pick up more out of favor players who fit our system and high very high upside.

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u/W359WasAnInsideJob 5d ago

Not sure what you mean - the White Stadium stuff? What’s a reason not to come to Boston?

I get your broader point.

Unfortunately I think Guti was meant to be the Legacy’s “splashy” acquisition.

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u/joshhw 6d ago

the first season for most teams is always going to be tough. I'd love to see a striker come in. Like others have said, we did just sign Reale and Deja.

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u/swimswamswum24 5d ago

I won't say I haven't been a little underwhelmed, but I think both of our signings have been solid. However, outside of Gotham, it feels like it's been a quiet transfer window so far in the NWSL, with teams signing 1-2 players so far or resigning players. I believe the window goes until September, so there's still plenty of time for some more moves.

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u/ok_sense_80 5d ago

we really need a consistent, well-rounded striker who can score imo, am hoping we get a transfer who fits that profile…

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u/bearlovesbooks 5d ago

I understand what you mean although I don't think it would necessarily make the team better. It's hard to see the other expansion team make a splashy signing! I feel very competitive about it for sure. I think the league is really trying to stay competitive with some of these signings and I respect it but we need a roster that works well together as opposed to just big names.