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Despite the increasing expenditures, I still believe that you don't have to go for the name brands like zlatan or henry to be a competitive mls team. I don't think this was ever the vision for the whitecaps, but they just look like a team of amaetuers right now, that aren't getting enough value for whatever they actually do spend.
I know they are missing some key parts right now, but you should never come out with zero points when leading by 2 goals into the 2nd half. Thats inexcusable, and as amateur as it gets.
I agree. There's no need to go for fancy DP's but you need to at least ensure you have a decent starting XI and keep your projects as subs. The owners that be seem to think you can get away by having projects or players out of their depth slotting into an XI as long as you have SOME MLS caliber players. This sort of worked back in 2011-2015 when the MLS was a lesser quality league but we have seen vast improvements in the players coming up in the US soccer system.
The franchise as a whole aims for low-hanging fruit and tends to part ways with viable established MLS calibre players - Waston, Parker, Beitashour, Laba for unknowns to save a bit of cash. Whoever is scouting (ahem, MDS) is doing an utterly horrible job as their signings continue to be tragic. In-beom, Dajome, and Khmiri flat out suck. Mystifying about who and why they targeted Khmiri as he's completely unable to anticipate at the MLS level and shows no redeeming qualities.
Also have to say Yordy Reyna is overrated as hell. This squad continues to lack the guy up front that can create separation and distribute the ball. This is worse when we have a god awful midfield that's unable to maintain possession and distribute the ball forward (In-beom has talent but lacks the brains and ability to make the right decisions in tight quarters). Makes me confused as to why they brought in Cavallini as he's a finisher as there's no talent or skill to really bring him the ball unless MDS continues with the stupid-counter attack strategy.
There is no vision or plan with this squad. You have 2 really good places, few average to mediocre players and trash that should be with the CPL.