Grizzly Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 (edited) 52 minutes ago, toontownman said: I hope MDS takes him to Vancouver It would be a good move for Vancouver but from a national team perspective I think the more Canadian players on US teams the better. Let the Canadian teams fill their still minimal Canadian player quotas with young guys or guys needing a team not players who are good enough to get a contract and playing time elsewhere in the league and who do not need any help from the quota. Plus each player in the US gives us one more player to balance the many US players on our teams taking up unfair US quota spots. Edited November 2, 2018 by Grizzly The Beaver, dyslexic nam, Addona and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamrock Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 Yeah plus he has a coach that is a fan of his, that is incredibly valuable. johnyb, toontownman, dyslexic nam and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 If it wasn’t for MLS treating our players as foreigners we would have Canadians all over the league. Any Canadian in recent memory who plays (as in gets starter minutes) in the States has generally been a key player for their side: DeRo, Onstad, Serioux, MAK, Johnson, Larin. I guess that’s the bar MLS sides have for our players.. either you’re a key player or you’re not worth having as a foreigner. Of course, some of these guys also have green cards which helps. Twellman needs to chill out but he was ranting about how key MAK was etc. over the course of the last 15 minutes. Most observers tend to think he’s going to be a stud in the future.. he’ll be 24 next season and he’s obviously set himself apart as a key player for his team. What is his role going forward? Is he a holding midfielder or box to box? Twellman was ranting about his presence in the middle in slowing down attacks but he was actually being used as an almost attacking mid by LAFC at times. toontownman and Blackjack15 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devioustrevor Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 1 hour ago, Keegan said: I guess that’s the bar MLS sides have for our players.. either you’re a key player or you’re not worth having as a foreigner That makes sense though. Why use a restricted slot for a bit player when you can use it on a difference-maker? johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 49 minutes ago, devioustrevor said: That makes sense though. Why use a restricted slot for a bit player when you can use it on a difference-maker? I agree but teams would be more likely to have a Argentinian, Peruvian, Colombian etc. as a bit player than a Canadian... it’s sexier and those players bring people to stadiums. Comparatively our bar is a bit higher than other foreigners, which is absurd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack15 Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 I’m confident that LAFC will sign him to a contract extension, what worries me more isn’t that after 5 months of not playing will he go back back to the level of play which he wasn’t before? Should we have a Camp + Friendly in January (USA) and March game vs FG in CNL he will be called should his club allow it or if MAK himself feels he needs more time to fully recover I could see him being one of the last cuts made at the Gold Cup Roster, he’s in that range of in the 23 and just out of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeoH037 Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Dunno about you guys but I am personally really excited to have Kaye back in the fold. He likely will be competing for minutes against Piette, and I see Herdman using either depending on what the situation calls (Piette being more defensive minded and Kaye more attacking) deschamp86, Blackjack15, Obinna and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beaver Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 49 minutes ago, LeoH037 said: Dunno about you guys but I am personally really excited to have Kaye back in the fold. He likely will be competing for minutes against Piette, and I see Herdman using either depending on what the situation calls (Piette being more defensive minded and Kaye more attacking) I am also very excited. For me his development this year was one of the most exciting stories for the Nats, which is incredible considering Osorio’s performance, Davies’ performance and move to Bayern, Cavallini’s move and improved performance in Liga MX, and Tabla declaring for Canada. All massive stories, and all in one year. Love how MAK was playing for LAFC. This kid’s ceiling is even higher than I thought romurra, Kadenge, SirBobsaget and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 On 11/1/2018 at 10:17 PM, toontownman said: I hope MDS takes him to Vancouver I'd rather he stay in LA and solidify his career breakthrough as he comes back from long term injury. It's the best place for him. The Whitecaps are in a rebuilding mood whereas LAFC will be looking to tweak a bit to get over the hump and I am hoping that Bradley the Elder feels that he's a big part of that equation. MDS is more likely to get Jakovic from LAFC but I'm not sure how the Caps would feel about that. Obinna, Blackjack15 and toontownman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeoH037 Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 On 11/2/2018 at 1:17 AM, toontownman said: I hope MDS takes him to Vancouver please no toontownman and Obinna 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 16 hours ago, Blackjack15 said: I’m confident that LAFC will sign him to a contract extension, what worries me more isn’t that after 5 months of not playing will he go back back to the level of play which he wasn’t before? Should we have a Camp + Friendly in January (USA) and March game vs FG in CNL he will be called should his club allow it or if MAK himself feels he needs more time to fully recover I could see him being one of the last cuts made at the Gold Cup Roster, he’s in that range of in the 23 and just out of it He is better than Teibert and Chapman. He was very important to LAFC prior to his injury and it was recognized by the american commentators during their last playoff game. Given him being healthy and playing consistently after he recovers, I see him easily making our team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yohan Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 I hope MAK recovers fully and be able to start preseason with LAFC. Because I have a feeling that Bob Bradley is shopping for another DM. LAFC wasn't just quite the same after MAK got injured in midfield. Which speaks to how important MAK was to LAFC, but not having another proper DM cost LAFC in 2nd half of the season and getting knocked out in the playoffs. Blackjack15 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 1 hour ago, Yohan said: I hope MAK recovers fully and be able to start preseason with LAFC. Because I have a feeling that Bob Bradley is shopping for another DM. LAFC wasn't just quite the same after MAK got injured in midfield. Which speaks to how important MAK was to LAFC, but not having another proper DM cost LAFC in 2nd half of the season and getting knocked out in the playoffs. I thought the young Colombian Atuesta looked really good as a d-mid the two times I saw him play, but I guess he didn't do well enough as Kaye's replacement to warrant starts in the last part of the season and this playoff defeat. I sort of saw a really good three man central midfield (Kaye and Atuesta behind a guy like Nguyen) supporting a strong attacking threesome (Vela/Diomande/Rossi). Goes to show how easy it is to overrate a guy based on the limited minutes and situations you've seen.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 (edited) I see that Atuesta signed a new three year deal with LAFC, so it once again shows how much I know (or, much more accurately, don't know!). However, that might be enough for Bradley and Thorrington to let Kaye go to the Caps with MDS? Maybe? He'd be a good addition in Vancouver. Or are they envisioning Atuesta and Kaye in the same midfield behind Nguyen or another AM behind their attacking three for 2019? Edited November 17, 2018 by BearcatSA LeoH037 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 2 hours ago, BearcatSA said: I see that Atuesta signed a new three year deal with LAFC, so it once again shows how much I know (or, much more accurately, don't know!). However, that might be enough for Bradley and Thorrington to let Kaye go to the Caps with MDS? Maybe? He'd be a good addition in Vancouver. Or are they envisioning Atuesta and Kaye in the same midfield behind Nguyen or another AM behind their attacking three for 2019? I think it's just LAFC locking down a promising player. I think he was captain with Colombia's U-20's, so he does have pedigree despite Kaye beating him.for minutes. It was a bad injury MAK had and while we wish him the best, we don't know for sure how he'll recover, and neither do LAFC. If (heaven forbid) he's not the same player, they definitely can't afford to lose Atuesta, hence the new deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_M Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Contract option exercised https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/11/27/lafcs-benny-feilhaber-out-contract-marco-ure-option-declined Bison44, johnyb and David C. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jith12 Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 A_Gagne, Obinna, dyslexic nam and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 10 minutes ago, Jith12 said: First at all, congrats to him. He deserves it. The club must surely value him to offer an extension, considering the long-term injury. Does anyone know if these extensions are typically at the same salary? toontownman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrennanFan Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 Its a new contract. You can be sure the kid is getting a raise from the 75K he made last year. BenFisk'sBiggestFan, Keegan, Blackjack15 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 1 hour ago, BrennanFan said: Its a new contract. You can be sure the kid is getting a raise from the 75K he made last year. Thanks. That's where I was going with that. Deserves at least 150k imo maccaliam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 A huge bonus to our program over the past couple of years. Hope he comes back stronger, regaining and building on the form he was on prior to his injury. dyslexic nam, Grandbloke, Blackjack15 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Mainly an advert for jacuzzi, but interesting to see MA Kaye be the poster boy for LAFC. toontownman, Kent, johnyb and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 Another MA Kaye video. Cleared for and back to training, not quite 100%, another month or so before he's back to normal. https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/01/22/mark-anthony-kaye-returns-lafc-training-point-prove Bertuzzi44, Greatest Cockney Rip Off, johnyb and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 (edited) Welcome back MAK! https://mobile.twitter.com/LAFC/status/1102409266235793408?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^tweet Full 97 minutes. Looked a bit off the pace and couldnt make anything stick but great to see him back. Edited March 4, 2019 by toontownman Blackjack15, BenFisk'sBiggestFan, Greatest Cockney Rip Off and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apbsmith Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 Really great and interesting to see him play in an outside midfield role and go for the full 90+. He really has shown he can play a variety of different positions, will only help us from a CMNT perspective. All the best to him this season. toontownman, dyslexic nam, Blackjack15 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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