(10-20-2013 02:59 PM)CalallenStang Wrote:  Yes, we nearly won the title a few years ago, but that was on coaching more than having the best players. Ferreira hasn't been the same since his injury, either.

It was time for Schellas to go - he did as much as he could with this team but in the end the job needs someone else.

I don't think the locker room is as much in shambles as you assume. Outside of Cooper, who I think is down due to the performance of the team and his own form, I don't know of any FCD players who seem unhappy. Or at least I haven't seen anything on Big D Soccer.

We need

1) Speed at striker to stretch the defense. Either sign a striker or play one of Jackson/Castillo up top.
2) A creative, skilled CM. Ferreira hasn't been this since his injury, although he still shows flashes of his old self. Mauro Diaz has the potential to get there.
3) A decent DM. So tired of seeing Jacobson/Watson screw up.
4) A left back that is more consistent than Benitez.
5) A DP that will actually convince people to drive halfway to Oklahoma to see the team play.

As for covering the stadium, it shouldn't be that difficult - see the covers on Rio Tinto Stadium or Toyota Park in Chicago.

Agree on Fereira, and you're right that I'm making a lot of assumptions.

I think Castillo is the future up top. Watson should not be long for the club. I watched him long enough to see him do a few good things, but few and far between. I like Benitez more than most people seem to because of his service and offensive utility, but Lloyd does the same things on the right with fewer defensive mistakes and no inclination for ridiculous cards.

Michel could work as a DM, if a Fereira-esque attacking mid were brought on. Age and injury may mean it's time for David to retire, but he has done better this year than last.

Attendance needs to be fixed, as I think they should draw better than they do. Had I not bought my house a year or so before they broke ground up there, I may have bought in Frisco instead.