![]() ![]() The goalkeeper acts more like an 11th position player in this model, controlling action with short outlet passes (and keeping composure under pressure!) rather than booming low-percentage punts. The more advantages they create, the faster they’ll play and the more chances they’ll have upfield. The idea is to use that advantage to control the ball, find openings, and then push forward into the middle third and try to gain an advantage there. That gives them an obvious numerical advantage in that space against only two pressing forwards in the opponent’s front line. It might be hard to watch at times, but Ramirez has his reasons, and it’s an interesting take.Īgainst a traditional 4-4-2 lineup, for example, the Charlotte FC’s defensive third would include as many as six players, with a defensive midfielder, two fullbacks, two center backs and the goalkeeper. But here’s a little preview.įirst off, do not be surprised to see this team spend a lot of time in its own defensive third of the field. Even his players are still adjusting after a four-week preseason crash course, so fans shouldn’t expect to understand or appreciate it right away. How unique is Charlotte FC coach Miguel Angel Ramirez’s game model, or system of play? Nobody else in MLS will be doing it. Their coaching philosophies take unorthodox to a new level. Unique System: Think Tony Bennett and his pack-line defense in college hoops at the University of Virginia, or Kevin Kelley, the high school football coach in Arkansas who never punted. Coach Miguel Angel Ramirez said Thursday he expected Walkes to be back against the Galaxy. Walkes hurt: Defender Anton Walkes is out with a lower leg injury and will not play in D.C. With war breaking out in neighboring Ukraine, though, the sooner Swiderski can get back from Poland, the better. He’s expected to be ready to play as soon as he returns, which the team is hopeful will be in time for the home opener March 5 vs. He’s stayed in touch with the coaching staff over the past week, after missing the final preseason game in Charleston, and is continuing to work out. He was able to train with the CLT FC during the preseason on a temporary visa. Swiderski, the team’s only “designated player” - which means he can be paid without salary cap restrictions - didn’t sign with Charlotte until late January. The team was holding out hope he could still secure a visa and catch a flight Friday or Saturday, but odds aren’t great he’ll make it by game time.Īs crazy as it is to say a team will be without its star player in its inaugural game, players having visa issues early in the season is normal in the MLS. Striker Karol Swiderski, the Charlotte FC’s top player, has been home in Poland this week waiting for a visa and is unlikely to get back in time to play on Saturday night in D.C. Swiderski likely out: First, let’s get the rough news out of the way. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |