New York City FC: Top 3 ways to improve club this offseason - MLS Multiplex

New York City FC: Top 3 ways to improve club this offseason - MLS Multiplex

FOXBOROUGH, MA – SEPTEMBER 29: New York City FC starting eleven during a game between New York City FC and New England Revolution at Gillettes Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Timothy Bouwer/ISI Photos/Getty Images).

New York City FC have work to do this offseason. There are some aspects that are vital to be addressed. Here are their top three ways to improve the club.

New York City FC had an exciting and entertaining season. Yes, it may have ended in a devastating fashion, but there is no denying the team had an impressive regular season. The Pigeons finished at the top of the East with 64 points and were second in the league overall.

New players like Héber broke onto the MLS scene with 15 goals, while the team’s first homegrown player, James Sands, helped lock down the backline. Plus, many of the starting core are locked in on multi-year contracts, like Sean Johnson and Anton Tinnerholm. Despite the positives, however, NYCFC have many particulars to address, both on and off the pitch.

With that in mind, here are the three key areas that New York City FC must address this offseason.

FOXBOROUGH, MA – SEPTEMBER 29: New York City FC midfielder Jesus Medina (19) looks for a teammate during a match between the New England Revolution and New York City FC on September 29, 2019, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

3. Jesús Medina as a DP

When Jesús Medina was signed as a Young Designated Player for the 2018 season, he was signed based on his talent and potential to develop. At 20 years old, the Paraguayan had a notable resume with 74 senior appearances and 17 goals for his former club, Club Libertad. There was great anticipation for his future in New York.

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However, since his signing, playing time increasingly became scarce and his production has been low. This past season, he only played 726 minutes and scored three goals. In the 18 games he played, he started just six times. The lack of playing time illuminates Medina either is not doing enough in practice or other players are more able and competent on the pitch. Unquestionably, in his first two years, he has not played at the level of a Young DP.

Therefore, with two years remaining, NYCFC should do the following: downgrade his contract or sell him. Sure, it is evident Medina has potential, as seen during his brace against the New England Revolution in September, but the team though cannot wait for him to shine any longer. A DP contract should be used on a talented player that makes a difference to the team, not one wasting away on the bench.

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2019-11-03 12:00:00Z
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