Cheez3y Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 (edited) The colonization of the New World started in 16th century. A lot of European countries wanted a piece of it. Great Britain, Spain, France or even the Netherlands or Germany. The eastern part of the modern day USA was mainly colonized by the UK. In roughly 100 years Thirteen Colonies were created. There were the New England Colonies in the North, the MIddle Colonies in the middle and Southern Colonies in the South. In 1776 the Thirteen Colonies declared their indepence in July 1776 and formed the United States of America. This was a quick summary from my mind. The extensive version can be found here: History.com - The 13 Colonies And there is only one club which fits perfect... Welcome to the New England Revolution. I always set myself some rules: 1. Have some fun. 2. Only sign players from the Thirteen Colonies. 340 citities are eligable. I tried to look at the original map, for e.g. Atlanta, Georgia is not in it. 3. Foreign player only from the UK, Ireland, The Netherlands, France, Germany and Sweden. Edited October 29, 2023 by Cheez3y 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheez3y Posted September 12, 2023 Author Share Posted September 12, 2023 We got a big squad, but not many players from the "right" part of the country. Our main man is Carles Gil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheez3y Posted September 12, 2023 Author Share Posted September 12, 2023 (edited) I got my trusty Excel template to get some kind of overview. There is a lot of work. We got not many CM and too many players on Budget Contracts. Edited September 12, 2023 by Cheez3y Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheez3y Posted September 12, 2023 Author Share Posted September 12, 2023 There is a new rule for me this year. The U22 Initiative. This basicly means if you sign young players from abroad, their cap impact is pretty small. Charlotte FC - What Is The U 22 Initiative? For e.g. Dylan Borrero Normally he would impact the cap by 619k. I could buy it down to 309k with GAM. But since he is under 22 he is eligable for a U22 Initiative contract and his contract is worth only 151k. This is one is pretty nice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheez3y Posted September 12, 2023 Author Share Posted September 12, 2023 Made some big trades already. We dont really need Romney and McNamara, both are nice to have backup players. But I think we can do cheaper and maybe better. Spoiler Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheez3y Posted September 12, 2023 Author Share Posted September 12, 2023 We signed Leo Cannon from our academy. We need a 3rd keeper and he looks decent. Our registration looks pretty good. If I can get rid of Jozy Altidore, we dont even need to buy down the contracts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheez3y Posted September 12, 2023 Author Share Posted September 12, 2023 Talking about money We got 1,5 mio transfer budget left. We got 1,3 mio GAM to play. And 2,9 mio TAM money to buy down contracts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheez3y Posted September 12, 2023 Author Share Posted September 12, 2023 Solid backup LB from Harrison, New Jersey. Spoiler Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheez3y Posted September 12, 2023 Author Share Posted September 12, 2023 In January 2022 there arent many option. Danny Rose will do it for now. Spoiler Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley84 Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 2 hours ago, Cheez3y said: 1. Have some fun. 2. Only sign players from the Thirteen Colonies. 340 citities are eligable. I tried to look at the original map, for e.g. Atlanta, Georgia is not in it. 3. Foreign player only from the UK, Ireland, The Netherlands, France, Germany and Sweden Considering points 2. and 3. your player pool might be a bit to big to make this a real challenge, but as long as point 1. happens doesnt really matter. Good luck, will be following along. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheez3y Posted September 13, 2023 Author Share Posted September 13, 2023 20 hours ago, Muttley84 said: Considering points 2. and 3. your player pool might be a bit to big to make this a real challenge Yes, with that part Im not that really happy after one night sleep. I will try to get rid of the international slots and/or use them as assets once I can. At the moment we got 8, which is the 2nd or 3rd lowest. Im planning to go down to 5-6 and only sign UK + Ireland players. In season 1 I cant do much, since its starting in January 2022. Also all players who arent eligible, I cant offer them new contract. So basicly until 2024 I basicly need a new team. Once the draft in 2023 happens I think the real challenge starts. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheez3y Posted September 13, 2023 Author Share Posted September 13, 2023 Another British player settled over. Scott Wright will be very usefull player. Left, right and in the middle. Im planning to use 3 formations and not just stick to one. Another academy player got an instant contract offer from me. Conway is born in Foxboro/MA and is a very promising AMC. For now he will play for our reserve team, but I always swap him to the main team. Spoiler Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheez3y Posted September 13, 2023 Author Share Posted September 13, 2023 I think we got a pretty decent team. There is still a lot of work to do. No problem with the registration. We can still buy a lot of contracts down and we even got some cap space left. I couldnt trade/sell Altidore, so I will use him. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheez3y Posted September 13, 2023 Author Share Posted September 13, 2023 (edited) Decent preseason. The media still thinks we are midtable and this is honestly the goal for this season. Solid midtable and maybe reach the playoffs. We start the season away to Portland. At the end of March we got our first "derby". Edited September 13, 2023 by Cheez3y 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheez3y Posted September 13, 2023 Author Share Posted September 13, 2023 After the registration the Waiverdraft happens. Every player which wasnt registred they are gettin another chance. Thats why I normally dont fill the 30 man roster, since you always will find some gems here. Sadly nothing I can sign. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheez3y Posted September 13, 2023 Author Share Posted September 13, 2023 February + March 2022 After gettin smashed by Portland, we played much better. Coming Up Couple of big games in April. RB NY, Charlotte again and we apparently are in the CL. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hootieleece Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 NE Revolution are my local team. I'm thinking of doing a save with them in FM24. Since there will be a new coach/manager. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheez3y Posted September 13, 2023 Author Share Posted September 13, 2023 I think this is a good trade for us. We got a lot of cover at RB, so one of them can go. Spoiler I think we are set for the 2023 draft. Dont think we even trade 7 players. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtown1414 Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Interesting concept. We live in Savannah. I'll be following! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheez3y Posted September 13, 2023 Author Share Posted September 13, 2023 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Hootieleece said: NE Revolution are my local team. I'm thinking of doing a save with them in FM24. Since there will be a new coach/manager. Yes, do it. The MLS needs more love. Just now, dtown1414 said: Interesting concept. We live in Savannah. I'll be following! Wow, thats nice to hear. Edited September 13, 2023 by Cheez3y Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 Great read as always @Cheez3y, good luck with this adventure. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 9 hours ago, dtown1414 said: Interesting concept. We live in Savannah. I'll be following! Very close to me! I even have friends that play for Tormenta's academy, and I'm signing up for futsal in Savannah! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtown1414 Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 8 hours ago, Fudal said: Very close to me! I even have friends that play for Tormenta's academy, and I'm signing up for futsal in Savannah! Are they starting a league in Savannah? May be interested. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheez3y Posted September 14, 2023 Author Share Posted September 14, 2023 12 hours ago, Punch said: Great read as always @Cheez3y, good luck with this adventure. Ty @Punch for checking in. Loving the conversation here. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheez3y Posted September 14, 2023 Author Share Posted September 14, 2023 (edited) CONCACAF Champions League 2022 - First Round In the end no problem against Saprissa from Costa Rica. Spoiler Quarter final against the Sounders. This should be the end. Edited September 14, 2023 by Cheez3y 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheez3y Posted September 14, 2023 Author Share Posted September 14, 2023 April 2022 Really nice April. We can stay in the playoff places. Coming Up 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheez3y Posted September 14, 2023 Author Share Posted September 14, 2023 Huge trade in my eyes. We doesnt need the international slot until the end of the season. We dont need many GAM currently. We got seven 1st rounder picks and the picks from Portland and us arent really good at the moment. Born in Bethesda/Maryland Jeremy Ebodisse is a perfect striker for my playing style/formations. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheez3y Posted September 14, 2023 Author Share Posted September 14, 2023 This means we waived one of our backup strikers before the deadline comes. Spoiler Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheez3y Posted September 14, 2023 Author Share Posted September 14, 2023 CONCACAF Champions League 2022 - Quarter Final Well...we payed very hard for this victory. Matt Polster is a very important player for us, who rotates between RB and DM. Spoiler UNAM! Huge semi final for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheez3y Posted September 14, 2023 Author Share Posted September 14, 2023 (edited) Now we got five 1st rounder picks. Useless player rights and some GAM. Edited September 14, 2023 by Cheez3y Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheez3y Posted September 14, 2023 Author Share Posted September 14, 2023 4/5 very good picks at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheez3y Posted September 14, 2023 Author Share Posted September 14, 2023 First upgrade to the youth setup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jogo Bonito Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 I got lost as soon as I saw your post on Tuesday about the squad registration. I enjoyed managing in MLS but it was a long time ago and have never had the courage to commit to it again. I also toyed with the idea of Australia's A-League to go in on a less competitive but similar format. Unfortunately every time I see how weak their club players are, I get put off. Good luck with this anyway. It seems you're understanding the rules well so far. I can hear those 'Revs' from here, and it looks like you're motoring already! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 11 hours ago, dtown1414 said: Are they starting a league in Savannah? May be interested. You can pay to rent out a futsal pitch, so me and my friends were going to pool together some money and start playing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtown1414 Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 52 minutes ago, Fudal said: You can pay to rent out a futsal pitch, so me and my friends were going to pool together some money and start playing Ok, let me know. I would like to join, and may have a few guys who could play. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheez3y Posted September 15, 2023 Author Share Posted September 15, 2023 9 hours ago, Jogo Bonito said: I got lost as soon as I saw your post on Tuesday about the squad registration. I enjoyed managing in MLS but it was a long time ago and have never had the courage to commit to it again. I also toyed with the idea of Australia's A-League to go in on a less competitive but similar format. Unfortunately every time I see how weak their club players are, I get put off. Good luck with this anyway. It seems you're understanding the rules well so far. I can hear those 'Revs' from here, and it looks like you're motoring already! The registation is the worst part, once you understand this part, this rest is almost normal. I would love to help you with it. You said you done it before...its like cycling...once you learnt it you always can do it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheez3y Posted September 15, 2023 Author Share Posted September 15, 2023 (edited) May 2022 Lost to Atlanta in the league and we are out of the cup with a loss to Philly. But we got our revenge 11 days later and smashed them 4:0. I guess we play for this playoffs this season. Coming Up Edited September 15, 2023 by Cheez3y Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheez3y Posted September 15, 2023 Author Share Posted September 15, 2023 Another nice trade for us in my eyes. Bou played 3 games this season and was just always injured. So he wasn't here basicly anyways. This opens also a DP spot too. Boateng is a nice backup player, but we got some youth players to fill in. Two wortless draft picks, player rights and GAM to boost up the value. Spoiler Welcome home Scott Caldwell. We desperately need another DM/CM and he is this one. Subah comes from North Carolina and looks like a decent strinking option. Salt Lake had no good pick left, so I went for Bayley to fill our reserves. Spoiler Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristianT Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 What a mega deal that last one was. How do you even start trying to compose such a deal? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hootieleece Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 2 hours ago, KristianT said: What a mega deal that last one was. How do you even start trying to compose such a deal? @Cheez3y Always knows the ins and outs of the MLS rules better than anyone I know. I am going to try and emulate him in FM24! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheez3y Posted September 15, 2023 Author Share Posted September 15, 2023 3 hours ago, KristianT said: What a mega deal that last one was. How do you even start trying to compose such a deal? Honestly its trail and error. This one was pretty "simple". I looked for an DM/CM and Caldwell fits perfectly. I wanted him since the start of the save. And now with the injury of Matt Polster, I really need one. So I looked at the RSL squad and saw that they dont really have a striker. They are using Rubio Rubin as striker and playing 442. Like I mentioned I never had Gustavo Bou, since he was injured so I just ask for a trade. The negotiation went like this: Start:: Bou <-> Caldwell Bou + Boateng <-> Caldwell Bou + Boateng <-> Caldwell + Subah Bou + Boateng + two first rounder <-> Caldwell + Subah Bou + Boateng + 2nd + 3rd rounder <-> Caldwell + Subah + Bailey Bou + Boateng + 1st + 2nd rounder + 65k GAM <-> Caldwell + Subah + Bailey Final -> Bou + Boateng + 2nd + 3rd rounder + 130k GAM <-> Caldwell + Subah + Bailey Also RSL got no DP player at the moment, so this helped also. Its always like "you need ask for a trade in the right moment" And ofcause you need to offer something good and not just backup players. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheez3y Posted September 15, 2023 Author Share Posted September 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Hootieleece said: @Cheez3y Always knows the ins and outs of the MLS rules better than anyone I know. I am going to try and emulate him in FM24! Haha thank you. Its like playing 4D chess, you always need to think ahead 1-2 steps. Go for it, I would love see someone else do a MLS save. If there are questions, I can always answer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hootieleece Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 5 minutes ago, Cheez3y said: Haha thank you. Its like playing 4D chess, you always need to think ahead 1-2 steps. Go for it, I would love see someone else do a MLS save. If there are questions, I can always answer. I have played in the MLS before usually during my "Journeyman" runs at the start before I start posting saves. I also usually try to get the Revs job as I play as my true alter ego. But I never really pull of trade shenanigans like you do. I wish there was more info on the player rights screen (like Position) and it was easier to access so I could make those trades or recall a player. Maybe I will post my Journeyman save with a goal of getting the Revs Job or from the start as an unqualified Ted Lasso. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheez3y Posted September 15, 2023 Author Share Posted September 15, 2023 41 minutes ago, Hootieleece said: I wish there was more info on the player rights screen (like Position) and it was easier to access so I could make those trades or recall a player. Yes, there is a lot of room for improvements. Some MLS mechanics are either hidden, broken or bad programmed. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheez3y Posted September 15, 2023 Author Share Posted September 15, 2023 I dont know how MLS youth intakes working this year. Normally I would explode now. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hootieleece Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Normally they go into the Academy Team. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheez3y Posted September 15, 2023 Author Share Posted September 15, 2023 28 minutes ago, Hootieleece said: Normally they go into the Academy Team. Yeah. But I cant remember this screen last FM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hootieleece Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Cheez3y said: Yeah. But I cant remember this screen last FM. It is under the Development Center in FM23 probably the same in FM22. (I just loaded up as the Revs from the start) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheez3y Posted September 16, 2023 Author Share Posted September 16, 2023 June + July 2022 Couple of losses. Cincinnati is just too strong this season. Coming Up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheez3y Posted September 16, 2023 Author Share Posted September 16, 2023 CONCACAF Champions League 2022 - Semi Final 2:0 home victory in the first leg is good enough to get us into the CL final! Spoiler Its Cruz Azul! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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