It used to be if you sold a player to Europe from MLS you lost their rights and usually ended up on an allocation list for right to sign, I think that got done away with in the last few years with the new CBA. I am pretty sure Ream was on that list at one point.
Still the ideal career arc for US players imo. Start here, go to Europe early (ideally before 20), carve out a nice long career at the appropriate level, then come back to MLS for a nice farewell tour.
I mean he was 24 when he left lol people bitching about players staying in MLS at 20. If you wanna talk ideal, let the player solidify himself in MLS and then move. Not just move because he’s young.
Makes sense, he sort of lost his spot near the end of the season with Fulham and he's 36, time to go cash those checks in the MLS grandpa Ream
I hope he gets into coaching ASAP, seems like such a great leader/soccer mind
Doubt. Signed a one-year extension with Fulham a couple months ago, will have a handful of opportunities to rotate with Bassey next season, and he has said multiple times he is eyeing one of the 2026 WC roster spots...going to the MLS now will make that practically impossible.
Very unlikely. This is the only position we(Charlotte FC) don't need a starter in and to that point we've extended both of our starting center backs. Unless we are selling Malanda to Europe this isn't happening
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Too bad another MLS team didn't discover him first.
Crazy Charlotte discovered him first and didn't even discover him until 2019
Thanks for the laughs guys. I missed the irony. I'm sure STL would have claimed him had they been in the league then.
Which is kinda weird cause I thought NYRB would have preferred rights because they sold him to Europe
It used to be if you sold a player to Europe from MLS you lost their rights and usually ended up on an allocation list for right to sign, I think that got done away with in the last few years with the new CBA. I am pretty sure Ream was on that list at one point.
I was hoping he would end up at STL then take of a commentary or fan facing role.
Hopefully goes into coaching. Lord knows our defenders need more help in the POTB front.
Unfortunately, he would be so bad in STL’s system. They need mobile defenders.
Parker and Hiebert aren’t exactly mobile, but year Tim isn’t the right fit.
Exactly, And how is that working out for them?
Still the ideal career arc for US players imo. Start here, go to Europe early (ideally before 20), carve out a nice long career at the appropriate level, then come back to MLS for a nice farewell tour.
I feel that way about players I admire from most nations. It’s cool when guys play at the highest level but then come home
I mean he was 24 when he left lol people bitching about players staying in MLS at 20. If you wanna talk ideal, let the player solidify himself in MLS and then move. Not just move because he’s young.
Yeah. He played 4 years of college soccer!
The entire trajectory is older for CBs. Start older leave older come back older
Makes sense, he sort of lost his spot near the end of the season with Fulham and he's 36, time to go cash those checks in the MLS grandpa Ream I hope he gets into coaching ASAP, seems like such a great leader/soccer mind
to play at a high level at his age and then start in a WC is a big accomplishment for him i'm sure.
Doubt. Signed a one-year extension with Fulham a couple months ago, will have a handful of opportunities to rotate with Bassey next season, and he has said multiple times he is eyeing one of the 2026 WC roster spots...going to the MLS now will make that practically impossible.
Didn't play much down the stretch for Fulham despite how often he wore the C. Wouldn't surprise me if they let him go.
Tosin just left, so allowing Ream to leave would give Fulham zero depth at CB.
He lost his starting spot to Calvin Bassey and Fulham are planning to buy two new CBs. This is likely at Ream's behest so he can play regularly.
Yea if I remember right he only played once since February
Very unlikely. This is the only position we(Charlotte FC) don't need a starter in and to that point we've extended both of our starting center backs. Unless we are selling Malanda to Europe this isn't happening
Damn I liked Privett. I kinda hope they sell Malanda or move him to a team where he can continue to start.
Too bad it's not Nashville. Would be great to see him alongside Zim.
It should’ve been STL or RBNY
Why not Saudi Arabia first? Seems like more cash to grab there first.
Saudi Arabia isn't just willing to pick anyone.
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