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#386447 Uncle Sam's FM 17 Career

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11 Jul 2017 03:17:28

Oh, and my Skin is the Flut "light" skin. I changed the background to the lightest possible.

The Seattle result was epic. It's rare when everything comes together like that and the guys are just ruthlessly clinical. I started with my Counter strategy, and after it was 3-0 they went defensive and I immediately went to my control strategy and kept pouring it on. I usually have a fitness advantage over the MLS clubs in the Open Cup because I rest my players in the weekend match before the Cup game, but Seattle hadn't played a match at all for a week prior so their guys were just as fresh.

#386446 Uncle Sam's FM 17 Career

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11 Jul 2017 03:10:34

By tongey | On 10 July 2017 - 18:25 PM BST

So with the allocation money you can basically pay to make the players salaries count as less? Kind of understanding it a bit more now.

That 7-0 win is one hell of a win. Seattle are no push overs.

What skin are you using by the way?

Yes, if you click on the player and go to Contract -> Contract Info, there is a box for "Salary Cap Impact for 20XX Season". Here there is a slide bar where you can use your "Remaining General Allocation Money" to reduce the impact of the player's contract against the salary cap.

Below is Ricardo Clark's salary cap impact:

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/1KVAWFIyxsXND0gppwi0fSeal4kF2ZgWfMKYmGJ0.png

As you can see, I have $1,321,000 of General Allocation Money left (mostly the spoils from the Torres transfer). You can drag that blue dot as far to the left as you can, reducing the "Salary Cap Impact" of the player contract. I could reduce Clark's contract all the way down to ZERO if I needed to. So obviously, allocation money can really help you in MLS. You can acquire allocation money through trades within the league, by selling players to foreign clubs, and through league performance (winning the Shield, winning MLS Cup, qualifying for the Champions League, etc).

#386380 Uncle Sam's FM 17 Career

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10 Jul 2017 16:22:37

DONE DEAL: Erick Torres has been sold to FC Schalke. The $5.5M initial deal more than doubles the previous club record, which was $2.7M for Geoff Cameron to Stoke.

Our General Allocation Money now shoots up to $1.3M, which I can use for MLS transfers or to buy down the salary cap impact of specific players.

MLS TIP: This is basically how I run my club in MLS in FM. Here in the USA we call it "moneyball", and it can be especially effective in MLS. By selling players for big profits to foreign clubs I can keep my overall wages lower while also being able to give bigger contracts while staying under the salary cap. Obviously it sucks to lose Torres, but I can replace him and develop his replacement to earn another big pay day.

#386378 Uncle Sam's FM 17 Career

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10 Jul 2017 16:07:32

And 7-0 is now the club and US Open Cup record for largest margin of victory.

#386376 Uncle Sam's FM 17 Career

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10 Jul 2017 16:03:45

The Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Draw Semi Final draw sends us to New England. On the other side of the bracket D.C. United awaits the winner of the LA Galaxy-NY Red Bulls match.

#386375 Uncle Sam's FM 17 Career

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10 Jul 2017 16:01:42

Absolutely lethal finishing in the first half has helped us to prevail over Seattle in the Quarter Final of the US Open Cup. We scored on 4 of our 6 first half shots. Resting my US Open Cup squad before a match is obviously paying off big time.

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/AtttgchbxPGmu2gOT7Sv2A5HVWpmQ4icYUnXEWiR.png

Side notes: Zach Pfeffer came on as a sub and scored his first goal with the club. Also, I delayed Torres's transfer so he could play in this match. What a brilliant move that turned out to be as he scored two goals and served up four assists.

#386368 Uncle Sam's FM 17 Career

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10 Jul 2017 14:36:16

We played a team of mostly reserves in a match at Orlando City. Despite this and having Jalil Anibaba sent off in the 73rd, we hung on for a dramatic 2-1 victory.

League: 1st (12-4-1, 34 GF - 13 GA, +21 GF, 40 PTS)

#386365 Uncle Sam's FM 17 Career

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10 Jul 2017 14:03:37

Andrew Wenger suffers a damaged foot, will be out for 2-3 weeks.

#386364 Uncle Sam's FM 17 Career

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10 Jul 2017 14:01:19

Coincidentally Erick Torres brings home the MLS Player of the Week. His stiffest competition was teammates Tomas Martinez and Juan David Cabezas. Guess that's what a 5-0 win can do for individual accolades.

#386363 Uncle Sam's FM 17 Career

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10 Jul 2017 13:55:28

Offers coming in for Erick Torres now. His value is $5.5M, and that is minimum I am accepting BEFORE any bonuses. The offering clubs must hit this with their initial fee + monthly installments. Schalke have come in with an offer that could rise to $10.75M. I'll probably accept this offer and see if he accepts.

I have to assume I'm losing ET now. I fully believe that Mauro Manotas is ready to step in.

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/5vfyda1IoODIQpFSh8eh0KGsBzWjwwC3SRKtIjVK.png

His backup could be any number of players, Alberth Elis being the most likely until the end of the season. Where I would really like to bring a guy during the summer window is at center back. Leonardo, De La Garza, and Machado have been getting the job done, but I could use an upgrade. I'll be sending scouts to Spain and Brazil to look for a loanee replacement.

#386359 Uncle Sam's FM 17 Career

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10 Jul 2017 13:33:10

This is how you get back on track after a tough loss:

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/IyEL8N8Zfm2VOP6PrfHFlQpf89GX7tFqoePAyZKe.png

Complete dominance. One of those occasions where no one flubs their lines and everything goes according to the script. Obviously the red card helped, but it was already 3-0 by then. The only blemish would be Torres' missed penalty in the 34th minute.

League: 1st (11-4-2, 32 GF - 12 GA, +20 GD, 37 PTS)

We have 5 more goals than the next highest team, and we are 7 goals better in differential than the next best team, however our position is somewhat precarious as our lead is only three points. We do have a game in hand on the next highest team, but it could unravel quickly.

#386353 Uncle Sam's FM 17 Career

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10 Jul 2017 12:52:24

Midseason Affiliates Update

Rio Grande Valley (USL) - 5th place (8-4-5, 31 GF - 18 GA, +13 GD, 28 PTS).

--Prospects. The best prospects are the three guys I have loaned to the club. Rafael Ramos (DR - 7.52), Christian Lucatero (MC - 7.35), and Cristian Roldan (M/AM RC - 7.02) are all carrying high ratings. Charlie Ward (M/AMC - 7.21) is a decent prospect who is producing, and Jorginho James (DM/MC - 6.97) is another player I like but isn't getting a lot of playing time.

Dynamo Academy (USSDA Frontier Division) - 1st place (10-4-1, 22 GF - 7 GA, +15 GD, 34 PTS)

--Prospects: My son (Jayden) that I added to have random attributes with an editor file (that I forgot I still had in my editor data folder) actually looks like a decent prospect in this game. He has a 7.14 rating from his M/AMC position. Goalkeeper Adam Bocanegra (7.03) and David Stern (AML - 7.35) are also rated to be prospects worth having a look at.

#386351 Uncle Sam's FM 17 Career

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10 Jul 2017 12:32:19

DC grabs their second choice, Ricardo La Volpe. The Argentine has extensive experience, managing several Mexican clubs, as well as the Mexican and Costa Rican national teams.

#386350 Uncle Sam's FM 17 Career

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10 Jul 2017 12:30:26

The Klinsmann to DC United rumors die as Basel swoops for the former German international and USA National Team coach.

#386349 Uncle Sam's FM 17 Career

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10 Jul 2017 12:26:38

Controversial penalty gives Portland 1-0 win over Dynamo team recovering from midweek shootout victory.

League: 1st (10-4-2, 27 GF - 12 GA, +15 GD, 34 PTS)

#386228 Uncle Sam's FM 17 Career

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10 Jul 2017 01:52:15

After controlling the entire match, (69-31 possession, 15-3 shots, 0 shots on target for Chicago), the Dynamo needed a penalty shootout to eliminate the Fire in the Round of 16 of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.

Quarterfinal: at Seattle Sounders FC. (Path to the Quarterfinal: 1-0 extra time win at Louisville City, 1-1 (4-2) shootout win at home against Sporting Kansas City.

#386204 Uncle Sam's FM 17 Career

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09 Jul 2017 18:22:27

Interesting rumors flying around with Jurgen Klinsmann emerging as the fans' "leading candidate" for the D.C. United head coaching job.

#386197 Uncle Sam's FM 17 Career

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09 Jul 2017 18:12:53

After loss to Houston, D.C. United sack Ben Olsen.

#386196 Uncle Sam's FM 17 Career

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09 Jul 2017 18:11:53

Dynamo rests first team for the US Open Cup, reserves grind out 2-1 win over D.C. United.

League: 1st (10-4-1, 27 GF - 11 GA, +16 GD, 34 PTS)

#386175 Uncle Sam's FM 17 Career

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09 Jul 2017 16:56:05

Manotas, Quioto, and Martinez all score in 3-0 win at Harrisburg in US Open Cup Third Round. Here is a look at the draw the rest of the way:

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It's a tough draw, as 15 of the 16 teams left are MLS clubs, and we will not be hosting a match until the final.

#386099 Uncle Sam's FM 17 Career

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09 Jul 2017 08:30:10

Houston Dynamo sign Zach Pfeffer on a free transfer:

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/3S7vBqTiKvZQDlmZo5aQ50lUCPO9C55STJystHtW.png

Obviously not a world class player or anything, but Zach will provide some depth at midfield and we hope he can get a little better.

#386098 Uncle Sam's FM 17 Career

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09 Jul 2017 08:21:29

I have accepted a contract extension which will have me at Houston for 3 years, ending on 31 December 2018.

#386095 Uncle Sam's FM 17 Career

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09 Jul 2017 08:10:32

Erick Torres' 14th goal sets a new Houston Dynamo record for MLS goals in a season, breaking Brian Ching's old record of 13.

#386094 Uncle Sam's FM 17 Career

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09 Jul 2017 08:05:46

Erick Torres slots home a penalty and the Dynamo clinch the Texas Derby with a 1-0 win at archrival FC Dallas.

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League: 1st (9-4-1, 25 GF - 10 GA, +15 GD, 31 PTS)

#386091 Uncle Sam's FM 17 Career

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09 Jul 2017 07:49:33

TRADE:
Houston Gets: 1st Round SuperDraft Pick 2017
NYC FC Gets: Oscar Boniek Garcia, 100K General Allocation Money

This was a tough deal to make because Boniek is a good player that can slot into several positions, but he is over 30 and we do get a first round pick in next years draft and we clear $245K of cap space.