Wasatch Soccer Sentinel
Some Acknowledgements
- The Aaron Herrera deal is still baffling. Not even the Apple TV commentators seem to understand it. While that deal necessitates this discussion, it’s not the core focus. I’m going to dance around it a bit, but trust I know it’s there.
- We’re three games in. This insight is anecdotal at best, but given no players were added to the backline three matches into the season I think it’s a fair observation.
- I’m a Brody-Bro for life. Don’t you dare accuse me of being otherwise.
Back Strength
For a bulk of the last two seasons, the back line has been one of the most solid and reliable segments of the team. The highlights reels are devoid of goals or big attacking sequences, but are overflowing with last ditch tackles and goal line clearances. Across a 34-match season, there was little need for rotation or experimentation.
It was every project manager's dream. It worked, it was reliable, and it was cost effective.
Then a component was changed and it’s all now in doubt.
Back Balance
Andrew Brody is a proper enigma. A backup right back, thrown in as a left back solely through attrition and necessity, and bosses it.
