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| ⚽️ XI Data Consultancy & @TargetScouting_ | @westchestersc | Formerly QPR & US Mondorf | 🦬 Howard Alumnus |

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In another opportunity to scout the USL live, I concluded my long term analysis of Bronnik. He’s really found the trust of his coaches, becoming more than a teenage impact sub in attack. Over the past few games the LW role has become his.
Mark Bronnik (LW, '06, 🇺🇸) is an American winger on hot goal-scoring form. According to @a_mc80, he has the potential to play in the MLS sooner rather than later. Read more below👇
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I take it back keep Cunha and give him the armband. He leads from the front, has all the passion, and has the most sportsmanship on the pitch. Have to keep those qualities in the team during dire straits.
Replying to @a_mc80
Cunha, Martínez, and Mazraoui are not floor raisers and are more complements to a team of much higher quality. They should be allowed to leave to find that opportunity. (4/16)
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Maguire reminds me of Tim Ream atp. He deserves to be out there for his quality in possession (line breaking passes, back post aerial threat, carrying out from the back, etc.), but the defensive awareness is cooked.
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Heaven still needs a loan to become a more complete defender under less pressure. The mistakes are huge and he can’t make up for all of them with his athleticism and instincts.
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Baleba injury is so unfortunate. His form has fallen off a bit since the hot start, likely influenced by team form, but he’s still arguably the best player on the pitch.
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Lacey has finally capitalized on being such a huge spark off the bench whenever he’s played. Yoro is getting more comfortable at fullback each game. Hoping Bruno’s pen can help him find form because even I’m beginning to have doubts—it may be time to give Mainoo a try at 10.
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Just peeped he’s got 13 G+A in 11 apps. What a rise from the 5’2” left winger!
José Martínez (LW, '05, 🇳🇮) has developed nicely in 2025, especially as a finisher, according to @a_mc80. Read more about Martínez below👇
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Probably put way too much time/thought into this, but watching this team consistently from both fan and scout/aspiring sporting director perspectives really gets my gears turning. After the thread, I thought of putting together a pseudo-depth chart to visualize my ideas:
🧵To be even more dramatic, a fire sale is more than needed (obviously). Mbeumo, Baleba, Lammens is your core. (1/16)
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🧵To be even more dramatic, a fire sale is more than needed (obviously). Mbeumo, Baleba, Lammens is your core. (1/16)
Carrick gave us something to cheer for but this should be wraps for him. He’ll be a solid mid-table manager somewhere more functional. So, Carrick out, Dalot out, and Heaven out on loan.
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With all the changes I just recommended many transfers in and youth development would be required. How necessary adding another left footed CB is will depend on the manager. (15/16)
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Back ups at 9 and 10 will be needed while selecting which kind of FBs are needed on each side will also depend on the next manager’s tactics. The pieces are mostly in place—it’s all about profiling the right stars to complete the starting XI for whoever they hire next. (16/16)
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