Coming into this season, my expectations were much lower than they’ve been in recent times. Despite IMFC’s hot playoff run to a near MLS Cup final, I had no allusions of grandeur regarding the fate of the Bleu-Blanc-Noir in 2017.
Despite the entire league seemingly getting better, IMFC decided to go with a status quo approach. No big signings were made (outside of Blerim Dzemaili, who will be here sometime between mid-May and October?), and many positions were left with little to no cover.
Yes, the management gave the central midfield a boost with an aggressive Argentinian operator in Adrian Arregui, and traded for a talented (real) RB in Chris Duvall.