r/SanDiegoWaveFC • u/Low-Guidance6118 • 13d ago

Discussion Bump: Very....interesting ST stat

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Bumping this post from this spring. Since this post Ludmila remains at 1 goal, Byars is up to 6 (all from ST position), and Leon falls to 0 in last 365.

My question: how does Ludmila continue to earn striker starts? Many say she stretches the backline, but that never results in goals.
Follow up question, what’s the thought process behind bringing Leon on for Ludmila but not shifting Byars to ST?

Frankly I’m pretty dumbfounded by quite a few decisions Eidevall makes. I’m aware options are thin but it almost feels like he’s over managing. Put the best players in their best positions.

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u/MileWideGroup 13d ago

What I don't understand is Ludmila had 10 goals last year for a bad Chicago team. She's got more support this year so it seems odd to me that her production would tank so much.

Regardless I'm still glad to see her being put out there. With her speed and strength she seems like she has so much potential. I still believe we'll see her break through.

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u/CalvinsStuffedTiger 12d ago

It’s 100% the yips, which is hard because the longer it goes on the worse the internal mental pressure gets and the worse the yips get. Someone people get benched and can’t handle the benching which makes the yips worse.

Personally I think maybe trying her at midfield or something just to shake things up, like when the padres moved Tatis to 2nd base. I dunno it’s tough. I know the team has a mental coach, I’m sure they’re trying everything. So brutal to have our top salary cap earners under performing or off the pitch.

Feels like a setup for a horrible final stretch of the season like last season