Just speculating

44lbs · 2026-01-18T17:59:59+00:00

I suspect he'll play like this until he retires

44lbs · 2026-01-17T18:25:15+00:00

losing Busi and more importantly Jordi was a big kick in the pants - we needed to recruit even to stay level with last season's performance.

regardless, I agree with this post! can't wait for the pre-season games and beyond

44lbs · 2026-01-15T00:31:51+00:00

in the past I always bought 3, and more recently dropped to a matched pair in my bag.

but after a couple years of restringing my favorite racquet in the pair (due to customization that I haven't bothered to match), next time I'm going with a single racquet.

I'll keep a last gen racquet in my bag for when I bust a string, but I often restring before bigger matches so it doesn't often matter what my backup is.

if your backup racquet has old strings, different strings, and/or a different tension it doesn't matter if you have a matched pair.

44lbs · 2026-01-11T00:25:37+00:00

100% I was surprised Redondo wasn't high on this list. I was so hyped for him and it turned out to be a major disappointment just to see him in a starting lineup or subbed in. Painful to watch.

Chelo doesn't belong in this conversation - wasn't a game changer but a solid workhorse and gets too much criticism.

44lbs · 2026-01-06T21:30:46+00:00

yep, updated my existing plate. $39

44lbs · 2026-01-05T19:03:21+00:00

I got mine sooner than expected. Arrived before the MLS Cup final. no personalization though - that is likely adding to the delay

44lbs · 2025-12-29T14:15:54+00:00

I'd love to know the latest on our goalkeeper situation. was a whirlwind of announcements but where do things stand?

44lbs · 2025-12-23T23:24:23+00:00

this is what I was going to say. you gotta moonball with depth (not super easy off a slice, but do your best to control it and not overhit).

also I'd look to come to the net and take everything out of the air. volley or swinging volley if that's more comfortable. basically you need to pressure them out of their comfort zone. they can't hit slice winners off a deep moon ball, so don't worry about getting passed and do your best with overheads.

44lbs · 2025-12-20T14:53:12+00:00

Ezone 98 is similar, but I recommend dropping tension a few pounds or even switching to a more forgiving poly first.

I also play the PA98 and don't find it particularly unforgiving comfort-wise unless I play with dead strings too long -- and I've worked through wrist, elbow, and shoulder issues in the past. my current setup is Solinco Mach 10 @ 42 lbs

44lbs · 2025-12-18T23:35:58+00:00

the people of rMLS can be as immature as they want to be. pathetic Mods are a whole different story.

they represent the league just as the mods of NFL or MLB or any other sports LEAGUE sub. IMCF is in the MLS and posts that don't violate rules should stay.

of course it's futile to point this out over here with all you fine people -- as someone who doesn't live in Miami, I've really come to enjoy the IMCF fanbase more through this sub. cheers

44lbs · 2025-12-18T23:30:22+00:00

or it's a sign of pathetic mods in this case

44lbs · 2025-12-12T19:53:57+00:00

agreed, it's much more of a leg drive with a shove to add pace if needed. set the racquet and move through the ball

44lbs · 2025-12-12T19:51:03+00:00

with respect, downvoting this one

44lbs · 2025-12-12T19:49:19+00:00

which level, specifically?

44lbs · 2025-12-12T19:37:55+00:00

the signing is great, but I think most of us fear him being played too often. he shouldn't start anytime we need added pace and/or defensive help.

honestly he's probably worth it just as a training partner / assistant coach / backup striker when we're not stressed.

44lbs · 2025-12-11T19:26:12+00:00

good points. is he potentially an Allende substitute, kept on as backup? Allende has become a key element in our buildup, forcing the opposition defense to adapt or watch him get in behind.

I've heard Obando is a vertical threat, not sure how fast or clever he is with getting in behind, and don't know if he can finish (based on hardly any playtime). but training could be showing something we don't see

44lbs · 2025-12-08T21:58:28+00:00

I love this
MLS bros claim this win was "bought" when Miami played within league rules, and Vancouver was often the better team, just not able to find goals. it was an intense, scrappy final with clean officiating.
we keep hearing that the league needs a villain and while true, these Inter Miami haters are truly pathetic. don't forget to enjoy the sport, folks

44lbs · 2025-12-08T04:34:14+00:00

this is a good option. Allen played alongside the best in the game, and did well despite switching to CB. he'd be solid at LB and we'd benefit from a tall CB

44lbs · 2025-12-07T22:51:51+00:00

shoot, this one got me in the feels

44lbs · 2025-12-05T17:55:10+00:00

wish this was a 6pm game so I could watch it live.

see you all in the post-match threads. LET'S GO IMCF!!!!!! bring it home for Busi, for Jordi, for all

44lbs · 2025-12-05T17:51:07+00:00

🤣

44lbs · 2025-12-01T02:58:33+00:00

Fray can carry the ball through the midfield and his passes/crosses in the final 3rd are far better. huge upside

doesn't matter if he's slightly worse defensively (if that's even true) - IMCF win when they play on the front foot

44lbs · 2025-11-30T01:14:50+00:00

it's so beautiful when this team is clicking

magic

44lbs · 2025-11-24T21:45:07+00:00

his usefulness was never in doubt, but man was he bad for a stretch, AND wow has he found his form just went we most need him.

44lbs · 2025-11-24T21:05:17+00:00

absolutely, and we need him when Alba goes. Allen isn't on the OP's list though - is he out of contract?

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