For those that are saying that it’s okay to lose Stewart to aTm, and that we’ll get ours in 23’, I vehemently disagree.
This is the same narrative that has been parroted on here for many years. The old “we’ll get so and so next year” is played out.
It’s important that Mario makes a statement that the days of other teams coming to South Florida and getting whoever they want are over, starting now.
The most important thing in this battle for our most prized recruit in our own backyard are the optics. Mario and his brain trust must do whatever it takes to secure his signature. This will send a message and create major recruiting buzz and momentum for us going into the 23’ cycle. I have faith that somehow, someway, Mario and the Columbus Crew get it done at the eleventh hour.