EnigMattic1 Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 Ok, in this version of FM, I have found myself getting very into the concept of a dna setup as whoever I choose to manage. My question is this, would Inter Miami be the 'perfect' starting block? Being a new franchise, they have no history to build off of and next to no players. Surely, this would be a perfect place to start and begin the foundations of a legacy? Also, Can I actually start as Inter Miami? I don't know how the coding is for the MLS and their inclusion. If a season had to be played before they join, would I only have friendlies available to play or are they unmanageable until they join? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lblanc Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 As far as I know you can manage them straight away, the first year will be friendlies and building a team Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigMattic1 Posted December 10, 2019 Author Share Posted December 10, 2019 (edited) 38 minutes ago, lblanc said: As far as I know you can manage them straight away, the first year will be friendlies and building a team Building is an understatement! I've just looked at the 'squad' and they have 4 players, all out on loan. I think I'm going to have to give it a go. It looks like a project as opposed to a save. Edited December 10, 2019 by EnigMattic1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gholliday87 Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 Thinking about it...Liking it...Loving it...Loading it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigMattic1 Posted December 10, 2019 Author Share Posted December 10, 2019 1 hour ago, gholliday87 said: Thinking about it...Liking it...Loving it...Loading it! About 15.5m to build an entire squad and only friendlies until the following season. Talk about a challenge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gholliday87 Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 5 minutes ago, EnigMattic1 said: About 15.5m to build an entire squad and only friendlies until the following season. Talk about a challenge. Sounds good...Take advantage of the friendlies, try and get some money in that way. Nashville also join at same time. I'd expect that one to be even more difficult. Won't have the glitz & glamour of Miami. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigMattic1 Posted December 10, 2019 Author Share Posted December 10, 2019 20 minutes ago, gholliday87 said: Sounds good...Take advantage of the friendlies, try and get some money in that way. Nashville also join at same time. I'd expect that one to be even more difficult. Won't have the glitz & glamour of Miami. Forgot about them. Guess it's because they don't have 'Goldenballs' backing them so they don't get all the publicity. Am I right in thinking a team from Texas has Matthew McConaughey on board? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gholliday87 Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 7 minutes ago, EnigMattic1 said: Forgot about them. Guess it's because they don't have 'Goldenballs' backing them so they don't get all the publicity. Am I right in thinking a team from Texas has Matthew McConaughey on board? Yes! Austin FC. Who start in 2021 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigMattic1 Posted December 10, 2019 Author Share Posted December 10, 2019 Even the backroom staff is non existent. This could be a really interesting save. If you decide to manage them, you will have to let me know how you get on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lblanc Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 2 hours ago, EnigMattic1 said: About 15.5m to build an entire squad and only friendlies until the following season. Talk about a challenge. Would be more then enough, given the MLS rules come end of December were you are part of the draft process. I stand corrected but as a New Team I believe you get first pick of players released by the other MLS franchises Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigMattic1 Posted December 10, 2019 Author Share Posted December 10, 2019 16 minutes ago, lblanc said: Would be more then enough, given the MLS rules come end of December were you are part of the draft process. I stand corrected but as a New Team I believe you get first pick of players released by the other MLS franchises It is possible, but, you can't exactly buy anyone decent as that will take a substantial amount from your budget. Even if you didn't pay over 1m on a player, that's still a minimum of 15 players, not counting signing on fees. Don't get me wrong, I'm definitely not complaining. This is already shaping up to be my kind of save. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gholliday87 Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 Just started one with Nashville...I shall keep you advised of the progress! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick1408 Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 MacArthur FC in Australia also start with nothing if that’s what your looking for. Western United (also in Australia) start with minimal staff and a full squad of players but it’s those first season in 2019/20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welshace Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 Excited to see how you guys get on and what kind of teams you can build.. I'll let you be the pioneers into this and i'll follow the crowd if it works out well. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lblanc Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 10 minutes ago, Welshace said: Excited to see how you guys get on and what kind of teams you can build.. I'll let you be the pioneers into this and i'll follow the crowd if it works out well. Same interested in seeing how this adventure goes both here and real life Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cris182 Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 3 hours ago, gholliday87 said: Yes! Austin FC. Who start in 2021 Do they appear in fm20? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWE Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 I've got a save going currently with Inter Miami I have posted some screenshots in my thread in the Career Updates section of the forums 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jogo Bonito Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 Interested in this too. It's been years since I managed any MLS club (and never in Australia) and it's certainly tough to get to grips with. IIRC, Nashville start with a full squad, don't they? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigMattic1 Posted December 11, 2019 Author Share Posted December 11, 2019 Yeah, Nashville have a full squad, whereas Miami have 4 players, all out on loan. They also have minimal staff (only the DoF) and a budget of 15.5m. I just wish I understood the rules regarding signing, trading and the draft. Is it even possible to pay for a player from another MLS club? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWE Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 1 hour ago, EnigMattic1 said: Yeah, Nashville have a full squad, whereas Miami have 4 players, all out on loan. They also have minimal staff (only the DoF) and a budget of 15.5m. I just wish I understood the rules regarding signing, trading and the draft. Is it even possible to pay for a player from another MLS club? You would be better to use your general allocation money when buying a player from the MLS Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigMattic1 Posted December 11, 2019 Author Share Posted December 11, 2019 1 hour ago, MWE said: You would be better to use your general allocation money when buying a player from the MLS Thing is, I don't have any general allocation money at the moment. I have a transfer budget but no allocation money. I'm just building my backroom staff until the first draft Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welshace Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 6 minutes ago, EnigMattic1 said: Thing is, I don't have any general allocation money at the moment. I have a transfer budget but no allocation money. I'm just building my backroom staff until the first draft No friendlies to boost money? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigMattic1 Posted December 11, 2019 Author Share Posted December 11, 2019 2 hours ago, Welshace said: No friendlies to boost money? I can't offer dp contracts either. I'm going on the assumption that these will become available once I actually join the MLS. At the moment, I'm not in a league so that may explain why I don't have the MLS transfer rules. Maybe @MWE could shed some light on this? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWE Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 I didn't bring in a DP until January 2020 I think Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigMattic1 Posted December 11, 2019 Author Share Posted December 11, 2019 1 hour ago, MWE said: I didn't bring in a DP until January 2020 I think I'm struggling to bring in anyone. My scouts will find someone they say is interested in signing on a DP contract. yet when it comes to negotiating, the player doesn't want to know. I have no allocation funds to use in negotiation either. I want to play some friendlies but there is no point unless i have players to play in them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigMattic1 Posted December 11, 2019 Author Share Posted December 11, 2019 Well, I am now scouring through those on the March waiver draft that weren't picked up. At present, I have 6 positions in my starting XI filled. Soon be time for friendlies Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWE Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 3 hours ago, EnigMattic1 said: I'm struggling to bring in anyone. My scouts will find someone they say is interested in signing on a DP contract. yet when it comes to negotiating, the player doesn't want to know. I have no allocation funds to use in negotiation either. I want to play some friendlies but there is no point unless i have players to play in them. What date are you at? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigMattic1 Posted December 11, 2019 Author Share Posted December 11, 2019 3 minutes ago, MWE said: What date are you at? 17th March 2019 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWE Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 I would wait until July before trying to sign anyone, you will have the US transfer window opens and then the free agents from europe in that month as well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigMattic1 Posted December 11, 2019 Author Share Posted December 11, 2019 I've only got a handful of players. I'm gonna sit back and wait now because, apparently, my signings aren't 'high profile' enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunnersmoke Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 How has everyone fared with transfers then? Was considering inter Miami but I’ve struggled to get into a save tbh this year Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigMattic1 Posted December 12, 2019 Author Share Posted December 12, 2019 4 hours ago, Gunnersmoke said: How has everyone fared with transfers then? Was considering inter Miami but I’ve struggled to get into a save tbh this year I picked up a handful in March '19 who had been wavered after the draft, couple of free transfers and I'm currently in July '19. I should have the expansion draft coming up soon so, hopefully, I can fill my team out. I also used a couple of my signings in trades for other players or superdraft picks. Don't get me wrong, it is kinda boring when you are not playing matches but I'm still enjoying the save. I can build the team the way I want it to be and any players I'm interested in are fully scouted before the superdraft. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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