Niche Cache. Tuiloma possibly on the move??
This was his second match for the ressies after also having done half a game back in June. He’s made three MLS appearances in 2024 plus that lone light cameo in the Leagues Cup. However, there could be an end to the isolation soon because Charlotte FC are on the verge of completing the signing of USA international defender Tim Ream from Fulham and it has been whispered that someone will need to make way for Ream to fit in the squad... and you’d have to assume that Tuiloma is a likely candidate given what his experience and known profile could offer another team.
Then again, Charlotte knew his profile enough to trade for him and then asked him to play in a conservative, unfitting way that neutered his effectiveness. Things might have been different under Dean Smith this year except that other defenders were ahead of him in the pecking order. Hopefully there’s an escape rope hanging around so that he doesn’t end up any further down the depth chart when Ream arrives.
Up Next: Charlotte FC doesn’t actually play again until August 25 when the MLS resumes (NZT)