I suspect Baze will give some leeway for the September window, as it's such a long trip downunder and he'll get very few quality training sessions on grass with the squad.
Plus a few players very new at their European clubs, and MLS teams jostling for playoff spots. Bell another who maybe under some pressure to avoid the long trip, as Viking chase a very rare league title in a tight race with Bodo/Glimt.
Better to get some goodwill with the various affected clubs now, to bank away for availability in future windows.
Though at this stage it looks like there is only 4 MLS games scheduled in the Sept window, and none involving Minnesota, Portland or Charlotte. Too early to know if any L1/L2 games will be rescheduled. But Sail or even Woud can slip in as no 3 GK without calling up Tzanev, leaving only Waine as a question mark.
But for sure with the Oct & Nov windows (Europe & USA) Bazeley will want everyone, including Thomas available. Looks like the MLS is pausing for the October window, with the final regular season round immediately after the window before getting into the playoffs.
Plus a few players very new at their European clubs, and MLS teams jostling for playoff spots. Bell another who maybe under some pressure to avoid the long trip, as Viking chase a very rare league title in a tight race with Bodo/Glimt.
Better to get some goodwill with the various affected clubs now, to bank away for availability in future windows.
Though at this stage it looks like there is only 4 MLS games scheduled in the Sept window, and none involving Minnesota, Portland or Charlotte. Too early to know if any L1/L2 games will be rescheduled. But Sail or even Woud can slip in as no 3 GK without calling up Tzanev, leaving only Waine as a question mark.
But for sure with the Oct & Nov windows (Europe & USA) Bazeley will want everyone, including Thomas available. Looks like the MLS is pausing for the October window, with the final regular season round immediately after the window before getting into the playoffs.