More clearly though, I think it is just another in a recent string of events showing that Traffic is indeed out in South Florida, and is repositioning themselves in Cary.

@Jim – I can only speculate of course, but to me, budget cuts for the Strikers mean Traffic’s money is no longer their main financial support, at at the very least it has been greatly reduced. Meanwhile, in Atlanta and Cary, the seem to be plugging along quite nicely. Think abuot the guys who had the biggest contracts last year – Chacho, probably Arrieta, Abe – Chacho was gone for sure anyway, but with the exception of Herron, the Strikers player moves so far kind of give the feeling of reigning in payroll. Abe was hired for double duty as a forward (mostly off the bench you’d assume) and as assistant coach. The team saved money there. The Traffic personnel who were working for the Strikers are gone. The deal with the FAA is, I’m certain, going to cost them more money this year than last year. Even Coach Shore has not officially signed a new contract, most likely due to haggling over money I’d imagine as he is now pretty much running personnel for the team besides being head coach as well.

I believe Tim Robbie now is controlling this team completely, and that until he finds a new investor or investors to bring in with him, he’s doing the best he can to keep costs down while still trying to put out a product that lives up to the Strikers brand. Just my take on what I’ve seen and heard…

I agree with you that it seems that Traffic is back to their old Miami FC days. Last year seemed like they did so many things right with the rebranding. Now – it’s just quiet.

I do like some of the signings they made – Lorenz, and this new forwards could be good. I initially felt really bad that Shriver was going to the Railhawks and thought – oh boy, the Railhawks are the new team for Traffic. But, considering that Shriver was the one the asked to be moved – I’m not sure they could have gotten much more than some cash and future considerations.

How are the promotions going for the season? That’s the biggest thing I want to hear about. It just seems too quiet as I said.

Tim Robbie is the only thing making me not panic about the Strikers at this point. I do think he’s good. If he leaves – then I’ll panic.

Like the move to bring Abe in as player/asst. coach. But again, I think this was at least partly cost driven. Our MF is still a shambles, and we’re going to rely on Herron a LOT to score goals up front if they don’t have any other signings in the works. Santamaria looked like he had promise, but Traffic plucked him out of FTL, and it’ll be interesting to see where he winds up. Quinones, eh, based on the limited time he saw last year, no great loss there.

All that said, I’m still looking forward greatly to being able to see the season get underway. It’s been too long!!!