u/Sounders1

My frustration is not the lack of a good forward but our boring playing style. It's possession ball constantly moving the ball side to side and backwards running out of ideas. It's easy to defend by just clogging the lanes. It's been going on for years. I don't blame Schmetzer since he can only work with the players on the current roster. We have nobody that can go 1vs1 consistently. Really the key is a real #10 (like Lodeiro) that will constantly push the ball forward with fast wingers. If you have speed on the wings willing to take on players that opens up the game big time. If we had three guys that could do the above we wouldn't need a big name forward. Moose and De Ro would get fed all day and have way more space to shoot. Pedro (at first) looked the part of maybe a true #10, but we know that ship has sailed. Maybe Ferreira could do it but honestly I'd love a fresh start at the #10. Rusnak ain't it, he's a decent scorer around the box but he disappears a lot and lacks the "killer pass", and he's slow asf. Even if you brought in a 5 million DP forward that can create for himself, it is easy to defend him with no other real threats. My point being when a DP slot opens it should be for a true #10 as a priority, and fast creative wingers as a second priority (at least one). A new forward would be nice too, but we need to change our playing style to accommodate an expensive forward, and that starts with the midfield and wings. I'm envious of watching quick teams like LAFC get the ball up field in 3 passes, and meanwhile we make 30 passes and half are to Ragen. But I guess the real question is will ownership even spend the money.

My spouse and I are currently in a disagreement on weather or not we should assist our son (25) and his wife with a down-payment for a home. Last time they visited he mentioned they were saving to buy a home. When they left I suggested we help them. My wife flipped out and said we've spoiled him enough, we paid for his college and his current vehicle (bought for college), their wedding and honeymoon. Her stance is we purchased a home with no help and they should too. I feel different, it's something we can afford to do financially and why not give them a head start? I'm guessing it will take them years to save enough. They both work full-time and are responsible adults, they never ask us for money. As a compromise I mentioned lending them the money which made her silent. For now I've let the issue go. It was much easier for us to buy a home in the 90s versus today I feel. Anyone else go through something similar with their spouse and kids?

Edit: I appreciate all the great feedback. Some of the comments are questioning if helping him is affordable to us. We are in a very fortunate position with zero debt and our retirement is already funded.