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Unlike Akpan, Nyamekye faces a far more difficult task in not only getting minutes with his squad but simply making the roster. MLS clubs can have a maximum of 24 players on the roster, four of whom have to be developmental players (A designation for players 25 years of age or younger who do not count towards a club’s salary budget...
...fourth round—but had already selected two highly coveted players in the first round. Midfielder Dilly Duka (Rutgers University) and forward Bright Dike (Notre Dame) were selected with the 8th and 12th overall picks respectively; both will most certainly be on the Columbus’ opening day roster and will occupy two of the four developmental player slots afforded to the Crew...
...make the roster, Nyamekye will have to beat out University of Penn alum Alex Grendi, the two other rookies selected in the fourth round, and midfielders Kevin Burns and Cory Elenio...
...Nyamekye does manage to secure a spot on the roster (and doesn’t jet off for Scotland permanently, where he received a trial with Rangers FC), he faces another arduous battle to receive playing time at the center-back position. Columbus possesses one of the stingiest backlines in the league (They finished tied for third last season in goals allowed) anchored by two-time MLS Defender of the Year Chad Marshall and five-year veteran Danny O’Rourke. Behind them lie Andy Iro (sixth overall pick in 2008) and Eric Brunner (started in 23 games last...
Kwaku’s versatility, however, could provide the Swiss native with a distinctive advantage. Nyamekye can play across the backline in multiple positions and the Crew may want to save a roster spot in case of an injury crisis...