May 4, 2022 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – Charlotte FC News Release
CHARLOTTE – Charlotte FC’s latest signing, forward Andre Shinyashiki, has already gotten a taste of what it’s like to train under his new coaching staff and alongside his new teammates.
“It’s been amazing honestly, I think I was ready for a new challenge, a new opportunity. When Charlotte came knocking on my door, I didn’t think twice. I heard great things about the club, the facilities. I know there are a lot of investments being made and I just want to be a part of it.
“Obviously, there are some challenges that come with being an expansion club, but I feel like they have addressed those really well. I just can’t wait to get started and help the team get some wins.”
Shinyashiki has a unique perspective on Charlotte FC with his experience playing against the Crown. Just a little over a week ago, he was on the opposing side when the Club faced the Colorado Rapids.
“It’s actually funny, because I was talking to Miguel [Ramírez] about it, he asked me what do you think about how we play and things like that. I just love the way they play, I think they caused a lot of problems for us with their positions and where they were getting the ball. And to be fair they probably should have won the game.
“For me I like the attacking football style they play, the press, really putting teams on the back foot. I was really impressed by the first trainings I’ve already had. It’s really intense and I think, in the long term, it will be very successful.”
Something that has stood out specifically to 2019 Rookie of the year about his new coach’s system is that it focuses on putting players in threatening positions. An appealing aspect, especially for attackers like him.
“I think a lot of what Miguel does is put players in positions that cause uncertainty and cause problems for the other team. As a striker, as a winger, I think that the collective of the group of attackers is just the intensity. There is a lot of…
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