Between this team and especially the USA squad, a flurry of roster moves has both revealed and now is guiding roster structure. When it is put to paper, i think it will look simple, unsurprising, but i now see how to integrate the Cup and training into assembling a major-league roster. Broadly, roster limited to 12 guys. First 8 are the rotation, every league and BBM game. Within that, 5 starters, 3 off the bench. The core of the team, this squad should be very tough to crack, starters are purchased, and we aim to train the bench (a high bar for my training abilities). Four remaining players include talented former starters who no longer measure up to league standards but are quality players for Cup opponents, through rounds three or four; mixed with a trainee (hoping to produce better training results).
For the Utopia squad, this means Wilson, Raitums, Borys, Fadel, and Rudnev are my starters, Lowson, Abbas, and Vick off the bench, Garcete a spot starter, Andrews, and Tweedle ...