FC Cincinnati: Allan Cruz the player every great team requires

FC Cincinnati are reportedly close to a deal for Costa Rican international, Allan Cruz. The midfielder, dubbed as the ‘Tico Kante’, is the type of player that every great team requires.

Toronto FC have Michael Bradley. The Portland Timbers have Diego Chara. The Seattle Sounders had Ozzie Alonso.

There might not be a more important position in football than the holding midfielder, the player tasked with connecting the defence to the midfield, conducting play in possession from deep, and screening the back four from attacks with smartly timed tackles, interceptions and astute sensing of danger.

Manchester City might well be the best team in the world at present. It is no coincidence that their…