Greenspan arrived in April on loan from Major League Soccer’s Minnesota United FC, but was already familiar with Riverhounds Head Coach Dave Brandt’s methods after competing for him collegiately at Navy. At 6-foot-6, the 24-year-old has a clear advantage over opponents when it comes to winning balls in the air, but what he does in possession of the ball is where he can take the next step as a player.

With the forward threat of Corey Hertzog leading the line for the Hounds this season, looking to send passes long to try and utilize his pace is always tempting. So far, though, Greenspan hasn’t been able to connect on those efforts consistently enough to seem to make them worthwhile. His long passes completed percentage is at just 39 percent, and drags down his overall completion percentage of 71.6 percent.

Pittsburgh has three technically strong midfielders that could be utilized more, especially against a Toronto side that as of late has proven difficult to break down. Marshall Hollingsworth (77.6 percent), Victor Souto (75.6 percent) and Abuchi Obinwa (75 percent) are all completing passes at a higher percentage in the attacking half than Greenspan and Jack are overall. A passing chart more like the one Louisville’s Sean Totsch and Tarek Morad put together against Toronto on Saturday would likely make more sense for the Hounds on Wednesday, and potentially long-term.