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06-10-2009, 05:39 AM
Mornin'
Johnston finally forced to shore up his back end
LANCE HORNBY (lance.hornby@sunmedia.ca)
Mo Johnston had no choice but to make a move to help his depleted back line this week.
Under fire in some quarters for not acting sooner this season to improve depth, Toronto FC's director of soccer acquired veteran Major League Soccer defender Nick Garcia from the San Jose Earthquakes yesterday, as well as the rights to Canadian forward Ali Gerba, for a third-round draft pick in next year's draft.
Read More (http://www.torontosun.com/sports/soccer/2009/06/10/9745686-sun.html)
Sutton sent packing by Toronto FC
TFC adds top defender and rights to striker as veteran goalie cut loose
Toronto FC made a major shakeup Tuesday, releasing Canadian goalkeeper Greg Sutton after acquiring defender Nick Garcia and the rights to Canadian forward Ali Gerba from San Jose.
Toronto snagged Garcia and the discovery rights to Gerba from the Earthquakes in exchange for its third-round pick in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Read More (http://www.thestar.com/sports/article/648263)
Toronto FC release goalkeeper Greg Sutton
John F. Molinaro
Toronto FC bid farewell to one of its original players on Tuesday, releasing veteran goalkeeper Greg Sutton.
Toronto also made a trade with the San Jose Earthquakes, acquiring American defender Nick Garcia and the rights to Canadian forward Ali Gerba. In exchange, San Jose received Toronto's third-round selection in the 2010 Major League Soccer draft.
Read More (http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/story/2009/06/09/sp-sutton.html)
Toronto FC acquires Garcia from San Jose
Toronto FC Media Relations
Toronto FC announced Tuesday that they have acquired defender Nick Garcia from the San Jose Earthquakes, along with the discovery rights to Canadian forward Ali Gerba. In exchange, San Jose receives Toronto's 3rd round selection in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft. As per team policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. To make room on the roster for Garcia, Toronto FC goalkeeper Greg Sutton has been released.
Read More (http://toronto.fc.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090609&content_id=5225238&vkey=news_t280&fext=.jsp&team=t280)
Reds get even stronger in the middle
Acquisition of Garcia adds to options at central defence
TORONTO -- Toronto FC began the season with a starting back line of Marvell Wynne, Adrian Serioux, Kevin Harmse and Jim Brennan. On Saturday against New York, Serioux might be the only active member of a defense corps that has undergone some major personnel changes in just a few days.
Read More (http://toronto.fc.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090609&content_id=5233018&vkey=news_t280&fext=.jsp&team=t280)
Brennan doubtful for Red Bulls clash
Captain could miss match at BMO Field Saturday
Toronto FC could be without Captain Jim Brennan for Saturday's match against New York Red Bulls at BMO Field (kick off 8:00 p.m. live on Rogers Sportsnet). Brennan was forced off with an ankle injury during the defeat to LA Galaxy and Coach Chris Cummins isn't hopeful of having the left back available.
Read More (http://toronto.fc.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090609&content_id=5222388&vkey=news_t280&fext=.jsp&team=t280)
Hard-luck Sutts
Gerry Dobson
Even when it became apparent in the preseason that rookie Stefan Frei would be installed as Toronto FC's starting goalkeeper, there was never any urge to move one of the other two. Carrying three goalkeepers always seemed like a luxury; especially when you consider that the starter was not costing the team any meaningful dollars, only salary cap space.
Read More (http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/blogs/2009/06/09/dobson_sutton_released_garcia/)
SUNSHINE (http://www.torontosun.com/sunshinegirl/)
Johnston finally forced to shore up his back end
LANCE HORNBY (lance.hornby@sunmedia.ca)
Mo Johnston had no choice but to make a move to help his depleted back line this week.
Under fire in some quarters for not acting sooner this season to improve depth, Toronto FC's director of soccer acquired veteran Major League Soccer defender Nick Garcia from the San Jose Earthquakes yesterday, as well as the rights to Canadian forward Ali Gerba, for a third-round draft pick in next year's draft.
Read More (http://www.torontosun.com/sports/soccer/2009/06/10/9745686-sun.html)
Sutton sent packing by Toronto FC
TFC adds top defender and rights to striker as veteran goalie cut loose
Toronto FC made a major shakeup Tuesday, releasing Canadian goalkeeper Greg Sutton after acquiring defender Nick Garcia and the rights to Canadian forward Ali Gerba from San Jose.
Toronto snagged Garcia and the discovery rights to Gerba from the Earthquakes in exchange for its third-round pick in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Read More (http://www.thestar.com/sports/article/648263)
Toronto FC release goalkeeper Greg Sutton
John F. Molinaro
Toronto FC bid farewell to one of its original players on Tuesday, releasing veteran goalkeeper Greg Sutton.
Toronto also made a trade with the San Jose Earthquakes, acquiring American defender Nick Garcia and the rights to Canadian forward Ali Gerba. In exchange, San Jose received Toronto's third-round selection in the 2010 Major League Soccer draft.
Read More (http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/story/2009/06/09/sp-sutton.html)
Toronto FC acquires Garcia from San Jose
Toronto FC Media Relations
Toronto FC announced Tuesday that they have acquired defender Nick Garcia from the San Jose Earthquakes, along with the discovery rights to Canadian forward Ali Gerba. In exchange, San Jose receives Toronto's 3rd round selection in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft. As per team policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. To make room on the roster for Garcia, Toronto FC goalkeeper Greg Sutton has been released.
Read More (http://toronto.fc.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090609&content_id=5225238&vkey=news_t280&fext=.jsp&team=t280)
Reds get even stronger in the middle
Acquisition of Garcia adds to options at central defence
TORONTO -- Toronto FC began the season with a starting back line of Marvell Wynne, Adrian Serioux, Kevin Harmse and Jim Brennan. On Saturday against New York, Serioux might be the only active member of a defense corps that has undergone some major personnel changes in just a few days.
Read More (http://toronto.fc.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090609&content_id=5233018&vkey=news_t280&fext=.jsp&team=t280)
Brennan doubtful for Red Bulls clash
Captain could miss match at BMO Field Saturday
Toronto FC could be without Captain Jim Brennan for Saturday's match against New York Red Bulls at BMO Field (kick off 8:00 p.m. live on Rogers Sportsnet). Brennan was forced off with an ankle injury during the defeat to LA Galaxy and Coach Chris Cummins isn't hopeful of having the left back available.
Read More (http://toronto.fc.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090609&content_id=5222388&vkey=news_t280&fext=.jsp&team=t280)
Hard-luck Sutts
Gerry Dobson
Even when it became apparent in the preseason that rookie Stefan Frei would be installed as Toronto FC's starting goalkeeper, there was never any urge to move one of the other two. Carrying three goalkeepers always seemed like a luxury; especially when you consider that the starter was not costing the team any meaningful dollars, only salary cap space.
Read More (http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/blogs/2009/06/09/dobson_sutton_released_garcia/)
SUNSHINE (http://www.torontosun.com/sunshinegirl/)