Burgos Jr. still with TFC

[UltraSuperMegaMo]

Sorry if this was posted somewhere else, I don't see it anywhere. Sounds like Burgos is still with the team and has been signed:


Burgos Jr., not yet released in MLS


His name was not on the official staff of the club Toronto FC, but is training with the Dutch team Aron Winter. Signed for two years, in January, after being chosen in the MLS SuperDraft.

Efrain Burgos Jr. told El Diario de Hoy that he needs the document "International clearance (ITC) for your computer to enroll. That, said his agent and club officials are taking charge.

"I signed with Toronto FC for two years with an option for a third year. I need a document 'ITC' and I'm still waiting to play with the club. I'm still training every day and coach Aron Winter is supporting me because he thinks I can you bring to the team. He believes in my abilities. "

Over nearly two months in Canada, said the Salvadoran player feel good, "By this time of year is cold in the city. Here I am comfortable with the group. I was given a warm welcome," he said.

As for the start of the season, spoke of the 2-4 defeat against Vancouver: "We must understand that there is new coach and is implementing a new system."

To mention that Rugamas still has the look, added: "It will be a decision he will make. For my part, I am excited about my country. I hope I take more seriously."


http://www.elsalvador.com/mwedh/nota/nota_completa.asp?idCat=6429&idArt=5680745

[rocker]

Strange case.. looking at his wiki, he's been in America a long time. I wonder why they would have issues with getting his transfer certificate. and who/where is he transferring from? his last team was Chicago Fire Premier.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Efrain_Burgos,_Jr.

[Pachuco]

I'm scared to ask who this guy is?

[BFin]

"coach Aron Winter is supporting me because he thinks I can you bring to the team."

Fuck Burgos, I'm more interested in this "You" guy he's talking about.

[UltraSuperMegaMo]

Strange case.. looking at his wiki, he's been in America a long time. I wonder why they would have issues with getting his transfer certificate. and who/where is he transferring from? his last team was Chicago Fire Premier.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Efrain_Burgos,_Jr.

Well if you think back to year one, Ibrahim was with the Red Bulls for a year, but could never get a Canadian work visa sorted out.

[BayernTFC]

Nice find UltraSuperMegaMo! The following would appear to confirm what you posted earlier. Burgos is just waiting on an ITC:


Burgos Jr. still can not make his debut with Toronto FC


Posted by elsalvadorfc.com on Tue, 2011/03/22 - 3:49 pm. http://www.elsalvadorfc.com/sites/default/files/images/2011-03-22-junior-burgos.jpg

Efrain Burgos Jr. normally trains in the Toronto FC.



Salvadoran-American player is waiting for a document to participate in the 2011 MLS


As the name of Efrain Burgos Jr. is not on the official roster of Toronto FC, on the website of the Canadian club in MLS, many rumors began to circulate in the Salvadoran community on the Internet, to the extent that some fans said that " Chiroloncito "was no longer with the team of the maple leaf.



The reality is that Junior, who was selected by Toronto FC in the past of the MLS Super Draft, is training as normal on campus who heads the Dutch Aaron Winter, as explained by the same player to El Diario de Hoy.



"I signed with Toronto FC for two years with an option for a third year. I need a document ITC and I still waiting to play with the club. I still train every day and the coach is supporting me, believing that I can contribute to team believes in my abilities, "Burgos told this newspaper.



The Toronto FC, which debuted with a 4-2 loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps in the MLS 2011, have never been to "play offs", which is the main objective of Winter.
When Burgos get your ITC can help your new team to achieve this desired goal, and on the road, try to attract the eye level of the selection of El Salvador. / Elsalvadorfc.com




http://www.elsalvadorfc.com/2011-03-22-efrain-burgos-junior-todavia-no-puede-debutar-con-toronto-fc

[BayernTFC]

I'm scared to ask who this guy is?
He is TFC's 3rd round pick #44 overall in the 2011 Super Draft. The pick was originally traded to Colorado for Ty Harden, and then traded back to TFC with Nick Labrocca for Marvell Wynne. Here's some info on Burgos:

http://image.cdnl3.xosnetwork.com/pics27/160/VB/VBOYVVLFIBGPPCV.20070614235947.jpghttp://image.cdnl3.xosnetwork.com/images/5600/Zoom.gif
#20 Efrain Burgos, Jr.
Position: Midfielder Height: 5'11" Weight: 165 Year: Sophomore Hometown: San Bruno, Calif. High School: Westmoor HS Experience: 1 Letter




SPARTAN NOTES: In his second season with the Spartans...skilled attacking central midfielder who was one of San Jose State’s two impact freshmen in 2007.
2007: Started 15 of the 18 games in which he appeared...started and provided a team-high four shots in his collegiate debut versus Charlotte (8/31)...tied for fourth on the team in both goals scored (5) and total points (11)...led the team in shots with 63, was second with 21 shots on goal and tied for first with three game-winners...first collegiate goal was the overtime winner on a rebound at the 101:43 mark at Davidson (9/2) as the Spartans took the Davidson adidas Classic title...also hit winners against Sacramento State (10/7) in the 72nd minute and at UNLV (11/9) with four seconds left in the first half, both on free kicks...added a second goal at UNLV with 10 ticks left in the game...scored on a free kick from just outside the penalty box at UC Riverside (9/14)...all five goals were unassisted, with three from free kicks...first college assist came in a 3-0 home victory against UNLV (10/7)...points per game average of 0.61 ranked 13th in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation...goals per game average of 0.28 was good for 10th in the MPSF...season-high six shots twice, at Davidson and at UNLV.
WESTMOOR HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated in 2006 from Westmoor High School in Daly City, Calif., as a four-year member of the varsity soccer team (Coach Omar Rashid)...was an All-Peninsula Athletic League (PAL) Bay Division selection all four years, earning a spot on the first team in each of the last three after picking up honorable mention as a freshman...led the team with nine goals scored as a senior captain and notched three goals as a junior, missing parts of both seasons...produced 16 goals and 30 assists as a sophomore and 13 goals and 22 assists as a freshman...earned San Mateo Daily News Athlete of the Week honors and helped Westmoor to the PAL Bay Division title during his freshman year...Westmoor also won the Bay Division in his junior year.
CLUB/OTHER: Was a two-time Olympic Development Program (ODP) Region IV performer and three-time ODP Cal-North state team player...was a member of the El Salvador national team at the U12 and U11 age levels, traveling to Argentina, Chile and Peru to win the Mundialito de Clubes tournament...invited to a tryout during the 2007 summer for Chivas USA of Major League Soccer at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., with the Chivas USA coaching staff present to evaluate close to 70 players, including some from Mexican professional teams and various national teams...was chosen to be a part of the Chivas USA U19 traveling team, but opted instead to return to San Jose State...also attended a combine of the San Jose Earthquakes of MLS during the 2008 summer, and was invited back to train with the first team...played his club soccer most recently for San Francisco United SC (Coach Efrain Burgos), with whom he earned All-Super Y-League North American Finals Team honors at the U17 level in 2006, thus earning an invitation to the Super Y-League ODP National Camp in Cocoa Beach, Fla....played for So Cal United at the fifth annual Nike Friendlies event at the IMG Academy campus in Bradenton, Fla., in December, 2005...spent the 2008 summer with the San Francisco Seals (Coach Tom Simpson) of the USL Premier Development League (PDL) with current teammates Stephen Cordova and Lewis Sweeney...scored four goals and assisted on two others for 10 total points over 11 games played while helping lead the Seals to third-place in their division with an 8-5-3 record...named to the PDL All-Western Conference Team...credited with a team-high 32 shots taken...scored the 89th-minute game-winner from about 35 yards out in a 2-0 home defeat of the Los Angeles Legends (7/12)...also played for his father on the Bay Oaks U21 side.
EFRAIN, JR.: Has not declared a major...would like to pursue a career in professional soccer...enjoys playing ping pong and futsal (indoor soccer)...has one older sister, Sofia, and two younger siblings, Gerardo and Fatima...father, Efrain Burgos, played professional soccer for 16 years, mainly in El Salvador and also on the El Salvador national team, and currently coaches professional and club soccer in the Bay Area...mother is Morena Del Carmen de Burgos...nicknamed Junior...Efrain Antonio Burgos, Jr., was born in Santa Ana, El Salvador, on August 14, 1988.
BURGOS’ CAREER STATISTICS
Year GP GS Shots G A Pts Shot% GWG
2007 18 15 63 5 1 11 .079 3

http://www.sjsuspartans.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=5600&ATCLID=925024


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http://www.selectatalent.com/images/stories/players/Efrainjunior.pngName/Nombre: Efrain Burgos Junior
Position/Posicion: Midfield/Mediocampista
Height/Estatura: 5'11
Age/Edad: 21 ( August 14,1988)
Nationality/Nacionalidad: Salvadoran/Salvadorena
Current Club/Club: Toronto FC-MLS
Rumors/Rumores: Potential move to Europe during the summer. Efrain has been training with MLS teams to stay in shape. In July he trained with the Chicago fire, and played some games with Chicago's Premier team. Junior is back in the bay area and is currently training with the San Jose Earthquakes.
Characteristics/Caracteristicas: Great Vision of the field. Strong Smart Player.

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[BayernTFC]

EDIT (Apr. 12, 2011 10:30 PM ): It has been graciously pointed out to me that the San Francisco Seals are a defunct organization:


From two teams representing the Bay Area in the Southwest Division of the Premier Development League (USL 3rd division and National 4th division) in 2008, we may have none in 2009!


We already announced in August that the San Jose Frogs were folding. The San Francisco Seals have officially confirmed that they won't take part in the 2009 PDL season.

http://www.thebaysoccer.com/PDL/2009none


I guess the El Salvadorans don't appear to be as confused as I am? I wonder what the hold up is concerning Burgos?

/EDIT


An update on Efrain Burgos Jr. He's now playing for the San Francisco Seals. I wonder why the El Salvadorans seem confused about his status?:


Salvadoran-American entered the 66 'for the Herd gringo, who took a tie at Toronto FC

Chivas USA arrived at BMO Field Canada for his first MLS point of 2011, thanks to early goal from Alejandro Moreno, the second minute.

Gordon, a former player on the team in Los Angeles last season, equalized at minute 36.

In the match saw the Salvadoran-American action Gerson Mayen, who is targeted by José Luis Rugamas to call the national team. Mayer joined the 66 'on the offensive, instead of Mark Mondaini, and showed good level in the minutes he was on the field. It is his debut for the gringo Herd, led by Robin Frasier, in MLS 2011.

In the Toronto FC, ​​headed by former Dutch World Cup Aaron Winter, still do not see action the Salvadoran Efrain Burgos Jr., who was not even on the bench, since, although training in the Canadian workforce, still can not see action and you need some paperwork to be allowed to play.

Later, the Portland Timbers, where he plays the Salvadoran-American Steve Purdy, visitrá the New England Revolution. Rugamas Purdy was summoned to play against Cuba and Jamaica, but could not reach the blue, because the request was made ​​to the FESFUT distimempo Portland club. It is expected that the tall defender could see action innext Friendly Selecta , May 29 , againstHonduras in Houston . / elsalvadorfc.com
http://www.elsalvadorfc.com/2011-04-02-gerson-mayen-debuto-con-chivas-usa-en-mls-2011-ante-toronto-empate


*side note* -> You gotta love the "gringo herd" :D



Seals Give Orange County the Blues
http://www.leaguelineup.com/sfseals/photos/2008-05-30vsOCBS_EfrainBurgosJr_sm.JPGCome from behind 3-2 win



It was a game of ups and downs, but in the end it was the San Francisco Seals who were feeling up, and Orange County were left down with the Blues, as the Seals came from behind twice to defeat the Blue Stars 3-2.



Kellan Wilson struck again - twice - and Efrain Burgos Jr. (Junior) got his second of the season, and an assist as well.


http://www.leaguelineup.com/searchnews.asp?url=sfseals&itemid=1632427

[mastermixer]

That's great, but I think we have enough young talent on this team. What this team needs now is some leaders.

[Detroit_TFC]

I'm confused (like usual). Is he in Toronto training with the team or is he back in the Bay Area playing with the PDL team? I guess he could be doing both but that would be mighty expensive going back and forth.

[ryan]

That's great, but I think we have enough young talent on this team. What this team needs now is some leaders.

We don't have much at ACM so I can't see why we'd just leave this one be.

If you own an asset, you make use of it.

[oxygenatedbrain]

Bayern, might want to check the date on that game report...

[DichioTFC]

I'm confused (like usual). Is he in Toronto training with the team or is he back in the Bay Area playing with the PDL team? I guess he could be doing both but that would be mighty expensive going back and forth.

I get the feeling its a legal status issue, it will always be an issue for underaged international kids (< 21) to get sport-related work permits in Canada unless its for hockey.

When I used to work for CBSA, work permits for CHL clubs would be given out like candy, but anything else would be investigated very closely. There are any number of reasons for hold-ups: history of fraud from origin countries, parents usually stay back in home country which is traditionally odd, usually don't have 'acceptable' documentation / stuff (something as obscure as a farewell card or bringing too many clothes can be misconstrued as an intention to make a refugee claim, which is exactly what CBSA doesn't want happen when issuing temporary permits), etc.

I chalk all this up to TFC FO inexperience. TFC should hire a downtown lawyer named Mendel Green. He is the best immigration lawyer and the one that most big companies rely on (from rock concert promoters to WWE).

[BayernTFC]

Bayern, might want to check the date on that game report...
:facepalm: Thanks for pointing that out. I was going by the date in the link that I provided:

Last Updated: April 7, 2011

The game report states that the match took place in 2008:

Friday, May 30, 2008

I don't follow the PDL and was wondering why I couldn't find the California Seals listed on the USL website. :o

I'll edit my post to limit further confusion. The "gringo herd" translation is still funny though. :D