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Yohan
06-08-2011, 12:04 PM
Keeping track of player news around MLS

-Nick Garcia reported training with KC

-SJ has some Turkish trialist Surcen Guvenisik who scored twice in their reserve game last night

-Former Celtic prospect and CSKA Sofia striker Cillian Sheridan may be going to Seattle for a loan. He scored in last night's reserve game vs Vancouver

Yohan
06-08-2011, 12:42 PM
-Seattle also has a 18yr old midfielder from St Vincent and Grenadines Myron Samuel on trial

UltraSuperMegaMo
06-08-2011, 01:29 PM
^ When does the window open? Every year there seems to be confusion if it's June or July.

Cillian Sheridan would be an excellent pick up for Seattle.

Smokecell
06-08-2011, 01:32 PM
July 15th as per http://www.mlssoccer.com/2011-mls-roster-rules

UltraSuperMegaMo
06-08-2011, 02:30 PM
^ I thought July. I just remember the year when Carver was under the impression it was June.

Smokecell
06-08-2011, 05:35 PM
^ yup when we all couldn't hold in our anxiety for the signing of Paul Dickov...


:facepalm:


/sarcasm

Yohan
06-09-2011, 11:14 PM
New England signs 25 yr old right winger Ryan Guy, who last played for St Pats Athletic in Irish League

Nodoubtguy
06-09-2011, 11:51 PM
from NYRB's official twitter account


NewYorkRedBulls New York Red Bulls
Trialist on 6/13 will be from Germany, successful career so far & at the top of his game. More info on 6/13. #RBNY #Transferrumors
11 hours ago Favorite Retweet Reply

UltraSuperMegaMo
06-10-2011, 12:23 AM
TFC sucks worse than all these teams, why aren't we being linked with anyone?

Smokecell
06-10-2011, 12:49 AM
The german RBNY speak of is rumored to be Torsten Frings, not Klose as was reported earlier this year.

DichioTFC
06-10-2011, 05:10 AM
Just throwing this out there - TFC to sign Mateja Kežman to a DP contract.

Complete rumour, but if it happens, I'm getting credit for breaking the news.
:)

Throwing this in here. I demand this post to be recognized if it does happen and forgotten if it doesn't :D

cincy
06-10-2011, 07:11 AM
Klose to Lazio ... just to put to rest those rumours

Yohan
06-10-2011, 07:36 AM
35 yr old Club America midfielder Pavel Pardo linked with Chicago

Yohan
06-10-2011, 07:47 AM
Out of contract 28 yr old Hiberian striker Derek Riordan linked with Houston

Whoop
06-10-2011, 07:49 AM
Why would Frings trial? It's not Klose as he is going to Italy... but I couldn't see Klose "trialing".

maninb
06-10-2011, 08:54 AM
Frings has been "linked" with NYRB since last fall....doubtful it's going to happen, especially since Rangers are very interested in him...

Ossington Mental Youth
06-10-2011, 09:57 AM
The german RBNY speak of is rumored to be Torsten Frings, not Klose as was reported earlier this year.

Klose signed with Lazio a few days ago, Frings might sign with Rangers. I love the dude, he played well for Bremen but i have no clue why NJ needs another box to box and how they can afford him

DangerRed
06-10-2011, 10:26 AM
Notice TFC so far isn't "linked" with anyone. I hope we're not waiting till June 15 to just start trialing guys. Or maybe whoever we're going to sign doesn't need a trial. Like, say, Didier Drogba.

__wowza
06-10-2011, 10:30 AM
as much of a troll post as my "*CONFIRMED*: jermain defore to TFC" was, a guy can still hope..

Ossington Mental Youth
06-10-2011, 11:06 AM
im not worried, mariner has done well by us so far, i dont see us making any signings that will change our team completely but i do think he'll get us a piece or two more that help eventually complete the puzzle

Nodoubtguy
06-10-2011, 11:07 AM
Notice TFC so far isn't "linked" with anyone. I hope we're not waiting till June 15 to just start trialing guys. Or maybe whoever we're going to sign doesn't need a trial. Like, say, Didier Drogba.

or things are being kept pretty hush hush.....

BFin
06-10-2011, 11:11 AM
im not worried, mariner has done well by us so far, i dont see us making any signings that will change our team completely but i do think he'll get us a piece or two more that help eventually complete the puzzle

I wouldn't hang around this thread for much longer. At some point you're going to get sucked into the vaccuum of "THE FO SUCKS"...just like every other thread.

Whoop
06-10-2011, 11:12 AM
or things are being kept pretty hush hush.....

I think this is it.

BFin
06-10-2011, 11:41 AM
Not a transfer but our old buddy Harmse was released by Vancouver today.

Ossington Mental Youth
06-10-2011, 11:53 AM
or things are being kept pretty hush hush.....
as they have been until the last second

Ossington Mental Youth
06-10-2011, 11:53 AM
I wouldn't hang around this thread for much longer. At some point you're going to get sucked into the vaccuum of "THE FO SUCKS"...just like every other thread.

barely been on here lately because of this

DangerRed
06-10-2011, 11:54 AM
or things are being kept pretty hush hush.....

Past results are not always a good indicator of future performance, but they can definitely be helpful. With that said, let me ask you which is more likely: that a) we're trailing some top-notch talent be it either a DP or a good core player, or b) that we've got little to nothing going on on the transfer front?

If things are being kept pretty hush hush, remember to act really surprised when they spring the next Mista on us.

vergilg
06-12-2011, 01:21 PM
I posted this already in "Today's News June 12" but here it's probably more appropriate... Discuss

Rumours re: Martin Petrov (Bulgarian international) move to MLS from Bolton W.
I think any team could use a speedy winger with a very good delivery and shot, who is also a dead-ball specialist. But I am biased since I am a Bulgarian-Canadian.

"Elsewhere, Bolton have opened discussions on the transfer of winger Martin Petrov to Major League Soccer.
The 32-year-old Bulgarian is one of the club's higher earners after joining from Manchester City on a free transfer 12 months ago, yet started less than half of Bolton's Premier League fixtures last season."

http://www.thenational.ae/featured-c...s-out-of-wigan (http://www.thenational.ae/featured-content/channel-page/sport/football/nzogbia-wants-out-of-wigan)

Whoop
06-13-2011, 10:08 AM
Wow...



SoccerByIves (http://twitter.com/#%21/SoccerByIves) Ives Galarcep

Did Red Bulls really just punk their own fans by pretending a German trialist was coming in, only for it to be some Red Bull PR stunt? #FAIL (http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23FAIL)

The trialist.......

F1 Champ Sebastian Vettel

dupont
06-13-2011, 12:10 PM
Fortunately for them, NYRB doesn't have fans

Whoop
06-13-2011, 01:31 PM
Philadelphia Union sign Serbian forward Veljko Paunovic

http://www.philadelphiaunion.com/news/2011/06/union-sign-serbian-forward-veljko-paunovi%C4%87

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veljko_Paunovic

scooter
06-13-2011, 04:30 PM
I posted this already in "Today's News June 12" but here it's probably more appropriate... Discuss

Rumours re: Martin Petrov (Bulgarian international) move to MLS from Bolton W.
I think any team could use a speedy winger with a very good delivery and shot, who is also a dead-ball specialist. But I am biased since I am a Bulgarian-Canadian.

"Elsewhere, Bolton have opened discussions on the transfer of winger Martin Petrov to Major League Soccer.
The 32-year-old Bulgarian is one of the club's higher earners after joining from Manchester City on a free transfer 12 months ago, yet started less than half of Bolton's Premier League fixtures last season."

http://www.thenational.ae/featured-c...s-out-of-wigan

i dont mind bulgarian internationals if they can score goals for that matter i dont care where they come from as long as they can both set up and score goals

J .
06-13-2011, 06:05 PM
I posted this already in "Today's News June 12" but here it's probably more appropriate... Discuss

Rumours re: Martin Petrov (Bulgarian international) move to MLS from Bolton W.
I think any team could use a speedy winger with a very good delivery and shot, who is also a dead-ball specialist. But I am biased since I am a Bulgarian-Canadian.

"Elsewhere, Bolton have opened discussions on the transfer of winger Martin Petrov to Major League Soccer.
The 32-year-old Bulgarian is one of the club's higher earners after joining from Manchester City on a free transfer 12 months ago, yet started less than half of Bolton's Premier League fixtures last season."

http://www.thenational.ae/featured-c...s-out-of-wigan (http://www.thenational.ae/featured-content/channel-page/sport/football/nzogbia-wants-out-of-wigan)

It take Martin Petrov I think. We havent had someone of any quality wide in five years. It would give someone for JDG to distribute to who could actually make something happen with the ball.

KGH
06-13-2011, 07:05 PM
Philadelphia Union sign Serbian forward Veljko Paunovic

http://www.philadelphiaunion.com/news/2011/06/union-sign-serbian-forward-veljko-paunovi%C4%87

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veljko_Paunovic

How is he able to start playing on the 18th?

oxygenatedbrain
06-13-2011, 08:04 PM
The window is when international transfer certificates can be...transferred from one club to another. His certificate hasn't been held by a club for two years. He's unemployed. He was a free agent during the previous window...take your pick.

Whoop
06-14-2011, 12:36 PM
DC United waives Uruguayan defender Rodrigo Brasesco.

Whoop
06-14-2011, 03:06 PM
Defender Cian Hughton on trial with Vancouver.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cian_Hughton

moralis
06-14-2011, 03:30 PM
Stephen Makinwa not coming to Canada-TFC or Whitecaps

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2011/06/14/former-lazio-forward-makinwa-seeking-move-mls-club

Alixir
06-16-2011, 09:37 AM
TFC sucks worse than all these teams, why aren't we being linked with anyone?because nobody with any skill or brains wants to play for TFC. :rolleyes:

Cashcleaner
06-16-2011, 09:51 AM
Out of contract 28 yr old Hiberian striker Derek Riordan linked with Houston

Excellent player, BTW. Watched him play his first three years in Edinburgh and I believe I mentioned he would have been a great signing back when TFC was first starting up. Would be an excellent addition for Houston, but I'd rather see him in red. :scarf:

Yohan
06-16-2011, 01:38 PM
http://www.premierleague.com/staticFiles/14/79/0,,12306~162068,00.pdf

let your imagination run wild! ;)

Whoop
06-16-2011, 01:42 PM
http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_by_ives/2011/06/which-american-free-agent-would-you-like-to-see-your-mls-team-land-this-summer.html

anto7
06-16-2011, 09:29 PM
http://www.premierleague.com/staticFiles/14/79/0,,12306~162068,00.pdf

let your imagination run wild! ;)
Mathew Upson would be a commanding presence in the middle of defense. Jonathan Spector would be a good addition too. No reason to think either one would be interested in a move over here though.

Oldtimer
06-17-2011, 07:42 AM
Former TFC player Esky is now a youth technical director for Philadelphia.

http://articles.philly.com/2011-06-16/sports/29665819_1_youth-academy-new-youth-union-boss-peter-nowak

He's only 28, but injuries cut his MLS playing career short.

flatpicker
06-17-2011, 07:50 AM
^ That was too bad for Esky... he was an alright player.

Nice to see him getting some work though.

Ossington Mental Youth
06-17-2011, 08:08 AM
technical director tho?!?!?!11

Stouffville_RPB
06-17-2011, 08:17 AM
Marcus Haber was released by West Brom. Anyone think Vancouver will look to get him back?

From what I saw of him in the NCC he didn't look all that great. Based on that I think Vancouver should sign him. ;)

Yohan
06-17-2011, 08:22 AM
http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/86/italy/2011/06/16/2534846/report-la-galaxy-to-make-ambitious-bid-for-romas-francesco

LA Galaxy is apparently making a bid for Totti

craigtfc
06-17-2011, 08:22 AM
Bolton Wanderers dismiss Petrov MLS rumours.

According to Bolton Wanderers winger Martin Petrov is not heading to the States.

Reports have surfaced recently suggesting a number of Major League Soccer clubs are interested in the Bulgarian.

However, the Bolton News claims rumours that Petrov has been approached by the MLS about a summer move have been dismissed by Wanderers.

http://www.clicklancashire.com/sport/bolton-wanderers-fc/129743-bolton-wanderers-dismiss-petrov-mls-rumours.html

MartinUtd
06-17-2011, 08:37 AM
Marcus Haber was released by West Brom. Anyone think Vancouver will look to get him back?

From what I saw of him in the NCC he didn't look all that great. Based on that I think Vancouver should sign him. ;)

I never say the big deal with Haber. He has that cockiness about him, the few times I saw him it was like you could tell he wasn't trying at all. Like Maicon Santos but with more youth and less skill.

Ossington Mental Youth
06-17-2011, 08:39 AM
http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/86/italy/2011/06/16/2534846/report-la-galaxy-to-make-ambitious-bid-for-romas-francesco

LA Galaxy is apparently making a bid for Totti

where do they get all the cap/roster space?

__wowza
06-17-2011, 09:12 AM
^^

http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2011/02/14/garber_don_487_381.jpg

"uhhhhhh.. nowhere.."

Ossington Mental Youth
06-17-2011, 09:32 AM
HAHAHA
ridiculous.
I suspect its all just rumors anyways

Whoop
06-17-2011, 09:47 AM
Word is Giorgos Karagounis might be looking at a MLS move.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giorgos_Karagounis

flatpicker
06-17-2011, 10:03 AM
Word is Giorgos Karagounis might be looking at a MLS move.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giorgos_Karagounis

A half decent Greek player wouldn't be a bad idea.
There's a few folks on Danforth that might like that addition.

TOBOR !
06-17-2011, 10:47 AM
http://www.premierleague.com/staticFiles/14/79/0,,12306~162068,00.pdf

let your imagination run wild! ;)

indeed. Interesting to note the relegated sides dumping payroll to adapt to life in the Championship (parachute payment notwithstanding). Raised an eyebrow at Man. U.'s list, quickly realising that they're all retiring (or should be).

The one player I saw in there that may have some use to us is Bolo Zenden. He wouldn't command DP money, or even get regular playing time, but as a contributor and someone who could help spread Winter's message I think he'd be of value.

Yohan
06-17-2011, 12:43 PM
Chicago sold F Gaston Puerari to Atlas

denime
06-17-2011, 12:45 PM
How about this guy,already free agent and right now on vacation in GTA visiting his family.
Might come tomorrow to watch TFC -Sounders.

Striker, Bosnian NT and former PAOK/Atalanta/Parma/Udinese player.

Zlatan Muslimovic

http://youtu.be/jxMWVUQ2iFw

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zlatan_Muslimovi%C4%87



(http://youtu.be/jxMWVUQ2iFw)

Whoop
06-17-2011, 12:50 PM
Is he visiting you? LOL

pekduck
06-17-2011, 12:53 PM
Is he visiting you? LOL

lol, i was just going to say the same

denime
06-17-2011, 12:58 PM
Is he visiting you? LOL

No,but I know his uncle,and he is from my hometown.

He is looking for new club,he is not in the rush,enjoying the summer,however if TFC FO would like to talk to him(PB, PM me ;) ),he is here why not,he fired his agent and he will negotiate his own contracts from now on.

Whoop
06-17-2011, 01:01 PM
May not hurt to offer him trial.

He has a good strike rate for the NT.

CSO_BBTB
06-17-2011, 01:03 PM
Looks like the kind of player that could reasonably expect to be invited along to training for a look see in an MLS context. Suspect the timing isn't right for him though. Maybe not quite DP worthy (especially given recent injury issues mentioned on wikipedia and the way he left PAOK) and all six discovery signings for this season are alleged to have been used up. Probably not credible as an injury replacement for Cann so there may be no easy way to get him on the roster until the next transfer window in January.

denime
06-17-2011, 01:05 PM
May not hurt to offer him trial.

He has a good strike rate for the NT.

He is a workhorse,skilled but very physical too,I think he would be able to adopt to MLS physical game in short time.Good size too 6 ft 2 1⁄2 in.

denime
06-17-2011, 01:06 PM
Looks like the kind of player that could reasonably expect to be invited along to training for a look see in an MLS context. Suspect the timing isn't right for him though. Maybe not quite DP worthy (especially given recent injury issues mentioned on wikipedia and the way he left PAOK) and all six discovery signings for this season are alleged to have been used up. Probably not credible as an injury replacement for Cann so there may be no easy way to get him on the roster until the next transfer window in January.

Agree

Yohan
06-18-2011, 10:37 AM
DC United MF Fred returning to Aussie A League with Melbourne Heart
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/soccer-insider/post/brazilian-midfielder-fred-to-leave-dc-united-and-return-to-australian-league-with-melbourne-heart/2011/06/17/AGbBbwYH_blog.html#pagebreak

craigtfc
06-19-2011, 09:24 AM
New York Red Bulls secures depth at left back by signing Mike Jones

With an eye on left back depth, the New York Red Bulls signed Mike Jones on Saturday.
The 22-year-old was selected by Sporting Kansas City in the 2011 Supplemental Draft, but released in May.

http://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/news?slug=goal-newyorkredbullssecuresdepth

vergilg
06-19-2011, 11:49 AM
MLS cannot attract European players in their prime. Thus, teams like TFC should keep on trying to get young, developing talents like Eckersley on loans from top flight clubs in Europe. Asia also has many top talent players that MLS/TFC can draw on.

It's too bad that the grass roots level in Canada is still decades away from what it should be so that TFC, Vanc., Mtl, etc. can draw on homegrown talents. But it's getting there....

Bottom line: get players on loan from Europe! Forget that DP pipedream.

UltraSuperMegaMo
06-19-2011, 11:55 AM
TFC maybe linked to Frings - the translation make it sound a little unclear, not sure if they're suggesting he's linked with the club, or that it would just make sense with the Klinsman link:


Toronto FC:
According to information of the "Weser-Kurier" Torsten Frings is facing a move to Canada. The former German national player should have aroused the interest of the Toronto FC. Canadian Club is Jurgen Klinsmann to advise you. Frings is currently on vacation and would like to look around afterwards for a new club. "So far I have not talked to anybody," said the 34-year-old former captain of Werder Bremen .

http://de.eurosport.yahoo.com/19062011/73/transfers-transfers-frings-klinsi-klub.html

PLUS more Klinsmann inspired German striker news:


Hertha's Rob Friend from Canada?
19th June 2011 17.34 clock, Florian Witte, Carsten Priefer
Klinsmann looks as Toronto consultant reinforcements from Germany. Hertha striker he gets?


picture-alliance / City-Press GBild 1 von 3
Friend came to € 1.8 million transfer from Gladbach to Berlin, could never fulfill the expectations

So far, it looked as if Hertha would find no takers for storm-flop Rob Friend (30 / 5 goals in 25 games). That could change now. Friends situation in Berlin is said to have attracted the interest of Jürgen Klinsmann (46)!

The ex-national coach working with his company's Soccer Solutions as a consultant with the Canadian club Toronto FC. The club plays since 2007 in the U.S. professional league MLS wants this season for the first time in the playoffs. After 17 of 34 games, the club is currently 6 points behind the target. Therefore planning to get Klinsi reinforcements from the Bundesliga. Friend would fit there perfectly!

Most recently he spent three weeks with the Canadian national team in the Gold Cup in the USA. Friend is said to have spoken with colleagues about his role as a bench press in Berlin - and has apparently gotten around to Klinsi to Toronto.

According to Canadian media in Toronto is urgently looking for a striker, Friendster stands on the candidate list. In his home of Hertha as a top star would be placed in the attack - a perspective that his coach Markus Babbel (38) can not offer.

But it could give problems in finance. Hertha want for the striker (under contract until 2013) probably around a million euros transfer. Toronto also has to save and keep to the strict content limits in the league. There is therefore a need for negotiation.

Friend is not the only Bundesliga player on the wish list has the Klinsi. According to "Weser Kurier" Bremen's Torsten Frings is also (34) have an offer from the Canadians.

http://www.bz-berlin.de/sport/hertha-bsc/herthas-rob-friend-ab-nach-kanada-article1207611.html

Ossington Mental Youth
06-19-2011, 04:01 PM
im a big bremen supporter and i gotta say Frings would be an amazing signing. im not entirely convinced we need a player in his position but none the less he'd contribute a ton and always give his all. without a doubt id get a Frings jersey.

Whoop
06-19-2011, 04:08 PM
Every time I see Frings, I think of the time Harvey's used to let you get Fries and Onion Rings together.

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRmLF3nlSIaXchXdJVmWelZSTortxH81 f_oFpWin1V-dQws1y7KzQ&t=1

Stryker
06-19-2011, 05:40 PM
I like the idea of Friend coming here. Frings I don't know anything about as I don't follow German league.

Ossington Mental Youth
06-19-2011, 06:25 PM
He's a DM/box to box, great paassing, great on set pieces, great on penalties and played for the best team in Germany (regardless of what last years table will tell you). He is well known for his dedication and tenacity

Ossington Mental Youth
06-19-2011, 06:26 PM
I'd personally rather see an creative attacking mid but Frings will do very well in winters system and would help the team a lot IF he comes

jloome
06-20-2011, 01:02 AM
Link suggests TFC contacted Torsten Frings about not retiring and playing here instead.

http://www.mercato365.com/etranger/monde/article_537095_Toronto-Frings-contacte-.shtml

jloome
06-20-2011, 01:05 AM
....aaannd this one seems to be suggesting Rob Friend was being scouted by a team from Canada, possibly Klinsmann on behalf of TFC.

http://www.bz-berlin.de/sport/hertha-bsc/herthas-rob-friend-ab-nach-kanada-article1207611.html

Roogsy
06-20-2011, 01:05 AM
So his choices are retire or play for TFC?

:facepalm:

werewolf
06-20-2011, 01:12 AM
Hertha want a million Euros for him, his contract is until 2013

jloome
06-20-2011, 01:19 AM
Doesn't seem too likely, does it? Maybe they'll cut him loose on a mutal agreement if TFC eats his salary uptake.

werewolf
06-20-2011, 01:26 AM
http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/startseite/554025/artikel_kanadas-k-o-als-neustart-fuer-rob-friend.html

Article on Kicker the other day, just talks about Canada being knocked out, and Friend didnt have as good of a season, but is expecting to do better. Doesnt mention anything about leaving really. Hertha training camp starts on the 2. July.

CSO_BBTB
06-20-2011, 01:38 AM
Could explain the hasty departure of Alen Stevanovic. Maybe a Klinsmann angle involved if this is legit?

CSO_BBTB
06-20-2011, 02:03 AM
Friend has never really got the job done for the national team but he is the sort of target striker that is a good fit for Winter's 4-3-3. Friend and Frings as DPs and somebody in as an injury replacement for Cann would be the leader on each line Winter has been talking about and would bring the rebuild much closer to completion. Fingers crossed all the pieces fall neatly into place even if those are not the players involved.

prizby
06-20-2011, 02:38 AM
neither friend or frings are worth dp money...if your going to get a dp, get someone who will make a massive difference, not slightly improve the squad

CSO_BBTB
06-20-2011, 03:20 AM
Can see why the not DP worthy comment might be made about Friend (that's why I mentioned the way he has never really got the job done with the national team) but not with Frings. Beyond that how many "massive difference" players do you think are queuing up for a chance to play for TFC right now? Although a slight improvement doesn't cut it with a DP signing a marked improvement that would turn many/most of the 1-1 and 0-0 ties right now into 2-1 and 1-0 victories would, in my opinion.

TFCRegina
06-20-2011, 03:59 AM
....aaannd this one seems to be suggesting Rob Friend was being scouted by a team from Canada, possibly Klinsmann on behalf of TFC.

http://www.bz-berlin.de/sport/hertha-bsc/herthas-rob-friend-ab-nach-kanada-article1207611.html

Always a solid club performer. Never quite stellar with the Nats.

I would not be opposed to having him at TFC.

denime
06-20-2011, 05:37 AM
neither friend or frings are worth dp money...if your going to get a dp, get someone who will make a massive difference, not slightly improve the squad

one player can not do that with current TFC team,you need few DPs to see a massive difference.

Kooper
06-20-2011, 06:21 AM
Is a mid fielder who's main strength is as a defensive midfielder really what we need? I thought we already had one the we paid too much with little results.

And is it me or does Torsten Frings sound like a snack food. "Torsten Frings, now in cool ranch flavour"

Ossington Mental Youth
06-20-2011, 06:48 AM
hes also had offers from Rangers.
we are also discussing this in the transfer thread. does the Mod wanna merge?

Oldtimer
06-20-2011, 07:17 AM
Friend would be a good addition. He has had a good scoring record in Germany at the D-2 level.

Oldtimer
06-20-2011, 07:18 AM
hes also had offers from Rangers.
we are also discussing this in the transfer thread. does the Mod wanna merge?

Merged.

Ossington Mental Youth
06-20-2011, 07:26 AM
thanks

denime
06-20-2011, 07:46 AM
Rob Friend thread merged too.

Nodoubtguy
06-20-2011, 08:23 AM
Friend yes, Frings no.....

arbogast
06-20-2011, 08:25 AM
Friend yes, Frings no.....


Frings would boss our midfield in ways JDG could only dream of.

Ossington Mental Youth
06-20-2011, 08:53 AM
Frings would boss our midfield in ways JDG could only dream of.

absolute fact. Frings is by far a superior player.
Of course people will say rose tinted glasses and rightfully so. I do have friends that are not Bremen supporters that agree. Id be shocked if he wasnt one of top 3 defensive mids in the league.

Only thing is i feel like we need a creative mid more than a defensive mid.

DangerRed
06-20-2011, 09:08 AM
We need: proper CAM, high-pedigree CF and another Eckersley at the back.

Here's hoping.

prizby
06-20-2011, 09:23 AM
one player can not do that with current TFC team,you need few DPs to see a massive difference.

you need ala Henry and Marquez type of difference...thats not available right now, so i rather not see it wasted ala Mo Johnston type of strategy

Whoop
06-20-2011, 09:58 AM
Karagounis will be coming to MLS .... to which team I don't know.

bignickel
06-20-2011, 11:44 AM
frings for top 6 goal 2006 world cup:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8J6JfaK8npk

rocker
06-20-2011, 01:03 PM
funny that my German father has always been calling for Frings. Any time we chat about transfers we mentions him.

Ultra & Proud
06-20-2011, 01:25 PM
We need: high quality CAM, high-pedigree CF and another Eckersley at the back.

Here's hoping.


This sounds right now.

Ossington Mental Youth
06-20-2011, 01:41 PM
funny that my German father has always been calling for Frings. Any time we chat about transfers we mentions him.

your father has good taste.

RPB_RED_NATION_RPB
06-20-2011, 01:47 PM
Friend yes, Frings no.....


Frings yes , Friend no!

Friend is useless unless you have a man in the middle who is creative....and can get the ball to him in close....do we have such player....?

menefreghista
06-20-2011, 01:49 PM
If you bring in a guy like Friend, wouldn't we have to move to a 4-4-2 formation or some other 2-striker formation?

Or would the plan be to than bench Gordon (and Santos). Because under our current system all three of them would be fighting to play the same position (and I hate using Santos as an AM).

crozack
06-20-2011, 02:04 PM
Doesnt Frings have cronic knee problems?

Ossington Mental Youth
06-20-2011, 02:45 PM
not chronic, he certainly has had serious injuries before but has bounced back each time

dimops
06-20-2011, 02:47 PM
Karagounis will be coming to MLS .... to which team I don't know.

Newspapers in Greece are saying Toronto is showing interest in Karagounis however, no official offer has been made.

Journalist saying he doesn't think Karagounis would move to the MLS with Euro 2012 around the corner (he still plays for the national team). A move to the MLS may cause him to lose his place in the national squad.

profit89
06-20-2011, 03:20 PM
It's going to be a busy transfer window boys

ryan
06-20-2011, 04:48 PM
what's with this Frings talk? He's played his whole life and career in Germany.

Why the hell would he come to the most dysfunctional side in bloody MLS at the age of 34?

Whoop
06-20-2011, 04:51 PM
Scratch DeMarcus Beasley off the list - if he was on - will likely go to Pachuca or Puebla.

prizby
06-20-2011, 05:22 PM
We need: proper CAM, high-pedigree CF and another Eckersley at the back.

Here's hoping.

how about his brother

TFCwestcan
06-20-2011, 10:38 PM
wow it's just like pre-season speculation... bring it on!

J .
06-21-2011, 12:59 AM
I really think TFC needs some pacy wingers that can score, two of them.

Id take Haber over Friend to be honest, I think Haber could become a better player, maybe the West Brom thing will help. But Id have him as our 3rd striker, behind Gordon and someone else.

We need to find two players who can put in goals.

Serb_Star
06-21-2011, 01:05 AM
Friend is terrible, just terrible.

West220Side
06-21-2011, 06:15 AM
Gold Cup "Stand Outs" looking to move to MLS?

http://www.mlssoccer.com/goldcup/news/article/2011/06/20/gold-cup-regional-stand-outs-their-way-mls

menefreghista
06-21-2011, 09:44 AM
Haber is trialing with St. Johnstone in Scotland.

__wowza
06-21-2011, 10:37 AM
http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2011/06/dc-united-midfielder-fred-to-sign-with-australian-club-melbourne-heart

DC United defender Fred is moving back to australia on free transfer when the July window opens.

craigtfc
06-21-2011, 12:22 PM
Ryan Smith leaves Sporting KC

Sporting Kansas City says Ryan Smith (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/player/_/id/39377/Ryan-Smith) is leaving the MLS team for family reasons and will not be back this season.

http://espn.go.com/sports/soccer/news/_/id/6687301/ryan-smith-leaving-sporting-kansas-city-family-reasons

Whoop
06-21-2011, 03:15 PM
PSV Eindhoven interested in New York Red Bull defender Tim Ream.

dimops
06-22-2011, 09:15 AM
Not sure if it was reported earlier but...

Houston Dynamo and Sergio Koke to part ways
After 1 month in the MLS the spaniard wants to void his contract

http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2011/5/30/2197633/sergio-koke-houston-dynamo-reportedly-part-ways

craigtfc
06-22-2011, 09:43 AM
I know this has its own thread but whatever.

Toronto FC In For Owen Hargreaves?

Former Bayern Munich and Manchester midfielder Owen Hargreaves has been linked with a move to Toronto FC.
Cleansheets all around states that Hargreaves is being chased by Toronto FC and MLS new boys the Vancouver Whitecaps to bring him home and end his injury nightmare.

http://www.torontofc.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=7509128

menefreghista
06-22-2011, 09:56 AM
Stop spamming the forum with links from Vital Football.

That site is garbage and isn't a real news site.

Their info sucks.

Stryker
06-23-2011, 12:11 PM
Can't see any chance of us going after Frings. He's the last missing piece in a championship team, not a player for a rebuilding team.
Friend still has 3 or 4 years in him. If we could get him at a good price then I could see it happening.

Ossington Mental Youth
06-23-2011, 12:33 PM
i can see us going for Frings, just cant see us signing him (lotta offers on the table, Leeds and Rangers are two ive seen in the paper)

Dkolish3
06-23-2011, 11:01 PM
CSN reporting that TFC is going after PSV striker Danny Koevermans.
The 32-year-old has 65 Eredivisie goals over the last seven years, playing for AZ and PSV.

ArmenJBX
06-23-2011, 11:05 PM
CSN reporting that TFC is going after PSV striker Danny Koevermans.
The 32-year-old has 65 Eredivisie goals over the last seven years, playing for AZ and PSV.

Rob Friend told Vancouver he was "in talks" with TFC as well

Whoop
06-23-2011, 11:12 PM
Koevermans... not as a DP.

Better than Mista though.

PopePouri
06-24-2011, 06:44 AM
Koevermans... not as a DP.

Better than Mista though.

Hij zou vernietigen deze competitie (I think).

Ossington Mental Youth
06-24-2011, 06:56 AM
infinitely better than Mista, look at dudes record 34 goals in 91 games (or something like that) is a hell of a record.

craigtfc
06-24-2011, 07:19 AM
Rob Friend told Vancouver he was "in talks" with TFC as well
You think JDG would of told him what he was in for at TFC. And by that I mean telling him how TFC will give you a boat load of money and you don't have to do jack shit!

Oldtimer
06-24-2011, 08:24 AM
infinitely better than Mista, look at dudes record 34 goals in 91 games (or something like that) is a hell of a record.

Mista had 2 goals in 26 matches in his last 2 years in Spain. Certainly past his "best before" date.

mastermixer
06-24-2011, 08:48 AM
Ahh Mista... another notch in Mo's belt. It will be interesting to see how the new regime does in getting DP type players compared to the past.

TFC1154ever
06-24-2011, 09:29 AM
I wouldn't mind this but I'm worried.... look at his strike rate last season (1/14), could be on his way down.

Chevy
06-24-2011, 09:35 AM
I wouldn't mind this but I'm worried.... look at his strike rate last season (1/14), could be on his way down.

Is he playing the full 90 this season or coming on in the 80th minute?

Nodoubtguy
06-24-2011, 09:39 AM
Is he playing the full 90 this season or coming on in the 80th minute?

http://www.psv.nl/Teams-1/Player.htm?dbid=32397&typeofpage=225187

started 3, subbed in 11

looks like he got 4 goals in 3 Dutch Cup games

Whoop
06-24-2011, 09:40 AM
Strike rate is similar, or if not better than, to everyone's favourite forward right now, Eric Hassli.

Nodoubtguy
06-24-2011, 09:43 AM
If he's willing to come over as a non-DP, I'd be all for it.

Whoop
06-24-2011, 09:45 AM
Agreed.

jloome
06-24-2011, 11:05 AM
Also keep in mind that his stats aren't all top division. When he was playing second division in Holland, which is more like MLS, his numbers were:

2002–03 Sparta Rotterdam (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sparta_Rotterdam) Eerste Divisie (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eerste_Divisie) 34 25 2003–04 Sparta Rotterdam (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sparta_Rotterdam) Eerste Divisie (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eerste_Divisie) 20 15 2004–05 Sparta Rotterdam (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sparta_Rotterdam) Eerste Divisie (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eerste_Divisie) 29 24
Not saying to expect a repeat, just accentuating that it would be easier for him against MLS defences that in the Eredivisie.

Whoop
06-24-2011, 11:10 AM
I was talking about his AZ and PSV numbers.

Ossington Mental Youth
06-24-2011, 11:18 AM
from a comment posted on CSN




Danny is at the centre of attack. We (TFC) wouldn't want him going wide to play. His past season was slightly plagued by injury too. He's older now and just not in PSV's plans. Heck, two seasons ago they sold off his main strike partner in the January window and they lost the league. This year he was supplanted by Toivonen up front and he, with the other younger guys that gelled very well, namely affelay and Dzsudzsák, constituted the main attack all season. This explains his low season tally for the 2010-2011 season.

Hard to gauge how he would perfrom in the MLS. As we've seen with other "good" imports not delivering. I do believe he still has something to offer up front.

DangerRed
06-24-2011, 12:51 PM
If dude can hit 1:3 in MLS, he's worth DP money - simple as that. Whoever we sign has to have more than 10 goals a season in him, or it's just not worth it given the age of most of these guys. If you're not doing 1:3 now, and you're 32, there is very little reason to believe you'll be doing that when you're 33 or 34.

Whoop
06-24-2011, 01:05 PM
Thing is he did it the year before.

And the Eredivisie is still better than MLS.

He has the size to be effective in the MLS, good in the air, has a good shot and relatively good speed for a big guy.

I just wouldn't take him on a DP contract.

PopePouri
06-24-2011, 01:10 PM
If dude can hit 1:3 in MLS, he's worth DP money - simple as that. Whoever we sign has to have more than 10 goals a season in him, or it's just not worth it given the age of most of these guys. If you're not doing 1:3 now, and you're 32, there is very little reason to believe you'll be doing that when you're 33 or 34.

I agree with this. He's a proven goal scorer at the highest level.

Yohan
06-24-2011, 01:25 PM
I just wouldn't take him on a DP contract.
does it really matter if he's a DP or not if he ends up being around 300 salary? you can only sign so many 300k players due to salary cap

Ossington Mental Youth
06-24-2011, 01:28 PM
I just wouldn't take him on a DP contract.

Why?

Whoop
06-24-2011, 04:15 PM
Looks like it has legs.



jouracule (http://twitter.com/#%21/jouracule) Mohamed Moallim
A move to Aron Winter’s Toronto FC could be on the cards for Danny Koevermans. He’s already spoken to the club and invited for a tour. #MLS (http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23MLS)

TFCRegina
06-24-2011, 04:16 PM
He /will/ tear this league up.

TFCRegina
06-24-2011, 04:18 PM
Friend is terrible, just terrible.

At the international level, certainly.

At the club level he's quite good.

He's an enigma of a player.

Auzzy
06-24-2011, 04:29 PM
^ The opposite of Miroslav Klose? Let's get them both! ;)

denime
06-24-2011, 04:31 PM
Looks like it has legs.

His Market value: 1.540.000 Ł-1.750.000 €

http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/en/danny-koevermans/profil/spieler_19319.html

Ossington Mental Youth
06-24-2011, 07:23 PM
^ The opposite of Miroslav Klose? Let's get them both! ;)

Opposite of Gerba. Klose was a god at Bremen

Ossington Mental Youth
06-24-2011, 07:24 PM
His Market value: 1.540.000 Ł-1.750.000 €

http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/en/danny-koevermans/profil/spieler_19319.html

He's free at the end of the month if I'm not mistaken

denime
06-25-2011, 11:35 AM
Transfer Talk: Toronto hunts for Danny Koevermans


http://translate.google.ca/translate?hl=en&sl=nl&u=http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1433/PSV/article/detail/2457397/2011/06/25/Koevermans-Ik-ben-het-zat-op-tv-te-worden-afgezeken.dhtml&ei=Dw0GTqAZk6K2B4T0gdUN&sa=X&oi=translate&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CCUQ7gEwAA&prev=/search%3Fq%3DKoevermans:%2BIk%2Bben%2Bhet%2Bzat%2B op%2Btv%2Bte%2Bworden%2Bafgezeken%26hl%3Den%26clie nt%3Dfirefox-a%26hs%3DU0B%26rlz%3D1R1GGHP_en___CA435%26prmd%3Di vns

moralis
06-25-2011, 07:00 PM
Looks like Danny Koevermans is coming to Toronto on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 to negotiate his contract with TFC's management staff (Aron Winter)

http://translate.google.ca/translate?hl=en&sl=nl&u=http://looktv.waterwegnoord.nl/%3Fc%3Dnieuws%26i%3D24940%26Canadees_avontuur_lonk t_voor_Koevermans_schiedam&ei=wnUGTqC2NqX20gH_8vX0Cg&sa=X&oi=translate&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CB0Q7gEwAA&prev=/search%3Fq%3DCanadees%2Bavontuur%2Blonkt%2Bvoor%2B Koevermans%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26hs%3DnyI%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26prmd%3Divns

Jenkins12
06-25-2011, 07:34 PM
Looks like Danny Koevermans is coming to Toronto on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 to negotiate his contract with TFC's management staff (Aron Winter)

http://translate.google.ca/translate?hl=en&sl=nl&u=http://looktv.waterwegnoord.nl/%3Fc%3Dnieuws%26i%3D24940%26Canadees_avontuur_lonk t_voor_Koevermans_schiedam&ei=wnUGTqC2NqX20gH_8vX0Cg&sa=X&oi=translate&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CB0Q7gEwAA&prev=/search%3Fq%3DCanadees%2Bavontuur%2Blonkt%2Bvoor%2B Koevermans%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26hs%3DnyI%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26prmd%3Divns

Decent signing, looks like a good start to the window

TFCDP
06-25-2011, 07:42 PM
I would be more than happy with this signing.. Some people may have liked a bigger name but I would be just as happy with a guy like this who is apparently looking for a fresh start.. We're due for something good to happen to this team and he COULD be just that... Fingers crossed on this one.

Nuvinho
06-25-2011, 09:48 PM
He will probably be at the game on Wednesday then....just hope we don't shit the bed that game.

West220Side
06-26-2011, 06:28 AM
I would be more than happy with this signing.. Some people may have liked a bigger name but I would be just as happy with a guy like this who is apparently looking for a fresh start.. We're due for something good to happen to this team and he COULD be just that... Fingers crossed on this one.

I'm just looking forward to shouting the name "Danny" (dichio reference) at the pitch again. If he can bring half the heart and style of play dichio brought, but with a few more goals. I'll be happy. Some of my favorite moments are watching Dichio bring down the ball and take his crack at it, or pass it on for someone else.

Auzzy
06-26-2011, 07:58 PM
I'm just looking forward to shouting the name "Danny" (dichio reference) at the pitch again. If he can bring half the heart and style of play dichio brought, but with a few more goals. I'll be happy. Some of my favorite moments are watching Dichio bring down the ball and take his crack at it, or pass it on for someone else.

Lol good one. We need 10 Danny's!

West220Side
06-26-2011, 10:38 PM
I know its not MLS Specific but River Plate was relegated, any good players on there squad we could have hopes of getting? I hear there 19 year old Attacking Midfielder Erik Lamela will be unable to stay if they play in 2nd division.


He'd tear up this league!

Whoop
06-26-2011, 10:47 PM
Lamela is going to Europe. At last check it was Benfica.

19Barrett19
06-27-2011, 11:21 AM
Sulley Muntari as our CAM and Danny Koevermans as our central stiker

Eckersly-----Attakora-----Harden-----borman

---------JDG-----------------Sturgis---------

----------------Muntari-------------------

Soolsma-------Koevermans--------plata

Subs:
Santos
Gordon
Martina
Kocic
youass
gargan
williams

ryan
06-27-2011, 11:52 AM
^^

Still need to fix those CB's, simply not going anywhere with those two in the middle.

Stryker
06-27-2011, 12:06 PM
Sulley Muntari as our CAM and Danny Koevermans as our central stiker

Eckersly-----Attakora-----Harden-----borman

---------JDG-----------------Sturgis---------

----------------Muntari-------------------

Soolsma-------Koevermans--------plata

Subs:
Santos
Gordon
Martina
Kocic
youass
gargan
williams

Love the idea of signing Muntari and Koevermans.
I'd start Martina over Soolsma and Tchani over Sturgis though.
If we unloaded JDG, Sturgis, Harden, Gargan and Peterson over the next year we'd have plenty of cap for a pair of defenders and a couple mids.
We could actually have an excellent team. Dare to dream.

menefreghista
06-27-2011, 12:11 PM
Are we linked to Muntari? Or is this some fans pipe dream?

Ossington Mental Youth
06-27-2011, 12:17 PM
pipe dream.
doubt sturgis or peterson are going anywhere.
They just wont be first team when we get better players but back up players

Stryker
06-27-2011, 12:23 PM
doubt sturgis or peterson are going anywhere.
They just wont be first team when we get better players but back up players
That'd be a quarter million in two bench players. Not happening.
Peterson has to start or be moved/dropped. Hopefully the later.

Ossington Mental Youth
06-27-2011, 01:12 PM
how much is sturgis?
Jesus.
I know Peterson is overpaid for sure at 120k.
Fair enough, i cant argue with the math behind it. Dunno who'd take them tho

Stryker
06-27-2011, 01:25 PM
how much is sturgis?
Jesus.
I know Peterson is overpaid for sure at 120k.
He's even more overpaid at 150k LOL. And Sturgis is good for another 90k.

69Chevy396
06-27-2011, 06:46 PM
Has anybody here seen Danny Koevermans play? One goal in 14 games this past season seems to be a sign of a downward spiral for him...put in a lot more in prior years. Was he injured? Is he done? What is the scoop on him?

Auzzy
06-27-2011, 06:47 PM
Has anybody here seen Danny Koevermans play? One goal in 14 games this past season seems to be a sign of a downward spiral for him...put in a lot more in prior years. Was he injured? Is he done? What is the scoop on him?

He didn't get much playing time last season, that's why he wants out.

sashavukelich
07-01-2011, 01:20 PM
http://www.boston.com/sports/soccer/articles/2011/07/01/new_england_revolution_decline_options_on_perovic_ and_stolica/

NE Release Stolica and Perovic.


Perovic request NE not pick up his contract option due to his recovery from a knee injury, but he'd be a PERFECT pickup for TFC (if his contract goes untouched) for next year.

Whoop
07-01-2011, 01:23 PM
How bad is his knee injury?

see De Guzman, Julian

PopePouri
07-01-2011, 01:26 PM
Has anybody here seen Danny Koevermans play? One goal in 14 games this past season seems to be a sign of a downward spiral for him...put in a lot more in prior years. Was he injured? Is he done? What is the scoop on him?

Sub appearances.

Yohan
07-03-2011, 09:31 AM
Former Kansas City and Fulham striker Eddie Johnson possibly moving back to MLS

http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/69/transfer-zone/2011/06/30/2553975/us-international-forward-eddie-johnson-considering-a-return

Former Barca and Roma 34 yr old winger Ludovic Giuly apparently has interests from MLS

http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/69/transfer-zone/2011/07/02/2558071/psgs-ludovic-giuly-has-mls-interest-but-wants-to-stay-agent

Smokecell
07-07-2011, 05:39 PM
Sporting KC trialing 2 players, one of which would be a DP as per Rob Heineman's twitter.

Interesting that a DP signing is actually being put through a trial

Dave67
07-07-2011, 08:48 PM
Former Kansas City and Fulham striker Eddie Johnson possibly moving back to MLS

http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/69/transfer-zone/2011/06/30/2553975/us-international-forward-eddie-johnson-considering-a-return



Scored the first goal at BMO. We should sign him as an offering to the gods to end this 5 year curse.

J .
07-07-2011, 11:07 PM
Eddie Johnson is a very good MLS player, sadly wouldnt fit into the system probably.

profit89
07-08-2011, 06:42 AM
how much is sturgis?
Jesus.
I know Peterson is overpaid for sure at 120k.
Fair enough, i cant argue with the math behind it. Dunno who'd take them tho

These Colombians the league is bringing in are a fraction of the cost and way better imo. See Hurtado in Sea for example.

The league could improve tenfold imo if they allow more foreign talent and spend money on scouting. Imo, they would be saving money and the cap wouldn't be such a hindrance. They pay these MLS 1.0 players way too much money and they are simply not that good. Unfortunately because of roster restrictions on foreigners and league expansion, these guys are still lingering around as the talent pool here gets thinner. Give each team 11 international roster slots.

Stouffville_RPB
07-08-2011, 07:14 AM
These Colombians the league is bringing in are a fraction of the cost and way better imo. See Hurtado in Sea for example.

The league could improve tenfold imo if they allow more foreign talent and spend money on scouting. Imo, they would be saving money and the cap wouldn't be such a hindrance. They pay these MLS 1.0 players way too much money and they are simply not that good. Unfortunately because of roster restrictions on foreigners and league expansion, these guys are still lingering around as the talent pool here gets thinner. Give each team 11 international roster slots.

Problem with that is that the MLS' intention is to grow domestic talent. If they were to expand the number of internationals they would be taking jobs away from domestic players. MLS would be moving away from its mandate.

ag futbol
07-08-2011, 09:50 AM
Problem with that is that the MLS' intention is to grow domestic talent. If they were to expand the number of internationals they would be taking jobs away from domestic players. MLS would be moving away from its mandate.
The issue i see here is that they aren't really putting the investment down. They also should consider the impact of CBA negotiations on their stated goals. The MLS Union (like pretty much every other sports union) did the predictable thing when it came time to give something up at the table: make the conditions for new players coming into the league worse while making it better for the guys with seniority.

TFC by losing Aleman and some of their other prospects is really no different than the rest of the league. FCD lost a kid who was starting for River Plate six months later. The current structure doesn't give you enough tools to keep the kids in your academy. As a result TFC is walking around with pieces of paper that say "hey kids, why don't you sign this contact with no upside or monetary consideration?".

Whoop
07-08-2011, 12:35 PM
Just noticed that Columbus signed Julius James.

Blizzard
07-08-2011, 01:42 PM
Just noticed that Columbus signed Julius James.

It's actually a contract extension. He's been with them all year starting 15 games.

http://guardian.co.tt/sport/2011/07/08/james-gets-contract-extension-columbus

Whoop
07-08-2011, 01:50 PM
My bad.

I should have put the re in there.

Nuvinho
07-11-2011, 06:44 PM
Vancouver to make a major player announcement tomorrow.

Ossington Mental Youth
07-11-2011, 06:54 PM
Kurt Larson's suggestedd Hargreaves

Nuvinho
07-11-2011, 06:55 PM
Kurt Larson's suggestedd Hargreaves
phew!!! TFC dodged a bullet there.

reggie
07-11-2011, 06:56 PM
thats what im hearing,jus another reason to hate them.

Ossington Mental Youth
07-11-2011, 06:56 PM
I doubt that was ever going to happen

Nuvinho
07-11-2011, 07:04 PM
Note to self: If you want a DP contract - make a youtube video of youself training

Oldtimer
07-11-2011, 09:20 PM
Just noticed that Columbus signed Julius James.

He's so good he has two names!

menefreghista
07-13-2011, 07:00 AM
From the twitters:

New York Red Bulls sign former HSV goalkeeper Frank Rost (also former Bremen & Schalke).

neuf
07-13-2011, 07:43 AM
Huge upgrade from Sutton, this will be a big boost to NY. I would love to see their salary cap details though, they surely have to be using allocation money to support their roster

mastermixer
07-13-2011, 07:55 AM
Well I guess that leaves out the possibly of trading Frei to NY.

Azerban
07-13-2011, 08:01 AM
Well I guess that leaves out the possibly of trading Frei to NY.

since when was that a possibility

if we were to strengthen our rivals with literally our best player i would smash everything

everything

KGH
07-13-2011, 08:05 AM
since when was that a possibility

if we were to strengthen our rivals again with literally our best player i would smash everything

everything

corrected

Ossington Mental Youth
07-13-2011, 08:13 AM
Huge upgrade from Sutton, this will be a big boost to NY. I would love to see their salary cap details though, they surely have to be using allocation money to support their roster

You and me both.
I refuse to believe hes coming cheaply



since when was that a possibility

if we were to strengthen our rivals with literally our best player i would smash everything

everything

Since noone wants Gargan and the only way to get quality is to trade quality and we definitely need a quality CB. Its just something quite a few people have thrown around, was never definite but still an idea.

Oldtimer
07-13-2011, 08:29 AM
Huge upgrade from Sutton, this will be a big boost to NY. I would love to see their salary cap details though, they surely have to be using allocation money to support their roster

Makes you wonder if the league gives extra allocation to certain teams (NY and LA) to help them out, just like the Landycakes grandfathering for many years that allowed LA to have an extra DP.

mastermixer
07-13-2011, 08:30 AM
since when was that a possibility

if we were to strengthen our rivals with literally our best player i would smash everything

everything

With all the talk of trading Frei going around it seemed Red Bulls were the ones with the highest need for a keeper. If we could have gotten a decent defender back why not?
At this point being at the bottom of the table who gives a crap who we are rivals with if we can upgrade our roster.

Ossington Mental Youth
07-13-2011, 08:37 AM
yep and its not like hes going to be in this league forever.
Not much point in having a great keeper even if your defense is pourous like a sieve

Wooster_TFC
07-13-2011, 08:45 AM
The "problem" with MLS is that it's "too easy" to get a quality MLS level keeper, so you wouldn't be trading a starting CB for one of the best MLS keepers when you can already get by on adequate MLS keepers.

Pachuco
07-13-2011, 09:21 AM
yep and its not like hes going to be in this league forever.
Not much point in having a great keeper even if your defense is pourous like a sieve

Why not? Everyone constantly assumes that if you have a good thing going you might as well trade them because they'll be gone to Europe soon enough. If we listened to half the people on this board Nana would be in Europe already and Frei would've been in Europe already too. Oh and same with Marvel Wynne, and probably at some point someone suggested Peterson would go to Europe too.

I say if you have a good thing going for you why in the world would you trade that away? He's a great leader, he fits in our system and could very well be a captain for years to come on this team.

You can always sell Frei if he does decide to Europe. It's not like you are missing out if you don't trade him.

ag futbol
07-13-2011, 09:28 AM
The "problem" with MLS is that it's "too easy" to get a quality MLS level keeper, so you wouldn't be trading a starting CB for one of the best MLS keepers when you can already get by on adequate MLS keepers.
Yep.

Sounds like a recipe for creating problems IMO. In the end TFC just needs to go out and bring in more talent. Trading is not going to narrow that gap. We're lucky enough to actually have stability at the goal keeping spot. Let's not screw that up.

If you really want to talk tradable assets: Alan Gordon and Maicon Santos. Both can score and will be second fiddle to Koevermans. No point of having two decent backup target men when we are suffering in other spots. Probably won't bring in a lot, but it will be more than enough to upgrade some spot where we're struggling.

Wooster_TFC
07-13-2011, 09:44 AM
Yep.

Sounds like a recipe for creating problems IMO. In the end TFC just needs to go out and bring in more talent. Trading is not going to narrow that gap. We're lucky enough to actually have stability at the goal keeping spot. Let's not screw that up.

If you really want to talk tradable assets: Alan Gordon and Maicon Santos. Both can score and will be second fiddle to Koevermans. No point of having two decent backup target men when we are suffering in other spots. Probably won't bring in a lot, but it will be more than enough to upgrade some spot where we're struggling.

I don't think either of Gordon or Santos are going to get you a starting CB by themselves though. The real assets are Tony Tchani and the first round picks we have next year (as has already been pointed out elsewhere). I could see one of Santos or Gordon getting swapped for a winger or a fullback, but not for a starting CB, and that's only if they think they don't have enough cover on wing with Soolsma, Plata, Martina, and Peterson (and arguably Yourassowsky and Zavarise).

The next question is whether they intend to still play Santos in the AM position in the point forward 4-3-3. If so, you might see someone in the mid (like Tchani or Sturgis, maybe even one of the kids) get moved for that CB.

kaos197O
07-13-2011, 09:50 AM
Yep.

Sounds like a recipe for creating problems IMO. In the end TFC just needs to go out and bring in more talent. Trading is not going to narrow that gap. We're lucky enough to actually have stability at the goal keeping spot. Let's not screw that up.

If you really want to talk tradable assets: Alan Gordon and Maicon Santos. Both can score and will be second fiddle to Koevermans. No point of having two decent backup target men when we are suffering in other spots. Probably won't bring in a lot, but it will be more than enough to upgrade some spot where we're struggling.
Santos would be my guess. We free up more cash and get an international spot back. He is too lazy to be an effective AM in this system so I figure he'll be gone. We may see Peterson and his high salary go too.

Maybe that is how we would be able to sign this Hatchi fellow that Molinaro keeps speaking of. Speculation If course but it's a possibility. Getting Hainault as well would be great too. We'll see.

Ossington Mental Youth
07-13-2011, 09:57 AM
Why not? Everyone constantly assumes that if you have a good thing going you might as well trade them because they'll be gone to Europe soon enough. If we listened to half the people on this board Nana would be in Europe already and Frei would've been in Europe already too. Oh and same with Marvel Wynne, and probably at some point someone suggested Peterson would go to Europe too.

I say if you have a good thing going for you why in the world would you trade that away? He's a great leader, he fits in our system and could very well be a captain for years to come on this team.

You can always sell Frei if he does decide to Europe. It's not like you are missing out if you don't trade him.

I definitely agree that trading is only a good way to strengthen an already strong team. I also dont necessary "listen" to people on the board when they say they are going to europe. Fact is Frei has a european passport and talent, where the other guys werent likely. Lets be honest here, if you had to group all those guys, Nana, Peterson, Wynne and Frei, who do you see going?

Regardless, we can agree to disagree but fact is most likely you are only going to get quality for quality and Frei is one of our most quality assets. I dont want to trade him, especially with the unknown Kocic in net but if we had to im sure we'd get a decent trade in return.

Ossington Mental Youth
07-13-2011, 10:05 AM
Right now as i see it we have only certain assets that are tradeable or 'in demand'.
I definitely agree with the sentiment that you cant build a team through trades however it couldnt hurt for us to trade for a few stronger pieces (definitely where Mariner comes in).

In my opinion our most 'tradeable' pieces are the following

- Gordon (although oft injured), Santos
-Tchani (hate to see him go), Peterson (tho a bit expensive), Sturgis
- Frei (not a popular idea but honestly he'd get us something decent)
-Nana (maybe, hard to say when he hasnt played and wont resign)
- Borman (dont think hes got high value but do think he can be coupled with something)

I dont see our international forwards being put on the chopping block as they have been inconsistent and count as internationals.
Even then itd most likely have to be a package of a first round pick and one of these guys for a CB even then thatd only sorta address our probs right now.

jloome
07-13-2011, 11:17 AM
Martina. Two nice goals, a bunch of chances in the box, but still generally ineffectual for us. I can see another team taking a shot on him. Ditto with Dicoy Williams, Danleigh Borman. Sturgis is well regarded by lots of MLS fans.

I don't think we need to train Tchani. Not sure we shouldn't, as his competitiveness flags a lot for a guy his age (though his upside, after working with a guy like frings, could be huge).

ManUtd4ever
07-13-2011, 11:25 AM
If it boiled down to trading one of our surplus strikers (did I really just type that?!), I think Gordon is the logical choice, because his role is identical to Koevermans. Santos is 3 years younger, and he can play behind Koevermans in the starting lineup based on his skillset, which would leave Gordon as the odd man out on the bench. Perhaps Gordon packaged with a 1st round pick would be enough to acquire the coveted CB that this team desperately requires.

On another note, if Williams and Attakora are close to returning to the lineup, I think they can form a very reliable tandem as a central defence pairing.

menefreghista
07-13-2011, 11:29 AM
We put Williams on the long term injury list.

Ossington Mental Youth
07-13-2011, 11:30 AM
id be a bit disappointed if we traded Williams, hes shown to be decent and i think would play well with a commanding CB at very least great for depth. Id be a bit surprised if we rid of him that quickly especially as we need more dudes in his position right now

ArmenJBX
07-13-2011, 11:56 AM
Elbekay Bouchiba will probably be released too, don't forget, so there's another int. spot

rocker
07-13-2011, 12:03 PM
Trade Peterson. I'm sure he has value in MLS. I know people knock him regularly on here, but he was a starting and relatively well-regarded Generation Adidas player (92 games) with Colorado. I think we can survive without him. Package him with a first round pick for a solid CB.

Whoop
07-13-2011, 12:05 PM
Elbekay Bouchiba will probably be released too, don't forget, so there's another int. spot

Can you release a guy when he's on injured reserve?

I know with other sports you can't.

Whoop
07-13-2011, 12:14 PM
Chicago Fire add Argentinian midfielder Sebastian Grazzini

http://www.chicago-fire.com/news/2011/07/fire-sign-sebastian-grazzini

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sebastian_Grazzini

Oldtimer
07-13-2011, 12:32 PM
Can you release a guy when he's on injured reserve?

I know with other sports you can't.

You can't, the CBA prevents it.

kaos197O
07-13-2011, 12:35 PM
From the twitters:

New York Red Bulls sign former HSV goalkeeper Frank Rost (also former Bremen & Schalke).

This is official

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2011/07/13/red-bulls-add-goalkeeper-rost-third-dp

Whoop
07-13-2011, 12:35 PM
You can't, the CBA prevents it.

That's what I figured.

But can you free up a spot if you put a guy on LTIR (long term injured reserve)?

Ossington Mental Youth
07-13-2011, 12:37 PM
i think we can sign a player to take his place for the season tho, no?

Whoop
07-13-2011, 12:43 PM
No idea.

jloome
07-13-2011, 01:21 PM
If it boiled down to trading one of our surplus strikers (did I really just type that?!), I think Gordon is the logical choice, because his role is identical to Koevermans. Santos is 3 years younger, and he can play behind Koevermans in the starting lineup based on his skillset, which would leave Gordon as the odd man out on the bench. Perhaps Gordon packaged with a 1st round pick would be enough to acquire the coveted CB that this team desperately requires.

On another note, if Williams and Attakora are close to returning to the lineup, I think they can form a very reliable tandem as a central defence pairing.

Gordon has a much better all-around game than Santos and I'd take an oft-injured Alan Gordon in that one any day. Santos has decent work ethic, passes ok and has a rocket for a foot, but his read of the game and decisions are often really poor. Gordon is a much better link if you're playing a 433, and more like Koevermans as a backup.

Plus Santos has potted some decent goals this year and would probably be more attractive in a deal. Then we need a third, young striker to understudy the other two.

London
07-13-2011, 01:24 PM
Chicago Fire add Argentinian midfielder Sebastian Grazzini

http://www.chicago-fire.com/news/2011/07/fire-sign-sebastian-grazzini

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sebastian_Grazzini


a 30 yr old that had one good season in serie D, a very interesting move

PopePouri
07-13-2011, 01:35 PM
If it boiled down to trading one of our surplus strikers (did I really just type that?!), I think Gordon is the logical choice, because his role is identical to Koevermans. Santos is 3 years younger, and he can play behind Koevermans in the starting lineup based on his skillset, which would leave Gordon as the odd man out on the bench. Perhaps Gordon packaged with a 1st round pick would be enough to acquire the coveted CB that this team desperately requires.

On another note, if Williams and Attakora are close to returning to the lineup, I think they can form a very reliable tandem as a central defence pairing.

If we get rid of Gordon, who will be backup for Koevermans given how extremely important it is to have a target ST in a 4-3-3?

Whoop
07-13-2011, 01:37 PM
I'm with Jeremy on this one.

ManUtd4ever
07-13-2011, 02:18 PM
Gordon has a much better all-around game than Santos and I'd take an oft-injured Alan Gordon in that one any day. Santos has decent work ethic, passes ok and has a rocket for a foot, but his read of the game and decisions are often really poor. Gordon is a much better link if you're playing a 433, and more like Koevermans as a backup.

Plus Santos has potted some decent goals this year and would probably be more attractive in a deal. Then we need a third, young striker to understudy the other two.

I like Gordon, and I agree that he has a better read of the game, but is it worth keeping him strictly as a backup? Santos is a game breaker, and he can still feature in the starting lineup alongside Koevermans. Based on the current roster situation, if TFC had to move a striker, I think I would rather give up Gordon, who still has decent trade value, in an effort to shore up the backline.

Ossington Mental Youth
07-13-2011, 02:24 PM
only concern would be Gordons fitness over Santo' fitness

TFC07
07-13-2011, 02:32 PM
Gordon is injury prone, no? I think Gordon has more value than Santos in MLS so it's better we trade Gordon so we get some valuable back in return.

ensco
07-13-2011, 02:33 PM
Don't think either of them would bring much. Santos is an international, don't forget.

ManUtd4ever
07-13-2011, 02:36 PM
So Frank Rost is officially the first DP goalkeeper to be signed in MLS. Rost is a veteran world class keeper, but some New York supporters feel their 3rd DP slot was wasted at that position.

sashavukelich
07-13-2011, 02:40 PM
http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2011/07/13/red-bulls-add-goalkeeper-rost-third-dp


RBNY sign former German International GK - Rost.

Ossington Mental Youth
07-13-2011, 02:53 PM
He wont be a waste, they are pretty much solid everywhere but there

PopePouri
07-13-2011, 03:17 PM
So Frank Rost is officially the first DP goalkeeper to be signed in MLS. Rost is a veteran world class keeper, but some New York supporters feel their 3rd DP slot was wasted at that position.

I would disagree. It seems success can come if you throw money at that position to get someone who's solid and has lots of experience. E.g. Mondragon and Keller.

Whoop
07-13-2011, 03:39 PM
Also with a GK, that's one position where you can go older.

Oldtimer
07-13-2011, 05:36 PM
That's what I figured.

But can you free up a spot if you put a guy on LTIR (long term injured reserve)?


i think we can sign a player to take his place for the season tho, no?

That is correct. You free up a roster space, but you still take the cap hit for the injured player.

Ossington Mental Youth
07-13-2011, 05:50 PM
Where Do They Have Currywurst?!?!?!

ecospice
07-13-2011, 05:57 PM
So Frank Rost is officially the first DP goalkeeper to be signed in MLS. Rost is a veteran world class keeper, but some New York supporters feel their 3rd DP slot was wasted at that position.

I have not read anything about the length of contract. Seems to me if they sign him for this year and next only, and the team wins the MLS cup with Rost playing a role then it is likely worth it. If they don't win it all, then it is a waste.

denime
07-13-2011, 07:19 PM
Where Do They Have Currywurst?!?!?!

Yes,where? I would like to know too? :yum:

Yohan
07-16-2011, 12:30 PM
Chicago signs 30 yr old journeyman attacking midfielder Sebastian Grazzini
http://www.latimes.com/sports/sns-tsn-ahn-grazzini-chi-20110713,0,2304158.story

Yohan
07-16-2011, 01:25 PM
Sporting Kansas City signs 20 yr old Trinidad & Tobago international defender Daneil Cyrus on loan

Yohan
07-16-2011, 02:06 PM
32 yr old French midfielder Laurent Courtois heavily linked with Chivas USA, reported by L'Equipe

http://carpetportlandoregon.org/incoming-french-midfielder-laurent-courtois-to-cd-chivas-usa/

Interesting how Henry is attracting a lot of French players to MLS

Yohan
07-16-2011, 03:40 PM
26 yr old Vasco da Gama midfielder Jeferson linked on a loan move to SKC

Island Man
07-16-2011, 06:32 PM
Red Bull loan GK Greg Sutton to Montreal for the remainder of the season.

Whoop
07-16-2011, 11:08 PM
Chicago signs 30 yr old journeyman attacking midfielder Sebastian Grazzini
http://www.latimes.com/sports/sns-tsn-ahn-grazzini-chi-20110713,0,2304158.story

LOL.... a complete of days behind Yohan on that one.

ag futbol
07-17-2011, 02:50 PM
26 yr old Vasco da Gama midfielder Jeferson linked on a loan move to SKC
http://www.sportingkc.com/news/2011/07/kc-lands-mf-jeferson-designated-player

This got done, he's also a DP.


Wonder if he's any good...

rocker
07-17-2011, 04:29 PM
hmmm... he's on loan as a DP... I think the DP designation must be because of the amount of the loan -- a guy like this wouldn't be getting 400K+ in MLS as a salary.

Whoop
07-18-2011, 09:30 AM
NYRB trades for 1st round pick Austin Da Luz to DC United for an international player spot.


NYRB fans aren't happy with Backe.

maninb
07-18-2011, 02:27 PM
Vancouver's DP signing of Jarju could be nice....25 goals and 13 assists last year with a top Belgian team...from midfield.....

mdc 77
07-18-2011, 02:53 PM
I think Jarju scored 21 last season and it was for second division Belgium club RAEC Mons, that has been promoted for the upcoming season. We'll see how that works out for the 'caps.

Yohan
07-26-2011, 11:20 AM
Chicago signs 35 yr old Mexican international Pavel Pardo. No word if this is a DP signing

http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_by_ives/2011/07/mexican-veteran-pardo-signs-with-chicago.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P%C3%A1vel_Pardo