Peri Marosevic signs with TFC

[GabrielHurl]

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Toronto FC announced Wednesday that the club has signed former FC Dallas forward Perica “Peri” Marosevic (http://www.torontofc.ca/player/peri-marosevic). The 22-year old Bosnian-born American is in his third season of MLS.

“We are pleased to add a young player with a lot of potential in Peri Marosevic,” said Toronto FC Head Coach and Technical Director Aron Winter. “He has had a tough time finding playing time in Dallas but we are confident he can fit into our system and contribute to our club both in the short-term, and long-term.”

Marosevic was drafted 5th overall by FC Dallas in the 2009 MLS SuperDraft and signed a Generation adidas contract. He was a member of the United States U-20 FIFA World Cup team in 2009, and has also played at the U-17 and U-18 levels for the U.S.

In 2010, Marosevic was loaned to the Austin Aztecs of USSF-Div 2 and was later waived by FC Dallas this season. He will be available for Toronto FC’s league match on Saturday July 30 against Portland Timbers in Portland.

Perica “Peri” Marosevic
Position: Forward
Height: 5’8
Weight: 162 pds.
Birthdate: May 5, 1989
Birth Place/Hometown: Brlko, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Nationality: Bosnian-American
Last Club: FC Dallas
How Acquired: Off waivers on July 27, 2011
Pronunciation: “Ma-row-sa-vich”

[jabbronies]

Was he on a free?

[GabrielHurl]

claimed off waivers

[Nuvinho]

I remember reading about him during the 2009 draft...one mock had him going to TFC that year.

[Nuvinho]

so how many more players need to come in before we set the MLS record for most players used in a season?

[Fort York Redcoat]

Only 22. Maybe he'll play in Portland?

[Stryker]

Holy shit this guy makes 129K ! I don't know about this.

[Whoop]

Isn't he a Generation Adidas guy?

[los sonadores]

Isn't he a Generation Adidas guy?

He was... is he still?

[Stryker]

No idea. This is his third season though.

[TheFallen]

does anyone have a read on this kid:?

[Pachuco]

No idea who this guy is. I thought I knew everyone on F.C Dallas.

[Stryker]

Probley cause he hasn't gotten a sniff of first team action in three years. Not exactly confidence inspiring is it.

http://www.torontofc.ca/player/peri-marosevic

[ag futbol]

Holy shit this guy makes 129K ! I don't know about this.
Wondering if we are out of international spots, limiting our options.

I remember him being a decent little player, but he's got Soolsma wheels to a lesser degree.

[TheFallen]

if he's got potential than this is definately great signing for TFC. we lack talent big time.

[los sonadores]

Pretty unlikely he still is GA - that was Frei's and Zakuani's year, for example and he's played in D2. But who knows, sounds like he has a GA-like salary.

[PopePouri]

4 out of 5 Fuads?

[Stryker]

4 out of 5 Fuads?

Yeah, and where's he right now? Bagging groceries at your local supermarket.

[Pigfynn]

Little vid on the kid

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[jloome]

He came in highly touted from Michigan and was considered a can't miss prospect by a lot of scouts. Had a huge combine in '09 paired up top with Chris Pontius and was seen as a potential MLS scoring threat.

A bit worrisome that he couldn't crack Dallas in three years, given that they're headed up by a former U.S. college guy, although they had him playing in the hole and wide, which wasn't his strength in college, I believe.

Still, he was only 18 or 19 when they drafted him, so he's still only 22 or 23. I'd see him as a better option as a backup than Stinson, and he can slot into multiple spots again, just like Robinson (seems to be the Ajax MO).

[Shakes McQueen]

If he's still a Gen Adidas player, then cool - worth a shot. If he's not, well, I don't know anything about him, but his CV doesn't exactly blow my doors off.

The management must see something in him, to bother making this deal.

- Scott

[TFC1154ever]

He doesn't take up an international spot, he has a u.s.a citizenship. He played for the U-20's.

[TFCwestcan]

Someone less busy than myself will have to compile a roaster list and post it, as there are so many new faces. I'm wondering if I'll be able to figure out who's who this weekend.

[Huyton]

We'll be yelling "Who are ya?" at our own team if they don't start selling updated programs.

[Shakes McQueen]

It'd be kind of funny to chant that when they come out of the tunnel.

- Scott

[Auzzy]

Since he was outright released by Dallas & TFC signed him off waivers, does his previous salary & contract length necessarily still apply? Maybe it's a new deal with TFC -- at least for next year?

[Huyton]

Does this pave the way for the departure of Maicon in exchange for a decent quality CB?

[Stryker]

Since he was outright released by Dallas & TFC signed him off waivers, does his previous salary & contract length necessarily still apply? Maybe it's a new deal with TFC -- at least for next year?

All teams must pass on the player first. He can then negotiate a new contract with whatever team takes him on.

[Auzzy]

Anyway, looking forward to some good goal celebrations... ;)

[Oldtimer]

Since he was outright released by Dallas & TFC signed him off waivers, does his previous salary & contract length necessarily still apply? Maybe it's a new deal with TFC -- at least for next year?

It wouldn't be for this year... maybe for next.

Of course they could renegotiate as part of a multi-year deal. That's unlikely, though.

BTW, this deal just seems like Mariner's work.

[denime]

Wondering if we are out of international spots, limiting our options.

Why are you wondering,he is American


He was a member of the United States U-20 FIFA World Cup team in 2009, and has also played at the U-17 and U-18 levels for the U.S.


Nationality: Bosnian-American

[Heathen]

so how many more players need to come in before we set the MLS record for most players used in a season?

I think I heard on commentary the other night that we'll equal it when Dunfield and Griffit play, so now that we've got Robinson and Marosevic we'll definitely break the record :cool: We're number 1! we're number 1!

[Pookie]

It appears as though his Gen Adidas contract is 3 years (signed in 2009) with 2 option years. This comes from the article that announced his signing the contract while at Michigan.

http://www.michigandaily.com/content/2009-01-09/marosevic-signs-generation-adidas-contract

"Major League Soccer and Adidas team up every year to select the most talented collegiate and youth soccer players in the country. These players are offered three-year Generation adidas contracts, with the opportunity for a two-year extension. The contract is worth between $65,000 and $125,000 per year, putting the athletes in the top quarter of all MLS salaries as rookies"

[West220Side]

He's 22. 5'9. Doesn't inspire confidence if he's going to be a backup target man for Koevermans.

However if he can play the wing. I guess Johnson could slot over if Koevermans ever had to come off the pitch early. With Johnson standing at 6'1.

I don't see anything very convincing. He hasn't seen much playing time lately. Hasn't scored many goals. They only thing that gives me hope at this time is.. (see quote below) maybe this means that he does have some talent to work with, and just never saw any senior team talent with his club.


2008 - 2009 United States U-20 14 (5)

[ag futbol]

Why are you wondering,he is American
I'm not.

I'm wondering if our lack of international spots limited our search to American and Canadians.

[brad]

I don't think past ability to break into the Dallas first team first means much. Winter and Mariner are trying to build a team in a different mold than standard MLS side, and I would expect they are looking for different attributes in their players than a lot of other teams would.

[rocker]

So basically he probably costs nothing for the rest of the season..... he's in the third year of a GA, and hasn't played enough to warrant coming off GA (and on to the cap) by the competition committee.

Seems like Mariner is trying out a kid who had potential but has been stuck elsewhere to fill out the roster for the rest of the season. Actually, Iro and Robinson seem to have been in similar situations. I guess Mariner scoured the league for players who weren't getting playing time.

[denime]

I'm not.

I'm wondering if our lack of international spots limited our search to American and Canadians.

No idea ,however Yourassowsky is not on the Roster anymore :noidea:
http://www.torontofc.ca/players

[Greatest Ripoff]

No idea ,however Yourassowsky is not on the Roster anymore :noidea:
http://www.torontofc.ca/players



That is because the main page only shows a certain number of names. Look under 'y'.

[denime]

That is because the main page only shows a certain number of names. Look under 'y'.

Yeah,but 1st page has 30 players and that is a max number of players on the roster,no?

[Auzzy]

^ As mentioned in the Portland thread, there are a couple of guys with season-ending injuries still shown on the squad list.

[ManUtd4ever]

He came in highly touted from Michigan and was considered a can't miss prospect by a lot of scouts. Had a huge combine in '09 paired up top with Chris Pontius and was seen as a potential MLS scoring threat.

A bit worrisome that he couldn't crack Dallas in three years, given that they're headed up by a former U.S. college guy, although they had him playing in the hole and wide, which wasn't his strength in college, I believe.

Still, he was only 18 or 19 when they drafted him, so he's still only 22 or 23. I'd see him as a better option as a backup than Stinson, and he can slot into multiple spots again, just like Robinson (seems to be the Ajax MO).

Thanks for the scouting report. Hopefully, this kid will take advantage of a new opportunity in Toronto.

It definitely seems like Mariner has his fingerprints all over many of the recent transactions.

[ag futbol]

Yeah,but 1st page has 30 players and that is a max number of players on the roster,no?
It's on page two if you hit the button on the top. He's there along with Williams and Zaravise.

[Red CB Toronto]

Yeah,but 1st page has 30 players and that is a max number of players on the roster,no?

Well the Reds currently have 33 players under contract as of today. This has happened because they currently have four players, Cain, Bouchiba, Lindsey and Williams out with season ending injuries.

You can can sign a player in their place as long as you have the cap space to do it, so by signing Peri the Reds are in truth getting a free player since he is GA.

[nickio]

He sounds like a low risk signing, given that he is a GA. My optimism lies with the fact that Winter and co. have shown ability to bring out the best in the young guys.

You could almost argue that the best team for the young talents is TFC right now, where they are are given more opportunities.

[menefreghista]

You could almost argue that the best team for the young talents is TFC right now, where they are are given more opportunities.

I would disagree with that, considering only a week ago we traded away two of the best young prospects on our team (Nana and Tchani).

That being said it will be interesting to see if this kid can turn his career around in Toronto. He should get ample opportunity to prove him self.

[reggie]

by the look of him on that little clip,maybe he is more of a #10 type player then a all out striker and god knows we could sure use a AM type player.

[nickio]

I would disagree with that, considering only a week ago we traded away two of the best young prospects on our team (Nana and Tchani).

That being said it will be interesting to see if this kid can turn his career around in Toronto. He should get ample opportunity to prove him self.

I don't see how trading away almost finished prospects is a sign of a bad team for youngsters. If anything, look at who is tutoring them: Winter- an excellent ex-player, Frings, Koevermans, even Iro and JDG.

I stand by my point that it's still one of the best teams for young ones: Plata, Henry, Stinson, Cordon... the list goes on. Just like JDG said, it's an incredible opportunity for young players that not many people get.

[ArmenJBX]

I for one think that the tandem of Frings, Stinson and Johnson works.

As I posted over at RNO, they fulfill the three roles that are needed in a 4-3-3.

Creative - the "Xavi" role - Frings
Destroyer - the "Busquets" role - Stinson
Attacker - the "Iniesta" role - Johnson

As far as youth goes, Stinson is the model of fitting into Toronto FC - in the short term, perhaps Dunfield will occupy this spot but Stinson is definitely one to watch.

[nickio]

Perhaps Cordon or Morasevich as future Ctreative players for the AM.

Also JDG as a possible interim destroyer.


Martina
JDG and Frings

^^ Also looked good last game. They didn't leave any chances for Real Esteli, which is what was expected.

[colman1860]

LOL Frings is definitely not a creative midfielder. He fits the "destroyer" category much better.

[ArmenJBX]

LOL Frings is definitely not a creative midfielder. He fits the "destroyer" category much better.

Frings is creative in the way that Xabi Alonso or Mascherano are. They lie deep and create from the back, and link the play between the defence and offence.

[mowe]

This seems like a cheap bench depth signing, probably means Santos (or another forward) is leaving soon.

Hope Marosevic can make a contribution, but I don't think this will make a huge impact at TFC.

[Ossington Mental Youth]

Hope Marosevic can make a contribution, but I don't think this will make a huge impact at TFC.

i agree.
hope im surprised, maybe we will see him play this sat

[ManUtd4ever]

I see this as a low risk, high reward maneuver by TFC. Paul Mariner has had a keen eye for NCAA talent over the last several years. In acquiring an offensive minded player that was selected 5th overall in the 2009 MLS Superdraft, TFC didn't give up any assets, and Marosevic's GA salary will not count against the cap for the balance of the season.

[sashavukelich]

I don't see how trading away almost finished prospects is a sign of a bad team for youngsters. If anything, look at who is tutoring them: Winter- an excellent ex-player, Frings, Koevermans, even Iro and JDG.

I stand by my point that it's still one of the best teams for young ones: Plata, Henry, Stinson, Cordon... the list goes on. Just like JDG said, it's an incredible opportunity for young players that not many people get.

Nickio, i agree man. TFC 'Youngers' are getting their licks....

Another team with good rep for blooding youth is DC and Houston.

[ua-kozak_TFC]

Yea i think they might play him instead of soolsman or as a koevermans sub. I am not too impressed with soolsman. although he surprises me sometimes with his ability to take defenders off his mark specially due to his speed ( or lack there of). Soolsma is too one dimentional and slow with the ball as well as slow thinking when it comes to letting the ball go, very imprecisse when it comes to his passsing and crossing. Soemtimes i feel like i am watching pinoccio play...

I kinda like this deal i bet it's only until the end of the season so we are paying half of his yearly salary. and if he;s no good just let him go.
but it's definetly nice tohave options up front. I don;t like martina too much because of his ego and selfishness.

[__wowza]

4 out of 5 Fuads?


i dont know about this one, the wage hit for an untested player and possibly an international slot..


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2 and a half out of 5 fuads.

[ManUtd4ever]

i dont know about this one, the wage hit for an untested player and possibly an international slot..


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2 and a half out of 5 fuads.


:lol:

Marosevic is a domestic (U.S.) player, and he is Generation Adidas. Therefore, he won't take up an international slot and his salary won't count against this cap this season.

I say that bumps him up to 3 out 5 Fuads.

[mastermixer]

i dont know about this one, the wage hit for an untested player and possibly an international slot..


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2 and a half out of 5 fuads.

Greatest rating scale ever. :D

[ensco]

Definitely 3 Fuads, even though it's likely he won't work out. It's a free look.

This is a way to use your balance sheet as a differentiator. All it costs the team is a roster spot and 60K of MLSE money (outside the cap).

[PopePouri]

:lol:

Marosevic is a domestic (U.S.) player, and he is Generation Adidas.

Plus he's a winger. I say that bumps up his fuadility. Still sticking with 4 out of 5.

[__wowza]

you think thats bad? i just redid yohans avatar.

http://www.redpatchboys.ca/forums/image.php?u=55&dateline=1252036070 http://i.imm.io/7EPI.jpeg

[ManUtd4ever]

Last season's waiver pick up was Maicon Santos, and that has worked out fairly well for us. We'll see if this kid can fulfill the potential that warranted being a highly touted prospect only a couple of years ago. I have a feeling that Winter will use him as a backup at AM, given our depth on the wings.

[__wowza]

i still find it odd that we're picking up another forward when our backline still needs consistency. i get that they havent had a whole lot of time to mesh, but i'd feel better if we got a proven MLS CB/LB

[Ossington Mental Youth]

im sure we would have if that had been an option

[ensco]

I'd feel better if we got a proven MLS CB/LB

"To be without some of the things you want is an indispensable part of happiness" - Bertrand Russell

[Globetrotter]

So for those of us not counting, has Mariner/Winter already trumped the Mo era for signings and dumpings??

I would imagine that we might not be at a higher number, but are pace/average must be greater?

Preki was bad, but I think our new generals are trying to eclipse Mojo... so far with worse results too.

[Ossington Mental Youth]

wow, thats jumping the gun.

How about this; I bet that Mariner and Winter open up a vortex with allows for the living dead to come unto this world, bringing about the end of times.

[ManUtd4ever]

Regarding the CB situation, Iro and Robinson were considered legitimate MLS starting central defenders not that long ago, so perhaps they can provide the answer with Cann and Williams on LTIR. Iro hasn't been overly impressive yet, but despite his lack of pace, he seems to be improving his positioning with every outing and his distribution has been fairly accurate. Robinson apparently suffered a terrible hamstring injury that inevitably cost him his starting job. According to Chicago supporters, he had lost a step coming off of injured reserve and is still in the process of regaining his form.

[Ossington Mental Youth]

yep id say 3 games is too soon to say if any of these dudes were busts

[Nuvinho]

We have 2 players (Sturgis and Santos) and 2 first round picks still as trade bait for another CB and a AM.

Also, TFC management has to look towards next year, when we will have Cann and Williams back. We then have 5 CBs fighting for 2 spots (Cann, Williams, Iro, Robinson, and Henry).

[Ossington Mental Youth]

3 of which can also play as fullbacks

[Nuvinho]

TFC are also building depth in case Eck goes back to England.

[Nuvinho]

I almost forgot about another guy...Viator.

No way we bring in another CB this year, unless Harden is gone (please be gone)

[19Barrett19]

Peri is not a Central Striker he is a right winger/striker naturally nice fit in toronto FC dallas plays a 4-4-2 and they often use the left side on their attacks. Not a good fit for peri there. I bet they tried to use him in different position.

I've been also doing a little research and some of the FC dallas supporters are saying he got a lot of time to prove himself in dallas. To me sound like bullshit he only played 4 games for them and who knows how many as a sub. Could be a nice signing Mariner is a a smart man if you ask me a no risk move.

Here is proof he plays right wing
http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/en/peri-marosevic/profil/spieler_99858.html

[jloome]

Peri is not a Central Striker he is a right winger/striker naturally nice fit in toronto FC dallas plays a 4-4-2 and they often use the left side on their attacks. Not a good fit for peri there. I bet they tried to use him in different position.

I've been also doing a little research and some of the FC dallas supporters are saying he got a lot of time to prove himself in dallas. To me sound like bullshit he only played 4 games for them and who knows how many as a sub. Could be a nice signing Mariner is a a smart man if you ask me a no risk move.

Here is proof he plays right wing
http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/en/peri-marosevic/profil/spieler_99858.html


Dude, transfermarkt is riddled with errors and is proof of nothing. But he does play wide sometimes, yes.

He had six games in the NASL last year on loan and didn't score. His one scoring success was a hatrick against a semi-pro team in teh US open cup.

So I wouldn't get too excited folks. Young though, so he might still have decent prospects, coming up in a new system.

[19Barrett19]

Dude, transfermarkt is riddled with errors and is proof of nothing. But he does play wide sometimes, yes.

He had six games in the NASL last year on loan and didn't score. His one scoring success was a hatrick against a semi-pro team in teh US open cup.

So I wouldn't get too excited folks. Young though, so he might still have decent prospects, coming up in a new system.

Scored 3 in 6 check your facts

[jloome]

Scored 3 in 6 check your facts

Uh, check yours chief. He scored three in one US open cup game against the Arizona Sahuaros, an amateur size, and ZERO in five NASL league games.

While I applaud wikipedia as a generally interesting source, it's not usually conclusive on many subjects.

[swan]

We have 2 players (Sturgis and Santos) and 2 first round picks still as trade bait for another CB and a AM.

Also, TFC management has to look towards next year, when we will have Cann and Williams back. We then have 5 CBs fighting for 2 spots (Cann, Williams, Iro, Robinson, and Henry).


isn't Iro's contract up at the end of the season..

[kcisoul]

Wondering if we are out of international spots, limiting our options.

I remember him being a decent little player, but he's got Soolsma wheels to a lesser degree.

Soolsma wheels?? what are you talking about Soolsma is so slow!

[Ossington Mental Youth]

Prob what he's suggesting