Former TFC player/coach/staff new thread

[Yohan]

http://www.socceramerica.com/article/49851/former-us-u-17-ibrahim-called-up-for-ethiopia.html

Fuad Ibrahim called up to Ethiopian for African Nations Cup squad

[Yohan]

http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/69/transfer-zone/2013/01/08/3654169/stoke-city-open-to-loaning-maurice-edu

Maurice Edu available on loan from Stoke

[Oldtimer]

http://www.socceramerica.com/article/49851/former-us-u-17-ibrahim-called-up-for-ethiopia.html

Fuad Ibrahim called up to Ethiopian for African Nations Cup squad

Quick! Someone tell _wowza!

[tfcleeds]

Demetrius Omphroy playing for Global FC in the Philippine league. Good to see the lad land somewhere - hope it works out for him.

http://globalfc.ph/sites/default/files/imagecache/player_head_shot/Omphroy_0.jpg (http://redpatchboys.ca/profile/demitrius-omphroy)

[flamehawk]

Demetrius Omphroy playing for Global FC in the Philippine league. Good to see the lad land somewhere - hope it works out for him.

http://globalfc.ph/sites/default/files/imagecache/player_head_shot/Omphroy_0.jpg (http://redpatchboys.ca/profile/demitrius-omphroy)

Likewise, I am still upset that it didn't work out for him here.

Wow, just checked his wikipedia page and it looks like he's been doing ok for himself - capped 7 times for Philippines (one of the weakest national teams in Asia, but nonetheless).

[TOBOR !]

What became of the old thread ?

[bigredone]

http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1441/Ajax/article/detail/3374496/2013/01/09/Winter-Beschadigingen-bij-Ajax-over-zichzelf-afgeroepen.dhtml

Hopefully this is of some interest. Very little mention of TFC (probs for the better). Winter seems to be doin' alright!

[CommradePolski]

Chris Pozniak - retiring

:(

[__wowza]

http://www.socceramerica.com/article/49851/former-us-u-17-ibrahim-called-up-for-ethiopia.html

Fuad Ibrahim called up to Ethiopian for African Nations Cup squad

http://www.futaa.com//images/350x300/FuadIbrahim.jpg

FUCK YEAH! FUAD IBRAHIM!

[tfcmanu]

http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1441/Ajax/article/detail/3374496/2013/01/09/Winter-Beschadigingen-bij-Ajax-over-zichzelf-afgeroepen.dhtml

Hopefully this is of some interest. Very little mention of TFC (probs for the better). Winter seems to be doin' alright!

Winter: "Damage to Ajax on himself ' http://static2.ad.nl/static/photo/2013/10/11/10/20130109154055/media_l_1478875.jpg
14:15 Aron Winter is na een avontuur bij Toronto FC weer terug in Nederland. 2:15 p.m. Aron Winter after an adventure at Toronto FC back in the Netherlands.
De oud-international nam in 2010 plaats in de ledenraad van Ajax, na een oproep van Johan Cruijff om meer voetballers in het bestuur van Ajax te krijgen.

English LOL: The former international took place in 2010 in the Members of Ajax, after a call from Johan Cruyff to more players in the governance of Ajax to get.
Terwijl Winter zijn ... While winter is ...

[Huyton]

http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/69/transfer-zone/2013/01/08/3654169/stoke-city-open-to-loaning-maurice-edu

Maurice Edu available on loan from Stoke

Yeah!!

And then the two youngest players ever drafted in MLS will both have played for TFC.

Fuad Ibrahim was the other.

If we can't get into the playoffs or attract a coach who will start right away, at least we can be the answer to as many trivia questions as possible.

[[NBF]]

Whos the first to get Paul Mariner's take on things? First interview since leaving TFC melodrama..... I wonder how many people he will try to take down with him:)

[Greatest Ripoff]

;1551307']Whos the first to get Paul Mariner's take on things? First interview since leaving TFC melodrama..... I wonder how many people he will try to take down with him:)

Not an interview with Mariner but Kurt Larsen will have a tell all article from an "unnamed source" about how great Mariner was and how he was unjustly fired.

[Greatest Ripoff]

Rohan Ricketts signed for Club Deportivo Quevedo of Ecuador last week.

[Yohan]

http://www.thegoatparade.com/2013/1/16/3883548/report-chivas-usa-trade-nick-labrocca-for-eric-avila

Reports say Eric Avila traded to Chivas USA for Nick LaBrocca by Colorado

[Mr. Bigby]

Based on the call ups to the Canadian Men's team: - CB- Nana Attakora | FIN / FC Haka

Glad to see he landed somewhere.

[Yohan]

Demetrius Omphroy and Joseph Nane in DC preseason camp

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/soccer-insider/wp/2013/01/18/d-c-uniteds-training-camp-roster/

[Detroit_TFC]

I saw Preki at NSCAA, after the draft was done. He was talking to someone and did a double take when he saw the TFC shirt (worn by me) walking by him.

[Yohan]

http://www.canadiansoccernews.com/content.php?4129-Player-development-starts-with-coaching-development

According to Rongen, Dichio is going on a 2 yr UEFA course in France

[Yohan]

Former TFC draft pick Zachary Herold article
http://soccerwithoutlimits.com/zachary-herold-a-story-of-heartbreak-and-dreams-cut-short/15731/

[jimiv]

San Jose adds veteran defenders Dan Gargan and Ty Harden

http://www.sjearthquakes.com/news/2013/01/quakes-sign-dan-gargan-and-ty-harden

[Klinsmann]

I've heard from some friends at work that Nicholas Lindsay has started working @ RBC in my office.
I haven't seen him there yet (but there is over 6500 people in the office).


http://metronewsca.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/cpt121029469_high.jpg?w=618&h=408&crop=1

[Auzzy]

Former TFC draft pick Zachary Herold article
http://soccerwithoutlimits.com/zachary-herold-a-story-of-heartbreak-and-dreams-cut-short/15731/

Wow, what a story. Very interesting comments under the article as well.



I've heard from some friends at work that Nicholas Lindsay has started working @ RBC in my office.
I haven't seen him there yet (but there is over 6500 people in the office).


Lindsay had such natural talent. Is there really no way he can continue; did he never come back the same after his injury? He got so little playing time last year, after taking so long to recuperate, that it seems hard to decide. And it worries me that Paul Mariner and Earl Cochrane were apparently the ones that decided that Nicholas didn't have a chance, and released him.

[Auzzy]

Not sure if already mentioned: Nick Soolsma with S.B.V. Excelsior in The Netherlands.
http://www.sbvexcelsior.nl/index.php?objectID=58
2nd from the right under "Aanvallers."

I miss that guy.

[Joe Kool]

San Jose adds veteran defenders Dan Gargan and Ty Harden

http://www.sjearthquakes.com/news/2013/01/quakes-sign-dan-gargan-and-ty-harden

According to article they "will challenge for starting spots"? Yeah good luck with that LOL. Nice guys though.

[Ajax TFC]

Not sure if already mentioned: Nick Soolsma with S.B.V. Excelsior in The Netherlands.
http://www.sbvexcelsior.nl/index.php?objectID=58
2nd from the right under "Aanvallers."

I miss that guy.
It would be awesome if he made it onto the Feyenoord squad next year

[ensco]

OK he never played here, but given how often his name surfaced in these parts....

Paul Dickov managed Oldham to a famous FA Cup upset today
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/oldham-3-2-liverpool-jones-180800390--sow.html

[Smokecell]

Peri Marosevic is on trial at RSL. Thought he had a lot more to show during his time here. Can Kreis get it out of him?

[Yohan]

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

Former TFC draft pick Joseph Lapira on trial with Vancouver

[sashavukelich]

Do we still have his rights???? ^^^ (For JOe Lapira?)

[Yohan]

Do we still have his rights???? ^^^ (For JOe Lapira?)
IIRC drafted players that never sign with the team loses rights after 2-3 yrs

[Damien]

Here, this is probably easier....

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

[gdg_9]

JDG lands in German 2nd division with Regensburg

"@KristianJack: It's just been confirmed to me that Canadian Julian DeGuzman has signed for Regensburg in Germany."

[SirBobSaget]

JDG lands in German 2nd division with Regensburg

"@KristianJack: It's just been confirmed to me that Canadian Julian DeGuzman has signed for Regensburg in Germany."


Last place team, 7 points to clear relegation.



15
VfL Bochum (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VfL_Bochum)
19
5
5
9
24
33
−9
20


16
Dynamo Dresden (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamo_Dresden)
19
3
7
9
19
29
−10
16
Qualification to the relegation play-offs (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012%E2%80%9313_2._Fu%C3%9Fball-Bundesliga#Relegation_play-offs)


17
SV Sandhausen (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SV_Sandhausen)
19
3
6
10
20
39
−19
15
Relegation to the 2013–14 3. Fußball-Liga (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3._Fu%C3%9Fball-Liga)



18
Jahn Regensburg (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SSV_Jahn_Regensburg)
19
3
4
12
22
34
−12
13

[tfcleeds]

^So in other words, the place in the table should be familiar to him anyway.

[tfcleeds]

Recent 24th minute blog post on this subject.....http://www.canadiansoccernews.com/content.php?4150-Where-are-the-(former)-Reds-now. Interesting how many players found/have been finding it difficult to catch on with another club after leaving TFC.

[PopePouri]

JDG lands in German 2nd division with Regensburg

"@KristianJack: It's just been confirmed to me that Canadian Julian DeGuzman has signed for Regensburg in Germany."


Finally a club that represents his recent quality on the pitch.

[Yohan]

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/01/31/canadas-attakora-coy-report-return-san-jose

Nana Attakora may be returning to San Jose

[cochrdoc]

I wonder how much he is getting paid to play in the second div.Did he ever screw TFC.

[Yohan]

Peri Marosevic has been cut from trialing at RSL

[Mr. Bigby]

More on JDG's move to Germany:

http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2013/01/31/de_guzman_signs_in_germany/

[Yohan]

Quincy Amarikwa is on trial at NYRB

[Yohan]

Chad Barrett expected to sign with New England

[Auzzy]

Chad Barrett expected to sign with New England

I think barns are bigger in New England.

[Yohan]

Hunter Freeman signs for NY Cosmos. Cosmos is very much building not a typical NASL team...

[Yohan]

http://www.mercurynews.com/earthquakes/ci_22573644/tottenham-hotspur-player-training-san-jose-earthquakes


Tottenham midfielder John Bostock training with San Jose. Spurs must have really liked what Yallop did with Dawkins as reclamation project.

[Island Man]

http://www.mercurynews.com/earthquakes/ci_22573644/tottenham-hotspur-player-training-san-jose-earthquakes


Tottenham midfielder John Bostock training with San Jose. Spurs must have really liked what Yallop did with Dawkins as reclamation project.

Wrong thread, but yeah would be a good move for both parties.

[Yohan]

Wrong thread, but yeah would be a good move for both parties.
oh fuck me... rookie mistake on my part... the perils of starting too many threads!

[Yohan]

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/02/19/unorthodox-deal-plata-gives-rsl-depth-forward-corps

A little tidbit of how Plata to RSL deal went down

[Alonso]

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/02/19/unorthodox-deal-plata-gives-rsl-depth-forward-corps

A little tidbit of how Plata to RSL deal went down


Fuck.

I think this is going to be yet another TFC trade that we are going to regret.

We sure could use him for wing play right now....

[PopePouri]

Fuck.

I think this is going to be yet another TFC trade that we are going to regret.

We sure could use him for wing play right now....

He's playing up front in a 4-4-2.

[Yohan]

http://www.sjearthquakes.com/news/2013/02/signing-attakora-signs-deal-san-jose

Attakora officially signs for SJ

[Brooker]

Brian Edwards retires. Surprising!


Given the number of FB and Twitter messages I've received lately regarding my playing status I would like to officially announce that I am walking away from the game.... It was an extremely difficult decision.... but in the end my desire to be closer to my friends and family as well as my home town prevailed.... I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincerest gratitude to all of my fans....especially in Winston Salem, Toronto, and Sweden ...your support meant the world to me..... I leave having no regrets and am extremely excited about the next chapter in my life....

[Yohan]

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/03/07/despite-dynamite-debut-real-salt-lake-jason-kreis-concerned-over-joao-platas

Jason Kreis not happy with Joao Plata's match fitness

[tfcleeds]

Andy Iro now playing with Stevenage in League One. Doesn't have a profile pic yet.

http://www.stevenagefc.com/team/player-profile/index.aspx?playerid=398542&tcmuri=436925

[evermorian]

A couple weeks back I saw Mo Johnston helping with a broadcast of a Champions League match on Fox Sports. I believe he was helping analyse and dissect the match.

[Yohan]

http://nycosmos.com/news/two-more-players-sign-cosmos

Joseph Nane signed with New York

[Globetrotter]

Chad Barrett expected to sign with New England


I think barns are bigger in New England.

:smilielol5: :smilielol5: :smilielol5: :smilielol5:

[Oldtimer]

Chris Pozniak - retiring

:(

My all-time favourite TFC utility player, could play every position but GK or striker, none of them exceptionally well, but all of them passably well.

http://www.swissarmy.com/medias/sys_master/8844477693982/1002_EverydauUse.jpg

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meanwhile the Pieman himself, Collin Samuel, is playing in Scottish D2 (quite a step below MLS) for East Fife (Highest home attendance last year 1022, lowest 390). He figured in their last match, not managing to score a goal.

All muscle, he is... the stomach is a muscle, isn't it? :D

Match report:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21709712

http://www.socawarriors.net/images/stories/collin-samuel-at-east-fife.jpg


(http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21709712)

[Red CB Toronto]

Well the stadium's capacity is only about 2000, nice place for Mr. Samuel to ply his trade. Look the power station is right beside the pitch.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9d/Methil_power_station.jpg


My all-time favourite TFC utility player, could play every position but GK or striker, none of them exceptionally well, but all of them passably well.

http://www.swissarmy.com/medias/sys_master/8844477693982/1002_EverydauUse.jpg

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meanwhile the Pieman himself, Collin Samuel, is playing in Scottish D2 (quite a step below MLS) for East Fife (Highest home attendance last year 1022, lowest 390). He figured in their last match, not managing to score a goal.

All muscle, he is... the stomach is a muscle, isn't it? :D

Match report:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21709712

http://www.socawarriors.net/images/stories/collin-samuel-at-east-fife.jpg


(http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21709712)

[Oldtimer]

Well the stadium's capacity is only about 2000, nice place for Mr. Samuel to ply his trade. Look the power station is right beside the pitch.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9d/Methil_power_station.jpg

That is some ugly scenery. Must be hard to breathe when the plant is going full-tilt. At least the grass looks decent.

[TFCRegina]

http://www.socawarriors.net/images/stories/collin-samuel-at-east-fife.jpg

Caption this. Hilarious

[BritSOL]

That is some ugly scenery. Must be hard to breathe when the plant is going full-tilt. At least the grass looks decent.

It also glows nicely in the dark.

[Heart of Stone]

I was in denver last week. The MLS game between the Rapids and the Union scheduled for Sat. evening got snowed out and had to be re-scheduled for Sunday afternoon. I went to the game at Dick's Sporting Goods Park and sat among the season ticket-holders. 4 foot snow banks surrounded the entire field. Marvell Wynne is absolute fan favourite. He still makes his crazy runs up the right side. Labrocca is back in the fold.

The supporters are generally pessimistic about the season with Conner Casey and Cummings gone. The Rapids lost 2-1 to the Union. The Nachos at Dick's Sporting Goods are quite good.

[Ajax TFC]

An Aron Winter sighting (go to 13:30 of video, interview with him at 16:20):
http://english.ajax.nl/AJAX-TV-1/ATVI-S05-E30-1.htm

[Stouffville_RPB]

Pablo Vitti was a teammate of Joao Plata's at LCU Quito last season. So far this season Vitti has 3 goals in 7 matches (6 starts).

[ensco]

Stefanovic started for Serbia today. Surprising.

Very tense. First meeting ever between Croatia and Serbia. No visiting support allowed. I hope they get through this without a problem.

On a lighter note, pretty much every player on the pitch, is an "itch".

[Mr. Bigby]

Week 4 news: "San Jose’s backline of Attakora, Dan Gargan, Ty Harden and Jason Hernandez helped goalkeeper Jon Busch posted his first clean sheet of the season despite having to replace three defenders lost due to injury (Steven Beitashour) or World Cup qualifiers (Víctor Bernárdez, Justin Morrow)". Did that sentence make any sense at all!!!! Good to see them doing well, but holy crap you don't expect to see those names and clean sheet written together!

[Mr. Bigby]

Week 4 news: "San Jose’s backline of Attakora, Dan Gargan, Ty Harden and Jason Hernandez helped goalkeeper Jon Busch posted his first clean sheet of the season despite having to replace three defenders lost due to injury (Steven Beitashour) or World Cup qualifiers (Víctor Bernárdez, Justin Morrow)". Did that sentence make any sense at all!!!! Good to see them doing well, but holy crap you don't expect to see those names and clean sheet written together!

[Stress]

haha i just watched the highlights for that game and couldn't believe the team sheet when i saw it. im happy for them and it's good to see they are still using the "release the gargan" long bombs into the box.

[[NBF]]

Peri Marosevic, Joseph Nane, and Hunter Freeman are on the New York Cosmos roster for the 2013 season, if they actually play this season, because it doesnt seem to be a full roster yet.

[JonO]

Week 4 news: "San Jose’s backline of Attakora, Dan Gargan, Ty Harden and Jason Hernandez helped goalkeeper Jon Busch posted his first clean sheet of the season despite having to replace three defenders lost due to injury (Steven Beitashour) or World Cup qualifiers (Víctor Bernárdez, Justin Morrow)". Did that sentence make any sense at all!!!! Good to see them doing well, but holy crap you don't expect to see those names and clean sheet written together!
I read that and chuckled. To be fair to Nana, I always thought he read the game very well when he was on his game. If he finds the right coach I think he can become quite a good central defender

[PopePouri]

I doubt the result would have been the same with Martins and Johnson up front.

[Greatest Ripoff]

;1568427']Peri Marosevic, Joseph Nane, and Hunter Freeman are on the New York Cosmos roster for the 2013 season, if they actually play this season, because it doesnt seem to be a full roster yet.

They are joining the second part of the season.

[PopePouri]

Mariner on ESPN FC.

http://espnfc.com/video/espnfc/video/_/id/1389267?cc=5901

[Oldtimer]

^ Funny seeing PM in a suit. He's willing to do for TV what he wouldn't do for his (old) team.

[SirBobSaget]

Mariner on ESPN FC.

http://espnfc.com/video/espnfc/video/_/id/1389267?cc=5901


Do they talk TFC or is it all about International?

[Yohan]

^ Funny seeing PM in a suit. He's willing to do for TV what he wouldn't do for his (old) team.
ever seen Sigi in a suit? not that he can get a suit that fits him

[CommradePolski]

Im surprised Mariner was sober enough to figure out how to wear a suit.

[tfcleeds]

He's always worn a suit though - a clown suit. :jester:

[Auzzy]

ever seen Sigi in a suit? not that he can get a suit that fits him

Here's a couple of Sigi suit pictures, for your viewing pleasure.

http://www.seattlepi.com/sports/article/Sounders-FC-makes-giant-hire-in-Schmid-1295012.php#photo-707621

[Initial B]

I was just watching Eric Avila in the Chivas highlights this week and I got to pondering.

There are several players that have left TFC that have gone on to be important players for other teams. Exactly how inept was the TFC FO/Coaching Before-Payne (BP?)? It seems you have to try really hard to be so bad for so long. What would be the best adjective(s) could we use?

Horrifically?
Stupendously?
Unbelievably?
Indescribably?

I know, it's probably too early in the season to say the worst is behind us (and I still expect a late-season fold), but should the blame for the past all be on Anselmi?

[TOBOR !]

Week 4 news: "San Jose’s backline of Attakora, Dan Gargan, Ty Harden and Jason Hernandez helped goalkeeper Jon Busch posted his first clean sheet of the season despite having to replace three defenders lost due to injury (Steven Beitashour) or World Cup qualifiers (Víctor Bernárdez, Justin Morrow)". Did that sentence make any sense at all!!!! Good to see them doing well, but holy crap you don't expect to see those names and clean sheet written together!

less sense the second time

[woolly]

I was just watching Eric Avila in the Chivas highlights this week and I got to pondering.

There are several players that have left TFC that have gone on to be important players for other teams. Exactly how inept was the TFC FO/Coaching Before-Payne (BP?)? It seems you have to try really hard to be so bad for so long. What would be the best adjective(s) could we use?

Horrifically?
Stupendously?
Unbelievably?
Indescribably?

I know, it's probably too early in the season to say the worst is behind us (and I still expect a late-season fold), but should the blame for the past all be on Anselmi?

Excruciatingly.

[Red CB Toronto]

I am trying to get in touch in Abbe Ibrahim, does anyone have contact info for him? Any help would be appreciated.

[Yohan]

http://scwaterloo.ca/pro/news_ex.php?id=33

Nicholas Lindsay has signed with SC Waterloo

[Stouffville_RPB]

definitely going to some CSL games in the area when SC Waterloo is playing now.

[gate7]

http://scwaterloo.ca/pro/news_ex.php?id=33

Nicholas Lindsay has signed with SC Waterloo

good luck Nick!

[gate7]

http://www.mercurynews.com/earthquakes/ci_22573644/tottenham-hotspur-player-training-san-jose-earthquakes


Tottenham midfielder John Bostock training with San Jose. Spurs must have really liked what Yallop did with Dawkins as reclamation project.


Wrong thread, but yeah would be a good move for both parties.


oh fuck me... rookie mistake on my part... the perils of starting too many threads!

Funny how things turned out..

[Blizzard]

Two goals for Maicon Santos tonight as Chicago surprises NYRB 3-1. The first of the two was superb. The second, a tap in that he did not miss.



http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2013-04-07-CHI-v-NY/highlights/216166

[FluSH]

Ryan Johnston also scored twice today!

[Auzzy]

Two goals for Maicon Santos tonight as Chicago surprises NYRB 3-1. The first of the two was superb. The second, a tap in that he did not miss.

http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2013-04-07-CHI-v-NY/highlights/216166

Just watched the highlights. It's funny how 100% left-footed Maicon Santos is. The first goal was stab with his left, the 2nd a tap-in. Both would have been much easier with the right foot, but he doesn't do that even when he's inches from goal. (Frankly I think it's funny when any player at this level is so completely stuck with only using one foot.)

[TFC07]

Two goals for Maicon Santos tonight as Chicago surprises NYRB 3-1. The first of the two was superb. The second, a tap in that he did not miss.



http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2013-04-07-CHI-v-NY/highlights/216166
Awful defending there. Seems like Santos has played for every team in MLS. I don't know why he can't stick to one team for a long period of time.

[Blizzard]

Just watched the highlights. It's funny how 100% left-footed Maicon Santos is. The first goal was stab with his left, the 2nd a tap-in. Both would have been much easier with the right foot, but he doesn't do that even when he's inches from goal. (Frankly I think it's funny when any player at this level is so completely stuck with only using one foot.)

Perhaps but by going with the outside of his left foot on the first goal, I think he fooled the keeper as, as you say, the inside of the right foot would have seemed the thing to do but the lunge to get it with his left meant he shot a bit earlier than the keeper would have expected. That’s my theory anyway.

:)

[Blizzard]

Awful defending there. Seems like Santos has played for every team in MLS. I don't know why he can't stick to one team for a long period of time.

The commentators were discussing that and while they had no evidence as to what the problem might be, one did say that something was obviously wrong there. I recall Aron Winter telling me that he was too greedy. It is hard to disagree with that sentiment but I think I countered with a comment about how he could shoot like nobody else on the team. Obviously this was after he'd been dealt.

[Auzzy]

Perhaps but by going with the outside of his left foot on the first goal, I think he fooled the keeper as, as you say, the inside of the right foot would have seemed the thing to do but the lunge to get it with his left meant he shot a bit earlier than the keeper would have expected. That’s my theory anyway.

:)

If it works & he scores, it's all good! I can just remember some other times where he contorted himself to use his left foot, or wasted time by getting the ball to the left -- and didn't score...

[lobo]

If it works & he scores, it's all good! I can just remember some other times where he contorted himself to use his left foot, or wasted time by getting the ball to the left -- and didn't score...

he also missed great passing options many times while doing those contortions and not scoring with his left, head down, going for glory

[lobo]

Mariner on ESPN FC.

http://espnfc.com/video/espnfc/video/_/id/1389267?cc=5901

i heard mariner goes pants-off behind the broadcast desk

[lobo]

Alan "Pillow Feet" Gordon features prominently in his first start of the season, with a sublime touch for an assist on Wondo goal, and lots of nice set up play. He's all over the highlight reel.

He also played a role in the other goal scored in the game. He missed two minutes of game time in 2nd half while changing his boots. And not just him. Two SJ players at the same time. Shitecaps took full advantage.

http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2013-04-06-SJ-v-VAN/highlights

Gordon post-game: "It was really disappointing, I thought we had a great performance tonight and that’s what’s going to stick out. We lost a few points there because . . . it was a mistake. I take full responsibility for that. I feel like I let the team down, left them without two guys. They took advantage of it and we got punished.”

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/04/07/san-jose-earthquakes-alan-gordon-rule-preventing-immediate-return-field-i-ha

[tfcmanu]

Ex-Toronto FC mid-fielder gives back to his community
A teacher by day, soccer coach by night, Richard Asante, 28, has taken his organization — the Asante Soccer Academy (ASA) — to new heights. The former Toronto FC defensive midfielder stresses the importance of respect and team work.....

http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/diaspora/artikel.php?utm_medium=referral&ID=270502&utm_source=t.co

[[NBF]]

Tyler Pasher, is playing in Finland's 3rd division. The 3rd tier is shaped sort of like the Serie C in Italy so its a start for sure but at least he's still in the sport. The team is called PS Kemi Kings in the city of Kemi, Finland.

It's really too bad for the kids that have signed from TFC Academy, they havent found a home:

- Keith Makubuya
- Nicholas Lindsay
- Oscar Cordon

[Yohan]

Lindsay signed for SC Waterloo

[ouderwien]

;1574189']Tyler Pasher, is playing in Finland's 3rd division. The 3rd tier is shaped sort of like the Serie C in Italy so its a start for sure but at least he's still in the sport. The team is called PS Kemi Kings in the city of Kemi, Finland.

It's really too bad for the kids that have signed from TFC Academy, they havent found a home:

- Keith Makubuya
- Nicholas Lindsay
- Oscar Cordon

You'll have to include Matt Stinson as well.

[Auzzy]

Article about Frings:

Life after MLS: Frings and the German Presence in the Football World
http://www.soccer365.com/news/features/spanish_kicks/37334/life_after_mls__frings_and_the_german_presence_in_ the_football_world

[Yohan]

Matt Stinson on trial with Vancouver

[Phil]

;1574189']Tyler Pasher, is playing in Finland's 3rd division. The 3rd tier is shaped sort of like the Serie C in Italy so its a start for sure but at least he's still in the sport. The team is called PS Kemi Kings in the city of Kemi, Finland.

It's really too bad for the kids that have signed from TFC Academy, they havent found a home:

- Keith Makubuya
- Nicholas Lindsay
- Oscar Cordon

A couple of them are on trial across the pond in Europe ;)

[Yohan]

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4918776/Dean-Saunders-is-being-lined-up-for-a-rapid-return-to-Doncaster.html

Carl Robinson linked to Wolves job

[Yohan]

Frings might make a comeback with Alemannia Aachen, 4th div Germany

http://www.liga3-online.de/torsten-frings-mit-comeback-bei-alemannia-aachen/

[Richard]

^ Mind boggling. He should really retire for good, playing the in the 4th division? I call bullshit on this rumor.

[CommradePolski]

A player of his personal quality? Id say he does it. Its his first team, the team he started on. His loyalties with them would run deeper then his loyalties to werder bremen. I can see him doing it 100%.

[flamehawk]

Guess who I bumped into today while vacationing in HK?

Aron Winter, as part of a Ajax All Stars team, participated in the HK Football Sevens.

http://freedomfridays.ca/ed/aronwinter.jpg

That said, he kind of ran off before I could ask what he was up to as soon as I mentioned I was a TFC fan. :S

[Richard]

Guess who I bumped into today while vacationing in HK?

Aron Winter, as part of a Ajax All Stars team, participated in the HK Football Sevens.

http://freedomfridays.ca/ed/aronwinter.jpg

That said, he kind of ran off before I could ask what he was up to as soon as I mentioned I was a TFC fan. :S

Small world eh.. That's really cool.

[Oldtimer]

Frings now training to be a coach at Bremen:

http://www.dw.de/torsten-frings-returns-to-bremen-as-coach-in-training/a-16858770

[Auzzy]

Frings might make a comeback with Alemannia Aachen, 4th div Germany

http://www.liga3-online.de/torsten-frings-mit-comeback-bei-alemannia-aachen/

I didn't see this until now. The thought at the time was, he would take his coaching course in Köln, and play with Aachen for free. However, that won't happen since he will be be doing his coach's training in Bremen instead.

However, one of the comments under the article is funny. "KA" says he saw a TFC game in Toronto in April, and feels the Regional-Liga (= German 4th division) is much better!

[Abou Sky]

Kocic FINALLY got an MLS start with the Timbers.

[cherono]

Bostock article - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2337599/John-Bostock-looking-new-club--happened-Tottenham-Crystal-Palace-player.html

[Greatest Ripoff]

;1574189']Tyler Pasher, is playing in Finland's 3rd division. The 3rd tier is shaped sort of like the Serie C in Italy so its a start for sure but at least he's still in the sport. The team is called PS Kemi Kings in the city of Kemi, Finland.

Pasher scored the first goal in a 3-0 win yesterday and has played ever match for Kemi who are currently second in the table.

[OgtheDim]

Bostock should end up at a Div 1 team, hopefully that will be able and willing to play him where he feels comfortable (Central Mid). He was a bad fit for us.

[[NBF]]

Bostock should end up at a Div 1 team, hopefully that will be able and willing to play him where he feels comfortable (Central Mid). He was a bad fit for us.

IMO, Bostock was as good as Ryan Johnson. He should have been playing as a striker pairing with Earnshaw, but its too late now. Someone in MLS will like him.

[BritSOL]

John Carver visits the TFC training ground

http://www.torontofc.ca/video/2013/06/11/catching-john-carver-june-11-2013

[jazzy]

wonderful John Carter interview on TFC video....class act he still follows us , he's visiting the training grounds AND said he wouldn't hesitate for a minute to come back. Has long term deal with Newcastle.....nice to see\hear

[themodelcitizen]

wonderful John Carter interview on TFC video....class act he still follows us , he's visiting the training grounds AND said he wouldn't hesitate for a minute to come back. Has long term deal with Newcastle.....nice to see\hear

Sounds about right. With MoJo here he knew nothing could get done.

[Yohan]

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/06/11/report-chivas-usa-chivas-guadalajara-set-swap-players

Interpret this as you will, but Eric Avila 'training' with Chivas Guadalajara. Players normally don't 'train' with another club mid season. So is at least a trial with a Liga MX team.

[Oldtimer]

wonderful John Carter interview on TFC video....class act he still follows us , he's visiting the training grounds AND said he wouldn't hesitate for a minute to come back. Has long term deal with Newcastle.....nice to see\hear Classy.

Now here's a question. Is it possible that he is here to check out a possible future job with TFC?

[OgtheDim]

wonderful John Carter interview...

Like, I know we've had some whacked out loannees they've interviewed over the years, but to interview a character from Edgar Rice Burroughs?!?! Have they been going along with the mayor on his trips? :rolleyes:

[Richard]

@Oldtimer Why? To my knowledge he has been a pretty good assistant at Newcastle. I'm sure after watching a game or two in MLS he will be reminded why he left.

[Carts]

Of all former TFC'ers (players incld / everyone), JOHN CARVER is up there as one of my favorites...

[jloome]

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/06/13/bound-guadalajara-chivas-usa-sporting-president-dennis-te-kloese-confirms-er

Eek, Ensco, this one should drive you nuts. Avila off to the Mexican League.

[Richard]

^^ How has this useless player actually become good, never mind, this is just TFC proving once again how utter shit management has been. :facepalm: Got to be kidding me.

[jloome]

^^ How has this useless player actually become good, never mind, this is just TFC proving once again how utter shit management has been. :facepalm: Got to be kidding me.

He was never useless; his skill level was obvious. He was just used incorrectly and has, obviously, some issues on the mental side of the game (and the same was true in Dallas, where Hyndman benched him pretty much permanently). In a setup where most of the movement is prescribed support and keeping possession, he'll probably thrive.

People forget that coaches make poor, human decisions too. Often a guy just has to "rub them the wrong way" in terms of his outward personality and in some people's minds he'll quickly be condemned as untalented, too. Most people's perspectives (of anything in life) are far more fed by their own preexisting biases based on limited knowledge than by investigation. So if a coach thinks a guy is "weird" or "mouthy" or "quiet" or "too smart", believe me, that's enough to not only get him benched, but also convince half the crowd he deserved it.

I think he has huge technique but makes risky and poor decisions with the ball. That can be overcome if a player has the skill and the right mindset. But who knows?

[jazzy]

Classy.

Now here's a question. Is it possible that he is here to check out a possible future job with TFC?

just hearing from someone respectable saying he still followed us and cared is such a change esp with the real lack of passion/ or results around this year. seems like a straight up and up nice guy......I needed that . simple as that.......tired of BS, simply longing for a classy team win or lose....I would expect of course that John stays his term at Newcastle..I'd hate to see a gentleman thrown into our unpredictable mix at the present. (I'm tired of seeing haters turn on players/coaches,...as a sport around here).

[Greatest Ripoff]

Pasher scored the first goal in a 3-0 win yesterday and has played ever match for Kemi who are currently second in the table.

Pasher scored again yesterday and is being played a winger. Here is a write up from the Voyageurs forum.

"Tyler Pasher plays 90 again. SCORES again, his third of the season, in the 44th minute. Another rout for Kemi, playing a team at the opposite end of the table, as YPA and PS Kemi continue to seperate themselves from the rest of the pack in the Kakkonen. Tyler continues his streak of having played every minute this season.

I can now confirm that yes, Pasher had two assists in the last game against KPV, both crosses to Christian Eissele, and another almost assist that the keeper stopped. One was a beauty from open play from the left, where he beat a defender and gave a flick in. Another off a set piece from the right. Having watched basically every minute I can that is uploaded to youtube, I can confirm that Pasher is NOT playing defender, he has been moved to an LM or more specifically, from the looks of things, LW position. His goal was walking in on a header, but he also almost scored on two other occasions. Can also confirm he celebrates goals like DeRo. The attendance was a staggering 407 people."

[TFC07]

It's nice he's playing well, but look at the league he's playing in and compare it to MLS. Finnish 2nd division league is nowhere as good as MLS. Playing in Finnish 2nd division like playing for PDL team.


Hopefully he's success in Finland helps him get a better deal in the better league somewhere else (maybe return to TFC?).

[ag futbol]

Nick Dasovic now an assistant in SJ:

http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/molinaro-story-do-not-publish-dasovic-hired-as-san-jose-assistant-coach/

[ensco]

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/06/13/bound-guadalajara-chivas-usa-sporting-president-dennis-te-kloese-confirms-er

Eek, Ensco, this one should drive you nuts. Avila off to the Mexican League.

Just saw this jloome. You are right, I have something to say here.

As you obviously recall, he was an elite player in Dallas who was available because he was on an expiring contract. We got him cheap (for Maicon Santos) because everyone thought we were not going to be able to sign him. To see him actually sign, that was promising. Not for long, because he just sat.

To just lose him for nothing (he was unprotected in the re entry draft, that list was done before Payne got here), that was especially nuts. If I'm Payne, Earl Cochrane has some frickin' 'splainin' to do. How did this happen? Cochrane will probably try to pin it on Mariner, but I wouldn't be buying that entirely.

How can anyone off a roster that finished 19th out of 19, by a mile, be the best pick in the reentry draft? It's one of the worst moves ever for the TFC FO, and that is saying something. Anyone who touched it should be gone. Anyone.

People thought it was OK just because Winter and Mariner said so. Avila took a lot of ridiculous criticism on this board. In reality, it was Exhibit A of the inability to manage talent that was going on here. Not sure you can find a better case study of how to destroy value.

No player was ever less well understood in these parts than Eric Avila.

Glad to see him thriving again. Best of luck to him.

[ManUtd4ever]

Avila is just another talented player that wasn't utilized properly within this organization. The list is long and distinguished.

[jazzy]

Just saw this jloome. You are right, I have something to say here.

As you obviously recall, he was an elite player in Dallas who was available because he was on an expiring contract. We got him cheap (for Maicon Santos) because everyone thought we were not going to be able to sign him. To see him actually sign, that was promising. Not for long, because he just sat.

To just lose him for nothing (he was unprotected in the re entry draft, that list was done before Payne got here), that was especially nuts. If I'm Payne, Earl Cochrane has some frickin' 'splainin' to do. How did this happen? Cochrane will probably try to pin it on Mariner, but I wouldn't be buying that entirely.

How can anyone off a roster that finished 19th out of 19, by a mile, be the best pick in the reentry draft? It's one of the worst moves ever for the TFC FO, and that is saying something. Anyone who touched it should be gone. Anyone.

People thought it was OK just because Winter and Mariner said so. Avila took a lot of ridiculous criticism on this board. In reality, it was Exhibit A of the inability to manage talent that was going on here. Not sure you can find a better case study of how to destroy value.

No player was ever less well understood in these parts than Eric Avila.

Glad to see him thriving again. Best of luck to him. he had great skill, not sure of why he disappeared sometimes but who of us wouldn't get bitter if you're never given a chance.....his syle may suit Mexico and one has to have skills to play there...it's not always about rough play as MLS unfortunately is known for. Love the way we sometimes critique players for attitude yet if you wanna be a pro you have to have it.....and many are simply very young pros needing some nurturing.......and that takes quality coaches, I guess there are many wanna be's of those around but few to deliver the goods.

[Blizzard]

If I'm Payne, Earl Cochrane has some frickin' 'splainin' to do. How did this happen? Cochrane will probably try to pin it on Mariner, but I wouldn't be buying that entirely.



If I'm Payne, Cochrane also has to explain the Plata fiasco. He has been wonderful in Salt Lake. It may not show in big numbers but he has been superb.

[tfcleeds]

From Skysports....."Scunthorpe have agreed a deal to sign winger Andy Welsh following his release from Carlisle. The former Sunderland man will pen a one-year deal and the Iron will have the option of an extra year".

[jabbronies]

From Skysports....."Scunthorpe have agreed a deal to sign winger Andy Welsh following his release from Carlisle. The former Sunderland man will pen a one-year deal and the Iron will have the option of an extra year".

So will he start dating Sporty Spice now (4:15-4:50)?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P842Tmi6lrc

[PopePouri]

Just saw this jloome. You are right, I have something to say here.

As you obviously recall, he was an elite player in Dallas who was available because he was on an expiring contract. We got him cheap (for Maicon Santos) because everyone thought we were not going to be able to sign him. To see him actually sign, that was promising. Not for long, because he just sat.

To just lose him for nothing (he was unprotected in the re entry draft, that list was done before Payne got here), that was especially nuts. If I'm Payne, Earl Cochrane has some frickin' 'splainin' to do. How did this happen? Cochrane will probably try to pin it on Mariner, but I wouldn't be buying that entirely.

How can anyone off a roster that finished 19th out of 19, by a mile, be the best pick in the reentry draft? It's one of the worst moves ever for the TFC FO, and that is saying something. Anyone who touched it should be gone. Anyone.

People thought it was OK just because Winter and Mariner said so. Avila took a lot of ridiculous criticism on this board. In reality, it was Exhibit A of the inability to manage talent that was going on here. Not sure you can find a better case study of how to destroy value.

No player was ever less well understood in these parts than Eric Avila.

Glad to see him thriving again. Best of luck to him.

Avila was actually out of contract this year. No doubt Mariner didn't want him anyways, but he was far from good. Even Colorado dealt him away for LaBrocca no less so when he's consistency starting in Mexico in 6 months, please let me know.

[gate7]

dont think its fair to judge true talent during the mariner saga anyway

[Ajax TFC]

Avila was actually out of contract this year. No doubt Mariner didn't want him anyways, but he was far from good. Even Colorado dealt him away for LaBrocca no less so when he's consistency starting in Mexico in 6 months, please let me know.
A contract offer equal to his previous contract (125k) would have been enough to retain his MLS rights. Also, Colorado traded him before training camp so it's not like they didn't like what they saw. I imagine it was more that Chivas offered them a player who they knew (because he played there before) for him, so they accepted.

Also, I hear that he was Chivas' best and basically only outstanding player until they sent him to the bigger Chivas.

[Yohan]

A contract offer equal to his previous contract (125k) would have been enough to retain his MLS rights. Also, Colorado traded him before training camp so it's not like they didn't like what they saw. I imagine it was more that Chivas offered them a player who they knew (because he played there before) for him, so they accepted.

Also, I hear that he was Chivas' best and basically only outstanding player until they sent him to the bigger Chivas.*coughDanKennedycough* ;)

aaaand more on Avila in Mexico
http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/06/24/limbo-eric-avila-heads-guadalajara-could-still-return-chivas-usa

[PopePouri]

A contract offer equal to his previous contract (125k) would have been enough to retain his MLS rights.

I doubt he would have signed it given that the clowns were at the helm.



Also, Colorado traded him before training camp so it's not like they didn't like what they saw. I imagine it was more that Chivas offered them a player who they knew (because he played there before) for him, so they accepted.

He's been playing in the MLS for 4 years. The scouting report is there for all to see. Dallas who plays a much more possession style 4-2-3-1 didn't see much value in him either and then Colorado trading him for an okay starter / decent MLS player. I guess he was misunderstood in those parts too.

[Yohan]

I doubt he would have signed it given that the clowns were at the helm.



He's been playing in the MLS for 4 years. The scouting report is there for all to see. Dallas who plays a much more possession style 4-2-3-1 didn't see much value in him either and then Colorado trading him for an okay starter / decent MLS player. I guess he was misunderstood in those parts too.you don't attract attention of 2 Liga MX teams by sucking. and Mexican teams are very picky about Yanks they sign

[Greatest Ripoff]

fucking hell, Soolsma has signed with a second division club in Australia.

http://www.smfc.com.au/news/1328/exciting-dutchman-signs-with-south/

[Yohan]

Alan Gordon with a brace, including extra time goal as SJ beats LA 3-2 while a man down

[prizby]

Alan Gordon with a brace, including extra time goal as SJ beats LA 3-2 while a man down

against LA though; always does that to LA

[deacon]

against LA though; always does that to LA
Gordan's game winner was result of perfect chip by none other than Sam Cronin!

[Blizzard]

Alan Gordon with a brace, including extra time goal as SJ beats LA 3-2 while a man down

As mentioned Cronin set it up. What a fabulous ball that was too. Outstanding!

[Blizzard]

fucking hell, Soolsma has signed with a second division club in Australia.

http://www.smfc.com.au/news/1328/exciting-dutchman-signs-with-south/

Good luck Nicky! I miss him. He looked so slow and awkward but he did some very good things for us. It was nice to watch that video and rekindle some nice memories.

[Stress]

What!? No love for Chad Barrett's golazo last night?

[Greatest Ripoff]

Tyler Pasher now with his 5th goal in 11 games in Finland.

[Greatest Ripoff]

Tyler Pasher now with his 7th and 8th goals in 13 matches for his second division Finish side who are in first place. At only 19 years old I wonder what TFC didn't like about him? Will be interesting to see if he keeps up this pace where will end up next year.

[jazzy]

Tyler Pasher now with his 7th and 8th goals in 13 matches for his second division Finish side who are in first place. At only 19 years old I wonder what TFC didn't like about him? Will be interesting to see if he keeps up this pace where will end up next year.

when I saw him play in a reserve match...I was shocked in his abilities, he played a strong positional game and held well , yes he seemed really small but why unlike everywhere else in the world, does size matter so much here. It seems the majority of new stars are small and quick , so why ignore the talent . It seems we actually have poor poor talent accessors .Hence not now using academy talent now and bringing in USFL minor league filler. Will this be the eventual crippling blow to the academy?

[TFC07]

Tyler Pasher now with his 7th and 8th goals in 13 matches for his second division Finish side who are in first place. At only 19 years old I wonder what TFC didn't like about him? Will be interesting to see if he keeps up this pace where will end up next year.

What position is he playing with his club? I have a hard believing he's playing as a LB.

If he keeps this up, then I could see him being transfer to Bundesliga 2.

[TFC07]

when I saw him play in a reserve match...I was shocked in his abilities, he played a strong positional game and held well , yes he seemed really small but why unlike everywhere else in the world, does size matter so much here. It seems the majority of new stars are small and quick , so why ignore the talent . It seems we actually have poor poor talent accessors .Hence not now using academy talent now and bringing in USFL minor league filler. Will this be the eventual crippling blow to the academy?

Yes! TFCA is going to hurt in a big way if TFC first team keeps signing journeyman players who have no business playing in MLS over talented kids with upside to become good players in MLS.

[pdogg]

I wouldn't want any of our Academy players brought up right now. We already have a pretty green team as is, and these kids would be sitting on the bench. Right now they're better off where they are getting playing minutes. What's lacking is an option between the academy and the first team - and the reserve league, even if expanded, is not the right place for it.

Look at Quillan Roberts - remember him? He's the keeper we signed out of the academy when Frei went down. I think he's played 45 minutes for us in the Liverpool friendly. He backed up Koci for a bit until Freddy Hall came in and was relegated to 3rd keeper. The two keepers ahead of him (Kocic and Hall) are gone, Frei came back and now we have Bendik.

Leave the kids to play in the Academy and once they've exhausted that, sign them and loan them out to get more playing time. Bring them back when they're ready and we have a more stable environment for them to grow and develop in.

[Richard]

Exactly, its like they don't realize the talent pool in the GTA, the potential is immense. I don't understand how we couldn't have just signed him to a pro contract, then loan him out to a club like similar to the one he is playing at. Its a win-win situation, he gets playing time, and TFC retains the right if he turns out alright. The salary is minimal and a non factor.

[pdogg]

Whoever set up the Kocic loan with the Serbian White Eagles was brilliant (or had their one moment). That's how it's done.

[ag futbol]

Whoever set up the Kocic loan with the Serbian White Eagles was brilliant (or had their one moment). That's how it's done.
If I remember correctly, the person who pushed hardest for that, was Kocic.

We clearly aren't getting it in terms of the needs of playing time to develop young players. What are we ever going to get out of Kyle Bekker if he's not going to play for the first team and we aren't going to loan him out either? Complete waste.

[TFC07]

Didn't Kevin Payne said he's in talks with lower division team to set up a relationship where TFC can loan their younger players for playing time in return for cash to help lower division team? I believe he mention this like a month or two ago on TFC TV.

[Richard]

I will believe that when I see it.

[Greatest Ripoff]

What position is he playing with his club? I have a hard believing he's playing as a LB.

If he keeps this up, then I could see him being transfer to Bundesliga 2.

He's playing left wing. Someone on the Voyageurs forum said that when he joined TFCA they converted him to a LB.

[Yohan]

Tyler Pasher now with his 7th and 8th goals in 13 matches for his second division Finish side who are in first place. At only 19 years old I wonder what TFC didn't like about him? Will be interesting to see if he keeps up this pace where will end up next year.
finnish 2nd div... sounds about PDL quality

[tfcleeds]

finnish 2nd div... sounds about PDL quality

Yep...Finnish 2nd div is several levels below MLS quality. Of course, I'm happy he's doing well, but I didn't realize he was playing at such a low level. That changes my outlook a bit.

[Greatest Ripoff]

finnish 2nd div... sounds about PDL quality

It can't be that poor players like REB got a transfer from the Finish second division to the 2 Bundesliga. How often does that happen in PDL? I think uouy guys are under estimating the level of play there.

[Yohan]

It can't be that poor players like REB got a transfer from the Finish second division to the 2 Bundesliga. How often does that happen in PDL? I think uouy guys are under estimating the level of play there.
show me that Finnish 2nd div players get consistently transferred to 2 bundesliga. and for the record, REB sucked balls at 2 bundesliga

[Stress]

John Bostock signed with Antwerp in the Dutch 2nd division.

[jazzy]

Yep...Finnish 2nd div is several levels below MLS quality. Of course, I'm happy he's doing well, but I didn't realize he was playing at such a low level. That changes my outlook a bit.

its not like we could actually beat any of the USFL clubs ourselves presently.......definitely need a partnership with a lower league though.

[Stouffville_RPB]

I'm glad Pasher is doing well , no matter what the level. I went to a few academy games last year and he was one of the players that stood out for me.

As for not having a place to play between CSL & MLS that is all TFCs fault. The Whitecaps and Impact both have U23 squads playing in the US but TFC chooses to cap the age on their academy squad at 18 in the CSL and cut players loose at 18. There are things they could do but they just don't do it.

[Oranje]

John Bostock signed with Antwerp in the Dutch 2nd division.

Belgian

[lobo]

John Bostock signed with Antwerp in the Belgian 2nd division.

Royal Antwerp FC, according to wiki ... "Despite being one of Belgium's best-supported clubs, Antwerp have floundered in the second tier of the league for several years and are perennial under-achievers." ... seems a good fit for Bostock

well, maybe one of my all-time-favourite-good-guys, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, can turn him around

[Mr. Bigby]

Nice to see O'Dea got a goal (the winner) in his first game for Metalurg Donetsk! Good on him.

http://metallurg.donetsk.ua/en/news/?id=10477

[Yohan]

Silva potted in another goal for DC United. 2 goals in 2 games

[TOBOR !]

lttp : Thanks for this - I enjoyed watching his highlight reel - one of my favourite players.

SMFC highlight video - Comments from Nicky @ 9:07 - sounds like he could be talking about TFC !


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWuniOgqyp0&feature=player_embedded

[[NBF]]

Julian DeGuzman with Xanthi in Greece.

[rocktml]

^ welcome to two weeks ago

[ensco]

Peri Marosevic scores first goal for reborn Cosmos franchise last night

[Mark in Ottawa]

Peri Marosevic scores first goal for reborn Cosmos franchise last night
While playing with Hunter Freeman and Joseph Nane as starters for the NASL Cosmos.

[JuliquE]

This made me do a double take, thinking it was Adrian Cann pictured suited up for Columbus. Anyone else see this and have a similar reaction?

http://www.mlssoccer.com/sites/league/files/imagecache/620x350/image_nodes/2013/08/trapp.jpg

[khso11]

So according to this, Frings will play a farewell match in Werder Bremen.

http://www.mylastgameingreen.de/

[Yohan]

DC United beat RSL 1-0 and won their 3rd US Open Cup. De Rosario is now the only player to have won an MLS Cup, US Open Cup, Voyageurs Cup. Can't remember if he ever won Supporter's Shield.

I'd say he earned this one

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BVl1mWhCMAAPpCN.jpg

[Richard]

Ouch! Right in the balls it looks like!

[Kaz]

So this was missed I think.

Preki has a new coaching Job with the USL Pro Expansion side in Sacramento which starts play next year. It was announced in July but I didn't see it here.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacramento_Republic_FC

[Fort York Redcoat]

Nope. Someone (Probably Yohan again) spotted it but not many people cared. I know I waxed about the things that could've been if he had full reigns of the team without Mo needling him but ah well...

[Kaz]

figures I did a quick search but didn't see anything, it was more a chuckle then anything :)

[tfcmanu]

http://gooddaysacramento.cbslocal.com/video/9395463-sacramento-pro-soccer-tryouts-pt-2/

PREKI PREKI....Signs Superstar :D

[tfcmanu]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQ_LBbChSz4&app=desktop

http://t.co/r5xcgFsSRh

Music Video - Rychus Ryter ft J.Williams- Finally Found You - Starring John Bostock and wife :yum:

[Oldtimer]

http://gooddaysacramento.cbslocal.com/video/9395463-sacramento-pro-soccer-tryouts-pt-2/

PREKI PREKI....Signs Superstar :D
bwahaha

I miss a little Preki and his Eastern European rejects. He had character!

:D

;
;
;
OK, so I don't miss prekiball one bit.

[themodelcitizen]

Preki is the first former TFC head coach to take on a full-time club management gig. Bit of a kiss of death for your management career, isn't it?

[prizby]

Preki is the first former TFC head coach to take on a full-time club management gig. Bit of a kiss of death for your management career, isn't it?

yeah, but to be frank, got to say Carver probably has the best gig

[[NBF]]

yeah, but to be frank, got to say Carver probably has the best gig

Aron Winter was an assistant coach with the dutch national team. Nick Dasovic, is an assistant coach at San Jose Earthquakes. John Carver, became Paul Mariner's bitch at Plymouth Argyle and then Alen Pardew's mouth piece at Newcastle United. Chris Cummins was hired by Reading to be a player development coach.

[Yohan]

http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/438538/Sauchie-Juniors-thrilled-with-Collin-Samuel-coup

The Pie Man now plays at some Scottish amateur league or something

[Yohan]

http://www.tsn.ca/soccer/mls/story/?id=435001

JDG interview

[Yohan]

http://www.soccerbyives.net/2013/11/sturgis-contract-rapids.html

Colorado re-signs Sturgis with a new contract.

[ag futbol]

^ Let's hope we don't have too many more of these "should have held on that guy" moments.

I noticed we received a conditional 2014 draft pick from Houston for his rights originally. Any idea if we still have it or if the conditions have been met?

[Yohan]

http://www.lapresse.ca/le-soleil/affaires/les-regions/201306/20/01-4663574-saint-georges-projet-de-soccerplex-de-20-millions-signe-ali-gerba.php

Sounds like Ali Gerba is running a soccer academy in Montreal

[Yohan]

http://www.westlondonsport.com/qpr/notts-county-boss-derry-set-to-sign-youngster-on-loan-from-qpr

Michael Petrasso to go to Notts County on loan from QPR

[burlington Red]

;1616756']Aron Winter was an assistant coach with the dutch national team. Nick Dasovic, is an assistant coach at San Jose Earthquakes. John Carver, became Paul Mariner's bitch at Plymouth Argyle and then Alen Pardew's mouth piece at Newcastle United. Chris Cummins was hired by Reading to be a player development coach.

Pardew's got a big enough gob himself

[Greatest Ripoff]

http://www.westlondonsport.com/qpr/notts-county-boss-derry-set-to-sign-youngster-on-loan-from-qpr

Michael Petrasso to go to Notts County on loan from QPR

He ended up on loan at Oldam and scored on his debut.

[PopePouri]

He ended up on loan at Oldam and scored on his debut.

Cap him.

[Greatest Ripoff]

Cap him.

Will have to wait for the 2015 gold cup but it is a good sign to see he trained with the senior squad last month.

[PopePouri]

Sure but he should be getting minutes in friendlies now. Who else is going to score a goal?

[[NBF]]

Sure but he should be getting minutes in friendlies now. Who else is going to score a goal?

Thats true, Simeon Jackson hasn't scored in the Bundesliga and it looks like he's been benched. Olivier Occean, has been on loan at Kaiserslautern and has only managed 2 goals in 2.Bundesliga. Rob Friend, only has 1 goal for 1860 Munich in 2.Bundesliga. TFC should be making an offer to Junior Hoilett for the money they're trying to give to Gillardino and DeFoe.

[razor787]

Hoilett isn't going to bring in the eurosnobs like what Tim wants. And there are better players to get for the price. Not going to happen.

[Yohan]

Cunty, now 37, tries luck in Vietnam

http://www.goal.com/en-sg/news/3875/transfer-zone/2013/11/29/4440541/mls-record-goalscorer-on-trial-in-vietnam (http://forums.redpatchboys.ca/showthread.php?33310-Former-TFC-player-coach-staff-new-thread/page7)

[KGH]

Danny K is back home and training with FC Eindhoven after his adventure in Toronto:

http://www.ed.nl/sport/voetbal/fc-eindhoven/fc-eindhoven-wil-extra-linksback-koef-traint-mee-1.4170008

Danny Koevermans since Thursday meetraint at FC Eindhoven it changes nothing. The former striker of Sparta, AZ and PSV (35) after an adventure in Toronto back in the Netherlands, and he's not finished with football. "According to Smulders
"Danny has approached us and asked if he could anyhow, to get fit again. Yourself"Smulders according to the probability that "koef 'lingers on the Aalsterweg is small. "The central front position is not the priority, and we do not have the resources to offer him a contract."

[Yohan]

Attakora has signed with DC

[ag futbol]

Pat Onstad now with Columbus.

http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/former-tfc-scout-joins-crew-as-assistant-coach/

[themodelcitizen]

Nick Soolsma lighting up the Vancouver Metro Soccer League for CCBRT United:

http://www.vmslsoccer.com/weekly_report.html

would've assumed it was a local Dutch kid with that name, but it looks like he's now living in the lower Mainland: http://vancouver.kijiji.ca/c-services-other-Personal-Soccer-training-from-former-MLS-player-Nick-Soolsma-W0QQAdIdZ559389220

[Derko]

Nick Soolsma lighting up the Vancouver Metro Soccer League for CCBRT United:

http://www.vmslsoccer.com/weekly_report.html

would've assumed it was a local Dutch kid with that name, but it looks like he's now living in the lower Mainland: http://vancouver.kijiji.ca/c-services-other-Personal-Soccer-training-from-former-MLS-player-Nick-Soolsma-W0QQAdIdZ559389220

Always liked Nick Soolsma

[tfcleeds]

^Interesting. Wikipedia has him playing for South Melbourne FC in the Victorian Premier League. According to the club website, he's still on their roster. Maybe he's getting some off-season training in?

[mowe]

Nick Soolsma lighting up the Vancouver Metro Soccer League for CCBRT United:

http://www.vmslsoccer.com/weekly_report.html

would've assumed it was a local Dutch kid with that name, but it looks like he's now living in the lower Mainland: http://vancouver.kijiji.ca/c-services-other-Personal-Soccer-training-from-former-MLS-player-Nick-Soolsma-W0QQAdIdZ559389220

Whoa, that's ... unexpected. How did you even find this?

I was a big Soolsma fan and was pissed he was let go, thought he was a solid MLS winger. Surprised he didn't catch on anywhere else.

[TOBOR !]

^Interesting. Wikipedia has him playing for South Melbourne FC in the Victorian Premier League. According to the club website, he's still on their roster. Maybe he's getting some off-season training in?

This is probably what's going on. South Melbourne are in the the Victoria Premier League, part of the second tier in Australia, with their season running from Feb - August.

[themodelcitizen]

Pretty random. Guessing he met a girl out in Australia from up here? Was he married before?

[Abou Sky]

I wonder if he teaches kids how to cut rails of coke? :facepalm:

[ensco]

I used to post that he was so slow that he belongs in a pub league. That was only 18 months ago.

Pro sports is a brutal business. I will never forget his performance in Torreon, and I wish him well.

[Laiping]

We also were big Soolsma fans! We were very upset to see him let go! Sooslma was very good for TFC! :(

[gdg_9]

Adrian Cann signs with San Antonio of NASL.
(As per Larson)

[Yohan]

Adrian Cann signs with San Antonio of NASL.
(As per Larson)http://sascorpions.com/team-news/

[tfcleeds]

^Good for him. Was always hoping he'd catch on somewhere eventually.

[Red CB Toronto]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/216180_2041617439768_3982127_n.jpg

Great to see Adrian back in the game. I proudly display his jersey from his final game in Toronto. A good guy all around.

[jloome]

http://sascorpions.com/team-news/

He seriously got scapegoated with us. Never that great on the tackle, but he marked well and he was killer in the air, averaging seven clearances a game with his head. Too timid and easy going to be a line leader but he was a good second or third option.

[gdg_9]

He seriously got scapegoated with us. Never that great on the tackle, but he marked well and he was killer in the air, averaging seven clearances a game with his head. Too timid and easy going to be a line leader but he was a good second or third option.

Agreed.
He's not a regular starter on a good MLS team, but I'd be fine with him in the #3-4 CB hole we have right now.
(provided his form is still at a similar level to when he was here)

[Yohan]

I wonder if he teaches kids how to cut rails of coke? :facepalm:
it's got to be something with his personal life that's affecting his football. lots of skill, not enough focus. strangely, TFC was the only club he had everything put together. getting cut by Mariner must have really pissed him off. he's going into Rohan Ricketts trajectory, except less of a resume. And why Vancouver?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GujgXhYo1W8


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1HwzrX443c

[Alonso]

it's got to be something with his personal life that's affecting his football. lots of skill, not enough focus. strangely, TFC was the only club he had everything put together. getting cut by Mariner must have really pissed him off. he's going into Rohan Ricketts trajectory, except less of a resume. And why Vancouver?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GujgXhYo1W8


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1HwzrX443c


Seriously, is there no chance of getting him back?

Very inexpensive depth quality winger to be had right here. And proven with TFC.

I'll buy him his first 8-ball when he lands in Toronto!

[starter]

Seriously, is there no chance of getting him back?

Very inexpensive depth quality winger to be had right here. And proven with TFC.

I'll buy him his first 8-ball when he lands in Toronto!

I sent him an email yesterday ( from kajiji site ) mentioning he was still appreciated in Toronto, he replied wishing TFC success.
May be if there are more people asking him, he might want to give TFC FO a call.

[Ron Manager]

We won't see him back and it's not for footballing reasons. Houston was not a one off situation with him.

[Yohan]

http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/67835-Old-American-Names-Former-Major-League-Soccer-All-Star-Ronnie-O%E2%80%99Brien-Assistant-Golf-Pr

Ronnie O'Brien now is an 'assistant golf professional'

[tfcleeds]

In case anyone wanted to know what Ali Gerba is up to these days

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/01/24/what-ever-happened-ex-toronto-fc-montreal-impact-canmnt-striker-ali-gerba

[Shakes McQueen]

Mo Edu signs with Philly Union for $600k, according to... Bill Archer at Big Soccer.

Just in case this wasn't mentioned somewhere else.

- Scott

[Detroit_TFC]

Milo Kocic announced the end of his playing career today. Opening a GK academy in Toronto.

I really thought he would grab the #1 spot at Portland but Ricketts' revival of form stopped that from happening.

*credit to Armen B for getting details on that

[notthesun]

Milo Kocic announced the end of his playing career today. Opening a GK academy in Toronto.

I really thought he would grab the #1 spot at Portland but Ricketts' revival of form stopped that from happening.

*credit to Armen B for getting details on that

He retired due to "family reasons". Otherwise known as trying to raise triplets on 50k a year. He'll probably be able to make more through his academy.

Shame. Individual salary floor better rise in the next CBA.

[ag futbol]

Too bad. I thought Milos was relatively underrated and was one of the few guys who wasn't afraid to speak up when things were handled poorly. Shame he's just going to miss out on the next CBA, but at 28 and with a family to take care of it was probably time for him to get things settled career wise.

Nice to see he made his way back to Toronto and hope he does well with the GK camp.

[KGH]

Looks like Danny K has found a home back in Holland.

http://www.omroepbrabant.nl/?news/205521532/Sport+dinsdag+FC+Eindhoven+wil+Koevermans+vastlegg en.aspx

[denime]

Former TFC keeper Milos Kocic opens Toronto academy (http://www.thestar.com/sports/tfc/2014/01/27/former_tfc_keeper_milos_kocic_opens_toronto_academ y.html)

“My wife (Evelyn) is happy here. Her family is here. I feel happy in Toronto and I want my kids (16-month-old triplets) (http://www.thestar.com/sports/soccer/tfc/2012/09/11/tfc_goalie_kocic_the_happy_father_of_triplets.html ) to be here,” Kocic said.



The Serbian-born Kocic hopes to get his Canadian citizenship down the line: “It’s a great country. It’s a great city. That’s why I want to stay here.”

[Yohan]

Fuad Ibrahim on trial with Philly

[Phil]

Bob had an article run back at home:

https://twitter.com/RPBRooney/status/429249925495263232/photo/1

[barticusz]

Reading stumpytown.com (fan blog for the timbers) and it sounds as if Urruti has been the big standout in their training camp so far. On multiple days he has stood out as the best player. I hope the kid does well there and has a good career in MLS.

[rocktml]

Koevermans signs with FC Utrecht until end of Dutch Season.

[notthesun]

Couple ex-pats in pre-season action:

Frei with a nice save for Seattle (about 6 seconds in)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3p9YN29Xs6c

Urruti with an assist and a goal against Houston


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ek8kzKzXD7M

[notthesun]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enBDM3ahbYU

[barticusz]

Great layoff by Urrutti and a nice finish for his own goal.

[WestStandGeoff]

Koevermans signs with FC Utrecht until end of Dutch Season.

Danny came on as an 85th minute sub today. Nice to see him actually getting some minutes, even if just a few.

[ag futbol]

Great layoff by Urrutti and a nice finish for his own goal.
I was pretty impressed with his play. They lined him up next to another forward in a 4-4-2 diamond or a 4-3-3 of sorts. This was the first time I saw him play as more of a FW as opposed to a poacher that sits on the line and just tries to beat the offside trap.

Gaston Fernandez who they had playing in the hole (or AM role) also looked incredible.

[Detroit_TFC]

Former TFC defender Tyrone Marshall named coach of PDL team in Louisville KY.

http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20140206/SPORTS/302060031/River-City-Rovers-soccer-club-names-former-MLS-star-Tyrone-Marshall-new-coach

[Yohan]

http://www.metrofanatic.com/frame/index.jsp?URL=http://nypost.com/2014/01/27/former-phenom-convey-less-selfish-as-he-joins-red-bulls/

Article about Convey. Confirmed TFC offered him a new deal. That pic is so awesome.

[Haddy]

Justin Braun has landed in USL Pro with Sacramento Republic FC.

http://www.sacrepublicfc.com/republic-fc-signs-seasoned-mls-player-justin-braun-teen-phenom-mawolo-gissie/#.UvuIrfldV8G