Wilmington Hammerheads 2014 Season Discussion

[notthesun]

I figured with Toronto FC partnering with Wilmington for the 2014 season, and us sending players on loan to Wilmington, there'd be enough interest to warrant a general thread for anything TFC-Wilmington related for the upcoming year, but probably not enough that each match would get its own thread. So this thread is for any news relating to Wilmington as well as in-game discussion as the season goes on.

Wilmington Twitter (https://twitter.com/WilmHammerheads)

Wilmington Schedule (http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2014/22403.html#SCHEDULE)

USL Pro Standings (http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/standings/)

The 2014 USL season kicks off this weekend, but Wilmington's first game of the year is April 5th vs. Harrisburg. Every 2014 USL Pro game will be streamed for free. Games can be streamed from the home team's Youtube channel, and all games will also be archived on Youtube and available for viewing on-demand.

TFC has announced (http://www.torontofc.ca/news/2014/03/three-players-assigned-wilmington) that Quillan Roberts, Manny Aparicio, and Daniel Lovitz have been assigned to Wilmington for the start of the season. It sounds like the 4th TFC player to be assigned (MLS-USL partnerships require a minimum of 4 players be loaned to the USL club) will be decided on a temporary, as-they-need-playing-time basis.

[notthesun]

First piece of news: no video, but Wilmington had their second preseason game today and I believe first since TFC players have been assigned. Lovitz scored Wilmington's lone goal (https://twitter.com/WilmHammerheads/status/446426363537657857) off a free kick in a 2-1 loss to Coastal Carolina University (both goals for Coastal from PKs).

[FluSH]

Great thread!

[Pint]

I know we have a couple port city firm on here(or were on here a bit)... maybe we can get them to keep us up to date on preseason?

[Red CB Toronto]

On Saturday, July 19 Wilmington will be in Rochester to take on the Rhinos, the closest USL Pro team to Toronto. It is about a 2 hour and 45 minute drive to Rochester from Toronto. That night the Reds are in Houston, so it would great if we could get some of us down there cheering on the Reds on loan and the rest of the Hammerheads.

[JayMolly]

Notthesun - great idea to start an ongoing thread,

Red CB Toronto - another great idea re: July 19 in Rochester. Think we will note that on our calendar.
J&M

[sashavukelich]

Lovitz with the FK goal....love it

[ryan]

glad to see a thread tracking this club. :)

[dupont]

I'm looking forward to the first game on April 5th. Since all the games are streaming for free online, I'm going to follow their season as closely as I can.

[notthesun]

http://www.wilmingtonhammerheads.com/hammerheads-partner-tourbeau-sports-group/

All Wilmington home games can be streamed in HD.

[ouderwien]

Just saw this now. Hope it hasn't been posted elsewhere.

http://www.uslsoccer.com/scripts/runisa.dll?M2:gp::72011+Elements/Display+E+47116+News/Display/+22403+65672522+14521

Essentially 2-0 friendly win. Roberts with the clean sheet. No mention of the other loanees.

[dutch]

I would love to have a few bus's go down there somtime for a romp, especially if they make the playoffs. its only a 6k stadium. great weather, size of oshawa or kitchener. gonna follow them yeah but would love to let them know how many people are watching theyre games outside of wilmington.

[notthesun]

Wilmington closed out their pre-season today. First game this Saturday against Harrisburg, 7:30pm.

[Alonso]

An affiliation like this is going to be fun.

We need some hammerheads to teach us some chants for when we invade Rochester!

[Yohan]

April 2014


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[Yohan]

July 2014


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[Yohan]

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[Yohan]

September 2014


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[Klinsmann]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Imxfr_oAXrY

Scheduled for Apr 5, 2014 Live Webcast of Harrisburg City Islanders at Wilmington Hammerheads FC- April 5 - 7:30pm


Season opener for Wilmington, I will probably watch this after the TFC game tonight!

[Klinsmann]

http://www.wilmingtonhammerheads.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Roberts2.jpghttp://www.wilmingtonhammerheads.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Lovitz.jpghttp://www.wilmingtonhammerheads.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Aparicio4.jpg

[notthesun]

The TFC contigent

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BkfN7PaCIAEvGyG.jpg

[notthesun]

Season opener in Wilmington.

Starting lineups:

Wilmington (https://twitter.com/WilmHammerheads/status/452579964194660352): Roberts, Parratt, Fairclough, Davidson, Campbell, Miller, Nicholson, Aparicio, Cole, Lovitz, Ackley

Harrisburg (https://twitter.com/WilmHammerheads/status/452582455430905856): Noble, Cox, Ribiero, Marquez, Bahner, Pelletier, Hernandez, Ekra, Langley, Bauque, Amaral

Streaming on Youtube here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Imxfr_oAXrY).

[notthesun]

Just tuning in now with the TFC game over, Roberts with a real nice save in the 24th minute.

[Leedsoronto]

Yeh Q made two good saves. Solid in goal

[Yohan]

yay cheerleaders!

[notthesun]

Credit to Wilmington, looks like they've got a decent size attendance down there.

[flamehawk]

Both Lovitz and Aparacio had made pretty good plays in the first half. Aparacio with a good touch in th ebox and Lovitz had a good run on the wing.

[Ossington Mental Youth]

Why am i having a hard time finding the stream on youtube for this?

[Yohan]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Imxfr_oAXrY

[notthesun]

And that's the game, 0-0 draw. Roberts with a solid performance in goal for Wilmington.

[mcolvy]

And that's the game, 0-0 draw. Roberts with a solid performance in goal for Wilmington.

Sloww game. Lovitts has some unreal dribbling skills. He just doesnt have a killer instinct or look dangerous around the goal.

[Ossington Mental Youth]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Imxfr_oAXrY

thanks, where would i have found the feed?
I checked the USL youtube page and didnt see anything

[notthesun]

thanks, where would i have found the feed?
I checked the USL youtube page and didnt see anything

All games can be found on the home team's YouTube channel.

[Ossington Mental Youth]

All games can be found on the home team's YouTube channel.
thanks, ill bookmark that ish

[Leedsoronto]

Sloww game. Lovitts has some unreal dribbling skills. He just doesnt have a killer instinct or look dangerous around the goal.

Q was great today

Lovitts had his moments

Manny played some nice link play near the end of the first half, then subbed out half way through the second half.

All in all nice to see all 3 TFC guys getting a start.

[notthesun]

Highlights:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6SdnCfWcQQ

[Ruffian]

Looks like Q got lucky some of those didn't go in.

[notthesun]

Match preview: Wilmington at Pittsburgh Riverhounds (http://www.wilmingtonhammerheads.com/hammerheads-travel-pittsburgh/)

Kickoff tonight at 7:00pm.

[notthesun]

Starting lineups:

Wilmington: (https://twitter.com/USLPRO/status/455114623893921792) Roberts, Musa, Fairclough, Davidson, Campbell, Miller, Nicholson, Parratt, Lovitz, Aparicio, Ochoa

Pittsburgh: (https://twitter.com/USLPRO/status/455114537700585473) Blum, Flunder, Green, Marshall, Earls, Dallman, Vincent, Obodai, Ownby, Angulo, John

Pittsburgh seems to be having technical difficulties with their stream, nothing up yet so far.

[notthesun]

Wilmington up 2-0 through 40 minutes. Goals from Miller and Lovitz. Unfortunately still no stream.

[Doucet3]

Live stream?, can't find one

[notthesun]

Full time, Wilmington wins 4-3. Wilmington goals from Miller, Lovitz, and two from Ochoa (one penalty). Too bad Pittsburgh couldn't stream the game, hopefully highlights exist.

[notthesun]

Full game has been posted on Youtube, no sound: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEp778AcA_Q

Wilmington goals at 27:00 (Miller), 39:15 (Lovitz, wait for the replays which don't have any funny camera work), 1:14:20 (Ochoa, nice delivery from Lovitz and sneakily taken right after Aparicio puts the ball down), 1:29:25 (Ochoa PK, nice run by Lovitz to earn the PK beginning at 1:28:00).

[notthesun]

Interview with Lovitz (beginning at 34m49s): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hucYcL1BHvk&t=34m49s

[Red CB Toronto]

So who is coming down to Rochester on July 19 to support the Hammerheads?

[Pint]

So who is coming down to Rochester on July 19 to support the Hammerheads?

I am going and I also assume we have a pretty decent road crowd.

[Yohan]

http://www.wilmingtonhammerheads.com/eagles-defeat-hammerheads-2-0/

Wilmington loses to Charlotte 0-2, but sounds like Lovitz impressed

[jloome]

http://www.wilmingtonhammerheads.com/eagles-defeat-hammerheads-2-0/

Wilmington loses to Charlotte 0-2, but sounds like Lovitz impressed


Great sign for TFC that Lovitz is doing so well at his first pro gig.

[PopePouri]

Great sign for TFC that Lovitz is doing so well at his first pro gig.

I watched some of it. He was playing on the right and he was beating his fullback more often than not.

[Leedsoronto]

https://mobile.twitter.com/torontofc/status/461898035388104706/photo/1

4 TFC players to watch out for now

[notthesun]

https://mobile.twitter.com/torontofc/status/461898035388104706/photo/1

4 TFC players to watch out for now

From the website: http://www.torontofc.ca/news/2014/05/toronto-loans-hamilton-wilmington

Now that our first team injury crisis is over we can send him down I guess.

[themodelcitizen]

Is the "minimum of 4" loanees thing now satisfied? Is there a minimum amount of time he'll have to spend down there?

[Leedsoronto]

Hoping for better things with tonight's game. Hamilton hatrick be a good opener for him.

Yohan if u see this can u post your usual great link for the game please.

[Petor]

Watch it live here....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=op4TeFL2RnY

[Leedsoronto]

Thanks, c'mon willmintoronto

Edits:

Watched what I could due to stream issues. Fizzled out to a 0-0 draw, still a point and not a loss.

Lovitz and Q started. Hamilton was subbed on late on but unable to break the dead lock. And Manny was no where to be seen? Maybe injured ? Anyone know if he is ok

[PopePouri]

Lovitz needs to be recalled. His ability to put a ball into the box is something we don't have at the moment and he has pace to burn. Defensively, he tracked back and was strong in the tackle. He was excellent again.

[Abou Sky]

Lovitz needs to be recalled. His ability to put a ball into the box is something we don't have at the moment and he has pace to burn. Defensively, he tracked back and was strong in the tackle. He was excellent again.

Isn't he like 15?

[Leedsoronto]

He is 22 and a Uni graduate if I recall?

He is a left footer with a soccer brain. Only thing is they will want a replacement of the same calibre outa our academy/first team

[PopePouri]

Isn't he like 15?

Yeah he's no. 15.

[bones]

So who is coming down to Rochester on July 19 to support the Hammerheads?

Has anyone reached out to the Port City Firm? If they were planning on 1 big road trip it should be Rochester. That way we could also go down and support with them for the game at 7:05pm then hit the nearest bar and all of us can watch TFC in Houstank at 9:05pm (may miss a few minutes)

[Yohan]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJeF4KZshhU

[notthesun]

Wilmington starters: Roberts, Musa, Fairclough, Davidson, Campbell, Miller, Parratt, Nicholson, Lovitz, Aparicio, Ochoa

Watch live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJeF4KZshhU

Wilmington already up 1-0 with a goal in the 3rd minute from Nicholson off a rebound from a free kick on goal by Lovitz.

[notthesun]

The Battery featuring none other than ex-TFC player Amadou Sanyang.

[Leedsoronto]

Wilmington won 1-0 with 10 men. Some great defending at the end.

[notthesun]

Aparicio was sent off with a second yellow but apparently the ref incorrectly gave it to him, another player had actually committed the foul.

[Red CB Toronto]

Great to see Q with his third shutout of the season, through five games. Good on him.

[PopePouri]

Aparicio was sent off with a second yellow but apparently the ref incorrectly gave it to him, another player had actually committed the foul.
Ended up destroying a piece of the dugout on the way to the locker room.

[Leedsoronto]

Aparicio was sent off with a second yellow but apparently the ref incorrectly gave it to him, another player had actually committed the foul.

That's what I thought too, but it was hard to see with the panned back stream/camera work.

I suppose that's why the boys are down there, get used to fans screaming at you and stupid refs.

[notthesun]

Roberts named to the USL team of the week.

[notthesun]

USL Pro has rescinded Aparicio's 2nd yellow. No harm done in the end... besides the dugout Aparicio punched.

[Lennon]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkMVrSJTNtM

US Open Cups 2nd round on now. Only Hamilton starting from the TFC players.
Would be nice to see them go deep in this tourny and beat the Krew in the final :D

[Leedsoronto]

Lost 3-1 :@(

[Leedsoronto]

Should be fun !!

Hammerheads announce date for friendly match against #TorontoFC. June 18, during the #MLS World Cup break. bit.ly/1jiXmkK #ilm

[Pint]

Should be fun !!

Hammerheads announce date for friendly match against #TorontoFC. June 18, during the #MLS World Cup break. bit.ly/1jiXmkK #ilm

Should be a good chance for the team to bond as I'm sure they will stay and "train" in myrtle beach for a few days surrounding the friendly.

[notthesun]

Wilmington starters: Roberts, Musa, Fairclough, Davidson, Campbell, Miller, Parratt, Nicholson, Oliveira, Ochoa, Arnoux

Streaming here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2Bx9bxM3AA

[pdubs]

Hamilton subbed on and had a good goal

[pdubs]

also lol
StarNews Sports ‏@starnewssports (https://twitter.com/starnewssports) 8m (https://twitter.com/starnewssports/status/467833246005596161)
Quillan Roberts given red card after running across field during the scrum. That's big because backup GK Matt Glaeser is injured.

lots of fights in game lol

[OgtheDim]

The Hammerheads must be smarting from that cup loss during the week- first team from that level to beat a USL Pro, from what I heard. Games against an MLS team can make a big difference to the bottom line.

[lazlo_80]

Hamilton subbed on and had a good goal

showed some really nice strength and composure on that goal.

[Red CB Toronto]

Everyone keep in mind, the road trip to support Wilmington on Saturday July 19 when they take on the Rhinos in Rochester.
Lets get some good numbers heading down.

[Pint]

anyone have a clip of the hamilton goal?

[notthesun]

anyone have a clip of the hamilton goal?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2Bx9bxM3AA&t=1h35m45s

[notthesun]

Starting XI: Glasser, Musa, Cole, Davidson, Campbell, Miller, Parratt, Nicholson, Oliveira, Ochoa, Hamilton

Quillan Roberts is suspended after being sent off last game. First professional start for Jordan Hamilton.

Streaming here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXR3wc6VRTU

edit: Hamilton scores 17 seconds into the game, taps in a rebound into a wide open goal. 2 goals in 2 games for him already.

edit: Hammerheads score again. Hamilton with a shot on target and the rebound is tapped in by Miller.

[ag futbol]

I've watched a few minutes of this and quite enjoying it. They play some decent football for a lower side.

Refs (as usual for north america) somewhat dubious. No confidence to deal with players so they remonstrate like it's a mens league game, linesman woefully hopeless when it comes to getting the onside calls right.

[Yohan]

very nice run by Hamilton to set up Ochoa for Hammerheads 3rd goal

[ag futbol]

Hamilton assists on the third goal. Hammerheads rolling all over Pittsburgh

[notthesun]

Great dummy and run from Hamilton. 2 goals and 2 assists in his first two games now.

[Yohan]

Collins John, former Dutch international, now playing in USL. crazy story

[Yohan]

special ed cheerleaders? lmao

[Dub Narcotic]

That looked like a comedy skit or David Lynch film there.

[notthesun]

Wilmington wins 5-1. Pittsburgh got pounded. Hamilton probably man of the match.

[Richard]

special ed cheerleaders? lmao

Where they at least hot? g:D

[ManUtd4ever]

Hamilton has 2 goals and 2 assists in 50 total minutes of action with Wilmington. If he keeps it up, he should get a look with TFC soon.

[ag futbol]

Hamilton has 2 goals and 2 assists in 50 total minutes of action with Wilmington. If he keeps it up, he should get a look with TFC soon.
They need to keep him where he is. He has a lot of talent, but still has habits he can more easily work out at the current level rather than jumping up to the first team. All goes to schedule he'll make an overwhelming case for being on the first team next year... and garner consideration for playing time.

[Yohan]

They need to keep him where he is. He has a lot of talent, but still has habits he can more easily work out at the current level rather than jumping up to the first team. All goes to schedule he'll make an overwhelming case for being on the first team next year... and garner consideration for playing time.
at this moment, TFC does not need Hamilton. a year at Wilmington will do good for Hamilton's confidence esp if he keeps banging in goals like he is right now.

and best case is that Hamilton returns from USL loan like Dom Dwyer did, and start scoring at MLS level

[Pint]

Another big part of a loan in wilmington for guys like Manny, Hamilton, Roberts is that they are living away from home.

This is as much of a maturation process for the players off the field as it is on the field. Sort of the same thing they would learn going to university away from home, these kids need to learn how to live away from mom/dad/friends/comfort zone etc

[notthesun]

Wilmington wins 5-1. Pittsburgh got pounded. Hamilton probably man of the match.

Highlights:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXsPMbD7On0

[jloome]

Collins John, former Dutch international, now playing in USL. crazy story

That's crazy. I remember his first year at Fulham; he looked very promising. Then again, at one point Leandre Griffit was one of the hottest prospects in Europe. Crazy game sometimes.

[notthesun]

Streaming: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gb1fdP8hp8A

Wilmington up 2-0. Manny Aparicio scored the first, his first professional goal. Came in the 12th minute, a nice one-two started and finished by Aparicio.

[Detroit_TFC]

I wonder how the players sent to Wilmington feel about their experience so far. Seems from the reports that they are doing fairly well on the pitch.

[notthesun]

Game ended 2-1 for Wilmington. On a roll now with 4 straight wins.

[Leedsoronto]

Game on tonight if anyone interested, on YT some where, they at home

USLPRO Fri Jun 6 7:30 PM ET OKC at Wilmington Legion Stadium

[notthesun]

Lineup: Roberts, Musa, Fairclough, Davidson, Campbell, Miller, Parratt, Nicholson, Oliveira, Ochoa, Hamilton

Streaming here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDmyEMlMCO4

[OgtheDim]

Lots of speed - little to no technique

[notthesun]

2-2 final score. Wilmington goals from Ochoa and Parratt.

[mcolvy]

This team is too good for Manny?
Was sending Richter to NASL a slap in their face btw?

[OgtheDim]

This team is too good for Manny?
Was sending Richter to NASL a slap in their face btw?

There was a bit there with the Hammerheads GM, who indicated sending people up and back to Wilmington is now closed until July.

[jloome]

There was a bit there with the Hammerheads GM, who indicated sending people up and back to Wilmington is now closed until July.

Plus I think the USL deal with MLS specifies four players per team at any one time. Richter could still fit in there after the window opens, as Lovitz returned. The word on Aparicio is he's taken longer to adjust to the pace of pro play and the physicality. But he has contributed some nice buildup and a good goal. Early days for him. People have to remember that Canadian kids often get promoted through because they're quite good at one dimension of the game, as we have a much smaller selection pool. This was very much the case with some of the kids who haven't made it with TFC, so it doesn't entirely surprise me if he's not starting ahead of American players who are overall better athletes and more rounded in their game.

[sidvan]

Wilmington advertising a Hammerhead v TFC friendly on June 18
http://www.wilmingtonhammerheads.com/hammerheads-contest/

[Stress]

Funny to see them using d-ro in the marketing. Pretty much guarantees defoe isn't playing. I'm not surprised given it's turf. Anyone want to hazard a guess at the starting 11?

[Pint]

Funny to see them using d-ro in the marketing. Pretty much guarantees defoe isn't playing. I'm not surprised given it's turf. Anyone want to hazard a guess at the starting 11?

I would imagine that marketing materials have been in production for a while and i would guess Defoe gets a 30-45 min run out. We owe them a little bit as we have only given them 3 players for most of the season when the minimum we were supposed to give is 4.

Starters 1st half and then subs/academy kids for the 2nd half.

[Red CB Toronto]

I assume we will be able to watch this game online, as they USL has made streams a priority.

[Walms]

Viewing party at Joes?

[notthesun]

Lost in all the World Cup excitement, Wilmington ties Richmond Kickers 2-2 away. Were down by two most of the match until an 80th minute goal from Hamilton (header off a corner), and another 4 minutes later from Oliveira.

Full match here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCsZsujtU5k

[Klinsmann]

http://www.wilmingtonhammerheads.com/wp-content/gallery/home-slideshow_1/mlsmatch.jpg

[Leedsoronto]

4h
WilmHammerheads FC @WilmHammerheads
Friendly Match tonight at Legion vs #MLS @torontofc. Watch LIVE http://bit.ly/T7n2FS #WeAreILM #AllForOne
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[mowe]

Wonder what team we're bringing. No Defoe judging by the ads for this match. But the real question is whether Gilberton will finally be released.

[Ossington Mental Youth]

released?as in sent away? Doubtful, for several reasons. Most notably it hant even been half a season as well as hes Bezza's signing

[DigzTFC!]

WilmHammerheads FC ‏@WilmHammerheads (https://twitter.com/WilmHammerheads) 4m (https://twitter.com/WilmHammerheads/status/479394957980356608) @torontofc (https://twitter.com/torontofc) Starters v @WilmHammerheads (https://twitter.com/WilmHammerheads) - Konopka, Morgan Jackson, De Rosario, Hagglund, Osorio, Hamiliton, Hall, Wiedeman, Richter, Hoilett!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !TBD on which brother

[Areathrasher]

I presume it's Juniors brother Janiel

[DigzTFC!]

Could be. But Nelsen has strong QPR ties and last time I checked Janiel was playing Germany in the 5th tier.

[Areathrasher]

WilmHammerheads FC ‏@WilmHammerheads (https://twitter.com/WilmHammerheads) 25s (https://twitter.com/WilmHammerheads/status/479398467769753600) More


Janel Hoilett is who they have listed. He has no number we are thinking he is #12RT (https://twitter.com/hashtag/12RT?src=hash) @twocanuck (https://twitter.com/twocanuck): @WilmHammerheads (https://twitter.com/WilmHammerheads) @torontofc (https://twitter.com/torontofc) who is hoilett?

[notthesun]

It's Jainiel Hoilett.

[jazzy]

http://www.wilmingtonhammerheads.com/wp-content/gallery/home-slideshow_1/mlsmatch.jpg
that was fun, yup watched whole game especially after the first bad world cup game a la "Cameroon-"......thanx ..whose Hoilett?....classy Dero played the whole game and on turf , ...hot there too.

[Klinsmann]

WilmHammerheads FC ‏@WilmHammerheads (https://twitter.com/WilmHammerheads) 25s (https://twitter.com/WilmHammerheads/status/479398467769753600) More


Janel Hoilett is who they have listed. He has no number we are thinking he is #12RT (https://twitter.com/hashtag/12RT?src=hash) @twocanuck (https://twitter.com/twocanuck): @WilmHammerheads (https://twitter.com/WilmHammerheads) @torontofc (https://twitter.com/torontofc) who is hoilett?

http://www.davidhoilett.com/jaineilHoilett/

[Detroit_TFC]

I watched the game. I thought it was ok, not great (for both sides). But it helped me even more certain that having developing players in a real playing environment at Wilm is much better than stuck in a reserve limbo mostly made up of endless training without hope of ever getting any first team minutes.

[Red CB Toronto]

So we are just over two weeks away from Wilmington's game down in Rochester, about 2 hours 40 minutes from Toronto give or take. So who is coming? It will be a great time supporting some of our young Reds.

[Detroit_TFC]

Wilmington getting ready for road tour.

http://sports.blogs.starnewsonline.com/18143/hammerheads-announce-signing-and-extras-on-back-to-back-trip/

[Pint]

Upto 5 Academy players heading to Wilmington "in a bit" per Rollins

[Greatest Ripoff]

Upto 5 Academy players heading to Wilmington "in a bit" per Rollins

Rocket Robin also mentioned this in his match reports from TFCA's league 1 Ontario match from yesterday.

http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports14/14l1o065.htm

[PopePouri]

Aparicio had a good game. Looked dangerous and his ball set up the goal.

[Klinsmann]

I caught the game in Rochester on Sat, Manny, Jeremy Hall and Roberts started. Jordan Hamilton subbed on in the 75th min and scored the only goal of the game around the 82 min. I'd say Roberts was the man of the match, he made 2 or 3 amazing saves to keep the clean sheet.
Former Red Tyler Roselund played the full game for Rochester too.
It poured the entire game.

It was Wilmington's 2nd game in 2 days.

The rochester bus was pretty cool, it has 24 beds on it.

[Detroit_TFC]

So, wondering where things stand with this affiliation deal. Was there an assumption that the transfer window restrictions wouldn't apply? It almost requires that any future partner be a Canadian based club.

[Red CB Toronto]

So, wondering where things stand with this affiliation deal. Was there an assumption that the transfer window restrictions wouldn't apply? It almost requires that any future partner be a Canadian based club.

What transfer restrictions do you speak of, I had heard something about if players were left there after a certain date they had to stay until the end of this season, but never had it confirmed? I really believe TFC will end up with its own USL TFC 2 team operated within its own setup.

[Detroit_TFC]

What transfer restrictions do you speak of, I had heard something about if players were left there after a certain date they had to stay until the end of this season, but never had it confirmed? I really believe TFC will end up with its own USL TFC 2 team operated within its own setup.

I haven't seen it confirmed either so I hope I'm wrong.

I never considered that the loaned players would be subject to transfer window deadlines. This is a country to country issue, rather than a league to league issue. If US based MLS teams can continue to move players back and forth with their affiliated USL PRO club (also located in the US) and TFC can't, then IMO that's it on the affiliation deal with Wilmington. TFC will need an affiliate located in Canada not only for convenience but also in order to maintain loan flexibility after the summer window deadline.

[Red CB Toronto]

I haven't seen it confirmed either so I hope I'm wrong.

I never considered that the loaned players would be subject to transfer window deadlines. This is a country to country issue, rather than a league to league issue. If US based MLS teams can continue to move players back and forth with their affiliated USL PRO club (also located in the US) and TFC can't, then IMO that's it on the affiliation deal with Wilmington. TFC will need an affiliate located in Canada not only for convenience but also in order to maintain loan flexibility after the summer window deadline.

Q was recalled from his loan by Toronto today so something is up I think.

[Detroit_TFC]

Q was recalled from his loan by Toronto today so something is up I think.

Apparently this affects everyone - I saw something on twitter that said that all player loans btw MLS and USL were subject to the transfer windows. I thought last season Dwyer went back and forth btw SKC and OCSC even after August, I must have been mistaken.

[Red CB Toronto]

Apparently this affects everyone - I saw something on twitter that said that all player loans btw MLS and USL were subject to the transfer windows. I thought last season Dwyer went back and forth btw SKC and OCSC even after August, I must have been mistaken.

Dwyer scored in both the USL Pro Championship and MLS Cup Final, winning a pair of titles. So who knows what the exact deal is.

[Dub Narcotic]

WTR reports that Mark-Anthony Kaye is going to stay down there on an amateur contract.

[Phil]

Q was recalled from his loan by Toronto today so something is up I think.

He got recalled because if he didn't, he would have to stay the entire season there. Due to Cesar going back to QPR, coaching staff wanted a 3rd keeper in case of injury.

[prizby]

He got recalled because if he didn't, he would have to stay the entire season there. Due to Cesar going back to QPR, coaching staff wanted a 3rd keeper in case of injury.

MLS pool?

[Phil]

MLS pool?

I think with the reserve league gone, so is the pool.

I know I would rather a homegrown keeper that you have signed vs. a pool keeper with playoffs a possibility.

[prizby]

I think with the reserve league gone, so is the pool.

I know I would rather a homegrown keeper that you have signed vs. a pool keeper with playoffs a possibility.

http://www.mlsplayers.org/files/April%201,%202014%20Salary%20Information%20-%20By%20Club.pdf

fair enough to your reasons...sucks for Q

[Ruffian]

Have not heard much from Wilmington lately. Did Q return to Willminington and has he been starting games again? Is Aparicio still getting a lot of playing time? The fact that Danny Lovitz and Jordan Hamilton both had success there seems to me that this partnership has been successful.

[BuSaPuNk]

Have not heard much from Wilmington lately. Did Q return to Willminington and has he been starting games again? Is Aparicio still getting a lot of playing time? The fact that Danny Lovitz and Jordan Hamilton both had success there seems to me that this partnership has been successful.

No Q is here now for the remainder of the season.

I agree seems like the partnership has had its advantages for sure. Would have liked to see more guys sent down that arnt getting alotn of playing time ie Morgan

[mowe]

Is it just me or was recalling Q a terrible idea? He was starting every game down there, getting first team minutes for the first time in his career and doing really well too. But we brought him back for what? So he can sit on the bench if Bendik gets injured? Wilmington still have 11 games left, Q needs every one he can get. It makes no sense, there must be more to it.

[Walms]

Is it just me or was recalling Q a terrible idea? He was starting every game down there, getting first team minutes for the first time in his career and doing really well too. But we brought him back for what? So he can sit on the bench if Bendik gets injured? Wilmington still have 11 games left, Q needs every one he can get. It makes no sense, there must be more to it.

its not just you

[Yohan]

I wonder if Wilmington is having second thoughts about this affiliation deal. Well, TFC also.

TFC has just Manny Aparicio on loan. And TFC technically is suppose to loan 4 players to Wilmington.

Wilmington basically had the carpet pulled out under them with Hamilton and Lovitz recalled from loan. Nelsen doesn't think Wilmington is doing good enough job, or USL is not good enough for Hamilton's development. Hamilton scored some goals for Hamilton.

With roster instability, Wilmington had to look for other MLS teams for emergency loans but too late to stop their losing record. They are 12th in USL and I think they just fired their head coach.

I realize TFC's interest has to come first, but it's not been a good affiliation relationship for Wilmington

[Leedsoronto]

I thought Jeremy Hall was there? And Mark Anthony Kaye from TFCA ? Also TFC sent down 4 guys from the academy, but only one remained, maybe you have a point Yohan.

Personaly oh I think it's time we had a TFC 2 (marleys) team and set up in NASL or USL. That's the way forward IMO, the academy are doing well in League 1, imagine how good the boys would do playing for the reds in a USL team.

[flamehawk]

I thought Jeremy Hall was there? And Mark Anthony Kaye from TFCA ? Also TFC sent down 4 guys from the academy, but only one remained, maybe you have a point Yohan.

Personaly oh I think it's time we had a TFC 2 (marleys) team and set up in NASL or USL. That's the way forward IMO, the academy are doing well in League 1, imagine how good the boys would do playing for the reds in a USL team.

If they are on loan, they haven't been in the squad for the last couple games. Even Aparacio seems to remain an unused sub.

[PopePouri]

I wonder if Wilmington is having second thoughts about this affiliation deal. Well, TFC also.

TFC has just Manny Aparicio on loan. And TFC technically is suppose to loan 4 players to Wilmington.

Wilmington basically had the carpet pulled out under them with Hamilton and Lovitz recalled from loan. Nelsen doesn't think Wilmington is doing good enough job, or USL is not good enough for Hamilton's development. Hamilton scored some goals for Hamilton.

With roster instability, Wilmington had to look for other MLS teams for emergency loans but too late to stop their losing record. They are 12th in USL and I think they just fired their head coach.

I realize TFC's interest has to come first, but it's not been a good affiliation relationship for Wilmington

The international transfer restrictions haven't helped either. If Wilmington was in Canada, Q wouldn't have been recalled.

[dupont]

The international transfer restrictions haven't helped either..

Yep. This is the worst thing about it. I think it was going well until they realized they couldn't send players back and forth anytime they wanted like they could if it was two teams in the same country.

[Yohan]

http://www.wilmingtonhammerheads.com/irving-steps-head-coach/

Hammerheads head coach fired.

[notthesun]

I wonder if Wilmington is having second thoughts about this affiliation deal. Well, TFC also.

TFC has just Manny Aparicio on loan. And TFC technically is suppose to loan 4 players to Wilmington.

Wilmington basically had the carpet pulled out under them with Hamilton and Lovitz recalled from loan. Nelsen doesn't think Wilmington is doing good enough job, or USL is not good enough for Hamilton's development. Hamilton scored some goals for Hamilton.

With roster instability, Wilmington had to look for other MLS teams for emergency loans but too late to stop their losing record. They are 12th in USL and I think they just fired their head coach.

I realize TFC's interest has to come first, but it's not been a good affiliation relationship for Wilmington

TFC trying to address this a bit? Just loaned academy kid Mark-Anthony Kaye to them.

http://www.wilmingtonhammerheads.com/hammerheads-add-kaye-roster/

[Pint]

TFC trying to address this a bit? Just loaned academy kid Mark-Anthony Kaye to them.

http://www.wilmingtonhammerheads.com/hammerheads-add-kaye-roster/

looks like they just signed him. He is a product of our academy and i believe a few of the academy guys were training with them the past month but this is not a TFC player going to Wilmington it is a TFC academy player signing for someone else.

I assume this was arranged via the front office and Wilmington

[Leedsoronto]

Kaye and Aparitio played and both did ok I thought.

Also the Hammers coach played. Well he kicked the ball away just as the other team was about to take a corner ??? Ha ha never seen that before, then the corner taker got a red card WTF .... I'm sure we ain't heard the last of that !!

hammers won 2-1 with a 100th minute goal, don't even ask !!!

[Brooker]

3 red cards at the very end and a 100th minute goal? Tell me theres video.

[Red CB Toronto]

It it is your lucky day, there is video of the mess that was the Hammerheads/Orange County on Saturday night in USL Pro action, 3 read cards, the coach coming down and kicking the ball away from an opposing player on a corner kick attempt, a bench clearing brawl that saw everyone dash for the locker room and goal in the 100th minute. To kick it all off it Military appreciation night with a bunch of kids in the building. For your viewing enjoyment being the proceeding at the 90 minute.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwcJvh8J_JQ
3 red cards at the very end and a 100th minute goal? Tell me theres video.

[Detroit_TFC]

I'm going to the Wilmington vs Orlando City game on Sep 3, I think that is their last home game.

[Leedsoronto]

Was a little more USL and not so much PRO Lol

[dupont]

haha what a hilarious match

[Kaz]

wtf.

that was crazy.

[Detroit_TFC]

wtf.

that was crazy.

When the league has to make a special statement after your match, that's usually not a good thing.

http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/home/831730.html?utm_source=USL+News

[Detroit_TFC]

WH nearly upset Los Dos but TFC'ed right at the end. 3-3.

[Leedsoronto]

Nice assist and WH third goal by TFCA Kaye

[Greatest Ripoff]

Kaye with another goal and assist last night.

[Leedsoronto]

Kaye with another goal and assist last night.


Yup. He won the game for them. Plus new goalie was outstanding making a few world class saves.

[Detroit_TFC]

I made it to a WH home game on Wednesday, being down in the area for a visit. Ending in a 0-0 draw vs Orlando City. Notable for OCSC, it clenched the reg season top of the table position for them. A win would have gained a playoff berth for WH, but they got the remaining point they needed tonight at Dayton.

The stadium complex they play at is not too bad. I've seen a lot of those types of multi-sport complexes and I thought it was decent. Didn't get an official attendance. Wasn't packed but seemed like a big crowd to me.

I know it's unlikely that the affiliation deal will be continued if the latest rumors are true, but I did enjoying following WH some this year.

[Leedsoronto]

Hammerheads won 4-0 last night and earn themselves a play off place.

[Yohan]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3v3XR7vJyYM

Wilmington vs Sacramento right now USL playoffs

[Leedsoronto]

8,000 fans saw Wilmington get a lesson in footy, lost 4---1

A very good experience for the TFC boys tho I would think.