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Oldtimer
12-19-2017, 01:16 PM
Excited to see who TFC will select in the draft.

notthesun
12-19-2017, 02:05 PM
A look at our drafting record in the Bezbatchenko era. Only considering 1st round here as later rounds are truly a crapshoot.

2017:
Brandon Aubrey (21st pick) - Looking like a bust, but no player selected after him has made a real impact in MLS. Wash.

2016:
Tsubasa Endoh (9th pick) - Good pick. Chicago Fire CB Jonathan Campbell is the only player selected after Endoh with more MLS appearances.

2015:
Alex Bono (6th pick) - Jackpot. Arguably best player in the draft after Larin.
Clement Simonin (9th pick) - Bust. Missed out on better CBs in Tim Parker and Axel Sjoberg, and on Cristian Roldan, all taken a few picks later.
Skylar Thomas (11th pick) - Bust. Same as above.

2014:
Nick Hagglund (10th pick) - Jackpot. After Andre Blake, the 2nd or 3rd best player in the draft depending on your opinion of Steve Birnbaum.

Initial B
12-19-2017, 02:29 PM
TFC is picking 23rd. I don't see them getting anything at that level. I'd flip the pick for TAM and a second round pick or first round pick net year. Could probably do a deal with Portland as they don't have a pick this year and the new coach will probably want to put a stamp on the team.

C.Ronaldo
12-19-2017, 03:14 PM
superdraft

where STARS are born....

Gazza_55
12-19-2017, 07:34 PM
A look at our drafting record in the Bezbatchenko era. Only considering 1st round here as later rounds are truly a crapshoot.

2017:
Brandon Aubrey (21st pick) - Looking like a bust, but no player selected after him has made a real impact in MLS. Wash.

2016:
Tsubasa Endoh (9th pick) - Good pick. Chicago Fire CB Jonathan Campbell is the only player selected after Endoh with more MLS appearances.

2015:
Alex Bono (6th pick) - Jackpot. Arguably best player in the draft after Larin.
Clement Simonin (9th pick) - Bust. Missed out on better CBs in Tim Parker and Axel Sjoberg, and on Cristian Roldan, all taken a few picks later.
Skylar Thomas (11th pick) - Bust. Same as above.

2014:
Nick Hagglund (10th pick) - Jackpot. After Andre Blake, the 2nd or 3rd best player in the draft depending on your opinion of Steve Birnbaum.


I think Bono will turn out to be a better pick than Larin.

And missing out on Roldan was a killer.

PizzaEatingYeti
12-19-2017, 08:00 PM
superdraft

where STARS are born....

And then disappear in the Universe among the other billion stars...

OgtheDim
12-19-2017, 09:13 PM
Use the draft to make TFCII better.

Everything else is a crap shoot.

PizzaEatingYeti
12-20-2017, 04:06 AM
For sure TFC 2 needs to be better!
Too many second teams of other MLS teams in the USL looked miles better, at least if looking at the stands.
How to develop the winning mentality of these young guys, if the team they play almost all their games with through the season is crap compared to the competitors they meet?
Just being close to the first team, and sensing their winning mentality is not enough, they have to do it themselves too, to some externt.

portu
01-14-2018, 10:17 AM
Goalkeeper Jeff Caldwell out of Virginia looks to be talented enough at first glance to make a step up, former US Youth international

Oldtimer
01-19-2018, 09:04 AM
Draft is streaming live on mlssoccer.com at 11 am.

Areathrasher
01-19-2018, 09:25 AM
Just the first two rounds today?

Oldtimer
01-19-2018, 09:38 AM
Just the first two rounds today?

Yes, just rounds 1 and 2.


The rounds one and two of MLS SuperDraft 2018 presented by adidas will be held in Philadelphia on Friday, January 19 at 11 AM ET (watch on mlssoccer.com). Rounds three and four of the SuperDraft will be held via a conference call at 2:00 PM ET on Sunday, January 21.

Oldtimer
01-19-2018, 09:40 AM
Superdraft tracker (and optional video): https://www.mlssoccer.com/superdraft/2018/tracker




(https://www.mlssoccer.com/superdraft/2018)

Fort York Redcoat
01-19-2018, 11:29 AM
LAFC looking for a solid back line. Beita has 2 kids to work with now. pick 1 and 3 no less.

OgtheDim
01-19-2018, 11:35 AM
200K in Allocation seems the going rate for a top pick today.

&


Montreal gives up on the draft for Allocation money.

Areathrasher
01-19-2018, 12:43 PM
Matt Doyle had TFC taking Jon Gallagher, he's gone to Atlanta.

Ives had TFC taking Paul Marie, he's gone to SJ.

Top Drawer had TFC taking Jose Carrera, he's still on the board.

Fort York Redcoat
01-19-2018, 01:12 PM
Well got some $$$ and a later pick.

Carter Manley now on peripheral radar.

Areathrasher
01-19-2018, 01:12 PM
Welcome to the team 50K TAM

deltox
01-19-2018, 01:12 PM
Love that guy

oldtraffordPEI
01-19-2018, 01:13 PM
I like our first move! TAM it up

TFC/Everton
01-19-2018, 01:30 PM
Welcome to the team 50K TAM

I hope this means Bez is working on a couple sweet sweet TAM signings!

105
01-19-2018, 01:36 PM
Welcome to the team 50K TAM


Same goal rate as Andrea Lombardo

oldtraffordPEI
01-19-2018, 01:41 PM
28 overall
https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/TOR-200x200.png
Tim Kubel (https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/tim-kubel) Defender - Louisville

Areathrasher
01-19-2018, 01:41 PM
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DT7J9iVX0AEq8KA.jpg

Areathrasher
01-19-2018, 01:43 PM
https://twitter.com/plattoli/status/954423031287316480

https://twitter.com/SoccerByIves/status/954422937486024704

oldtraffordPEI
01-19-2018, 01:44 PM
Has some pedigree after spending time in the Borussia Dortmund system. Good move

oldtraffordPEI
01-19-2018, 01:46 PM
Vanney just said they've been following him for four years, we're hoping to get him 2 years ago.

Areathrasher
01-19-2018, 01:49 PM
Alseth MKII

Meh

PopePouri
01-19-2018, 01:50 PM
Good for him. Now he needs to earn his way into the first team.

OgtheDim
01-19-2018, 01:52 PM
Depth at RB/RWB but more in the Morgan behind Edwards & Morrow style.

rydermike
01-19-2018, 01:53 PM
So we had 4 intl spots left. If Kubel signs then we have 3 left. Endoh and Alseth were reportedly being invited to camp, no way both make the team now, with likely tam internationals

Areathrasher
01-19-2018, 01:55 PM
Tim Kubel | Louisville | OB
Kubel’s right-footed service has been some of the best in the ACC for the last few seasons, and he garnered repeated GA interest prior to his senior season. He gets forward well and whips dangerous balls in both from the run of play and set pieces. This season Kubel added a more consistent ability to cut back onto his left foot and play a more unexpected ball. The biggest question from MLS teams will likely be his defending ability – attack has certainly been his greatest contribution throughout his college career. – AJB

From American Soccer Analysis http://www.americansocceranalysis.com/home/2018/1/11/2018-mls-combine-player-profile-crash-course

Canary10
01-19-2018, 01:57 PM
What shirt is he wearing in that pic? Looks like the stylized T TFC have been using. Wondering if that's being worked into our away kit?

Bobo
01-19-2018, 02:02 PM
What shirt is he wearing in that pic? Looks like the stylized T TFC have been using. Wondering if that's being worked into our away kit?

That looks to be a combine shirt.

So that's two RWBs who will seemingly struggle to adapt to a back-four. Hope that TAM RB is still on his way.

Canary10
01-19-2018, 02:23 PM
That looks to be a combine shirt.

So that's two RWBs who will seemingly struggle to adapt to a back-four. Hope that TAM RB is still on his way.

Oh yeah I see the patch now.

Fort York Redcoat
01-19-2018, 02:58 PM
Wow have to note that these days were sometimes the best, most hopeful days of our seasons at one point. Celebrate!

BendItLikeGio
01-19-2018, 03:27 PM
Goalkeeper for a 2nd round Pick. Drew Shepherd from Michigan

Canary10
01-19-2018, 03:41 PM
Wow have to note that these days were sometimes the best, most hopeful days of our seasons at one point. Celebrate!

Lol. So true. In Giovanni Caicedo we trust!

ensco
01-19-2018, 03:48 PM
Highly unlikely to make the team. The depth international era is over.

105
01-19-2018, 04:07 PM
Goalkeeper for a 2nd round Pick. Drew Shepherd from Michigan

Hope he works out like Bono...

rydermike
01-19-2018, 04:12 PM
Highly unlikely to make the team. The depth international era is over.
Not necessarily, the fact that 2 of our DPs are domestics, not to mention 7 of our 11 starters (Gio, Vasquez, mavinga,hasler) + key domestic subs (hagglund, Ricketts, Osorio) gives us the leeway for some international depth beyond the main 17 (ie last year alseth, endoh, Cheyrou)

I've never seen him play, but experience in the shalke and Dortmund b teams is encouraging and worth a look for our 8th international spot, in my opinion

OgtheDim
01-19-2018, 04:47 PM
Goalkeeper for a 2nd round Pick. Drew Shepherd from Michigan

TFCII material

Areathrasher
01-19-2018, 06:28 PM
https://int.soccerway.com/players/tim-kubel/234608/

That's some decent experience for a 2nd rounder....

jloome
01-19-2018, 06:39 PM
Depth at RB/RWB but more in the Morgan behind Edwards & Morrow style.

Lots of goals and assists for a 5'9 college defender. Suggests some technical ability. Good pick, possibly.

OgtheDim
01-19-2018, 07:01 PM
Braintrust has been watching him it seems but I still suspect they will spring for a guy to compete with Hasler this season.

Areathrasher
01-21-2018, 02:41 PM
With the 69th pick

https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/andre-morrison

Nice

rydermike
01-21-2018, 03:25 PM
With the 69th pick

https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/andre-morrison

Nice

Says he's from Jamaica, so he would cost an INTL spot right? Unless he got residency in the US to be domestic?

Luanda
01-21-2018, 03:47 PM
Ben White, another D, at 92.

OgtheDim
01-21-2018, 04:21 PM
https://twitter.com/drewmoor/status/955186819670327297

rydermike
01-21-2018, 04:41 PM
https://twitter.com/drewmoor/status/955186819670327297

Drew Moor realizing the Reds drafted 3 defenders while already having to battle with Hags and Zavs to keep his starting spot next to Mavinga. LOL

notthesun
01-21-2018, 05:03 PM
Says he's from Jamaica, so he would cost an INTL spot right? Unless he got residency in the US to be domestic?

The picks from these later rounds will be lucky just to get a USL contract. No ramifications for international slots or roster slots for the first team.

Initial B
01-21-2018, 05:26 PM
Wow, all defenders and a Keeper. And they're looking at van der Wiel too? Going to be quite the mix this season if they're all fighting for places.

rydermike
01-21-2018, 05:50 PM
The picks from these later rounds will be lucky just to get a USL contract. No ramifications for international slots or roster slots for the first team.

Most likely. But you never know, Alseth was a third rounder and he made the team and an international spot.