I guess the mysterious poster was right. We are obviously looking for a spot for someone maybe our DP
http://www.thestar.com/Sports/article/436800
I guess the mysterious poster was right. We are obviously looking for a spot for someone maybe our DP
http://www.thestar.com/Sports/article/436800
and the pieces start falling into place.
Good move. I think everyone knew it was only a matter of time before Phelan left (he's too far down for an international spot) and now we have 2 international spots to use in case we need them. I wonder if we have any money left, or if we need to dump salary for a DP.
Looks like maybe clearing some room for incoming Fire player(s)?
Yeah, I personally see this as a good move. He didn't get playing time even when we had red cards, injuries and international callups. What I don't get though is what we traded for. Is it an "extra" senior international spot? and did Smith take one of those spots meaning we basically still only have 1?
wow....things are brewing....
Actually, I think we have 2 international spots (Smith was always taking up an international spot, he just wasn't taking a senior roster spot) now. What I don't know is how many senior spots we have left, I think we might be full (we have 17 or 18 out of 18, not sure about Edwards' status).
WOW - didn't even know you could trade for International spots. Something definitely brewing.......
Steve, didn't think about that. For sure Smith was already Int'l. Just got bumped up to Senior roster taking what I believe was the last Senior spot. So we still have two Int'l spots left then right?
so Hemming can come back if he wants the Senior Dev spot Smith had
But if Smith was on the Dev. roster before, did that still mean he was taking up a spot? Or is this new spot for Smith?
This would also clear the way to bring in a Generation Adidas player via trade (ie. CHI has Soumare & Nyarko). If I remember correctly they would require an int'l slot but don't take up a senior roster spot.
So if our senior roster is still full then maybe this was a move to make Smith happy (promotion) and Phelan happy (possibly get some playing time with NE). Maybe it's no conspirecy theory to bring over a DP
^^^ As much I'd like to think this is making room for the DP, I think Pachuco has it bang on here. The team is working well without spending the DP money as it is. Remember, MLSE is still holding the purse strings and Leafs are in massive flux at the moment. Unfortunately this is still a hockey town :< [Yet another reason to HATE the Leafs]
TFC Press Release -
Toronto FC have acquired an international roster slot after trading defender Pat Phelan to the New England Revolution.
http://toronto.fc.mlsnet.com/news/te....jsp&team=t280
= bye bye Harmse or Lombardo
anyone know how long we get the international slot for?
Until 2010, apparently.
http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news...._mls&fext=.jsp