Toronto has size and wealth going for it.... some cultural events... some celebrity shindigs, etc.
Those things might attract certain players.
But if it's a nice city they are after, I would say Montreal and Vancouver rank above Toronto.
Both cities (once in MLS) should stand as good, or better, chance of signing a decent DP than Toronto.
(assuming they have the dollars to spend)
Pires today = 36Originally Posted by scots17
Montreal entry = 2012
Pires 2012 = 38
This is exactly what I was thinking. Once the league is considered more accepted, then it shouldn't matter what city makes offers. Manchester is one of the nastiest cities I've ever been to and they seem to have no problem attracting the top players because they can compete to win the league.
By the way, someone said Vancouver is nicer than Toronto? My ass it is. They are just lucky to have beautiful mountains near their city.
But if you stick beautiful mountains behind some dog shit, it's still dog shit.
^Thats what I'm saying. I doubt the worlds top players move to Manchester and Liverpool just because. Barcelona and Valencia...different story. Must suck to be a Kansas City fan haha.
I'm hoping that having world class facilities will be able to draw some players.
Italian players would come to Toronto.
I would agree with you... in that order!
Also did a little research ......Vancouver is ranked #1 in North America and 4th world wide!
Toronto was ranked #15 in the world
MOntreal #22
36 is just toooooo old.
A rude frenchman?......this is unbelievable.
Agreed
from Philly I'd expect nothing less than a brick
Judging by their priorities, they should just move to NYC to brag to their friends and just not play soccer anymore.until an MLS team is put in New York City for the first time, Thierry Henry and Pires will never play in MLS in New York
This is most surprising, not that he doesn't want to go to Philly, but the fact that he's been so undiplomatic about it. Nine times out of ten, pro athletes are very cautious about saying anything this direct. Reminds me of years ago when Jim McMahon was asked if he would ever consider playing the the CFL, he was less then diplomatic with his answer.
Come on now, let's not go flying off the handle over what a few nerds are writing on the internet.
It wasn't three weeks ago where somebody claimed to throw that bottle at Ljungberg (as a joke) and MLSR put it in their "investigative report" as signs of holiganism.
Few grains of salt perhaps? more like a whole bag or two.
it would be good if he show up here
How far is Cheshire from Old Trafford...cos thats where most United players live.
Pires is stupid. Philly isn't the biggest name in the US but I would live there over 99% of the cities in NA ... one of the best cities on the continent.
THis story likely more reflects the fact that his legs aren't what they were and Philly wouldn't offer him DP money. I don't think he'll get that offer.
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