Originally Posted by
BayernTFC
I understand the rationale behind such statements, but I believe them to be misguided and incredibly short sighted. Many talented young NA players already have this view of MLS and choose to avoid it (I can't argue with them at all). Adopting such an attitude would be a great way for TFC to convince young talent to avoid them like the plague. Does TFC want to be known as the place of last resort when all other options are exhausted? Wouldn't TFC rather be recognized as an organization that is a great place for talent to develop and succeed? I think that the fact that Maurice Edu now plays for Rangers should be a source of pride for TFC. If an organization leaves a good impression on a young player, you never know, they may rejoin the club later in their career.
I beleive that a major problem with the development of players in Canada and the US is the lack of continuity. Every time a young player moves to the next level of football, the player must contend with a new coach who has no vested interest in the progress of said player beyond the limited time that player stays within that coach's system. I believe a change of mindset is needed. Perhaps rewarding coaches beyond merely wins and losses?