Peri Marosevic signs with TFC

[GabrielHurl]

torontofc Toronto FC



#TorontoFC signs 22-year old forward Peri Marosevic -> http://bit.ly/nqEJIO .. #TFC #MLS

Toronto FC announced Wednesday that the club has signed former FC Dallas forward Perica “Peri” Marosevic. The 22-year old Bosnian-born American is in his third season of MLS.

“We are pleased to add a young player with a lot of potential in Peri Marosevic,” said Toronto FC Head Coach and Technical Director Aron Winter. “He has had a tough time finding playing time in Dallas but we are confident he can fit into our system and contribute to our club both in the short-term, and long-term.”

Marosevic was drafted 5th overall by FC Dallas in the 2009 MLS SuperDraft and signed a Generation adidas contract. He was a member of the United States U-20 FIFA World Cup team in 2009, and has also played at the U-17 and U-18 levels for the U.S.

In 2010, Marosevic was loaned to the Austin Aztecs of USSF-Div 2 and was later waived by FC Dallas this season. He will be available for Toronto FC’s league match on Saturday July 30 against Portland Timbers in Portland.

Perica “Peri” Marosevic
Position: Forward
Height: 5’8
Weight: 162 pds.
Birthdate: May 5, 1989
Birth Place/Hometown: Brlko, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Nationality: Bosnian-American
Last Club: FC Dallas
How Acquired: Off waivers on July 27, 2011
Pronunciation: “Ma-row-sa-vich”

[jabbronies]

Was he on a free?

[GabrielHurl]

claimed off waivers

[Nuvinho]

I remember reading about him during the 2009 draft...one mock had him going to TFC that year.

[Nuvinho]

so how many more players need to come in before we set the MLS record for most players used in a season?

[Fort York Redcoat]

Only 22. Maybe he'll play in Portland?

[Stryker]

Holy shit this guy makes 129K ! I don't know about this.

[Whoop]

Isn't he a Generation Adidas guy?

[los sonadores]

Isn't he a Generation Adidas guy?

He was... is he still?

[Stryker]

No idea. This is his third season though.

[TheFallen]

does anyone have a read on this kid:?

[Pachuco]

No idea who this guy is. I thought I knew everyone on F.C Dallas.

[Stryker]

Probley cause he hasn't gotten a sniff of first team action in three years. Not exactly confidence inspiring is it.

http://www.torontofc.ca/player/peri-marosevic

[ag futbol]

Holy shit this guy makes 129K ! I don't know about this.

Wondering if we are out of international spots, limiting our options.

I remember him being a decent little player, but he's got Soolsma wheels to a lesser degree.

[TheFallen]

if he's got potential than this is definately great signing for TFC. we lack talent big time.

[los sonadores]

Pretty unlikely he still is GA - that was Frei's and Zakuani's year, for example and he's played in D2. But who knows, sounds like he has a GA-like salary.

[PopePouri]

4 out of 5 Fuads?

[Stryker]

4 out of 5 Fuads?

Yeah, and where's he right now? Bagging groceries at your local supermarket.

[Pigfynn]

Little vid on the kid

[Shakes McQueen]

If he's still a Gen Adidas player, then cool - worth a shot. If he's not, well, I don't know anything about him, but his CV doesn't exactly blow my doors off.

The management must see something in him, to bother making this deal.

- Scott

[jloome]

He came in highly touted from Michigan and was considered a can't miss prospect by a lot of scouts. Had a huge combine in '09 paired up top with Chris Pontius and was seen as a potential MLS scoring threat.

A bit worrisome that he couldn't crack Dallas in three years, given that they're headed up by a former U.S. college guy, although they had him playing in the hole and wide, which wasn't his strength in college, I believe.

Still, he was only 18 or 19 when they drafted him, so he's still only 22 or 23. I'd see him as a better option as a backup than Stinson, and he can slot into multiple spots again, just like Robinson (seems to be the Ajax MO).

[TFC1154ever]

He doesn't take up an international spot, he has a u.s.a citizenship. He played for the U-20's.

[TFCwestcan]

Someone less busy than myself will have to compile a roaster list and post it, as there are so many new faces. I'm wondering if I'll be able to figure out who's who this weekend.

[Huyton]

We'll be yelling "Who are ya?" at our own team if they don't start selling updated programs.

[Shakes McQueen]

It'd be kind of funny to chant that when they come out of the tunnel.

- Scott

[Auzzy]

Since he was outright released by Dallas & TFC signed him off waivers, does his previous salary & contract length necessarily still apply? Maybe it's a new deal with TFC -- at least for next year?

[Huyton]

Does this pave the way for the departure of Maicon in exchange for a decent quality CB?

[Stryker]

Since he was outright released by Dallas & TFC signed him off waivers, does his previous salary & contract length necessarily still apply? Maybe it's a new deal with TFC -- at least for next year?

All teams must pass on the player first. He can then negotiate a new contract with whatever team takes him on.

[Auzzy]

Anyway, looking forward to some good goal celebrations...

[Oldtimer]

Since he was outright released by Dallas & TFC signed him off waivers, does his previous salary & contract length necessarily still apply? Maybe it's a new deal with TFC -- at least for next year?

It wouldn't be for this year... maybe for next.

Of course they could renegotiate as part of a multi-year deal. That's unlikely, though.

BTW, this deal just seems like Mariner's work.