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    I agree with sentiment regarding the need for a strong core of experienced MLS players. It's no coincidence that our most competitive squad (in league play) to date in 2009 was comprised of several battle hardened MLS veterans within the roster.

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    We have no MLS players.
    The "Canadian content" simply means these players haven't made the MLS yet.
    We need players like Adam Moffat, Ben Zemanski, Micheal Farfan, Mac Kandji, Stephen Keel, Dejan Jakovic.
    We HAVE TO HAVEplayers like Sebastien LeToux or Chris Wondowloski. We HAD that in De Rosario, and now we have NOTHING.

    This is not an MLS team. This is more akin to some pseudo-CSL/NASL team with MLS players and, miraculously, three DPs.

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    hmm...tommy soehn
    no actual canadians getting playing time

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    The Whitecaps is an organisation that knows how to run a solid soccer club. It has done for 30 odd years.
    The wankers who own TFC also own the biggest hockey team in the world and they're an absolute joke.
    What hope have they of making a success in soccer ? None.

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    What do the whitecaps have that TFC does not?

    Zero Voyageurs Cups.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BigTingsGwan View Post
    What do the whitecaps have that TFC does not?

    Zero Voyageurs Cups.
    hahaha
    Indeed!

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    Quote Originally Posted by 69Chevy396 View Post
    We are not missing that point at all. It was a factor in year one or two, but not now, not in year six. And, how do you explain TFC beating both of these teams in the ccl?
    the fact we are in year 6 and have still not figured it out while teams such as Montreal are closer to doing that in year one of mls, probably adds more argument to them being clubs beforehand. They had struture, fan base, an identity and more importantly a board (who knows North American football)well in place before they made the leap into mls.
    The reality is we are no further along now than we were when we started, in fact, squad wise we are worse off.
    Not saying this is the only reason, but it has played a part. The 4 former USL teams that have joined the mls are all in a better place than we are and that should tell us something about how to run a club, not perfectly as no club is, but a hell of a lot better than ours is currently.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Phil View Post
    Vancouver brought in established MLS scoring. We brought in defensive player who don't know the MLS. When you add depth at scoring then look at our injuries then it becomes pretty apparent IMO.
    But how do you explain Vancouver not scoring much?They are in the bottom half in offense.
    Scoring was a problem last year as well. They actually are scoring slightly *fewer* goals per game this year than last year, when they stunk and finished worse than TFC did in 2007.

    I think what's happened is Rennie has put together a different philosophy, a defense first, who-cares-if-its-pretty kind of thing. They have enough scoring talent that they can nick more goals than they give up. Balance.

    It's interesting that people are praising the great Vancouver organization when they really fucked things up last year -- keeping a coach from the NASL who seemed uncomfortable with things.. then firing him... then keeping the guy who brought in the all the players, but letting their CEO go (Paul Barber). They messed up big time last year, but seem to have (small sample size, let's see how the season finished) righted the listing ship quickly with a low-scoring, keep it close, approach.
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    This is the kind of thing that will ultimately cause people to give up, because of the hopelessness.

    Agree that it's too soon to crown Vancouver role models for anything, but the bigger issue is real. We are not competing for talent. It's not just Lee. There are a whole bunch of excellent, veteran non-DP defenders that came into MLS this past offseason.

    Is it WinterMariner? Is it ownership's reputation (players must know about all the fights players here have had with mgmt over handshake deals)? Something else?
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    Everything has to come from the top. You can't win without the proper structure...I'm a strong believer if we were to sign the best possible coach for this club it would end up a difficult task to win here, but could still be achievable. If we don't have the proper organizational structure for 1) Accountability and 2) Direction/Vision then how could we possibly expect to win? TFC has a vision but is it properly being executed? I don't know!

    This is essentially what Vancouver Whitecaps have...they have a history of winning and the ownership wants to win. They are taking babysteps but I can see them making the playoffs this year and even winning the Canadian Championship. I just hope that Winter allows a little bit more attacking of an attacking mentality when we come up against Montreal to have an opportunity to play Vancouver in the final. I'm sure players talk about the structure and atmosphere at TFC among one another in the MLS and/or even to other players who are seeking advice when coming here. This may even lead to us having a bad reputation, which equals a negative impact on attempting to sign solid players.
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    Some fantastic points here.

    The funny thing is tho, the whitecaps coming into this year was supposed to be a non-stop offensive dynamite (some had them pegged as the best offensive team in the entire MLS), But Instead with YP lee and bonjour on the back end, They have
    Turned out to be a incredible defensive team that can score offense here and there.

    Management is a huge reason clearly, a winning culture and smart personnel is another thing.

    I also do believe having MLS players and vets help a ton instead of having a bunch of canadians on the team.

    The scary part is the depth that the caps have on bench, when you have guys like mattocks, Mento's, hassli coming off the bench is ridiculous.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BigTingsGwan View Post
    What do the whitecaps have that TFC does not?

    Zero Voyageurs Cups.

    thought it was a good time to bring this one back up.

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    What do the whitecaps have that TFC does not?


    An empty trophy cabinet

    BOOYA!

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    Quote Originally Posted by RedDevils View Post
    Incompetence starts at the very top. Fire Anslemi, get us a president that knows the USSF pyramid and the NCAA. Fire Beirne, get us a guy who actually know what it means to run a football club not a Tim Horton's franchise. I suggest Dino Rossi .
    Dino would be great! I got a ride on the Milltown FC team bus a couple of years ago and listened to him and Rafael Carbajal talking. I learned a lot just listening to the two of them. Rafa should be looking after the TFC Academy team (now he's no longer with Milltown).

    I don't follow either hockey or basketball, but didn't MLSE go out and get guys to head those sports teams who had success elsewhere? I seem to remember that the basketball guy came from Phoenix and had managed to put together some good teams.
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    Hmm, pretty quiet around here tonight. Maybe I can workie this thing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Auzzy View Post
    Hmm, pretty quiet around here tonight. Maybe I can workie this thing.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MartinUtd View Post
    What do the whitecaps have that TFC does not?


    An empty trophy cabinet

    BOOYA!
    Please add one more "A" to BOOYAA!

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    A bunch of hippies for fans...

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    Has whiny coach been mentioned yet?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gazza View Post
    Has whiny coach been mentioned yet?
    Yeah - that post game interview with Rennie was awesome. Only thing missing was tears!

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    We need more Latinos in Toronto FC.

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    Quote Originally Posted by FIAF View Post
    We need more Latinos in Toronto FC.
    Any level of skill required or just Latino?
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    Guys, Guys, GUYS!!!

    I found the very important answer to the OP's question!








    They probably have that proudly on display next to their...umm...err...next to the....uhhh...hmm.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Fort York Redcoat View Post
    Any level of skill required or just Latino?
    We should pull a Sounders...

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    Quote Originally Posted by FIAF View Post
    We should pull a Sounders...
    Still not very descriptive FIAF.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BigTingsGwan View Post
    What do the whitecaps have that TFC does not?

    Zero Voyageurs Cups.

    !!!!

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    A ROOF!
    Help Supporters; Help our Team; get us a ROOF!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fort York Redcoat View Post
    Still not very descriptive FIAF.
    I'm going to guess he means "aggressively naturalize our players to open up more intl spots"

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    Quote Originally Posted by FluSH View Post
    A ROOF!
    Help Supporters; Help our Team; get us a ROOF!


    ^^ 100% Agree

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    Quote Originally Posted by Beach_Red View Post
    TFC started with no president (and still doesn't have one)
    Kevin Payne is President & General Manager

    http://www.torontofc.ca/club/management-team


    To answer the OP:

    ...I think we've all said it 10000000 times - Earl Cochrane's past football experience, or lack thereof, and the position he currently holds at TFC (not to mention his past positions), pretty much sums up how this club has been run.

    I mean, I was varsity captain and multiple all-star in rugby. I had some success in the senior amateur ranks too. My career in communications is not too shabby either. Based on Coch's hiring, I figure if MLSE ever gets a pro rugby club I'll get hired immediately.

 

 

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