Nick Soolsma appreciation thread
Let's all the negativity out of thread, and just appreciation for Soolsma and what he did during his TFC career in this thread.
Thanks Soolsma for the all memories. Will never forget his goal away at LA that put TFC into semi finals of CCL this year. Most consistent player under Winter, despite all the flak he caught early in his TFC career.
Best of luck. You are one of my favourite players to wear the shirt
“Years have gone by and I’ve finally learned to accept myself for who I am: a beggar for good football.
I go about the world, hand outstretched, and in the stadiums I plead: ‘A pretty move, for the love of God.’
And when good football happens, I give thanks for the miracle and I don’t give a damn which team or country performs it.”
-Eduardo Galeano
Originally Posted by Yohan
One of the best players we had in our arsenal, let go because of bullshit politics.
Het ga je goed Nickie!
We should see if Nicky is still in town and invite him out for a drink.
Absolute crap unless they have a number of new bodies lined up for signing....Sools, and great job, and skill, tough to see ya go
In my view, one of the most talented and effective players to ever the shirt. He keeps it so simple, it makes you wonder why so many other players in the MLS have difficulty replicating what he does. Also laid to rest the notion that we shouldn't dismiss a player based on what league he came from (a Dutch amateur league, 4th or 5th division I think), when assessing a new signing. Or even based on one appearance (I think we all remember his first 45 against Vancouver in 2011 were not great and people called him Slowsma). I seriously can't say enough good things about him, he will be missed for sure. I fully intend to follow his career from here on (as much as possible anyway).
Good luck Nick Change-up Soolsma! Beware the fuzz!
One of the most skilled wingers we've ever had, and he played a significant role in our memorable CCL run. I'm sad to see him go, and I wish him all the best.
Mariner better have a solid acquisition lined up to justify his release.
a ha ha heh he hoo.. ha
Will miss you greatly Soolsma. He was a corner kick creating god.
No better name in MLS to yell while hammered.....Soooooooolsma, so much soul.
Thanks for the memories, was pleasure to watch you developing into a quiet star performer, and success in your further football career, Nick!
One of the best wingers to wear the TFC shirt. One of the few players on the team who would fit into the right midfield role in Mariner's flat four, but he was let go because of bullshit politics.
At this point I fear for his career. He's pretty much made to destroy MLS defenders, powered by an incredible football mind and a decent skill set to go with it. I can't imagine that there are too many other leagues where football ball IQ is low enough to make him superior.
It will take a lot to make me get over this. I will miss him greatly
One of my favorite players, great ball control, I loved watching him take a man on. He will be missed, and I sincerely hope he finds a club - a much better one than us overseas
Sad to see him go. Someone with real technical ability that didn't need speed to beat a man or get a cross in. This team will really miss him.
Thanks for the goal against LA that sent the team into the CCL semis and good luck in the future.
Won't forget his play in CCL at the start of the season. He was looking good by the end of last year, but those games were something else. Love seeing players grow and improve and like many others here echo it's a shame because he'd probably have become a very solid MLS player.
Best of luck to him. I hope he finds another team to showcase what we are missing.
I really liked his play. it's just too bad that he ended up as one of the new coach's disfavoured. Soft landings, Nick!
Best of luck Nick, always liked it when you stepped on the field, and got a kick out of you riding your bike along King after the games.
All the best from one of your best supporters.
It's been a pleasure to watch Nick play in TFC red. He'd certainly been one of the few bright spots for our squad this season. I won't forget his dominating performances against Santos Laguna during TFC's 2012 CCL run. Nick even forced Benjamin Galindo to make an early substitution to address his performance in Torreon. I hope the future brings him better and he is at least signed by a team in the Topklasse. All the best Nick!
One of my favourite players on this team, inexplicable to me why Mariner wouldn't play him. He could consistently beat his man on the wing and send in a good cross, something this team lacks. Had a fair salary to boot. I think our FO is cursed.
Hope he lands on his feet and finds a good club.
This news sucks! after that Epic win last night, this is a real kick in the nuts.
Soolsma was a Great creative winger and his balls into the box were always on point, or resulted in our coner kicks! I was getting really excited to watch Lambe and Nick battle it out for that right wing spot, but yet again our FO Dissappointed me.
I have a feeling this will be another one of those trades that we all regret and talk about for years to come, epically if nick ends up staying in MLS
Best of luck Nick were ever your career takes you!
The best player on the pitch in the Santos games was Nic Soolsma.
“What the world needs is more geniuses with humility; there are so few of us left.”
One of the best wingers we've ever had, I thought he had a real future in MLS because his intelligence on the pitch was a step above MLS players.
He had three goals and seven assists in 32 appearances, but consider that about a third of those were off the bench and he's also one of the most productive wingers we've ever had.
He deserved better treatment from Mariner, and I think once again we're going to see an exodus/paring away of any players who aren't gung ho team, but too dumb to win.
Was a fan of the lad since day one when a lot of people didn't rate him, then he won over the supporters, I'm confused send absolutely gutted, was a great player and was out best winger, this move actually angers me, some moves in the past have pissed me off but this one just gets me angry.... Better be fucking signing someone good, disappointed, maybe he had things to do in Europe ? Idk either way Sools you are the man, good luk hopefully you sign with a decent top teir league in EU, Chers mate, gunna miss you
or ten!We should see if Nicky is still in town and invite him out for a drink.
Gotta say, this move really pisses me off too. There's been a lot happening lately the just sucks any enthusiasm I have for this team (last night's dream ending aside). And I'm only in year 2 of my season's tickets. Don't know how you guys who have had them since day 1 keep going.
Too bad he's been released. One of my favourite players.
He's well-suited to MLS, especially a team that plays a 433. Watching Vancouver last night, I couldn't help but think about how formidable their offence would be, with Nick on the right wing sending crosses into Mattocks / Le Toux.
That's my fear...if another MLS team picks him up (such as Seattle, or RSL).
I liked Soolsma; he wasn't flashy, or scored that many goals but he was often influential and understood how to play the game. I'm disappointed (actually, angry) to see him go...but if he lands on another MLS team and helps them do something special I'll be extremely pissed...
Fuckin' Magic he was!
pure class,....took men on, then the perfect pass.......too much the nice guy,...see where it gets you in a blue collar town......I'll nver forget the image of him riding his euro bicycle home dressed to kill with a suit bag in one hand.....,pure euro........gave soccer a decent image for a change
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Best of luck Nick. You were a truly classy player and individual. Always positive and Toronto will miss your skill on the wing. FO politics may have forced you out but their loss is another club's gain. All the best to you and thanks for your contribution.
Good young talent. I was shocked to hear TFC let him go. I think he may well have been the best winger TFC have had on our roster to date.
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