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    Default TFC acquire Hassli from Whitecaps

    As per tsn.ca TFC have acquired Eric Hassli from the Whitecaps for a first round pick in 2014 and an international spot in 2013.

    Link: http://www.tsn.ca/soccer/story/?id=401086

    WOW!

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    gulp...

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    He will tear this league up.

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    Well- he better play well. I invested a lot of contempt in his whiney attitude.
    That's all I'll say about that.

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    I think that's a pretty reasonable signing, especially with the player option mirroring out decision time frame on Koevermans.

    I'd like to see one defender and one midfielder before the end of the window. That'd be a reasonable conclusion IMO.

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    Interesting.
    Toronto 'til I die - but I think they're trying to kill me.

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    It's going to be a whiny, arm-flailing fest up front with him and Ryan Johnson. But no denying his talent.

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    I hated him for sure. One thing that did stand out to me is that he did seem to play with much pride for the shirt in Vancouver. I do love a player who loves the badge and as bizarre as it'll be to see him in a all red kit, this could be awesome.

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    Hopefully this works out for us. Now sign us a strong CB!!!!


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    Interesting, good trade IMO, only one of our roster spot and a 1st pick which isn't bad, and we still have a roster spot open for Mellberg potentially, or is that now not possible ??, McKenna would still be a solid pick up

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    at least he gets his chance to play in the champions league!

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    After Kovermans injury: Mariner talks about having 2 DPS:

    http://www.torontofc.ca/video/2012/0...r-july-17-2012.

    Listen to Mariner: Starts at 4:20 to 4:40.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ManUtd3TFC View Post
    McKenna would still be a solid pick up
    ...no, there are far better CBs out there that I would put my money into. I wouldn't sign a guy just because he is Canadian.

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    Hasli has a sprained ankle and has been in a walking boot for the last few Caps practices,we wont see him play for another 2-3 weeks,and once he is back it will take some time to get game ready.

    I think we will have fit and in game form Hasli around September,just on time to make a push for new ST,sorry I meant playoffs.
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    I absolutely love this move.

    If you asked me who I would have picked as the ideal replacement for Koevermans, it would have been Eric Hassli. This guy can play like a beast if he's motivated, as we know all too well. I think he will fit in well with our squad, and given the history between TFC and Vancouver, I'm sure he will be eager to impress when he's ready to go.

    A calculated risk, but a very bold move by Mariner in response to the devastating injury to Koevs.
    Last edited by ManUtd4ever; 07-20-2012 at 07:54 PM.

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    Awesome move, I honestly didn't see it coming after the talk of his bad ankle, but am looking forward to seeing what he can do in Red!!! Whitecaps fans seem to be in shock from this.

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    We gave up too much - I hate giving up a 1st round pick in 2014.

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    When he's on, he's on. But he disappears for long stretches. And I don't mean long stretches of minutes in a game...I mean long stretches of games at a time.

    But he does score some beautiful goals. Like Denime said..I don't think we'll see him for quite some time.

    Is he a DP? I know he was signed by Vancouver as a DP so does he come here as one? Not sure how this works

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    If Hassli isn't back until Sept, this is a horrible trade. So I "assume" he will be ready much before then. If he's got a grade 1 sprain he could be back next weekend for sure. If its grade 2 he won't be back for another 2 or 3 weeks - which is too long. I assume TFC have done their homework on his current injury?

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    Quote Originally Posted by T-boy View Post
    If Hassli isn't back until Sept, this is a horrible trade. So I "assume" he will be ready much before then. If he's got a grade 1 sprain he could be back next weekend for sure. If its grade 2 he won't be back for another 2 or 3 weeks - which is too long. I assume TFC have done their homework on his current injury?
    just like they did the homework on Plata's transfer fee. I don't trust them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by v00d00daddy View Post
    When he's on, he's on. But he disappears for long stretches. And I don't mean long stretches of minutes in a game...I mean long stretches of games at a time.

    But he does score some beautiful goals. Like Denime said..I don't think we'll see him for quite some time.

    Is he a DP? I know he was signed by Vancouver as a DP so does he come here as one? Not sure how this works
    Yes he's a DP.

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    jokes. what this says to me is the brain trust has run out of ideas.
    a ha ha heh he hoo.. ha

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    1st trade: Sturgis for the 8th pick overall - winner: Vancouver
    2nd trade: Dunfield for Aleman - winner: TFC for now (jury still out on Aleman)

    tied 1-1:

    tiebreaker:
    3rd trade: Hassli trade - we will wait to see

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    Quote Originally Posted by ryan View Post
    Yes he's a DP.
    So we traded away jdg to gain a dp spot and then turned around and traded a draft pick for another dp?

    And the dp we got is another target man and is also injured?

    This seems strange to me.

    Anybody know how long Hasslis contract is. I had a hard time finding it online.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TOBOR THE GREAT ! View Post
    jokes. what this says to me is the brain trust has run out of ideas.
    Seriously? You think acquiring a player of Hassli's calibre is a joke?

    He's one of the premier target men and great finishers in MLS. He has had issues with his consistency and his temperament on the pitch, but this move is far from a last resort. In fact, my guess is that he would have been one of the first choices as a replacement for Koevs among most TFC supporters.

    To each his own I guess.

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    ^club option after this year.

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    Quote Originally Posted by v00d00daddy View Post
    So we traded away jdg to gain a dp spot and then turned around and traded a draft pick for another dp?

    And the dp we got is another target man and is also injured?

    This seems strange to me.

    Anybody know how long Hasslis contract is. I had a hard time finding it online.
    This season with a team option for next year

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nuvinho View Post
    1st trade: Sturgis for the 8th pick overall - winner: Vancouver
    2nd trade: Dunfield for Aleman - winner: TFC for now (jury still out on Aleman)

    tied 1-1:

    tiebreaker:
    3rd trade: Hassli trade - we will wait to see
    Who did Vancouver picked with our draft pick?

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    I've always liked Hassli. His injury is a worry, but on the whole I say well done.

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    Quote Originally Posted by v00d00daddy View Post
    So we traded away jdg to gain a dp spot and then turned around and traded a draft pick for another dp?

    And the dp we got is another target man and is also injured?

    This seems strange to me.

    Anybody know how long Hasslis contract is. I had a hard time finding it online.
    Hassli should miss no more than a few games, and TFC has a club option on his contract for next season.

 

 

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