http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/payne...-of-dp-urruti/
http://www.wakingthered.com/2013/8/2...ronto-fc-pumas
What do you guys think TFC's chances are? They have the money, would it be well spent? I think so.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SY5FP8hXSJc
Payne: Toronto FC pursuing third DP, Urruti
http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/payne...-of-dp-urruti/
http://www.wakingthered.com/2013/8/2...ronto-fc-pumas
What do you guys think TFC's chances are? They have the money, would it be well spent? I think so.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SY5FP8hXSJc
Definitely a poacher!
He's probably going to be stolen by a bigger club
http://www.wakingthered.com/2013/8/3...ewells-tuesday
Urruti to arrive Tues?
“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
If this is actually happening, Urruti would be a significant signing for the league. A young, up-and-coming Argentine striker choosing the worst team in MLS over clubs in Mexico, South America and Europe.Originally Posted by Yohan
Dempsey will grab all the headlines this week, but you could argue that Urruti's signing (if it's for real) is a better indicator of how much respect MLS has gained in recent years.
not really. the amount of money involved in Dempsey deal is like the heralding of MLS 3.0, a DP based teams with money and transfer fees being thrown around
but you do have a point.
“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
Why do I have a strange feeling we're going to bring him in to BMO for lots of money and he's going to suck
Because of the same reason you said he's going to be stolen by another team, 3 posts ago...
Last edited by Ivy; 08-04-2013 at 03:55 PM.
I actually didn't think he was going to come because other teams showed interest, but he's apparently coming here on Tues.
I've changed my he could score some nice goals for us
Last edited by TicTacTFC; 08-05-2013 at 01:25 AM.
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Better signing than Forlan would have been. Urruti is an up-and-coming star that has attracted the attention of Pumas and Valencia, while Forlan has his best days well and truly behind him. Urruti is fit, versatile for a striker, and will want to make a bigger name for himself in the hopes of making one of the big Euro leagues after a few seasons here in MLS. All said, I think he could be a great asset for TFC.
Last edited by Cashcleaner; 08-05-2013 at 02:36 AM.
Did the USA , of all countries, just fix soccer? - C. Ronaldo, May 27th commenting on the FBI-led investigations into fraud and corruption throughout FIFA.
Big +1 on this.
Urutti is a far better signing than Forlan. Younger, faster, more of an upside. We bring him in that will be two (Urutti, Laba) players that can easily be targets of Europe and Mexico which we can bank on transfer fees. It's only a win win situation.
We agree Urutti is a BIG PLUS!
However, our concern is with Payne's comments about the rest of the team.
"By the end of this season we will be a very different team. I’m not sure if there will be anybody who started at the beginning of the season other than Joe Bendik who will end up being on the field."
J&M
That really only means ecks then... i don't think any of the other week 1 starters are starting right now(morgan maybe depending on elmer).
Newell's reaction:
http://www.wakingthered.com/2013/8/5...act-toronto-fc
CSA get the document " WTF is this?"
just saw a headline on an argentine fútbol show that urruti is on his way to Toronto. he is gonna do his medical. crossing my fingers this signing works out for us.
Looks like Max Urruti is leaving tonight to have his medical and sign with TFC tomorrow morning or afternoon:
César Luis Merlo @CLMerlo 34m Esta noche viaja Maxi Urruti para hacerse la revisión médica y, si está todo en orden, firmar con el Toronto FC.
https://twitter.com/CLMerlo/status/364855510224207872
Have any of you actually watched him play? Hard to fathom he is better than Forlan.
[QUOTE=69Chevy396;1606980]Have any of you actually watched him play? Hard to fathom he is better than Forlan.[/
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They've been after him at same time they were after Forlan. They wanted both but one seems to have fallen through. Shouldn't compare them...although Forlan is obviously better right now and Payne thinks Urruti has star potential in MLS.
[QUOTE=miker;1606983]I suppose this means last years "star" player is through (koevermans)
[QUOTE=69Chevy396;1606994]I really like Danny but I don't see him doing much for us in the future. I don't see a reason to bring him back as a DP.
Koef is going to have a decision to make.. Go from 1.6 million to 150k, or look for a new club at 35
Koef would be a good 3rd option up top next season but like IVY pointed out it would have to be for 150Kish... spot starts and a big target to bring in in the 70th min
At the right price, I'd be happy to have Koevs play this role.
I still think he has goals in him. Anyone say "Super-Sub"?
It's too bad sports goes this way. Danny and Frings may have been a bit old but both played as well as they could and were real pros - not prima donnas. Love to see Danny back if he's healthy and we can give him a deal that works for him.
Meanwhile, hope we wrap up Urruti soon...
Urruti scored 13 goals in 57 games since 2011. Its hardly star quality is it. Hopefully he adds sonething...
Good point. Expectations shouldn't be for a bucket full every game.
His rate per minute played would become 13 goals a season in MLS if he started and played every minute. I'd be happy with that.
Given he played mostly as a sub, if anything, that's liable to go up as he becomes accustomed to the league.
He's a long term project. That's what young 22 year old DP's are.
But, you're right, he's not going to score like Gretzky.
ALHAHLAHAHAHAHAHAH "sent a letter to the Canadian Soccer Association" HAHAHAAHAHAHLAHLAHAAHHAHAHA Quick, someone tell them that's just a bunch of guys somewhere in Canada who apparently don't own a phone. Don't ask Nelson for the number. They may or may not get back to you by the time Urruti retires at a ripe old age. CSA is a joke, as they will find out
I don't know why that made me laugh but it's so true lol... NOB should tweet them for better results.
I can't see him staying on at $150k. He could likely sign on with a second division club back home (or close to home) for at least that salary.
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