Bradley and Cesar at World Cup 2014
This thread is for discussion of our guys at WC2014.
To kick things off:
Klinsmann has been using Bradley as an AM in the pre tourney friendlies. Pretty radical is he actually does that in Brazil
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/03/sp...ccer.html?_r=0
Talk in the local papers that Cesar is staying and will go to Flamengo post WC
http://www.superesportes.com.br/app/...flamengo.shtml
“What the world needs is more geniuses with humility; there are so few of us left.”
I miss Cesar already. Nothing against Bendik but he just seemed like a top top guy in the locker room... and I was completely blindsided by that due to his stardom.
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You know, over the years we've had plenty of players come and go at TFC who were either ambivalent about this club and the city, and a few who were downright resentful about having to live and work here. But after seeing clips of both Cesar and Bradley just before taking their leave for the WC break, you can really tell that they have a load of respect for Toronto, TFC, and it's fans. We know Bradley is coming back, but I agree with Martin about Cesar. I wish there was some way we could get him back, even if only for the remainder of the season.
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Bradley with another amazing pass to assist on a goal yesterday. Just so lucky to have a guy as good as he is playing for us.
I will definitely be rooting for Bradley and the Yanks.
Rooting for Bradley, NOT the Yanks.
After the latest All For One I'm really gonna get behind Brazil (as long as Italy isn't playing them), would love to see Julio Cesar win it.
In this strange bind, where I've always hated the Yanks hoping that they'd do poorly ... but now, with the number of MLS players, I want them to show that the league is competitive..Originally Posted by Dreadlocks
Maybe Cesar will be back when he is out of contract. I don't think it would take DP money.
“What the world needs is more geniuses with humility; there are so few of us left.”
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Anyone else see that Koevermans was at the game yesterday? Said he was on vacation in Toronto, and added without even being prompted that he wanted to move to Canada permanently one day.
Hopefully this city has a similar effect on Cesar, because I'd love to bring him back.
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Unless he gets sold, his contract doesn't end until after the 2016 EPL season. I doubt he will have much in the tank after that.
I would love to see him back as a goalkeeper coach when he retires though. Couldn't think of anyone better for the job.
He was also at the Columbus match, in the front row of 112
Toronto FC baby...best team everrrrrrrrrr -Jozy
They actually interviewed him at halftime on TSN. He's now an assistant coach with Utrecht and was here on vacation, enjoying the city. I wonder if he would make a good assistant for TFC?
I would like to think that even if Ceasar is not returning after the World Cup that He would make an appearance at centre field to acknowledge the support he received here because I think he is genuine in what he says and his emotion that we saw in the All for One episode
Got my US National Team flags on the way
Should be here by Thursday
http://soccer4all.com/us-soccer-nati...ar-flag-1.html
Amusing snippet during tonight's episode of ESPN's documentary series on the USMNT. Bradley says to Altidore he should come to Toronto and play up front with Defoe. "We can't afford to pay you though..." Bradley continued. Pretty hilarious.
Now ESPN has a docu on Brazil's NT and there is a segment with Julio Cesar. He talked about how fucked up things got at QPR when he was benched - to the point he was training separately in a park with his son. Then the TFC gig materialized "overnight" and he went on and on about how great his experience at TFC was and how it got him ready for WC. I am literally tearing up. Top shelf stuff.
Video clips... We need video clips lol
Think about how much that will do for the club!
WE DID IT!
I know TFC has a dubious record in how it has treated players but I 100% think they did right by Julio Cesar and he is going to be a big advocate of TFC in his circles.
Will keep my eyes open for one, wish I was more handy with that kind of stuff. His description of his situation at QPR was heartwrenching and his description of his time at TFC made me proud to be a TFC supporter.
...just got answered
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Thanks, hopefully they will be on youtube in the next few days. I have a few brazilian friends who were not all that happy their starter came here and i want to send the clip to them.
Thanks for starting this thread. It's really up to us as "the soccer guys" in our respective lives to remind people that the millions of people watching are watching a TFC player we got to see play live this season.
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For the ESPN Inside US Soccer programs, try this link - I have no idea if it is geo locked, etc, so results may vary:
http://www.socceroverthere.com/?p=16710
The Koevs all striker academy? tell me where I can sign my kid up
Also, it just clicked that we have two WC players out there. One with a good chance of winning it all. That's pretty Fn cool
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All the episodes of March to Brazil are on YouTube parts 1 thru 6. It gives you an amazing look at everything the USMNT is all about and how lucky the Reds are to have a leader in the General.
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Sweet, thanks for this Alan... I saw one episode of this last night and definitely want to see the rest.
Great look at professional and international soccer.
Instant drinking game: do a shot every time you hear "Toronto FC" used at the World Cup. Drink a beer every time you see it on screen, or hear "TFC". If it's not frequent enough and you have days off for the World Cup, just drink anyway.
That will be a grand total of 2 shots.
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