Anyone know how Mario Martinez was in Seattle? Was looking at possible #10s for us and he could be a good fit given the fact that he was in MLS at some point, and he's was in Honduras' WC squad (scored two goals against Canada in the 8-1). Found this:
we pretty much gave away a 2nd round pick for Jackson lets get this straight
Since we know that Cesar's salary at QPR was at least partially based on how much he played for them, not having to play him (and therefore pay him) would be for their financial benefit, and he needed to be played to get ready for the WC or they would have a very upset player. An upset player is bad news for the locker room.
As far as better options than TFC, they wouldn't want to loan him to a competing English club, and as far as foreign clubs he had a link with Nelsen so that made it a natural fit. What was a bit disingenuous was how much MLSE played up having a World Cup captain on TFC's squad when they knew good and well that there was a good chance he would be recalled post-WC due to their "gentleman's agreement."
MLS is a tough, physical league, that emphasizes speed, and features plastic fields, grueling travel, extreme weather, and incompetent refs. - NK Toronto
Non TFC related but interesting move, Raul has signed to play for the Cosmos for next seaosn, he will also act as Technical advisor to their youth teams
I really don't understand what the point of the cosmos is. They want to dominate the second teir of soccer?
Robert Jonas @robertjonas 27m27 minutes ago
There will be changes to the #SJEarthquakes roster. John Doyle would say only Wondolowski and Perez Garcia are assured of returning in 2015.
Interesting
Steven Gerrard is willing to leave Liverpool if he doesn't get a new deal in the summer.
Source: theScore
Cue up Gerrard to TFC rumours!
“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.”
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No. Bernardez has declined sharply last year or so. He's been very mistake prone. Hernandez is at best 3rd CB on a good team.
Barklage is ok, but if you think Bloom as depth RB, you really want someone better.Cronin for CM depth
Barklage as RB depth
Harris or Salinas as wide players
Atiba Harris is basically a target striker playing on LW. He's got very little soccer skill.
Salinas would be an ok pick up. Lots of flash and no finish, but at least he can stretch a defence a little.
“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
http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/mls-m...llon-limassol/
Apollon Limassol confirmed by Molinaro to be the club Henry was sold to.
If we can find a way to pick up Will Johnson + a Cam then we'd have one of, if not, the best central midfields in the league.
There are so little MLS hardened players that might be available and are starting xi calibre in the positions that we need. Like beyond Collin who else may be available as a stud cb
Last edited by portu; 10-31-2014 at 05:41 PM.
What about taking Chavez from Chivas in the expansion draft?
“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