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    Quote Originally Posted by flamehawk View Post
    Neil Davidson@NeilMDavidson 26m26 minutes ago
    For those wondering, the #torontoFC draft pick that went to Dallas in Jackson trade was upgraded to a 1st rounder when he signed a new deal

    hmmm...
    At least it's our lowest 1st rounder, the one we got from Seattle (according to Davidson's follow-up tweet).

    We still have ours, Chivas, and Portland's.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gdg_9 View Post
    At least it's our lowest 1st rounder, the one we got from Seattle (according to Davidson's follow-up tweet).

    We still have ours, Chivas, and Portland's.
    so, we give away a 1st rounder for Jackson ... and we get nada for giving away Laba (unless i missed something or it is a big secret like selling Henry).

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    Quote Originally Posted by lobo View Post
    so, we give away a 1st rounder for Jackson ... and we get nada for giving away Laba (unless i missed something or it is a big secret like selling Henry).
    we got/will get something for Laba.

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    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:


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    we pretty much gave away a 2nd round pick for Jackson lets get this straight

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    Quote Originally Posted by ag futbol View Post
    Well Cesar might be about that, but I'm sure QPR is at least partially about recouping salary. If it's just about PT, truth is there are always going to be better options than TFC.
    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

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    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

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    I really don't understand what the point of the cosmos is. They want to dominate the second teir of soccer?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ajax TFC View Post
    I really don't understand what the point of the cosmos is. They want to dominate the second teir of soccer?

    Shirt sales and ego stroking.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ajax TFC View Post
    I really don't understand what the point of the cosmos is. They want to dominate the second teir of soccer?
    win the us open cup and qualify for champions league

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    Quote Originally Posted by Oldtimer View Post
    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."
    There's nothing natural about a keeper of that quality coming to MLS, it's not like Ryan Nelsen is their only connection.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ag futbol View Post
    There's nothing natural about a keeper of that quality coming to MLS, it's not like Ryan Nelsen is their only connection.
    The timing does make sense though - based on when they shipped him off, and the fact that he could play right up until the WC.

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    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

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    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!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Areathrasher View Post
    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
    We fleeced them getting Morrow in the off-season. Maybe a homecoming for Sam Cronin...

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    Quote Originally Posted by notthesun View Post
    We fleeced them getting Morrow in the off-season. Maybe a homecoming for Sam Cronin...
    Maybe go after Lenhart in case we lose Moore.

    Wouldnt Cronin be too similar to Bradley?

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    Quote Originally Posted by notthesun View Post
    We fleeced them getting Morrow in the off-season. Maybe a homecoming for Sam Cronin...
    They dumped both fullbacks in the offseason (both were also very good). They had decent cover supposedly... But I doubt they ended up being better off for making those trades.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CommradePolski View Post
    Maybe go after Lenhart in case we lose Moore.

    Wouldnt Cronin be too similar to Bradley?
    Lenhart is the dirtiest thug in MLS.

    Cronin is more like Warner but slightly better defensively
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    Quote Originally Posted by Areathrasher View Post
    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
    There's a few players on their roster that could be of varying degrees of interest to TFC...


    Bernardez or Hernandez at CB
    Cronin for CM depth
    Barklage as RB depth
    Harris or Salinas as wide players

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    Quote Originally Posted by CommradePolski View Post
    Maybe go after Lenhart in case we lose Moore.

    Wouldnt Cronin be too similar to Bradley?

    better depth than warner

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    Quote Originally Posted by gdg_9 View Post
    There's a few players on their roster that could be of varying degrees of interest to TFC...


    Bernardez or Hernandez at CB
    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.
    Cronin for CM depth
    Barklage as RB depth
    Harris or Salinas as wide players
    Barklage is ok, but if you think Bloom as depth RB, you really want someone better.
    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Yohan View Post
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    Salinas would be an ok pick up. Lots of flash and no finish, but at least he can stretch a defence a little.

    Sounds familiar?

    Can he cross? Cause if he can cross, he's a step above Oduro.

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    http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/mls-m...llon-limassol/

    Apollon Limassol confirmed by Molinaro to be the club Henry was sold to.

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    Quote Originally Posted by OgtheDim View Post
    Sounds familiar?

    Can he cross? Cause if he can cross, he's a step above Oduro.
    He is a lot like Lovitz IMO, although Lovitz can read the game better.

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    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.

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    What about taking Chavez from Chivas in the expansion draft?

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    Quote Originally Posted by portu View Post
    What about taking Chavez from Chivas in the expansion draft?
    suspect we will have a DP slot and someone better instore

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    Quote Originally Posted by portu View Post
    What about taking Chavez from Chivas in the expansion draft?
    he looks very disinterested last 2 seasons. maybe a change of scenery might help, but I think TFC can do better
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ossington Mental Youth View Post
    suspect we will have a DP slot and someone better instore
    His contract has expired so wouldnt be a DP.

    Says he wants to stay in MLS though

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    Quote Originally Posted by Areathrasher View Post
    His contract has expired so wouldnt be a DP.

    Says he wants to stay in MLS though
    wasnt thinking of him as a dp, was thinking of ridding Defoe and adding someone from outside the league

 

 

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