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    Quote Originally Posted by KurtLarSUN View Post
    Toronto FC is not signing Podolski.
    Thanks Kurt, figured that was the case, it was kind of strange how the story jumped out of nowhere.

    Remember The Man, The Legend, The Goal 5-12-07 and All That #9 Left On The Pitch, Thanks For The Memories !!!

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    Maybe they'll trade for everybody's remaining TAM and buy Jozy down? LOL.

    TFC have been linked to 487 potential DPs over the past few years. European publications don't understand MLS rules. Good to see CNN in Europe being as truthful as the US one.

    Two days ago TFC were searching for a budget #9 for insurance purposes. Yesterday is an 8m/yr #7. Eat it up boys.


    Although a left-footed forward would be nice.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bobo View Post
    ...Although a left-footed forward would be nice.
    I thought we had one of those? Seba scored that goal with his left.

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    Quote Originally Posted by KurtLarSUN View Post
    Toronto FC is not signing Podolski.
    Pffft. Buzzkill.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ronzilla View Post
    Jozy does not justify his $4.5m/year salary, time to ship him out. Gilberto would have scored the same amount of goals,if not more, last season, if played uptop with Seba.

    Well 1, there's no actual way to know that. And when judging Jozy's season last year, you have to recognize he had 13 goals in 25 games in a season where he was constantly coming back from injury and never fully fit. He also had no defined role in the lineup. Give him a healthy run and a solid set of tasks for his tactical role that he can accomplish and there's no reason he couldn't be one of the top 5 forwards in the league.

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    Quote Originally Posted by OgtheDim View Post
    I thought we had one of those? Seba scored that goal with his left.
    Naturally, I mean a forward who is primarily left-footed player who can offer another dynamic on set-pieces.

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    Went ahead and did some digging into Podolski, though I didn't want to. http://www.torontosun.com/2016/03/13...riker-podolski

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    Quote Originally Posted by KurtLarSUN View Post
    Went ahead and did some digging into Podolski, though I didn't want to. http://www.torontosun.com/2016/03/13...riker-podolski
    Thanks Kurt, youre an awesome resource!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bobo View Post
    Maybe they'll trade for everybody's remaining TAM and buy Jozy down? LOL.

    TFC have been linked to 487 potential DPs over the past few years. European publications don't understand MLS rules. Good to see CNN in Europe being as truthful as the US one.

    Two days ago TFC were searching for a budget #9 for insurance purposes. Yesterday is an 8m/yr #7. Eat it up boys.


    Although a left-footed forward would be nice.
    LOL, I'm just curious, how did you arrive at that exact figure?

    I'm sure it's not far off.

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    I would be so happy if this was true.
    His song is amazing.
    Try not to have this stuck in your head.
    https://youtu.be/OcHdHNbC3jM

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    Seeing as we want a budget forward, I can't see how there isn't someone with some upside playing in the NASL who fits that bill.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ultra & Proud View Post
    Seeing as we want a budget forward, I can't see how there isn't someone with some upside playing in the NASL who fits that bill.
    but then we'd have to pay a transfer fee, which defeats the purpose.

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    There has to be a free agent somewhere available on the cheap

    Edit: what's Hume doing?
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    Quote Originally Posted by portu View Post
    There has to be a free agent somewhere available on the cheap

    Edit: what's Hume doing?
    Last I saw he was lighting it up… in the Indian top-flight.

    Still, that's seen him move to the second division, there, in Spain.


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    Quote Originally Posted by JuliquE View Post
    Last I saw he was lighting it up… in the Indian top-flight.

    Still, that's seen him move to the second division, there, in Spain.

    He's not getting any time at Ponferradina; he's had three sub appearances. I think it's a side deal to pay him extra and keep him in the IPL.

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    Samaras Joins Rayo OKC
    Much like the Greek god Hermes before him, Georgios Samaras knows a bit about boundaries, travel, communications, and language. After all, the much-traveled Greek international striker has played in Crete, the Netherlands, Scotland, England, Saudi Arabia (on loan), and flirted with the New York Cosmos of the NASL before signing last week with the expansion club Rayo OKC.
    “We are extremely excited and blessed to be able to sign Georgios,” Rayo OKC coach Alen Marcina said upon the introduction of Samaras, 31. “He has played at the highest levels throughout his career and we are very fortunate to add him to our club. He brings a wealth of experience on top of his incredible talent level that will be immeasurable for our team.”
    After leaving the English club West Bromwich Albion last year, Samaras spent extended time training with the Cosmos as he looked to regain his fitness after sustaining a back injury. When the Cosmos didn’t sign him, Samaras packed his bags and headed for Oklahoma.
    He takes along an impressive résumé that includes a long run with Glasgow Celtic in which he scored 74 goals in more than 250 games in all competitions and became a crowd favorite. He had been part of Greece’s national team program since 2006, including the 2014 World Cup in Brazil when his goal sent the Greeks to the second round.

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    "Glasgow Celtic"

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    So Herc is training with Seattle. Should they sign him then TFC get full cap relief? Assuming his salary is somewhere near last year's half-season salary, TFC free up somewhere in the 240k region?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bobo View Post
    So Herc is training with Seattle. Should they sign him then TFC get full cap relief? Assuming his salary is somewhere near last year's half-season salary, TFC free up somewhere in the 240k region?
    That would make sense but then again it's MLS

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bobo View Post
    So Herc is training with Seattle. Should they sign him then TFC get full cap relief? Assuming his salary is somewhere near last year's half-season salary, TFC free up somewhere in the 240k region?
    His contract with TFC was only until June. The cap relief would be minimal and in the range of 120-150k.

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    Quote Originally Posted by molenshtain View Post
    "Glasgow Celtic"
    Never heard of the Famous Glasgow Celtic?!

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    Quote Originally Posted by KGH View Post
    His contract with TFC was only until June. The cap relief would be minimal and in the range of 120-150k.
    Why did they release Gomez if his cap hit wasn't the issue. It doesn't make sense after letting Moore ( and Findley) go, unless the plan is for Endoh and Babouli to carry the team while Seba and Jozy are away. Unless they already know that Seba hasn't made Italy....

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    Quote Originally Posted by MightyDM View Post
    Why did they release Gomez if his cap hit wasn't the issue. It doesn't make sense after letting Moore ( and Findley) go, unless the plan is for Endoh and Babouli to carry the team while Seba and Jozy are away. Unless they already know that Seba hasn't made Italy....
    Still super confused by all of this, gotta be something we're missing

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    Quote Originally Posted by KGH View Post
    His contract with TFC was only until June. The cap relief would be minimal and in the range of 120-150k.
    Unless in mistaken, Herc was paid 240k for half of last season. This season he was under contract for roughly the same amount of time.

    But even 120k could prove to be quite useful.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bobo View Post
    Unless in mistaken, Herc was paid 240k for half of last season. This season he was under contract for roughly the same amount of time.

    But even 120k could prove to be quite useful.
    Good point. I forgot about the way they record cap for 1/2 year players.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MightyDM View Post
    Why did they release Gomez if his cap hit wasn't the issue. It doesn't make sense after letting Moore ( and Findley) go, unless the plan is for Endoh and Babouli to carry the team while Seba and Jozy are away. Unless they already know that Seba hasn't made Italy....
    I actually think its the right thing to do for the player. I imagine they asked him what his preference was (sit on the bench, or be released to try to make another club) and he said he'd like to try to make another team but a team that he wanted to be at...not columbus or some shit hole.

    Our front office has been actively changing the reputation it had to a more player friendly location. There are reasons that we landed Drew Moor had something to do with this as well. I think its actually a very good sign.

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    Quote Originally Posted by KGH View Post
    I actually think its the right thing to do for the player. I imagine they asked him what his preference was (sit on the bench, or be released to try to make another club)
    I don't see how that fits. Jozy is our only real "9" in the squad with any professional experience and his fitness issues are well known. Herc would have started the first 2 games if he was still on the roster and fit.
    If I were Herc I'd be more confident in winning minutes from a injured/dpearted Jozy and rookies compared to Seattle who has Valdez, Martins, Dempsey that I know of.

    If I were to take a wild guess the club either did not believe he can contribute at the appropriate level or there is a plan to bring in a European/South American player after their respective tourneys in the summer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by HeyToronto View Post
    I don't see how that fits. Jozy is our only real "9" in the squad with any professional experience and his fitness issues are well known. Herc would have started the first 2 games if he was still on the roster and fit.
    If I were Herc I'd be more confident in winning minutes from a injured/dpearted Jozy and rookies compared to Seattle who has Valdez, Martins, Dempsey that I know of.

    If I were to take a wild guess the club either did not believe he can contribute at the appropriate level or there is a plan to bring in a European/South American player after their respective tourneys in the summer.
    Martins has been gone for a little while... he is in china. They do have american super wonder kid Morris though.

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    I'm wondering if TFC enquired about Georgios Samaras or any other MLS team I mean how much could he have been asking if he signed for an NASL team?

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    Quote Originally Posted by SoccMan2 View Post
    I'm wondering if TFC enquired about Georgios Samaras or any other MLS team I mean how much could he have been asking if he signed for an NASL team?
    Probably has something to do with the fact that he is shit along with wanting to much money to play in MLS.
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