He has really developed well, as has Hagglund.Originally Posted by PopePouri
He has really developed well, as has Hagglund.
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If zav can make the long passes like haglung, he would be dangerous.
I think zavs has a decent shot, wish he used it more
Yeah I think we just need 4-5 guys. You made some great suggestions. Also it's about time to bring Rohan Ricketts back, and Fuad could do a great job for us.
Oh wait this isn't the "Toast" thread...
not being bias or anything, beit is lethal on the right, for someone tht was thrown into that position at playoffs, he pulled it off great, plus im not sure who was the one that assisted the winning montreal goal, and was on lock for the finals on the RB position... we all know he wont be saved from the draft, but at the same time, everyone i speak to, hope he doesnt get drafted.
we honestly need a CM that will not be scared to shot the ball if there is a chance... a little selfish goes a long way
Would bringing in a free kick specialist be worth the venture. I know jozy can takem but doesn't, and sebas really lost his form on FKs
These posts are mostly not getting the joke. We need a free kick taker? WTF? You do realize that Messi scores on like 7% of FKs.
We need to do nothing. This is a championship team.
Bradley and Altidore will need rest next year, they will miss games, the USMNT pressure on them is awful, and they need to skip some games here too. Gio needs rest, he clearly played too much. Look at our depth! Give minutes to Delgado, Lovitz, Hamilton etc.
Our problem is that we will lose key guys because of the cap, guaranteed.
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We will probably loose Will Johnson to free agency and Beithsour to the expansion draft...
That being said we need to improve the depth of the squad. If we have aspirations of winning CL and the MLS cup this is where we need to upgrade. Our starting 11 is as good as any ever assembled in the MLS. We need depth a CM and RB as there is going to be a lot games next year and we will need all hands on dek
I agree with you. This is a championship team. Sure it would have been nice to see Seba do better on set pieces, but we can't count on those to win games.
I think we have good depth at the moment, when looking at other MLS teams. It is going to be interesting to see what happens with the expansion draft.
We only probably need 1 more strong CBS and someone to fill in for when Bradley is off. All our players who play for their respective national teams are going to need time to rest next year
This team doesn't have to do much but a spot they can improve on is attacking midfielder.
Would be nice having a player that can send Alti and Gio quicker on the attack, open up space for them. Sometimes were a little to static and having someone that can move the ball quickly and spring attacks fast would be awesome to see. This would also give Gio more time on the ball bc the opposing team would have to focus on the AM.
Other than that, some depth players here and there but nothing major.
And the comment about signing someone better at FK is....let us just leave it at that
I think Raheem Edwards gets a contract and I'm excited to see what he does in MLS.
My offseason wishes...
A little bit of latin flair/Copa Lib experience for the CCL run - preferably a winger/10 type.
An experienced CB that can play 3-5-2. I worry about the backline if Moor gets an injury.
Use the TAM on something other than trades.
It's so nice to have an off season without any holes to fill or needs to fix, just depth cover and maybe address a want. I'm excited by this squad and can't wait for next year. If Jozy truly has figured out his hamstring issues we can get an internal bump from the big man rampaging for an entire season-he's still just entering his prime years
Really excited by him!
TFC decides not to exercise options on defender Clement Simonin, midfielders Chris Mannella, Daniel Lovitz and Benoit Cheyrou.
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Per John Molinaro's Twitter
Full release. I'd imagine they will be negotiating with a few of these on new/lower deals. Cooper having his option picked up means they are buying him, yea?
Toronto FC announced Monday that it has exercised contract options on 13 players and have not exercised options on four players, four players are out of contract, while six players are already under guaranteed contracts for the 2017 season.
Toronto FC has exercised the contract options on goalkeepers Clint Irwin and Alex Bono; defenders Drew Moor, Nick Hagglund, Eriq Zavaleta, Mark Bloom; midfielders Jonathan Osorio, Armando Cooper, Jay Chapman and Tsubasa Endoh and forwards Tosaint Ricketts, Jordan Hamilton and Mo Babouli.
The six players already under contract for the 2017 season are: defenders Justin Morrow and Steven Beitashour; midfielders Michael Bradley, Marky Delgado and forwards Sebastian Giovinco and Jozy Altidore.
Toronto FC has not exercised options on defender Clement Simonin, midfielders Chris Mannella, Daniel Lovitz and Benoit Cheyrou. In addition, goalkeeper Quillan Roberts, defenders Ashtone Morgan, Josh Williams and midfielder Will Johnson will all be out of contract at the end of the year. Lovitz, Morgan and Williams are eligible for the MLS Re-Entry Draft.
“This group of players have made us all proud and represented the club admirably in what was a historic year. We are pleased to have many returning for 2017 as we continue to build a stable and productive team that competes for championships,” said Toronto FC General Manager Tim Bezbatchenko. "We will continue to discuss with those out of contract and whose options were declined as we now turn to the offseason and prepare to build for the 2017 season.”
Toronto FC’s 2017 roster as it currently stands:
Goalkeepers (2): Alex Bono, Clint Irwin
Defenders (6): Steven Beitashour, Mark Bloom, Nick Hagglund, Drew Moor, Justin Morrow, Eriq Zavaleta
Midfielders (6): Michael Bradley, Jay Chapman, Armando Cooper, Marky Delgado, Tsubasa Endoh, Jonathan Osorio
Forwards (5): Jozy Altidore, Mo Babouli, Sebastian Giovinco, Jordan Hamilton, Tosaint Ricketts
I think they'll lock up Cheyrou only out of that group.
A pity about Simonin. Looked classy on the ball but hampered by injuries.
I will be so disappointed if we lose Morgan (my favourite player) and Roberts .. hope they get re-signed. I really hate the constant roster turnover with MLS.
With the expansion draft, players whose options weren't picked up can they be selected? Could this be another way to protect players from the draft beyond the protected 11? Could they say possibly have a deal in the works with X and then sign them after the draft. At the same time maybe get Cheyrou on a more cap friendly deal? Sorry I'm not 100% familiar with the expansion draft and protection.
I would assume Morgan will be back. Inexpensive depth in MLS is very important to manage the cap.
Isn't Cooper on loan?
How long is the loan?
Also it would be a shame to loose Roberts and Morgan, as I have a super soft spot for our academy boys, however, I can't see them getting any better then they are now.
I believe there is a pretty good chance Beniot returns in 2017. By declining his contract option for next year it gives Bez and company some flexibility with his cap hit, thus trying to re-up him at a lower salary.
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I will be curious in terms of the players who have spent the last season or two with Toronto FC II, who gets a real shot this pre-season to earn a first team contract? I would think the list would start with the three players who made first team appearances this season on short term deals in Edwards, James and Johnson and go from there.
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Controversial unrelated thought: I wonder if Jonathan De Guzman would be available. Sort of fits an attacking midfielder role some of us want, can strike from distance (at least fk), and follows the team to a certain degree (Instagram). If he won us a cup and aided on a deep ccl run it would certainly absolve him in my book. And he seems to regularly come to the city for children's development programs. Just a thought. Oh yeah he's local.
Out of the players on our team after today's announcement; who should we protect from the entry draft
This is who I would choose
Jozy Altidore
Sebastian Giovinco
Tosaint Ricketts
Michael Bradley
Armando Cooper
Jonathan Osorio
Steven Beitashour
Drew Moor
Justin Morrow
Clint Irwin
Nick Hagglund
who would you choose to protect (11 players)
My Money is on Cheyrou will retire. As for Morgan I am not sure he will return to us either.
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I would love to see it just for the drama!
Not quite sure if this news belongs in this thread or in a news thread..
from SBI
In retirement news, Sporting Kansas City midfielder Paolo Nagamura declared he’s hanging up his boots at the age of 33. Nagamura will take up a role on the coaching staff of the club’s USL affiliate, Swope Park Rangers.
That is one more year 1 2007 TFC player ending his playing days.
Just Edu and Wynne left?
Full list of available free agents this off-season. Keep in mind some of these names could disappear if they re-sign with their current club before free-agency begins.
CHI Nick Labrocca
CLB Corey Ashe
CLB Conor Casey
CLB Tyson Wahl
COL Sebastian Le Toux
COL Marco Pappa
DC Sean Franklin
HOU DaMarcus Beasley
HOU David Horst
KC Justin Mapp
KC Chance Myers
KC Paula Nagamura
KC Jacob Peterson
LA Alan Gordon
LA Jeff Larentowicz
LA Mike Magee
MTL Eric Kronberg
MTL Dominic Oduro
NE Darrius Barnes
NYRB Kyle Reynish
NYC Mehdi Ballouchy
NYC Jason Hernandez
ORL Kevin Alston
POR Nat Borchers
POR Ned Grabavoy
POR Jack Jewsbury
RSL Javier Morales
RSL Jamison Olave
RSL Chris Wingert
SEA Herculez Gomez
SEA Zach Scott
SEA Nathan Sturgis
SJ Chad Barrett
SJ Clarence Goodson
SJ Steven Lenhart
SJ Marvell Wynne
TOR Will Johnson
Not a whole lot to get excited about. Johnson is probably the biggest name here. Oduro will have suitors if Montreal doesn't re-sign him. For TFC, besides possibly re-signing Johnson, I only see us being maybe interested in Franklin as an option if we lose Beitashour in the expansion draft.
I think Andy Welsh played for some low division non-league team in England this season. A few of the young domestic reserves from the first season are also still kicking around like Nana Attakora.
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