2021 General TFC/MLS Banter (no transfer/roster discussion)

[OgtheDim]

So Nashville does this thing where some person comes & plays a particular yellow guitar before every match - its a thing.

They also have this guy

Check out this tweet at https://twitter.com/NashvilleSC/status/1234158693249437699

So last night the two streams crossed as Soccer Moses played the pre game riff


Turns out...he can play...actually won Grammys


And now cuts hair

Check out this tweet at https://twitter.com/CutlerKlein/status/1411753717448253445

I keep saying it but its true - MLS is just a cauldron of weirdness

[OgtheDim]

So apparently Cinci's FO hasn't learned all that much

Check out this tweet at https://twitter.com/ChrisRifer/status/1412911882206289923

[rydermike]

LOL... Oh Cincinnati.... What a joke of a franchise



But they still managed to beat us, so I shouldn't talk

[OgtheDim]

Boys were back in town by noonish today

Check out this tweet at https://twitter.com/SportsAviation/status/1413278805158998016

WELCOME HOME BOYS

[Ultra & Proud]

LOL... Oh Cincinnati.... What a joke of a franchise



But they still managed to beat us, so I shouldn't talk

Yeah but they beat us with Armas. For me that's like that match we lost when we had Rick Titus and the assistant coaches as defenders back in the day.

[ElvistheEvilScotsman]

Deleon posted a shot on Instagram out for a run with the quote “back in quarantine got me feeling like 🤬!!”

What a moron.

[Auzzy]

Deleon posted a shot on Instagram out for a run with the quote “back in quarantine got me feeling like 郎!!”

What a moron.

Ouch. Are you allowed to go outside for a run during quarantine? I wonder how many times * two weeks it's gonna take Ali and Bill to resolve that situation. CF Montreal already dealt with their similar issue.

[ElvistheEvilScotsman]

Ouch. Are you allowed to go outside for a run during quarantine? I wonder how many times * two weeks it's gonna take Ali and Bill to resolve that situation. CF Montreal already dealt with their similar issue.

Unless the rules have changed recently the answer is no. You are not to leave your home for 14 days.

[noxx98]

It's not clear if that picture was taken in quarantine. He also could have rented a place outside of the city for his quarantine that had a large outdoor space so that he could get in some fitness and practice.

[OgtheDim]

Unless the rules have changed recently the answer is no. You are not to leave your home for 14 days.

Here's the rules for those arriving now who are fully vaccinated


https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/tr...ntering-canada


&

Those not

https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/tr...ions/isolation


Pretty darn sure this means DeLeon is not fully vaccinated.

[rydermike]

Could be an old picture. Given that isn't it mandatory 3 days in the governement hotel? In which case, he couldn't break the rules to go for a run because he'd be in a hotel

[Ultra & Proud]

Could be an old picture. Given that isn't it mandatory 3 days in the governement hotel? In which case, he couldn't break the rules to go for a run because he'd be in a hotel

Although they say it's mandatory, you don't have to do it. I know people who refused the hotel stay but they come check your house randomly.

Also he might be exempt:

Who is exempt from quarantine
You may be exempt from the mandatory quarantine requirements under certain conditions, including if you:

regularly cross the border to work (pattern of travel which is generally defined as daily or weekly)

[rydermike]

Looks like 2021 Canadian Championship could be happening sooner than later.

FC Edmonton (CPL) accidentally leaked their first round match date
https://northerntribune.ca/2021-cana...i-fc-edmonton/

[Blindside16]

Looks like 2021 Canadian Championship could be happening sooner than later.

FC Edmonton (CPL) accidentally leaked their first round match date
https://northerntribune.ca/2021-cana...i-fc-edmonton/

If that is assumed to be true, then should we not be playing Forge before then for the 2020 Canadian Championship final?

[jloome]

I'm sure there are all kinds of potential complications but I sorta wonder why no one has signed Junior Hoilett yet. He's still playing a good level and we need attackers. He has no club and is 33, so it's not like he can demand a DP or TAM deal.

Sort of shrugging about why he's not being mentioned in the mix. He's at the end of his career but surely we have someone we can move to TFCII to make room for some experience and quality.

[OgtheDim]

To me, JH is actually a worse option then Dwyer - Dwyer is now a Chad Barrett in that he gets into pockets & people have to account for him but he can't hit a barn door from 3 feet. But Dwyer is an ornery SOB who gets opposing CB's off their game.

When watching Hoilett for the CanMNT, he occupies space but he doesn't seem to do anything with it once he gets the ball. And he's way less belligerent then Dwyer. I think he's closer to the "can't do it anymore" plunge then Dwyer.

[jloome]

When watching Hoilett for the CanMNT, he occupies space but he doesn't seem to do anything with it once he gets the ball.

Well, other than assisting two of their first four goals in the first game of the tournament.

Plus, he has eight goals and five assists in Canada's last twelve games. Dude, I don't know how much more you expect.

He played out a five-year championship deal and still managed to contribute last season despite getting shit bench minutes. I don't know how you get that he's not good enough to play anymore at this level, given that he'd obviously be a role player.

This is MLS. Half our offensive players will never get a sniff of being good enough to sign in the Championship. The spread of talent in this league is still enormous.

[ag futbol]

To me, JH is actually a worse option then Dwyer - Dwyer is now a Chad Barrett in that he gets into pockets & people have to account for him but he can't hit a barn door from 3 feet. But Dwyer is an ornery SOB who gets opposing CB's off their game.

When watching Hoilett for the CanMNT, he occupies space but he doesn't seem to do anything with it once he gets the ball. And he's way less belligerent then Dwyer. I think he's closer to the "can't do it anymore" plunge then Dwyer.

I would back Jr. for the odd goal or assist (although very far from prolific). Dwyer looks hopeless and hiding under the guise of being physical.

But these are different positions too. With Dwyer playing centrally and Jr closer to a wide option. But, think the practicality of signing Jr. faded when we brought in Solteldo.

[OgtheDim]

Jozy back

Josef out

Check out this tweet at https://twitter.com/DougRobersonAJC/status/1415704462983933958

[OgtheDim]

If this had been 3 weeks ago, betya the spec would have been a straight J for J swap.

[R.O.]

Is Josef Martinez better than Jozy Altidore? And if so, would he work with TFC?

Just doing some quick research, JM is coming of ACL surgery last year - that surgery normally takes a full year to heal. He is 3 years younger, but is he diminished?

Asking for a friend....


(It's me, I'm the friend)

[MikeForbes]

Josef would probably be thrilled to come to TFC. Him and Yefe are good friends.

[ag futbol]

How many years are left on his contract? Given his age, I see the chance of recovery as being greater than Altidore’s but you have to weigh the value of this vs. having another DP when Altidore’s deal is up.

[OgtheDim]

Hmm...this might be worth watching

Check out this tweet at https://twitter.com/SoundersFC/status/1415722960678113284

[rydermike]

Check out this tweet at [URL]https://twitter.com/GarethWheeler/status/1415741371114209291[/URL]

[James17930]

Lah-yee or Lah-yeh?

[rydermike]

Lah-yee or Lah-yeh?

More like "Law-EE" Kind of like former Blue Jay Brett Lawrie without the R. See the 5:53 mark in this video for the pronunciation

[Gringo Starr]

Apparently City Football Group have raised 650$ in a debt deal with a plan to use some of it to build a home for NYCFC

[James17930]

More like "Law-EE" Kind of like former Blue Jay Brett Lawrie without the R. See the 5:53 mark in this video for the pronunciation

Thanks.

[Yohan]

https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-u...AHSAK3MO33LWE/

Gabriel Heinze fired at Atlanta