TFC 2022 player in-season roster discussion

[dave343]

Offseason needs:

1) Starting GK
2) Backup Keeper (I'd be okay with Westberg, maybe Luka Gavran from TFC2 would be a solid backup [recent TFC2 results look good, anyone seen their games?])
3) Starting CB who can marshall the line*
4) Starting Level Midfielder*
5) Striker*
6) A Right Back to replace Laryea (loan ends June 30)
7) 4-5 Depth players who can actually contribute as subs/injury replacement starters (all positions)
8) New contract for Osorio

*one of these can be a DP

This roster is far from complete. We're too top heavy. Can these even be filled under an MLS salary "budget". Probably too much or one window too

I don't think TFC should waste too much more time filling out the roster. I know last year Manning and co said it could a few transfer windows, but IMO we need to be Cup contenders and charge forward starting in 2023. Hear me out...

We need a quality goalie like everyone says. Maybe even 2. Bono is beyond inconsistent.

Criscito is amazing, but he's only on until 2023, and even if he stays in 2024 he'll be 37.

Layreya is the RB we needed and TFC should do whatever it takes to buy him back, then offer him max tam.

A solid CB would be good I agree, someone who can command the back line, like another Drew Moore. Plus pickup a few bench players. What we really need is a Sergio Ramos.

Midfield I'm actually "ok" with if MAK can come back and stays healthy. It's too bad TFC can't/didn't go after Eustáquio as we need someone like that.

Osorio, definitely resign him 1000% to max tam.

As for a DP striker, I want to see them go all out like Insigne. MLSE has the money so go sign the most expensive striker Manning can get **who's in their prime or 30 so we have someone for a good few years.

IMO this ALL needs to happen over the winter off season. Even Insigne is 32 next year and we can't afford to waste another season in 2023 not being contenders. Wasting another year of Berna and Insigne's time here is the worst thing Manning and Co could do. Get this team ready for 2023 and beyond. During 2023 they maybe make tiny adjustments but this team should be out of the gate contenders in March 2023.