Fair.
You are probably right.
Still, there are always exceptions to a rule.
Particularly, for those whom transcend in meaning for a club.
For me, for TFC, at present, it would be Bradley and Osorio.
On this, my struggle between emotion and reason goes on.
I realize in MLS firms must deal with Capology.
Across the pond, not really; not so much.
Yet, for many leagues and clubs, their finances and operations are not what they once were.
Besides, by your very own argument of injury/play metrics, no United Kingdom/European club of some note should/would take him.
Bill Hamid and Ola Kamara both released today by DC.
Whitecaps release Cavallini. Not saying to sign him, but he is a childhood friend of Osorio. Maybe entice him (probably wouldn't since his dream is Europe), but it'd also be an easy move for Manning as a Jimenez replacement
https://www.whitecapsfc.com/news/whi...roster-updates
I hope Cavallini signs with Montreal. Easy red cards and wins for TFC.
LA Galaxy declined the option on Victor Vazquez, although they remain in discussions on a new deal with him.
https://www.lagalaxy.com/news/la-gal...ster-decisions
He was on $440,000 this season. He turns 36 in January, but it's not like speed was ever his strong suit. Wouldn't be opposed to bringing him in on a Cheyrou type late game sub deal if we could get him on reasonable money. The issue with bringing him back before was the Allocation Order, coming from MLS that's no longer an issue
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There is no way we can accommodate VV on this roster given our existing stable of midfielders and BB’s style of play.
Our lack of pace is already an issue, this would just amplify the problem.
I suspect under our reciprocal tax agreement with the States, he can claim back anything he pays in Canada if he also pays U.S. tax. Most of my income is U.S. earned but under the agreement with the states I don't have to pay tax there as a Canadian, as long as I pay it here.
It may be that unattributed or over-and-above portions don't count, though, I suppose, or perhaps some jobs aren't eligible.
Cavallini lost his head in a hot moment and did something awful. But it was one moment in the guy's life; I'm not going to assume I know enough to judge him from that. And by MLS standards, his career average of 24 games a season and nine goals -- given that many of those were in Mexico -- suggests he's a valuable target man in this league.
I wouldn't give him DP money but if they could get him on a TAM deal, I'd do that.
I'm also of the opinion they can afford Osorio on TAM for at least two more years, and they're buddies who have been playing together off an on for fifteen years.
Tyler Miller's option declined at Minnesota. Sounds like they're trying to re-sign him to a backup wage. He's a starter in this league, based on the last five years.
https://www.startribune.com/minnesot...ers/600225813/
Tommy Thompson's option declined at San Jose. Bit of a surprise. Homegrown, bags of talent, never used properly. They've had him as a ball-playing defender for the last two years when he's really a number eight. Skill player, not dominant enough in games but a good piece.
Wow, DC cuts veteran defender Brad Smith, formerly of Seattle, a few months after he tears his ACL. Fuckers. I know, biz is biz.
Atlanta declines purchase option on Ronald Cisneros, 7 goals in 23 starts. Probably too rich for a 10-goal a year guy.
Oooh, here's a good pair. Orlando have "bonafide offers" out ... but not yet accepted.... to GK Pedro Gallese and DM Benji Michel.
Both exceeeellent players.
Damn, free agency has changed some shit in this league, finally.
Ag futbol you really are the voice of reason on this site absolutely love all your posts. I agree on VV , hard hard pass on bringing him back to TFC, I don’t even want to imagine VV and Michael Bradley playing alongside each other in the middle of the park for this club.
There's actually a whole program in NA that deals specifically with tax on athletes. There are definite benefits to your home team being in a low tax jurisdiction (like texas that has no state income tax but it does have federal). Bloomberg did a good write up about jock tax and NBA players but it included Lowry when he was with the raptors so it gives you a solid comparison.
https://news.bloombergtax.com/daily-...n-the-millions
On Cavalini, his salary this year was just under $1.5 million, but
Check out this tweet at https://twitter.com/TheRealJJAdams/status/1592295265842925569
Cavallini isn't actually all that good a striker at MLS level.
We'd be choosing him over Akinola & I don't think that's an upgrade.