On our (probable) shift to an U-22 dp and the consequent signing of up to three relatively high salary U-22 players at low cap hits of 150,000-200,000 : this article explaining the initiative when it first came in mentions Toronto as one of the monied organizations that could best take advantage of the rule. I didn’t think we’d go that way at the time but it looks like we’re joining that club now.
“Sources expect teams like Atlanta United, which, as mentioned, has already put the initiative to use, and LAFC, which has been aggressive in using its DP spots and TAM on highly-touted young players, to move boldly into the new space. Teams like Toronto FC, Inter Miami and the LA Galaxy should also be able to take advantage and will likely spend the most on U-22 signings. Their U-22 initiative players should be more talented, more productive and able to be sold for more money than the lower-cost U-22 targets acquired elsewhere.”
“More productive” in theory of course but until now there’s been no sign this initiative has interested us.
Last edited by los sonadores; 01-06-2023 at 08:31 AM.
I post this with the full expectation of (an) announcement(s) later today to prove this suggestion meaningless.
Of course, apart from the 3 signings that have already occurred in December.
If this summary is at all accurate...
In regards to the recent past, for some of TFC's key winter window acquisitions and the months they happened in...
About 25% were towards the end of January, about 56% happened in February and the remaining 19% took place in March.
Check out this tweet at https://twitter.com/armstrong69greg/status/1610310449228304385
https://twitter.com/Beezersun
Heard from #Galaxy bound #ChrisMavinga today, who says that he indeed wanted to remain with #TFCLive and wishes nothing but the best for the club. "My dream right now is to play MLS cup final against TFC," he said. #MLS
So have we signed anyone else this morning in advance of training camp? I’m getting antsy waiting.
Bogert says SJ hasn't agreed to anything with any club but is coming to Toronto for a visit
https://twitter.com/tombogert/status/1611384174333644802?t=IXt52Dvj0Se9COqtTElNnQ&s=19
Sounds like JMR and JN could be sold on January.
An extra 2.2 M in GAM there I think.
Check out this tweet at https://twitter.com/MichaelSingh94/status/1611415196660023315
Looks like they know where the holes are. Although an additional midfield would be nice too.
I thought he looked pretty good as a second striker. Shame they called that goal back he scored in his second game under Armas (replay showed he was robbed). One break makes such a huge difference to a young players confidence. Thought we were too impatient and gave him too many “blah” assignments in midfield where he just drifted.
i know people have a weird hangup but michael bradley is still one of the best passers in MLS and looked elite in every game where oso and the italians played last season.
he tops a ton of metrics in the league for progressive passing and as long as we get a rotation guy so he can play under 23-25 games he'll be great.
just inviting a ton of abuse here from people who despise the most successful player in our history but it's the truth.
Last edited by leedsandTFC; 01-06-2023 at 01:21 PM.
I'm calm about this. Let's see what happens. Worried about them replacing Jayden if they sell him though.
pretty disheartening- hopefully they add a starting midfield -or this will be difficult to explain why they got rid of all the midfield depth TFC had- optics -making it seem like to ensure MB plays 90M every game until he retires
this isnt a good look for more skilled players who may have earned the right to start or play 60m.
i believe selling JMR/ nelson would enable to bring in 4 MLS calibre depth pieces with the extra 2.5 M GAM.
it was plainly obvious that we need midfield depth to rotate bradley (and also oso and kaye for that matter).
they said yesterday they were looking at midfield depth.
the answer in question is referring to negotiations ongoing right now.
i can see the 3 empty starting roles being more of a priority than midfield depth, even though both need to be addressed.