If he is indeed coming to us, sounds like not a sure thing that he’d work out. He started day in day out at Gent in his second season there but also lost his starting gig to Timothy Derijck by the season’s end. Hence the move to Brondby. I guess we have to trust our scouting but on paper I’d have more confidence if he had kept starting at those clubs.
Generally it sounds like he passes well and is good in the air. I hope he’s not too slow because that might spell trouble.
Last edited by los sonadores; 01-09-2023 at 03:31 PM.
need a signing or rumor- its like TFC is the only club making their supporters wait- all big clubs rumors leak and they dont hide their intention.
cmon TFC lets get it going.
I don’t much care about leaking rumours - no doubt making any ambitious signing who isn’t a DP is not easy in a salary cap league. It’s probably much more difficult to leak names when the club itself can’t be sure who it’s signing. My concern is to get the signings right.
From Beezer:
“It’s been reported that Rosted will travel to Toronto this week, though TFC officials have yet to comment on the Rosted report. The 6-foot-2 centre back is said to have good leadership and defensive skills, though he may not be available until mid-way through the 2023 MLS season.”
Last edited by leedsandTFC; 01-09-2023 at 03:56 PM.
Hard no from me if this is a summer signing. Nothing unique about the profile. Get something done now.
To me, neither O’Neil or McNaughton are starters on a top team. McNaughton is still developing and I wouldn’t expect him to start quite yet. (Although as Bradley said at the last press conference guys do often settle into the second season because they know better what is expected of them.)
Last edited by los sonadores; 01-09-2023 at 04:22 PM.
"There are some people who might have better technique than me, and some may be fitter than me, but the main thing is tactics. With most players, tactics are missing. You can divide tactics into insight, trust, and daring." - Johan Cruyff
I went through and counted all the transactions teams have made. On average, teams have had 4.5 players brought in. We've officially brought in 4. We're basically average. Throw in that Sean Johnson looks to be almost official, and the off season looks to be moving at a pace comparable to other teams. Although you could argue we should be moving at a quicker pace than other teams since we have so much more to do. On a net basis, we're down 7 players from last year. The average team is down 4.5, so we still have work to do on that front. We compare similarly to other teams that just missed on the playoffs (or just made it) though, like Atlanta, Vancouver and LAG.
Basically - we're making moves at a similar pace to other teams. https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/2023-mls-transactions
"There are some people who might have better technique than me, and some may be fitter than me, but the main thing is tactics. With most players, tactics are missing. You can divide tactics into insight, trust, and daring." - Johan Cruyff
"There are some people who might have better technique than me, and some may be fitter than me, but the main thing is tactics. With most players, tactics are missing. You can divide tactics into insight, trust, and daring." - Johan Cruyff
seems weird that he would then also say that 'we're basically on pace with other teams in MLS' rather than the far more popular on this board 'TFC has no idea what they're eating for breakfast, let alone how to sign players'
It really should be higher, but we do have at least 2 more signings to look forward to at this rate (and a third on the LB side, if rumours on targets are to be believed)
Update/circle back...
Somewhat concerned about this unconfirmed rumour/report.
It suggests Mavinga took a pay cut with LAG.
Of course, a reduction which was always/obviously expected.
Apparently a NO TAM Signing.
Indicating at or under a regular player salary?
MLS 2023 max circa US$651,250.00?
From latest/Y22 TFC salary of US$1,037,500.00; closer to half less at least?
If the wage is eventually disclosed to be at or under 500K, then maybe he could have better served us as depth piece; 3rd CB?
Unless it was a question of him accepting, barring injuries, a potentially more limited playing role than in the past?
Perhaps then even a question of potential squad cohesion?
Though Lolo seemed to like him. Michael had kind words. And there were reports Mavinga wanted to stay.
Check out this tweet at https://twitter.com/GalaxyPodcast/status/1611079046800216065
"There are some people who might have better technique than me, and some may be fitter than me, but the main thing is tactics. With most players, tactics are missing. You can divide tactics into insight, trust, and daring." - Johan Cruyff
Really do not disagree with you.
For me it is a question of being aware about the possibility for any/that difference in compensation between 4 to 5 HK.
That most of it could reasonably be attributable/offset to Health Care/Insurance concerns involving his family.
A cost mostly/likely to be covered here in Ontario.
IMO, meaning he may have been had by TFC with Realpolitik negotiations for that price you outline if they so desired.
Semantics on my part if he did sign closer to the leagues regular max salary.
FWIW, Mavinga was getting 300K guaranteed in 2018.
https://web.archive.org/web/20180425...s/salary-guide
(The only way to look at salaries earlier then 2022 is the way back machine)