^^^Ditto
The scary thing about posts like this is that they are partially true, so there is validity to some of what is being said. BUT don’t compare 2021 results with the benefits of him signing his contract in Dec 2019. It was a steal in 2019. (Pre-Covid as well)
IMHO, if Jozy starts the 2nd half in Seattle, we win…. Vanney was slow in that decision. A foul and a freak deflection and Seattle goes up 1-0, I was at the game. MB came after the game with 4 others and specifically acknowledged the traveling fans.
Prior to his re-signing, in his 6 years with the club we won numerous Canadian Championships, the Treble in 2017, MLS finals in 2016 & 2019 (19 without Gio), and got to the finals of the 2018 CCL. (And yes he missed his penalty), but other missed sitters that should have ended the game before then.
Taking the Max TAM allowed us to sign Piatti.
With respect to no one wanting to come to Toronto, absolutely correct in 20, 21 & even partially in 22. For professional athletes, it was a pain to cross the border for others doing business in general, close to impossible. So although factually correct, there were circumstances beyond the ordinary. We played most of the year in Orlando for crying out loud in 2021 (some home field benefit). With respect to recruiting Americans for soccer/football, it is always difficult Europe first, USA second and the rest are best offers. We got Jozy and MB probably because they were part of the USA missing the world cup… sounds somewhat similar to our new crew.
Signing Insigne and as a result Bernie are excellent for the club and I fully agree that it is time for MB to play less. But this club would not even be close to where we are without him. You can dislike his contribution now, but to say the max tam was stupid shows that maybe a little better understanding of MLS Cap rules are in order.
MLSE isn’t crying over it, they are still making money.
As Hala points out, we need that midfield backup right now but replacement (summer or next year). And that’s how this stays in the off-season roster for the Mods and not Groundhog Day ;-)