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    I honestly don't know anymore. Are we selling the team short? I think TFC has a chance against Tigres, but I don't know how much of a chance.

    According to FiveThirtyEight, Tigres has an SPI of 52.3, an offensive rating of 1.4 and a defensinve rating of 1.1. TFC's numbers are 47.5, 1.4, 1.4. NYRB managed to beat TFC at BMO field and their numbers were 42.1, 1.3, 1.4, so I think it's in the realm of possibility that TFC could advance.

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    If we get there.... That game here at BMO vs a Mexican team, that is a big, big advantage. Most of the USMNT wins over Mexico have come in cold weather games. We are used to big games in the cold.

    I remember watching Montreal put Pachuca out three or four years ago, and being amazed. The Impact had no business even being on the field with those guys.

    So anything is possible,
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    Quote Originally Posted by ensco View Post
    If we get there.... That game here at BMO vs a Mexican team, that is a big, big advantage. Most of the USMNT wins over Mexico have come in cold weather games. We are used to big games in the cold.

    I remember watching Montreal put Pachuca out three or four years ago, and being amazed. The Impact had no business even being on the field with those guys.

    So anything is possible,
    Well said. Nuff said.
    We got the beast, and Automatic FK specialist...

    I ain't worried about Tigres.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Defoe View Post
    Yet Giovinco, Altidore, Bradley, Vazquez and maybe Van Der Weil and Auro (depending on there form) are at the same level of there top 11.

    Giovinco is one of the best free kick specialists on the planet and it's something they can't match. We will really need Morrow, Mavinga, Moor and Delgado to hold there own though.
    Why is everyone assuming Auro is quality? The guy hasn’t played in 2 years

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    Quote Originally Posted by portu View Post
    Why is everyone assuming Auro is quality? The guy hasn’t played in 2 years
    Not true, he played 16 games last spring for Athletico Mineiro before returning to SPFC to deal with a knee injury it sounds like.

    Agreed he’s of a unknown quality at this point. Just funny that even the local press seems a tad too lazy to track down such an easy detail or ask the club for clarification and instead quotes soccerway 🤦


    https://www.google.ca/amp/s/globoesp...o-canada.ghtml

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    Quote Originally Posted by ag futbol View Post
    Not true, he played 16 games last spring for Athletico Mineiro before returning to SPFC to deal with a knee injury it sounds like.

    Agreed he’s of a unknown quality at this point. Just funny that even the local press seems a tad too lazy to track down such an easy detail or ask the club for clarification and instead quotes soccerway 臘


    https://www.google.ca/amp/s/globoesp...o-canada.ghtml
    Stand corrected, journos have been poor for the last year ngl

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    Quote Originally Posted by 19Barrett19 View Post
    Hasler is a very good player. He's so much better then Bieta not as good defensively but makes up for it in work rate. Not a liability. He is versatile and that is a great thing to have on any MLS team. Watching him last season I would have started him over Bieta and any game of the week, my personal option Bieta is way overrated. No skill at all and lucky most times than not. Bieta 5 hasler 7
    Well I also like Hasler and think he is an asset, you go too far saying Bieta has no skill at all, that is just a ludicrous statement, Definition of ludicrous for those whom don't know:
    so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing; ridiculous,

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    Larson interview with Vanney published today indicates Hasler being moved inside.

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    Quote Originally Posted by OgtheDim View Post
    Larson interview with Vanney published today indicates Hasler being moved inside.
    Yes, and it says it's his 'preferred position.' So does that mean Hasler would start in front of Oso/Delgado? Or back one of them up? or they rotate starts?

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    Quote Originally Posted by James17930 View Post
    Yes, and it says it's his 'preferred position.' So does that mean Hasler would start in front of Oso/Delgado? Or back one of them up? or they rotate starts?
    Time will Tell, Delgado and Oso both had mixed reviews last year with both turning in some superb and some invisible performances.

    My guess is that we'll see a rotation until someone steps up and produces on a consistent basis.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TFC/Everton View Post
    I've been told Mariano Mino is a TFC II project. Won't be with the first team.
    this guys on a contract with a first division team in Uruguay currently loaned out to a second division club in Arg.

    At 23 he doesn't seem to fit the profile for TFCII

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    Quote Originally Posted by djking2 View Post
    this guys on a contract with a first division team in Uruguay currently loaned out to a second division club in Arg.

    At 23 he doesn't seem to fit the profile for TFCII
    Eh? He's not loaned anywhere. He played for Boca Unidos in the Argie 2nd Div in 16/17 and has been signed permanently in Uruguay since Sept.

    According to the Sud America twitter account that broke the rumor, he still has 6 months left on his deal with Sud America.

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    Nothing to do with footy, but we signed Phil Balke as TFC's/MLSE's first esport guy for Fifa 18. Hoping that the org will be considering going into OWL, LCS, CSGO or HGC in the near future.

    http://nationalpost.com/pmn/sports-p...-esports-glory

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    Quote Originally Posted by Areathrasher View Post

    According to the Sud America twitter account that broke the rumor, he still has 6 months left on his deal with Sud America.
    even less chance he's a TFCII project then.

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    Tfc officially announced Auro on Instagram

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    The article on this from Molinaro indicates Hasler is to be used to backup Bradley. Also Vanney says Hasler was only being used as a RWB sub because they had no other cover.
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    Said it before and I'll say it again...competition for any and all positions can only be a good thing.

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    "I liked him. He was a promising right back with great attacking skills. He had a hard time defending. I remember the match when his career started to go down. It was a draw against flamengo in 2014 which he gave lots of space so Muricy sacked him and he never played well again" an acquaintance who is a Sao Paulo supporter on Auro

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    Hasler is the 'new' Cooper, the jack of all trades utility player. That's fine.

    Maybe another signing at TAM level now or till season starts, but I think Bez might hold out for summer transfer window to see who's available, and more importantly, how well TFC does first half of the season.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Yohan View Post
    Hasler is the 'new' Cooper, the jack of all trades utility player. That's fine.

    Maybe another signing at TAM level now or till season starts, but I think Bez might hold out for summer transfer window to see who's available, and more importantly, how well TFC does first half of the season.
    At this point I would assume July makes more sense unless someone really jumps out. No need to rush into anything. Now I do expect a few signings for the back end of the roster, Endoh, Kubel, a player or two graduating from TFC2 likely.

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    i really doubt they will sign kubel the 3rd string rb and endoh probs the 5th ranked mid because they count has imports.i can see them signing okello to a bottom of the roster contract,they sure played him a lot in camp.i still think they will sign a offence type tam player in the next 2 wks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 19Barrett19 View Post
    Bieta has 2 career goals and played 216 matches Hasler played 12 for TFC and scored 3. Tell me who is more dangerous....? It's time we move on from Bieta love fest he is not good enough for this team! The bar is set a lot night throughout the entire squad. This team will and and should never settle for mediocrity we are the best team in MLS HISTORY and let's keep it that way
    First of all Beita was part of the best team in MLS history. His work rate made up for anything he was missing in the way of technical skill. You said Beita was a better defender than Hasler...for a Right Back that is job # 1. good forward skills are a bonus. You don’t take a weaker defender in that position. My earlier comments are not to run Hasler down - I hope he does very well. He had a promising intro TFC and showed some positive signs. For me he isn’t a sure bet to be a starter for us. We’ll find out this year.

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    There's not enough hype for Auro. This is a huge signing at a great price. Only 22 and he's probably one of our best players already. This kid was playing in Brazilian Seria A as a teenager.

    Our right side was not weak last year, but it was our weakest part of the team. Now it's our strength. I look forward to Auro on the wing/rb. Expect him to see a lot on the wing.

    Btw I don't think Hasler or Osorio will be starting. Priority minutes will go to Auro and Delgado until one of them play's them self out of the first team in my opinion (assuming both are healthy and fit)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Derko View Post
    Well I also like Hasler and think he is an asset, you go too far saying Bieta has no skill at all, that is just a ludicrous statement, Definition of ludicrous for those whom don't know:
    so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing; ridiculous,
    http://www.futhead.com/18/players/18...en-beitashour/

    Bieta has no skill please find me a clip that he pulls it off. Even EA who is retarded when it comes to judging players attributes recognised this. Probably because he played in Vancouver. He is not even half the player Morrow is and is completely overrated. He played on a great team who was exciting to watch all year. When he had the ball I was watching MLS 1.0. He's horrible and I'm glad he is gone. Let's all find out at the end of the season when LA is probably going to cut him loose. 100k salary player at best. Here is is EA card I know it don't prove my point but what the heck.
    On a side note everyone I ever took to a game or watched with on TV said he was the worst player on the pitch for TFC I guess we are all crazy and ludicrous.
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    Quote Originally Posted by James17930 View Post
    Yes, and it says it's his 'preferred position.' So does that mean Hasler would start in front of Oso/Delgado? Or back one of them up? or they rotate starts?
    Hasker performed very well for us. On the other hand, Delgado and Beitashour were starters on the best team in MLS history, and Osorio a starter in the playoffs and the best player on the pitch for 60 minutes of the final. Why we feel the need to knock down the skill of these players baffles me, particularly after seeing almost every game in the clubs existence. Of all the midfielders we have had, who would you pick over Delgado and Osorio? Possibly Carl Robinson for a defensive role and Guevara for an offensive one, but that’s about it.


    We won the League and the cup, and looked very good doing both. The players that were on the pitch by definition were good. In fact better than good.

    Yet some on this board are putting players we have never seen play ahead of proven winners. I don’t get it. They may be good, but I’m with the ones that got us here until proven otherwise. And it will take some proof.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 19Barrett19 View Post
    http://www.futhead.com/18/players/18...en-beitashour/

    Bieta has no skill please find me a clip that he pulls it off. Even EA who is retarded when it comes to judging players attributes recognised this. Probably because he played in Vancouver. He is not even half the player Morrow is and is completely overrated. He played on a great team who was exciting to watch all year. When he had the ball I was watching MLS 1.0. He's horrible and I'm glad he is gone. Let's all find out at the end of the season when LA is probably going to cut him loose. 100k salary player at best. Here is is EA card I know it don't prove my point but what the heck.
    On a side note everyone I ever took to a game or watched with on TV said he was the worst player on the pitch for TFC I guess we are all crazy and ludicrous.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MightyDM View Post
    Hasker performed very well for us. On the other hand, Delgado and Beitashour were starters on the best team in MLS history, and Osorio a starter in the playoffs and the best player on the pitch for 60 minutes of the final. Why we feel the need to knock down the skill of these players baffles me, particularly after seeing almost every game in the clubs existence. Of all the midfielders we have had, who would you pick over Delgado and Osorio? Possibly Carl Robinson for a defensive role and Guevara for an offensive one, but that’s about it.


    We won the League and the cup, and looked very good doing both. The players that were on the pitch by definition were good. In fact better than good.

    Yet some on this board are putting players we have never seen play ahead of proven winners. I don’t get it. They may be good, but I’m with the ones that got us here until proven otherwise. And it will take some proof.

    This, more or less. Might include a couple other (thinking Edu, Cronin, Frings OTTMH) but even then I'm stretching. All these guys have been and continue to be incredible assets who can play multiple roles and help us win everything. I can't imagine being a person who was at the 5-2 Philly game or the 3-0 New England game or any game during the "worst team ever" stretch and find room to openly criticize the talent or effort these guys put in.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 19Barrett19 View Post
    http://www.futhead.com/18/players/18...en-beitashour/

    Bieta has no skill please find me a clip that he pulls it off. Even EA who is retarded when it comes to judging players attributes recognised this. Probably because he played in Vancouver. He is not even half the player Morrow is and is completely overrated. He played on a great team who was exciting to watch all year. When he had the ball I was watching MLS 1.0. He's horrible and I'm glad he is gone. Let's all find out at the end of the season when LA is probably going to cut him loose. 100k salary player at best. Here is is EA card I know it don't prove my point but what the heck.
    On a side note everyone I ever took to a game or watched with on TV said he was the worst player on the pitch for TFC I guess we are all crazy and ludicrous.
    Is there even a small possibility that people like Vanney and Papa Bradley might be better at evaluating soccer players than you are?

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    Quote Originally Posted by 19Barrett19 View Post
    http://www.futhead.com/18/players/18...en-beitashour/

    Bieta has no skill please find me a clip that he pulls it off. Even EA who is retarded when it comes to judging players attributes recognised this. Probably because he played in Vancouver. He is not even half the player Morrow is and is completely overrated. He played on a great team who was exciting to watch all year. When he had the ball I was watching MLS 1.0. He's horrible and I'm glad he is gone. Let's all find out at the end of the season when LA is probably going to cut him loose. 100k salary player at best. Here is is EA card I know it don't prove my point but what the heck.
    On a side note everyone I ever took to a game or watched with on TV said he was the worst player on the pitch for TFC I guess we are all crazy and ludicrous.
    Are you seriously using a video game to make your point?

    Oh yeah. He's got no skill. lol


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    Quote Originally Posted by Yohan View Post
    Are you seriously using a video game to make your point?

    Oh yeah. He's got no skill. lol


    https://youtu.be/_fQZgJpD8fY?t=2m26s
    Just to be fair Should I also link the 2016 Final highlights where Beitashour tragically miffs a clearance in the box that Roman Torres luckily missed on

 

 

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