Players in alphabetical order
Jozy Altidore – B
Might as well start with one of the hardest to rank. Maddeningly inconsistent and missing for large chunks of the year, but still…13 goals. As a secondary scoring option it’s hard to get more. But there should have been more, especially as a DP. Altidore isn’t as bad as some fans think. He’s maybe not as good as a DP should be. He’s just Jozy.
Manual Aparicio -- Incomplete (B- for TFC2 play)
Decent at USL, but never got a look at MLS. What’s their plan with him? Who knows?
Joe Bendik – D+
It wasn’t a great year for Bendik, who lost his starting position to Chris Konopka. Statistically one of the worst keepers in the league and, this year, not winning on the eyeball test as well.
Mark Bloom – Incomplete
Injuries killed his year.
Alex Bono – Incomplete at MLS, F at USL
Harsh, but Bono did nothing to convince that the Reds needed to claim a keeper in the draft. A bizarre pick that makes one question the competence of the NCAA scouting staff.
Michael Bradley – B
It would be higher if he wasn’t out on international duty seemingly half the year. That, in turn, speaks to his biggest shortcoming – he tries to do too much. Bradley is among the best players in MLS. Toronto fans don’t always get see that though. It’s his team, he needs to be judged accordingly.
Jay Chapman – C
He had flashes. Needs to play more.
Benoit Cheyrou – B+
A very talented player that did everything he was asked to do. He loses marks because his overall effectiveness was sometimes limited due to his fit. This is the one player that might need to be moved out even though most don’t want him to be gone.
Marky Delgado – B-
A little inconsistent, but overall one of the players that did more than was expected this year. A nice, young piece.
Robbie Findley – C-
Many are going to hate this grade, but he was a MLS pro that did exactly what he was asked to do. Findley wasn’t on the pitch to score goals. Yes, he was overpaid – and the grade reflects that – but the idea he was the worst player on the pitch week in week out was a stretch. Also, C- is BELOW average, people.
Sebastian Giovinco – A+
Since the season ended I’ve seen a few fans try and claim that Giovinco had flaws that harmed TFC. They are trying too hard. The deserved league MVP in 2015. The best player to ever play for TFC.
Herc Gomez – B
By all accounts a great dressing room influence that didn’t play as much as some would have liked. He’s here to be a veteran presence off the bench. Scored a huge goal in the game that clinched TFC’s playoff berth.
Jackson C+
ACTION JACKSON!!1!!! Yeah, he is what he is – a MLS average player. Nothing wrong with that by the way.
Nick Hagglund – D
The grade might not be his fault – he stopped getting time – but there’s no doubt that he regressed in his second season. What does it say when a defender can’t get playing time on the worst defensive team in the league?
Jordan Hamilton – F
I’m giving him a grade even though he didn’t play. This is based on a dreadful USL season. Suddenly Hamilton’s stock as a can’t miss prospect is now in doubt.
Ahmed Kantari – F
See part III.
Chris Konopka -- C+
Konopka is…ok. If he’s back as the starter in 2016 that will be…fine.
Daniel Lovitz – C-
Didn’t get enough time to impress, nor terrify.
Chris Mannela – Incomplete (A- at USL)
Good season below. Will he get a chance?
Luke Moore -- D-
Luke Moore was on the team?
Ashtone Morgan – B
He was one of the best stories of first half. Then he got hurt. Still, a bounce back season for the homegrown product.
Justin Morrow – A-
Pound for pound TFC’s most useful player and arguable most savvy signing of the club’s history.
Jonathon Osorio – A
Something just clicked about halfway through the season. Osorio is no longer a great prospect – he’s the real deal. A player that would start on any team in the league. He doesn’t score as much as he did in his first season, but he’s a much, much more complete player now. He may one day even be good enough to play on the mighty Canadian national team.
Damien Perquis – B
He has a lot of great qualities – there are very few defenders in MLS that are as good on the ball. But, he has a few failings – too many fouls, not that great physically – but Perquis has earned a second year – hopefully paired with a CB that can make up for his short comings.
Quillan Roberts – Incomplete (B at USL)
If this kid ever gets the mental side down the sky is the limit.
Clement Simonin – Incomplete
He looked interesting in the short time we saw him.
Collin Warner – C+
A capable player that played a role that TFC could have used. Didn’t get a lot of time, however.
Josh Williams – B+
A solid professional that did an above average job filling holes in a patchwork back-line. More, please.
Eriq Zavaleta – C-
He’s now at the point of his career where what we’re seeing is likely what he is. What’s that? A role player that could benefit from being a consistent part of a team. So, he should probably stay another year or so, but no one would be upset if he made a move to NASL either.
Tim Bezbatchenko -- B-
Getting Williams was a solid midseason move. Kantari less so. Ultimately he was a part of bringing Giovinco to town and erasing the Bloody Big Mess. That gives him a decent grade. The question is how much of a role Big Tim (Leiweke) played Little Tim’s decisions. Next year is huge for Bez.
Greg Vanney – C-
Again, I remind you that C- is BELOW average. I, unlike some, do not hang everything on the coach, but there is no doubt that he under performed. All year, I said – and I believed – he deserved a full season. He got one. Now, the gloves are off. If he can’t figure out the back-line then it is time to move on.