JT back with Caps

[tmcmurph]

http://www.whitecapsfc.com/archive/feature12280801.aspx

Hmmm, a lot of those "one year plus option" contracts being reported.

Good to see Justin Thompson back. This just works for me on so many levels! A solid CD, a Canuck (local boy to boot) and best of all we steal him from Portland!!!! Ah how sweet it is [8D]

[Grizzly]

This is a very interesting part of the article:

For Thompson, one notable incentive in returning to Vancouver was the opportunity to play in next year's Nutrilite Canadian Championship versus Montreal Impact and Toronto FC. "Being able to play for a CONCACAF Champions League place through this competition weighed heavily on my decision to return to the club," he revealed. "I think the Canadian Championship will be some of the most exciting soccer we will see next season. When you have those match-ups with Toronto and Montreal, and then see the success of the Impact in the Champions League, it's made ourselves and Toronto envious of wanting to have that success as well. If people didn't realize how big it was last year, they will know what is at stake in 2009."

[morbital]

quote:Originally posted by tmcmurph

(local boy to boot)

My Hometown: North Vancouver,

Heck, My High School: Windsor Secondary!

[Grandstander]

1 + option is standard for the Caps. Has nothing to do with MLS, well before they announced that they were bidding. Especially with older players it makes sense for the club. The USL changes so much from year to year it's good to keep your options open. I'm sure once the Caps see where they will be playing in 2011, they may lengthen the contracts.

[VPjr]

quote:Originally posted by Grizzly

This is a very interesting part of the article:

For Thompson, one notable incentive in returning to Vancouver was the opportunity to play in next year's Nutrilite Canadian Championship versus Montreal Impact and Toronto FC. "Being able to play for a CONCACAF Champions League place through this competition weighed heavily on my decision to return to the club," he revealed. "I think the Canadian Championship will be some of the most exciting soccer we will see next season. When you have those match-ups with Toronto and Montreal, and then see the success of the Impact in the Champions League, it's made ourselves and Toronto envious of wanting to have that success as well. If people didn't realize how big it was last year, they will know what is at stake in 2009."

I liked that part of the article quite a bit. good to see that there are some players who understand the importance of this tournament.