madmonte Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I just went to wiki and read the roster for this season up and down again. Holy crap. This team, for MLS, is freaking stacked. If this was 2013 we would be talking like crazy about Alvaro Rey's potential for growth in the mid. As it is, we're practically ignoring talking about solid players like the Brazilians Jackson, and Gilberto. Even De Rosario feels like a footnote, and the possibility (eventuality) of losing Laba doesn't feel devastating. Hurry the hell up, March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ag futbol Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I just went to wiki and read the roster for this season up and down again. Holy crap. This team, for MLS, is freaking stacked. If this was 2013 we would be talking like crazy about Alvaro Rey's potential for growth in the mid. As it is, we're practically ignoring talking about solid players like the Brazilians Jackson, and Gilberto. Even De Rosario feels like a footnote, and the possibility (eventuality) of losing Laba doesn't feel devastating. Hurry the hell up, March. It's very true. The changes to this roster really are overwhelming. Remaining questions: 1. Who plays on the left side of midfield? 2. Will this be the year Henry really breaks through? 3. How will the fullbacks perform and will the defense be more solid this year? 4. Can Nelsen handle the responsibility of getting this team to the playoffs and beyond? Pretty good list of problems compared to the past. I think the defense has a much easier job this year considering we - hypothetically - have options up front that can score goals. Nobody had any respect for what we had up front last year. They'd leave Braun or whoever with acres of space to operate without concern. That won't happen with a couple of DP strikers and secondary options of Dike and Dero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmonte Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 It's very true. The changes to this roster really are overwhelming. Remaining questions: 1. Who plays on the left side of midfield? 2. Will this be the year Henry really breaks through? 3. How will the fullbacks perform and will the defense be more solid this year? 4. Can Nelsen handle the responsibility of getting this team to the playoffs and beyond? Pretty good list of problems compared to the past. I think the defense has a much easier job this year considering we - hypothetically - have options up front that can score goals. Nobody had any respect for what we had up front last year. They'd leave Braun or whoever with acres of space to operate without concern. That won't happen with a couple of DP strikers and secondary options of Dike and Dero. 1) DeRo? 2) Someone on this site or another was talking about him working out like a beast and gaining 15 pounds of solid muscle in the offseason. 3) Morrow is one of the best in the league at that position. Another pickup that hardly gets mentioned. 4) Good question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Hombre Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Julio Cesar officially joins. Announcement to come later today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFCfan4life Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Julio Cesar signs with TFC. Press conference at 1pm today. http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/julio-cesar-story/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ag futbol Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 1) DeRo? 2) Someone on this site or another was talking about him working out like a beast and gaining 15 pounds of solid muscle in the offseason. 3) Morrow is one of the best in the league at that position. Another pickup that hardly gets mentioned. 4) Good question. 1) Maybe. Wouldn't be my first option. Too slow at this point and doesn't like to work defensively. I would say maybe Osorio or Farran if he signs. Hoping we don't waste more time on Reggie Lambe. 2) Muscle has never been that kids problem. He was probably already top 5 in terms of physicality for CBs in the league. Has to show he can read the game and mold into a defensive unit with Caldwell. 3) Morrow is good IMO. I'm less concerned about his performance individually and more about how everyone comes together as a group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmonte Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Yeah man you aren't wrong, especially about Lambe. I'm hoping Henry in the gym and working hard means Henry watching tapes and working hard too Hopefully hard work is just hard work. As for DeRo, I think he still has a couple miles in the tank. It's tough to say, at his age, honestly, you could see an LA Lakers type season...the miles start to wear on you...might not even see him a lot. If we do, I don't think slow is the word that will describe DeRo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob.notenboom Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I'm hoping Henry in the gym and working hard means Henry watching tapes and working hard too And don't forget his experience at West Ham … could be very valuable for his ability to read the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yohan Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 full season loan for Cesar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFCfan4life Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Mlssoccer.com states its a full season long loan. A loan deal to the World Cup would have been a waste of our time. http://m.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/02/14/toronto-fc-land-brazilian-international-goalkeeper-julio-cesar-loan-queens-p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldtimer Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 full season loan for Cesar Stunned by the news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted February 17, 2014 Author Share Posted February 17, 2014 Rumblings on twitter that Dike is out for the season with an injury. Hard luck for him, as it also rules him out of the World Cup for Nigeria. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermanator Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Sounds like Hamilton's opportunity for some first team minutes just went through the roof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFCfan4life Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Torn Achilles for Dike, out for season. I guess that the soccer gods still do not like TFC. As mentioned above, the door may be open for Hamilton to get some first team minutes. http://www.goal.com/en-ca/news/4175/major-league-soccer/2014/02/17/4627282/sources-toronto-fcs-bright-dike-suffers-another-torn-achilles-to- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFC07 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 It will be better for Hamilton's development to get loaned to USL team and play every game then sit on the bench and play few minutes in MLS. I am sure TFC will find another cheap striker to replace Dike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmonte Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 That's some poor news. Dike looked poised for a breakout year as a bit of a super sub ... I've been saying a lot lately that I think he has some real talent. Real shame, this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 That blows. I thought Dike was going to be a great option as the #3 striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 ^ Exactly. Great change of pace after the other two. Would have been a great push for Gilberto. Devastating news, particularly for Bright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whale_31 Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 So TFC played the following yesterday K – Ceaser D – Hagglund, Mannella, Caldwell, Boss, Henry, Richter, Morrow, Morgan M – Jackson, Lambe, Bradley, Hall, Osorio, Bekker, Rey, Aparicio S - Dero, Eze, Gilberto and Wiedeman Didn’t appear K - Bendik, Roberts, Konopka D – Bloom, Orr M - Lovitz S - Hamilton Not there yet – Dafoe, Issey (maybe) Done – Dike, Welshman, Laba (last two probably) They seem to be giving Mannella a look, wonder if he ends up in USL Pro with Roberts, Aparocio and Hamilton? Wonder if they even sign Lovitz and/or Eze. Looks like Hagglund will start the season with the big club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmonte Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Are any of those three (Roberts, Aparicio, Hamilton) confirmed to USL-Pro yet? If they go there, are they ahead in the depth chart at their position? I can't help but remember Simon Thomas getting thoughtlessly loaned to FC Edmonton last year from Vancouver. The problem being that Edmonton already had two very capable keepers in Parker and Smits. Don't just assume a loan deal is a good idea, it has to fill a need for the team that is taking on the loan as well, in other words... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Hombre Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Are any of those three (Roberts, Aparicio, Hamilton) confirmed to USL-Pro yet? If they go there, are they ahead in the depth chart at their position? I can't help but remember Simon Thomas getting thoughtlessly loaned to FC Edmonton last year from Vancouver. The problem being that Edmonton already had two very capable keepers in Parker and Smits. If they do go to USL-Pro, they would go to Wilmington, right? Considering that Wilmington only has 6 guys currently on their roster, I would hope they wouldn't be too far down the depth chart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmonte Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 If they do go to USL-Pro, they would go to Wilmington, right? Considering that Wilmington only has 6 guys currently on their roster, I would hope they wouldn't be too far down the depth chart. Yep looking at that they are probably COUNTING on getting a bunch of TFC guys down there, actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ag futbol Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 So TFC played the following yesterday K – Ceaser D – Hagglund, Mannella, Caldwell, Boss, Henry, Richter, Morrow, Morgan M – Jackson, Lambe, Bradley, Hall, Osorio, Bekker, Rey, Aparicio S - Dero, Eze, Gilberto and Wiedeman Didn’t appear K - Bendik, Roberts, Konopka D – Bloom, Orr M - Lovitz S - Hamilton Not there yet – Dafoe, Issey (maybe) Done – Dike, Welshman, Laba (last two probably) They seem to be giving Mannella a look, wonder if he ends up in USL Pro with Roberts, Aparocio and Hamilton? Wonder if they even sign Lovitz and/or Eze. Looks like Hagglund will start the season with the big club. That was Aparicio playing? Interesting, I had assumed it was Lovitz. Certainly held his own for an 18 year old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footscray Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 That number 1 allocation spot they have now is another HUGE asset. Good players are going to come back in a couple months when the euro season ends... there have been plenty of rumors of Brek Shea leaving Stoke for instance (no idea if he'll come back - other option would probably be championship). Imagine what he would bring in a trade. Wonder what is going on with Laba. Getting pretty tight to the deadline. I think it's ridiculous that despite his reasonable, non dp salary that his transfer fee is what forced him out. Anyway really curious to see where he goes, imagine they'll keep his rights if he'll be a non dp next year. Wonder if he'd consider USL-P if he wants to stay and gets his full salary anyway, doesn't seem like too man MLS teams are willing to do the loan or it would be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdude Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I think it's ridiculous that despite his reasonable, non dp salary that his transfer fee is what forced him out. I disagreee, it shows the investment a team makes on a player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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