Keegan Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Love that they brought DeRo back. He may have his detractors but the stats don't lie, even with last season being the "worst" of his MLS career he still managed to lead DC United to a US Open Cup while winning MVP and led DCU in goals during the MLS season. On top of that he was easily Canada's only threat going forward and captained the side. Eager to see what he brings to the table in 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescottc Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Love that they brought DeRo back. He may have his detractors but the stats don't lie, even with last season being the "worst" of his MLS career he still managed to lead DC United to a US Open Cup while winning MVP and led DCU in goals during the MLS season. On top of that he was easily Canada's only threat going forward and captained the side. Eager to see what he brings to the table in 2014. I actually do think it's a good move. A slightly-less-old DeRo led the team to near respectability with a much weaker supporting cast. Will be interesting to see him back in TFC colours with all the help brought in alongside him (at least on offence). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyJames Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 I like the move. Right now he is our only MLS proven attacking threat. (I may be wrong with that point but I am not far from the truth) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Love that they brought DeRo back. He may have his detractors but the stats don't lie, even with last season being the "worst" of his MLS career he still managed to lead DC United to a US Open Cup while winning MVP and led DCU in goals during the MLS season. On top of that he was easily Canada's only threat going forward and captained the side. Eager to see what he brings to the table in 2014. Wasn't he also the overall leading scoring in USOC play as well? I think he potted at least 5 goals in that competition. A bit more impressive than being DC's top scoring in MLS play, which was only 3 goals (tied with Porter actually). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 I wonder where he will be deployed? Nelson seems like a 4-4-2 type of coach, so will DeRo play on the left wing like he has on the CMNT in the past? I think that Osorio and Laba will continue their CM partnership, and I think that Jackson is a good bet to play out on the right flank. Another interesting option would be to play him behind either Defoe or Dike. DeRo gives Nelson an opportunity to give TFC a lot of interesting attacking looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yohan Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Wasn't he also the overall leading scoring in USOC play as well? I think he potted at least 5 goals in that competition. A bit more impressive than being DC's top scoring in MLS play, which was only 3 goals (tied with Porter actually). The top scorer for DC was Own Goal. how dare you disrespect such a prolific journeyman footballer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 The top scorer for DC was Own Goal. how dare you disrespect such a prolific journeyman footballer Manages to find his way on the scoring charts every season doesn't he? Look out for him at Chivas USA in 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Rednationonline (Armen Bedakian) is reporting DeRo is signed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKottonmouthed1555362307 Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 DeRo back with the Reds should be a great move on and off the pitch. Hopefully he can stay healthy find some chemistry with Dike up front. I think Dike could be one of the MLS players to break out this year. His INT form has been impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Hombre Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youllneverwalkalone Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Has TFC tried to resign Earnshaw at a lower number or is he just gone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFC07 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Has TFC tried to resign Earnshaw at a lower number or is he just gone? They tried to reduce his salary (which was already low to begin with). Obviously Earnshaw said no and left TFC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdude Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Will DeRo sign a cheque? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yohan Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Has TFC tried to resign Earnshaw at a lower number or is he just gone? Supposedly on trial with fleetwood, english league 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Shaman Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Sportsnet has a report up that says: "It would appear as though Toronto FC is set to pull off one of the biggest coups and player signings in the history of Major League Soccer. Multiple media outlets are reporting that TFC is set to announce a deal with American midfielder Michael Bradley, currently under contract to Italian club AS Roma." http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/report-toronto-fc-signs-michael-bradley/ If it comes to pass then MLSE certainly has been a busy bunch in the off season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 ^ As outlined in the article, how would they do that? Surely he would be DP money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvroArrow Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 My guess is either Laba is going to get moved because Payne brought him in or that we are about to see another magical change to the MLS's rules. Either that or Defoe is gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFC07 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 My guess is either Laba is going to get moved because Payne brought him in or that we are about to see another magical change to the MLS's rules. Either that or Defoe is gone. Defoe is coming. Press conference on Monday morning. Laba either traded or TFC has enough allocation money to pay down Laba salary cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Laba either traded or TFC has enough allocation money to pay down Laba salary cap. Hopefully the latter is the case. I like Laba - he could be better than Bradley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdude Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 DeRo will be announced tomorrow at 1PM. I do wonder if there will be a cheque signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theaub Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 TFC had a glitch on their TM site for a few minutes where I could've got free ST in 120 and I didn't take advantage of it Regrettable decision. (applicable link: http://i.imgur.com/SKOVPoC.jpg) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKottonmouthed1555362307 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Well TFC is really making some bold moves this offseason. Jackson, DeRo, Gilberto, Defoe, and possible now Bradley. Could be an impressive team on paper come March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Would not be surprised if some TFC fans sour on Bradley quickly. Like de Guzman, he won't be scoring goals. Also have to wonder how De Ro will act out if he has a hot start and sees these guys making 10x his salary or more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yohan Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Would not be surprised if some TFC fans sour on Bradley quickly. Like de Guzman, he won't be scoring goals. Also have to wonder how De Ro will act out if he has a hot start and sees these guys making 10x his salary or more. Bradley will be used as a box to box, playmaker role. as long as he's dishing out assists, nobody will complain DeRo needs to wake up that he's old and on the downside of his career with nowhere the pedigree Defoe and Bradley has. It's not 2010 anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescottc Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Also have to wonder how De Ro will act out if he has a hot start and sees these guys making 10x his salary or more. Maybe he'd settle for a condo downtown and tickets to every MLSE event? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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