jpg75 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 So, what does the starting 11 look like now? Here's how I see the depth chart: - Defoe / Gilberto up front with Dike/Weideman as depth - Bradley / Osorio at AM with deRo/Rey as depth - Jackson / Laba with Hall as depth - Morgan/Henry/Caldwell/Bloom with Morrow/Elmer as depth (Morrow is probably closer to a starter) - Bendik on the back end Thoughts? -------------Defoe---Gilberto-------------- DeRo----------------------------Rey/Osorio -------------Bradley--Laba---------------- Morgan-----Morrow--Caldwell-------Jackson ---------------Bendik---------------------- This would be my starting XI at home with Dike as #3 striker; Osorio, Hall and Bekker as backup CM's and Rey and Osorio fighting out for minutes on the right. Henry is the #3 CB and Boss as #4, Elmer backup at LB and Bloom at RB. On the road i'd move Jackson to RM and stick Henry in at RB to give a more defensive look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 You start out your post by saying he is way, way overpaid and then end it by asking what is his motivation. I think you answered your own question. haha, ya, I suppose you're right. One more thought... What American outfield player has played for a club bigger than Roma? Howard played goal for Man Utd, but I think Roma takes the cake for an outfield player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 haha, ya, I suppose you're right. One more thought... What American outfield player has played for a club bigger than Roma? Howard played goal for Man Utd, but I think Roma takes the cake for an outfield player. Donovan played a handful of games for Bayern Munich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmonte Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 -------------Defoe---Gilberto-------------- DeRo----------------------------Rey/Osorio -------------Bradley--Laba---------------- Morgan-----Morrow--Caldwell-------Jackson ---------------Bendik---------------------- This would be my starting XI at home with Dike as #3 striker; Osorio, Hall and Bekker as backup CM's and Rey and Osorio fighting out for minutes on the right. Henry is the #3 CB and Boss as #4, Elmer backup at LB and Bloom at RB. On the road i'd move Jackson to RM and stick Henry in at RB to give a more defensive look. Pretty close to what I had in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFCfan4life Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 I see it like this with the subs in parenthesis: -------------Defoe(Wiedeman)-----------Gilberto(Dike)------------- DeRo(Lambe)----------Bradley(Bekker)--------------Rey(Osorio) ----------------------------------Laba(Hall)------------------------------ Jackson(Morgan)----Morrow(Henry)----Caldwell(Elmer/Boss)-------Bloom(Richter) ------------------------Bendik(Konopka)------------------------ I still think that the right fullback needs improvement. I think Richard E. will renegotiate his contract or he's as good as gone. Maybe one more experience center back. I'm not too comfortable with the backup options we have in our midfield. I know some guys are versatile like Jackson and DeRo, but that will leave us short in those other positions. I would like to see 2 more MLS proven versatile midfielders in those positions (not necessarily starters), but I feel TFC is stretched too far financially already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L.T. Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 According to Kurt Larson & Jason de Vos, once they sign Bradley, TFC will not be able to keep Laba (4th DP) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyJames Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 I thought they could buy down Laba's contract with allocation money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdude Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 I thought they could buy down Laba's contract with allocation money? Sure, they could, but they don't have enough of Good ol' Al O'Cation to do that and signing other players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greatest Cockney Rip Off Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Would really hate to loose Laba. Unlike Gilberto, we know that Laba can play well in MLS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmcmurph Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Would really hate to loose Laba. Unlike Gilberto, we know that Laba can play well in MLS. We have an opening. Let's make a deal You get the allocation money we get for Camilo and his MLS rights for Laba. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Third. Plus, they shouldn't count their eggs before they are hatched. On the face of it these seem like good signings but it is one thing to sign a bunch of good players and another thing to form them into a good team. There are going to be a lot of well paid big egos in the dressing room and a lot of guys of varying abilities and styles which may or may not work together and which may or may not be suited to MLS play. This strategy of throwing money around and signing a lot big names at once has failed many times before. Something tells me that this could become the biggest dog and pony show in the club's history. And that's saying somethin'. I just wonder if Nelsen will be coaching by season's end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soju Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 And Biter comes on as a substitute and scores a good goal against Palace. Wonder if he'll have that same pace and tenacity after a couple months on the town with Drake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Luke Wileman reporting on Twitter that Jordan Hamilton is signed to a homegrown contract. He will be called up to the MNT very soon. Just look at Adekugbe. What a state we're in! Seriously though, TFC seems to be doing a pretty good job bringing up young players. How many is that now? Say what you will about there "head start" but I think even with just Morgan, Henry, and Bekker, they're doing a better job than Vancouver an Montreal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamrock Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Well that's true but the GTA does have the biggest talent pool. But it's a matter of time before Montreal and Vancouver will do their part, they've only just set-up the Academies. Personally I don't mind the youngsters getting call-ups. Even if only a small percentage will grow to become real contributers, at least Floro is looking to see what's out there. These kids have far better oportunities than the generation before them. I mean, at least now there's USL Pro, NASL and MLS. Kids don't have to flee to freakin Finland just to get a shot in Pro Soccer. I'm fairly optimistic that within 10 years the MNT can be competitive again and get into the hex. After that you'd also need some luck with one or two real gems who can make the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmonte Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I see it like this with the subs in parenthesis: -------------Defoe(Wiedeman)-----------Gilberto(Dike)------------- DeRo(Lambe)----------Bradley(Bekker)--------------Rey(Osorio) ----------------------------------Laba(Hall)------------------------------ Jackson(Morgan)----Morrow(Henry)----Caldwell(Elmer/Boss)-------Bloom(Richter) ------------------------Bendik(Konopka)------------------------ I still think that the right fullback needs improvement. I think Richard E. will renegotiate his contract or he's as good as gone. Maybe one more experience center back. I'm not too comfortable with the backup options we have in our midfield. I know some guys are versatile like Jackson and DeRo, but that will leave us short in those other positions. I would like to see 2 more MLS proven versatile midfielders in those positions (not necessarily starters), but I feel TFC is stretched too far financially already. VERY close to what I had in mind, but I think they keep Morrow on left. -------------Defoe(Wiedeman)-----------Gilberto(Dike)------------- DeRo(Lambe)----------------------------------------------Rey(Osorio) -------------------Bradley(Bekker)---------Laba(Hall)------------------------- Morrow(Morgan)----Caldwell(Elmer)----Henry(Agbossoumonde)---Jackson(Bloom) ------------------------Bendik(Konopka)------------------------ If they lose Laba, then Jackson goes where Laba was, and Bloom or Elmer takes over a starting role with Richter as the backup. I'm not sure yet about Elmer, Morrow OR Morgan on the right side, but if Laba goes, someone has to play there, so it remains to be seen who it is. When it comes to Morrow, though, he's a former MLS all-star at that position, (making him sort of under-talked-about as a TFC signing all things considered), so I keep him left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFC07 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 TFC might get a player on loan from Roma. Apparently, part of Bradley transfer deal was TFC to take another Roma player (on loan) while TFC players will have opportunity to practice with Roma sometime in the future. Also, Lewieke said there's more players to come. So save formations until end of the month! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David C. Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 In the MLS Superdraft, Toronto FC trade up (from #15) into Philly's #10 spot and take Xavier defender Nick Hagglund. http://www.mlssoccer.com/superdraft/2014/tracker http://www.mlssoccer.com/players/nick-hagglund Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew W Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Hagglund is not a GA player and is unsigned by MLS at this point, so he'll be looking to earn a contract. My personal hope was that TFC would draft a GA centreback (AJ Cochran was available) to add salary flexibility. Now Hagglund will have to fit into the regular salary structure under the cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub Narcotic Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Hagglund is not a GA player and is unsigned by MLS at this point, so he'll be looking to earn a contract. My personal hope was that TFC would draft a GA centreback (AJ Cochran was available) to add salary flexibility. Now Hagglund will have to fit into the regular salary structure under the cap. He won't be on much. $50-70k? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yohan Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/25797923 TFC after Bradley Orr on loan from Blackburn. Career Championship RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFC07 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/25797923 TFC after Bradley Orr on loan from Blackburn. Career Championship RB Good pickup as long Orr doesn't cost much on salary cap. We still have another needs on the field that we need to invest properly before being capped out for the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmonte Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Good pickup as long Orr doesn't cost much on salary cap. We still have another needs on the field that we need to invest properly before being capped out for the season. Actually my thinking was that RB was one of the positions that could have used improvement the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFCfan4life Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Actually my thinking was that RB was one of the positions that could have used improvement the most. I agree with this move as I also consider RB one of the positions this team requires a starter at. He has a high salary making him hard to sign unless Blackburn is willing to eat up some of that cost. Another barrier is the jail time he spent in 2005. This might prevent him from getting a working visa in Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFC07 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Forlan to Toronto FC? Source: http://www.tenfield.com.uy/2014/01/forlan-rescindio-contrato-con-internacional/#.Ut8bf9L8Viw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmonte Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 ^I don't think so, just my opinion, but I think it's well documented already about Forlan and TFC. I think this is a case of a reporter being way too extremely slow on the rumor mill. That's all over and done with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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