jpg75 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 ^ Guessing you mean like Larin did last year? shermanator 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soccerpro Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 I think Babouli will be signed to the first team and will get a chance as a sub off the bench, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermanator Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Kurt Larson is indicating that with the release of Gomez that Babouli will be signed. I think Babouli will get a similar opportunity to Hamilton, although I see Hamilton as more of a striker and Babouli is a little more adaptable and can play on the wing. Personally, I'm not on the Babouli bandwagon although I have been more impressed with him this preseason compared to anything I saw last year. http://www.torontosun.com/2016/03/01/toronto-fc-parts-ways-with-herculez-gomez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazlo_80 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 good for both young Canadians. Both got a shot to take a position here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob.notenboom Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 It's hard to not be cynical when it comes to the MLS teams giving Canadians chances, but I really hope that this is what we've been waiting for ... an MLS team willing to take a shot on a couple of Canadian academy products rather than bringing in Americans to get those minutes. MtlMario, gator and shermanator 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oranje Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 3 hours ago, shermanator said: Kurt Larson is indicating that with the release of Gomez that Babouli will be signed. I think Babouli will get a similar opportunity to Hamilton, although I see Hamilton as more of a striker and Babouli is a little more adaptable and can play on the wing. Personally, I'm not on the Babouli bandwagon although I have been more impressed with him this preseason compared to anything I saw last year. http://www.torontosun.com/2016/03/01/toronto-fc-parts-ways-with-herculez-gomez He is also a '93 (Hamilton a '96) so age may have something to do with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I'm really happy to see Hamilton get a chance, now it's up to him to seize the opportunity, the critics won't be far away ready to pounce but that is life as a pro athlete! Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 I have to say how so impressed I have been with the improvement he's made in all areas of his game, especially his hold up play. He's doing a great job! Greatest Cockney Rip Off, jpg75, El Hombre and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 He has looked real good lately. Had a couple good chances again last night. I give credit to Chapman too. I was not a fan of his game, but the last 3 games he's done pretty well. Still gives the ball away too often, but he has looked much better. Free kick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeelaw Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Gotta agree with lots of the commentary here. It seemed like the V's Cup games was a really important chance for him (almost last chance saloon?) and he really took them. Between him and Larin, I'm definetly excited about our leading 9's in MLS now. But could they play together? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince193 Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 19 minutes ago, zeelaw1555362314 said: Gotta agree with lots of the commentary here. It seemed like the V's Cup games was a really important chance for him (almost last chance saloon?) and he really took them. Between him and Larin, I'm definetly excited about our leading 9's in MLS now. But could they play together? Probably, but Floro doesn't use two strikers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 I am wondering where Jordan Hamilton would line up in a front 3 for Canada... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pint Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 As much as I love Hamilton, in a 4-3-3 set up he wouldn't start. He would be Larin's backup in that situation with akindele out right and Hoilett left, mid of Arfield, Hutch, Johnson and a combination of 8 CB's and De Jong for 4 spots along the back line. Would be quite the interesting formation moving forward but we know we won't be moving away from the 4-1-4-1 anytime soon. Ruffian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 (edited) 3 hours ago, pint said: As much as I love Hamilton, in a 4-3-3 set up he wouldn't start. He would be Larin's backup in that situation with akindele out right and Hoilett left, mid of Arfield, Hutch, Johnson and a combination of 8 CB's and De Jong for 4 spots along the back line. Would be quite the interesting formation moving forward but we know we won't be moving away from the 4-1-4-1 anytime soon. I am glad Ricketts is now with TFC - it gives us a chance to see him week in and week out. We'll be able to compare his performances with Akindele, who gets the benefit of the doubt because we get to see his MLS performances. I suspect the preference for Akindele may change if Ricketts settles in right away. He's already off to a good start. Edited July 25, 2016 by Obinna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macksam Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 (edited) 4 hours ago, pint said: As much as I love Hamilton, in a 4-3-3 set up he wouldn't start. He would be Larin's backup in that situation with akindele out right and Hoilett left, mid of Arfield, Hutch, Johnson and a combination of 8 CB's and De Jong for 4 spots along the back line. Would be quite the interesting formation moving forward but we know we won't be moving away from the 4-1-4-1 anytime soon. Even though I love Dutch, and modern day German and Belgium football so much, I would say 4-3-3 is the way to go. However, since we're still limited talent wise, we might benefit by going top heavy with two strikers. Edited July 25, 2016 by Macksam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffian Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Good for him. Chapman made an impression at this game previously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yothat Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Jordan Hamilton needs to be moved on after this season is over. He's not going to play over Giovinco and Altidore but his age, domestic status, cheap contract and good /90 numbers mean that someone else in the league would surely love to get him in their lineup. If I was him I would force the issue as much as possible. Soccerpro, shermanator, BenFisk'sBiggestFan and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenFisk'sBiggestFan Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 1 hour ago, yothat said: Jordan Hamilton needs to be moved on after this season is over. He's not going to play over Giovinco and Altidore but his age, domestic status, cheap contract and good /90 numbers mean that someone else in the league would surely love to get him in their lineup. If I was him I would force the issue as much as possible. I am sure Vancouver would take him. Their depth at CF is pretty bad. Start Montero, sub in Hamilton if they need a goal. Having Hamilton central and Reyna and Montero a little bit more loose at the end of a game would do wonders. Defence wouldn't know who to watch. The problem is Vancouver really doesn't have anything to give Toronto... BCM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCM Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 8 hours ago, BenFisk'sBiggestFan said: I am sure Vancouver would take him. Their depth at CF is pretty bad. Start Montero, sub in Hamilton if they need a goal. Having Hamilton central and Reyna and Montero a little bit more loose at the end of a game would do wonders. Defence wouldn't know who to watch. The problem is Vancouver really doesn't have anything to give Toronto... Draft pick and magic beans (ie allocation money) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrennanFan Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 (edited) Is he a domestic league wide? Hard to tell who these pathetic rules apply to. "A Canadian player will now count as a domestic player as long as he became a member of a MLS club academy, either in the U.S. or Canada, or a Canadian approved youth club in the year prior to the year in which he turned 16. The CSA will identify the several dozen youth programs across the country to develop players." Edited August 17, 2017 by BrennanFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycoyster Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 13 minutes ago, BrennanFan said: Is he a domestic league wide? Hard to tell who these pathetic rules apply to. "A Canadian player will now count as a domestic player as long as he became a member of a MLS club academy, either in the U.S. or Canada, or a Canadian approved youth club in the year prior to the year in which he turned 16. The CSA will identify the several dozen youth programs across the country to develop players." Jordan Hamilton is a domestic player league-wide. I believe he and David Choiniere were the players specifically mentioned in the MLS press release as examples of players who would become domestic player immediately. BrennanFan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Did anyone else think this new rule change has the potential to get Hamilton into an extra time game, especially if Giovinco or Altidore are gassed/cramping? Or is that still too much to ask for? https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/08/17/mls-allow-fourth-substitution-extra-time-2017-postseason-matches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycoyster Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 4 minutes ago, Kent said: Did anyone else think this new rule change has the potential to get Hamilton into an extra time game, especially if Giovinco or Altidore are gassed/cramping? Or is that still too much to ask for? https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/08/17/mls-allow-fourth-substitution-extra-time-2017-postseason-matches I doubt Hamilton gets on the field before Ricketts in the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 4 minutes ago, harrycoyster said: I doubt Hamilton gets on the field before Ricketts in the playoffs. I agree, but last playoffs Ricketts was consistently getting on the field already with there only being 3 subs allowed. I'm thinking there is a chance (probably slight unfortunately) that Hamilton could be an extra time, 4th sub, plan B option if they are in a position to either pull one of their starters due to fatigue/injury, or if they are dominating a team in possession such that they can pull a more defensive player off in favour of Hamilton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_M Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 They are barely interested in playing him in the regular season let alone playoffs gator 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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