SoccMan Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 5 hours ago, Ozzie_the_parrot said: There was talk of MLS offers previously in his case, which may also have revolved around trials. He is out of contract at the end of the month according to transfermarkt: https://www.transfermarkt.com/marco-bustos/profil/spieler/294685 so talking this angle up a bit may be part of CanPL related negotiations as well. Watching that CPL final on Sunday there are a few Forge players that I would pick ahead of Bustos to play in the MLS and along with their coach . Shway 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 (edited) 11 hours ago, Cheeta said: Great for him. It's just a trial, sure, but still. Good luck! Surprised is a bit of an understatement. Slippery as ever but not getting faster or more durable with each passing year, that's for sure. Maybe Bradley likes more of that playmaker role out of the man? Don't know. Toronto don't have a no. 10. Although he's being playing as an inverted winger, Bustos can potentially be a relatively cheap option, plus he can offer cover out wide if needed. For sure he isn't getting faster or more durable, but I think in his current state he could come off the bench for most MLS teams and do a decent job. He has great technique and has a nose for goal. I hope he does well in his trial. Edited November 1, 2022 by Obinna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aird25 Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 7 minutes ago, Obinna said: Toronto don't have a no. 10. Although he's being playing as an inverted winger, Bustos can potentially be a relatively cheep option, plus he can offer cover out wide if needed. For sure he isn't getting faster or more durable, but I think in his current state he could come off the bench for most MLS teams and do a decent job. He has great technique and has a nose for goal. I hope he does well in his trial. You're describing pre-injury Bustos. He wasn't the same player this season. However, if he can regain confidence and he's surrounded by more creative players, I could certainly see him regaining form. I think he could do a job in MLS in the right environment, but coaches need to know what to expect out of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 10 minutes ago, Aird25 said: You're describing pre-injury Bustos. He wasn't the same player this season. However, if he can regain confidence and he's surrounded by more creative players, I could certainly see him regaining form. I think he could do a job in MLS in the right environment, but coaches need to know what to expect out of him. Admittedly I haven't watched many Pacific games this year, just the highlights, which of course you can only take so much away from. Agreed that he could do a good job in MLS under the right coaches and system. One interesting thing about Toronto is a lack of speed. Bustos isn't going to blow past players out wide, so I hope that if he signs with TFC they play him in the middle, at least more often than not. He'd directly be in contention with Jayden Nelson in both positions, come to think of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopePouri Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 From my layman's perspective, those a couple reason's why this makes sense for Bradley's pressing 4-3-3. Bustos's pressing numbers are league-leading, he is a left-footed right winger and comfortable doing his working through the middle, so he becomes a smart enough replacement for Bernadeschi. Dominic94 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic94 Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 Don’t see why he can’t fill a bench role Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 On a somewhat-related note, I saw one report saying that Bustos was joining TFC for during their final week of training. Why are they still training? Is this like those Japanese soldiers on that Pacific island after WW2 that thought the war was still going? cornerkick, An Observer, InglewoodJack and 5 others 2 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 26 minutes ago, jonovision said: On a somewhat-related note, I saw one report saying that Bustos was joining TFC for during their final week of training. Why are they still training? Is this like those Japanese soldiers on that Pacific island after WW2 that thought the war was still going? Mostly so the offseason isn't really, really long. A side-benefit specific to this year is that Kaye, Osorio and Henry are still training regularly (yes Henry is training with TFC despite having been released by the team). Obinna, Bison44, Ruffian and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceA Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 36 minutes ago, jonovision said: On a somewhat-related note, I saw one report saying that Bustos was joining TFC for during their final week of training. Why are they still training? Is this like those Japanese soldiers on that Pacific island after WW2 that thought the war was still going? The CBA has stuff in there about off-season training as most players don't want long vacations since that's more time to get out of shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InglewoodJack Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 39 minutes ago, jonovision said: On a somewhat-related note, I saw one report saying that Bustos was joining TFC for during their final week of training. Why are they still training? Is this like those Japanese soldiers on that Pacific island after WW2 that thought the war was still going? I was curious about this too. I think it has to do with the fact that MLS contracts have to last until the end of the playoffs since players who go all the way to the finals have to get paid for doing so. Since TFC is out and their players are still under contract, they’re probably holding some trainings for players who want to stay fit, others who may want to go to Europe, etc. Guys like Marshall Rutty and Jayden Nelson are probably going to try to go on trial with European teams in January, so it would help if they’re at top form- not that a training session in November would necessarily mean that. johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaFan123 Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 18 minutes ago, VinceA said: The CBA has stuff in there about off-season training as most players don't want long vacations since that's more time to get out of shape. More like the teams wanted it in there so as to not incentivize players to miss playoffs. Players could always keep themselves fit so that’s not the reason. johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 41 minutes ago, RS said: Mostly so the offseason isn't really, really long. A side-benefit specific to this year is that Kaye, Osorio and Henry are still training regularly (yes Henry is training with TFC despite having been released by the team). I wonder if this is a favour ahead of the WC or an indication something can be worked out for next season? johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 41 minutes ago, RS said: Mostly so the offseason isn't really, really long. A side-benefit specific to this year is that Kaye, Osorio and Henry are still training regularly (yes Henry is training with TFC despite having been released by the team). Do all the players keep training or do the bigger names beg off with some excuse? Like are the Italians still training too? johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 45 minutes ago, jonovision said: Do all the players keep training or do the bigger names beg off with some excuse? Like are the Italians still training too? The Italians are still there. jonovision 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_Gagne Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 22 hours ago, jonovision said: Color me surprised. I thought his play took a step back this year. 17 hours ago, Ozzie_the_parrot said: There was talk of MLS offers previously in his case, which may also have revolved around trials. He is out of contract at the end of the month according to transfermarkt: https://www.transfermarkt.com/marco-bustos/profil/spieler/294685 so talking this angle up a bit may be part of CanPL related negotiations as well. Yeah, I thought the same thing. I.e. that his play last year was more deserving of a move up to MLS. He left the Whitecaps in 2018. I'm wondering if they still owned his rights or something prior to now? yothat2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_Gagne Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 (edited) Delete Edited November 2, 2022 by A_Gagne Double post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yothat2 Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 rather see him try his way in Chile .. might be more playing time. Mls or Chilean premier league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 Imo Bustos had limited range when I saw him play for Whitecaps, he looked better at Pacific, and will go back to looking like a player who has trouble making a mark beyond a rather small radius at TFC. If you find him a role, fine. But the Bustos folks like starts near midfield and progresses dangerously into attacking positions. A couple times a game even. If he won't be able to repeat that in MLS, he won't be the player you thought you bought. Take most of the better players in CPL and you'd say the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 With Bustos fresh off his CPL season, and continuing to train with TFC, and potentially signing with them given it's a trial, would it be shocking to see him named to the roster for the Bahrain match? We know that roster won't have European based players, many of which are attackers, so someone is going to come in and fill the void, right? Bustos has 6 caps, none under Herdman, but I believe he got called for a camp by him previously (winter camp 2021?). He should be in game shape given what he is up to. narduch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 Trialing isn't signing. Sometimes guys get trials to make other connections elsewhere in a soccer version of LinkedIn: get a reference from a coach with a rep and then use it to make a landing somewhere else if the player impresses. That might end up being the case here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 On 10/31/2022 at 10:41 PM, jonovision said: Color me surprised. I thought his play took a step back this year. Yeah but TFC took 2 steps back, so it lines up OK. Obinna, jonovision, The Real Marc and 2 others 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 With his trial over, any word about whether or they are signing him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 19 hours ago, BearcatSA said: With his trial over, any word about whether or they are signing him? On his website, Molinaro basically says they brought him in to have a look at him in training. We'll know if they were impressed enough if he gets called to training camp in January. BearcatSA, Obinna and johnyb 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aird25 Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 (edited) Based on his own social media, I'd guess he wasn't successful. I think his last injury really cost him. https://www.instagram.com/p/CkpEMoIpRM6/ Edited November 7, 2022 by Aird25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 46 minutes ago, Aird25 said: Based on his own social media, I'd guess he wasn't successful. I think his last injury really cost him. https://www.instagram.com/p/CkpEMoIpRM6/ When was his last injury? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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