Barthez-Battalion Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Anyone know if Straith will sign with Montreal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Isn't Yepes like 40? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youllneverwalkalone Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 39 i think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soccerpro Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 If Montreal haven't learned their lesson with old players, then there is no hope for them in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yohan Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Bakary Soumare to Montreal? Just a speculation, but used to be quite good, speaks French. Not worth 300k, but at a paycut, worth a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Ah - one of FK's boys from Chicago right? Wouldn't be a bad move. Good MLS experience, only 29, a Mali international. The salary is a problem for sure though. Anything above 200 K is probably a waste of money. They could probably sign up Straith at 100 k a season and get similar quality in a CB ...or, maybe my Canadian bias is showing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Philadelphia had to eat a lot of his salary to ship him off to Chicago. He is out of contract now and probably will not be able to demand what he was getting paid so at the right price he could be a good signing. Given his connection to Klopas and the likelihood that some other cheaper CBs must be lined up since they got rid of Ferrari for salary cap reasons, he would be a strong possibility to end up in Montreal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmonte Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I, for one, think Jackson-Hamel has more potential than say, Jordan Hamilton. Hamilton seems to get all the hype on these boards, but Hamel MAY end up being the better player. Neither is the next Ibrahimovic or anything, but we'll see I guess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barthez-Battalion Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I, for one, think Jackson-Hamel has more potential than say, Jordan Hamilton. Hamilton seems to get all the hype on these boards, but Hamel MAY end up being the better player. Neither is the next Ibrahimovic or anything, but we'll see I guess! I like AJH too but we need to see what he does with an extended run out for Montreal, assuming he gets that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 I agree that Hamilton is over-hyped, but perhaps at least some of that is justified. 18 years old scoring 5 goals in 11 matches in USL-pro. Hasn't scored in Portugal but has earned playing time in the second tier. Not bad. Now has 2 goals in 2 games for the U-20 side, and has already made a senior appearance for us. Not earth shattering but still it's pretty exciting. I think it's more than Jackson or Ricketts were doing as 18 year olds. So good start and hopefully he doesn't turn into a Jamie Peters. Wish he would get it back together.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Jackson-Hamel is 3 yrs older than Hamilton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmonte Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Jackson-Hamel is 3 yrs older than Hamilton. I, for one, have mentioned recently on these boards that I'm not sure that all of a sudden superior talent manifests between the ages of 19 and 22. There are SOME late bloomers, but 19 is plenty old enough to soccer to be making top squad IF the talent is there. As is AJH's age. Both may end up being servicable, and potentially even consistent Canada men's national team players, but that speaks more to our lack of scoring ability, and solid forwards than THEIR ability. My hope is they both turn out to be solid MLS level players, it IS still too early to write either player off obviously. But the realist in me sees Hamilton as someone that ends up more in the Bryce Alderson route, while AJH is already getting MLS minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamrock Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Some people learn faster than others, as you might have experienced in high school. Some will never learn. There's no way anybody can predict the future of a player like Hamilton. Obviously he's very talented, but now it's up to him to match that with work ethic and learning abilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farrelld Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Wouldn't really say AJH is getting MLS minutes just yet. His minutes this year were more because of Montreal's lack of depth in attack. To be honest I would have like to have seen him more down the stretch. I think most of his minutes came on the road except for the one game against toronto. But then again i guess it's still more than the 0 hamilton has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermanator Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Couple notes from a presser that Klopas is , courtesy of @joeyalfieri Klopas wants to improve the "spine" of the team. Says a number 1 centreback at the right age, is a priority #IMFC Klopas says he also wants to also add a pure number 6 defensive mid and a number 8 midfielder (box to box defender) #IMFC Finally Klopas says they want to add a forward: "We're going to bring someone that's going to make us better" #IMFC So, basically they are aiming to gut and rebuild the spine of the team. Regarding a DM and CB spots, wonder if Straith would get consideration on a CB spot, and if the Impact would take a flyer on Alderson? I imagine they would want to bring in a bigger name at CB and get someone with more experience at DM... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdude Posted November 18, 2014 Author Share Posted November 18, 2014 ^ Let's just say that Alderson and Straith aren't the players they're trying to sign for these spots. They'll make depth money if they sign in MLS, so you won't build a team around these players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradMack Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 I think Straith would be able to get playing time in MLS. He plays well for Canada, but can't seem to get a club. I think if he did sign in Montreal he would be great in terms of bang/buck, and might surprise a few people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farrelld Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 I think Straith is more the "plan B" CB they talked about since he had been on trial with them at the end of the season. Someone on twitter mentioned it last night, the "plan A" CB might be either Andre Hainault who has MLS experience or Aurelien Collin whose contract is expiring with Kansas City this winter. Both speak french and are big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmcmurph Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 I think Straith is more the "plan B" CB they talked about since he had been on trial with them at the end of the season. Someone on twitter mentioned it last night, the "plan A" CB might be either Andre Hainault who has MLS experience or Aurelien Collin whose contract is expiring with Kansas City this winter. Both speak french and are big. At 28 both Collin & Hainault would be young enough to still make a difference for years to come. How much $$ would be the obvious question. With the salary cap going up next year it might not be as big a deal as before but still a factor. Colin is at $275k so expect Hainault to be around the same. Either one would be a good addition but could you do both? That would give some depth as well with Karl and some other younger players. Straith (24) would be much less expensive and probably provide good cover and push for a starting spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yohan Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 I wouldn't be surprised if Montreal grabs Hurtado today if he's available during Chivas USA dispersal draft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youllneverwalkalone Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 ^What time does this draft start? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yohan Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 4pm ET Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youllneverwalkalone Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Not a lot of action so far... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmcmurph Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Only 7 picks with the rest passing The Montreal Impact then snagged Donny Toia, the 22-year-old breakout star of Chivas USA’s defense in 2014. The former Real Salt Lake Homegrown players started at left back for 24 of Chivas’ final 27 games. So you snagged one. Looks decent. Young as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farrelld Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Donny Toia is also on a minimum contract of 36K who do you guys think we're going to protect for the expansion draft? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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