reggietfc Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 2 minutes ago, Dominic94 said: I wanted him to hit up Europe i think he will.probs in 16-18 mths Dominic94 and king1010 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie_the_parrot Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 ...A TFC source said the club is close to re-signing Brampton forward Ayo Akinola, 21, and that might be confirmed as early as this week Obinna, Approve My Account Pls, lamptern and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xavier. Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Forgot to post this, but three weeks ago Akinola started to jog again for the first time. Greatest Cockney Rip Off, dyslexic nam, cronaldo7 and 15 others 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trc2014 Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Akinola’s mystery illness in 2021 revealed. rkomar, costarg, Xavier. and 9 others 10 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xavier. Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Dominic94, Free kick, trc2014 and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 38 minutes ago, Xavier. said: "...6 figures a season..." These are the best sources, and I am thankful for them, I just love having these guys breaking exciting news about a guy who may now be making 101,000 US a year (he honestly does not know what a six-figure salary is, does he?) narduch and A_Gagne 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 22 minutes ago, Unnamed Trialist said: "...6 figures a season..." These are the best sources, and I am thankful for them, I just love having these guys breaking exciting news about a guy who may now be making 101,000 US a year (he honestly does not know what a six-figure salary is, does he?) He gets one figure every other month, starting with Phonzie. AND HE WILL LOVE THE AMBITION OF IT! GasPed, Ruffian, Unnamed Trialist and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler55 Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Interesting info because after the summer not sure Ayo will get much opportunity, hope it works out for him. johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffian Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 2 hours ago, Tyler55 said: Interesting info because after the summer not sure Ayo will get much opportunity, hope it works out for him. He looks to be the starting striker at this point. Why wouldn't he get opportunity? Free kick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 29 minutes ago, Ruffian said: He looks to be the starting striker at this point. Why wouldn't he get opportunity? I think @Tyler55 was probably assuming that Akinola will lose playing time once Insigne and whoever else TFC signs come in this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic94 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 I can see why hed stay as by the time he would be ready for the champ or Belgium their seasons would be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler55 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Ruffian said: He looks to be the starting striker at this point. Why wouldn't he get opportunity? The tweet suggests he's staying multiple years. I think it's a good thing he's staying for this season but if he does well and gets suitable offers he should leave next year because eventually TFC will sign a DP striker. Everyone in TFC land is saying Insigne needs a big time striker alongside him so long term I don't think Ayo is in the plans, however, for the time being this benefits both parties. Dominic94 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Even if TFC sign a big striker, wouldnt there be room for a #2 guy?? Do we have any inkling as to what formation or style Bradley is going to be running? Tyler55 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler55 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, Bison44 said: Even if TFC sign a big striker, wouldnt there be room for a #2 guy?? Do we have any inkling as to what formation or style Bradley is going to be running? Bradley preferred a 4-3-3 at LAFC but of course he could change with TFC. I'm not saying it's bad by any means just interesting, the grass isn't always greener and coming off of an injury it's nice to have assurances. Shway, Dominic94 and johnyb 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffian Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 13 hours ago, Tyler55 said: The tweet suggests he's staying multiple years. I think it's a good thing he's staying for this season but if he does well and gets suitable offers he should leave next year because eventually TFC will sign a DP striker. Everyone in TFC land is saying Insigne needs a big time striker alongside him so long term I don't think Ayo is in the plans, however, for the time being this benefits both parties. It sounds like Ayo had other options and considered them. I doubt he would have signed the deal unless he was given assurances. Especially since the deal is described as "among the richest ever given to an MLS homegrown or academy product". PegCityCam, Edgewater17, Corazon and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 I know he has Nigerian blood in him, but my gawd this boys stature has me nervous for his injury history. Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffian Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Edgewater17, narduch and Corazon 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffian Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Is this the young DP slot? Edgewater17, Corazon, Ivan and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic94 Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 30 minutes ago, Ruffian said: Is this the young DP slot? Jeez he’s getting paid, means they’ll play him and he’s likely the striker… big investment. Ruffian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckgbp Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 MLS launches U22 Initiative to support further investment in young players | MLSSoccer.com "Major League Soccer has announced a new initiative for players under the age of 22 in an effort to continue to foster the growth of young players and decrease roadblocks for clubs interested in signing them. The U22 Initiative allows MLS clubs to sign up to three young players, age 22 and younger, to lucrative contracts at a reduced budget charge, decreasing the risk associated with acquiring or retaining players who are still approaching their prime. The rule provides enhanced opportunities for Homegrown signings and SuperDraft picks, as well as players who hail from outside the United States and Canada and are signing their first MLS contract. How it works MLS clubs can now sign up to three players under the age of 22 to lucrative contracts, and at a reduced budget charge Players can occupy the U22 initiative slot through the season they turn 25 years old Eligibility International players are eligible when they sign their first MLS contract Homegrown players are eligible on either their first or second contract SuperDraft picks, meanwhile, are eligible for the initiative on their second MLS contract." A player cannot exceed the maximum salary budget charge to be eligible U22 players will hit the cap at $200,000 between ages 21-23 or $150,000 for ages 20 and younger Corazon, Trois Reds, Ruffian and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Where's the shocked face......but then again, that rule has been a new tactic to pay guys over the DP threshold while only being charged 200K. Akinola getting paid 500K is pressure. I pray he can stay healthy. johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckgbp Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Another detail- johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 I hope he grabs this opportunity and kicks the crap out of it. Good luck Ayo. frmr, Edgewater17, Ruffian and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SthMelbRed Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 10 hours ago, canuckgbp said: MLS launches U22 Initiative to support further investment in young players | MLSSoccer.com "Major League Soccer has announced a new initiative for players under the age of 22 in an effort to continue to foster the growth of young players and decrease roadblocks for clubs interested in signing them. The U22 Initiative allows MLS clubs to sign up to three young players, age 22 and younger, to lucrative contracts at a reduced budget charge, decreasing the risk associated with acquiring or retaining players who are still approaching their prime. The rule provides enhanced opportunities for Homegrown signings and SuperDraft picks, as well as players who hail from outside the United States and Canada and are signing their first MLS contract. How it works MLS clubs can now sign up to three players under the age of 22 to lucrative contracts, and at a reduced budget charge Players can occupy the U22 initiative slot through the season they turn 25 years old Eligibility International players are eligible when they sign their first MLS contract Homegrown players are eligible on either their first or second contract SuperDraft picks, meanwhile, are eligible for the initiative on their second MLS contract." A player cannot exceed the maximum salary budget charge to be eligible U22 players will hit the cap at $200,000 between ages 21-23 or $150,000 for ages 20 and younger Yay! More fucking complicated rules around MLS salary cap and player contracts! Bison44 and Kent 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-O Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 We'll see a lot of expensive transfers for U21 players into the MLS. I love that. Clubs will gamble more knowing they retain 100% of the transfer and profit 100% within 18 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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