Gian-Luca Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 1 hour ago, CanadaFan123 said: Does anyone know why he was able to meet HG requirements and sign now but not before? Seems unnecessary if all it took was 5-6 months with the team. My guess is that there are some arbitrary minutes played requirement with an academy or developmental squad that had to be reached first. He might even see some minutes tonight against Dallas as TFC are lacking squad numbers at the moment with injuries and call ups shamrock and CanadaFan123 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 4 hours ago, CanadaFan123 said: Does anyone know why he was able to meet HG requirements and sign now but not before? Seems unnecessary if all it took was 5-6 months with the team. 2 hours ago, SpursFlu said: Because MLS is all about BS optics 2 hours ago, Gian-Luca said: My guess is that there are some arbitrary minutes played requirement with an academy or developmental squad that had to be reached first. He might even see some minutes tonight against Dallas as TFC are lacking squad numbers at the moment with injuries and call ups Shaffelburg has been in and out of the TFC Academy since 2016. It can be assumed that he reached the threshold established by MLS to be considered a homegrown signing, but it's not like he just joined them this year. CanadaFan123 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deschamp86 Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 On 6/22/2019 at 8:30 AM, Ozzie_the_parrot said: He would have if CanPL had not said no to TFC II entry. lol You bring up attendance after every game, but then also think reserve teams should be in the league? You are a very strange person MtlMario, SkuseisLoose and HochelagaFC 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazlo_80 Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 He got minutes yesterday in the 3-0 loss to Dallas. Good to see! soccer68 and johnyb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoginess Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Starting with TFC! Great to see him and Fraser out there johnyb and Dominic94 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoginess Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 (edited) Annnndddd great assist! EDIT: if he’s doing this at the MLS level I’ll have to eat some crow on saying he should’ve stayed in CPL Edited June 27, 2019 by Yoginess Bison44 and Dominic94 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strait Red Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 He’s playing very well tonight. Hopefully this continues. Dominic94 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwilly11 Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Hes looking very impressive tonight. I wasnt sure he could handle the MLS so soon, but he belongs for sure. shamrock, Dominic94 and rkomar 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king1010 Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Looking really good tonight providing excellent service. Pozuelo and Lareya really should have made more of his service. Dominic94 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SthMelbRed Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 First time seeing him play... He's set up 2 already and put 2 on plates for more. Unfortunately, Pozuelo and Laryea had horror misses from his passes. Dominic94 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bdog Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Great first start. Too bad Vanney probably has another nephew who will come in and steal his spot. Shway, MtlMario, king1010 and 7 others 6 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acid-Tone Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Great game by the kid! Hopefully he can continue to get some minutes with TFC. What's the next Canadian team he could be a part of to get his first cap? Is he too old for next u20 cycle? Olympic team? Dominic94 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 (edited) Great game for Jacob. I can see he's still very raw, but I can also see why Toronto are high on him. Brings pace and good service out wide, willing to take players on, and wasn't overwhelmed with the speed of play. Definitely one to watch for the future. At 19 years old, he'll be aiming to make the U-23 team for Olympic Qualifying. Edited June 27, 2019 by Obinna yomurphy1, Dominic94 and rightback 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic94 Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Honestly I know we rip on TFC and Vanney for their roster construct but... Ali Curtis preached youth at NYRB and they played the kids, it worked. TFC are starting to be loaded with young players, at a point they can win and saves money by playing the kids. Bradley at 6 isn’t worth it when a guy like Chapman, Fraser, Okello, Dunn, Shaffleburg etc is looking for minutes and pushing for the somewhere across the field. Upfront Altidore has competition coming as well. CanadaFan123, Obinna and gator 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Much of the post-game discussion from Vanney is on Shaffelburg, praising him to the skies: https://www.torontofc.ca/post/2019/06/26/postgame-sound-greg-vanney-june-26-2019?autoplay= A few minutes in he confirms what I thought had been the case re: signing him as a homegrown player as soon as he fulfilled the number of minutes required to qualify as one. CanadaFan123 and Acid-Tone 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Kid only stops grinning like a cheshire cat when they inform him that he set up the quickest goal from the start of a game that TFC have ever scored at which point he has a hilarious look of shock: https://www.torontofc.ca/post/2019/06/26/postgame-sound-jacob-shaffelburg-june-26-2019?autoplay=true nfitz and Acid-Tone 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cronaldo7 Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Was at the game tonight. Definitely played well, had a lot of positive touches, drove the touchline and put in some dangerous balls. Def lots to improve upon but great to see overall and lots to be excited about. Fraser also impressed me. Loads of composure, demanded the ball, and succeeded with a lot of high risk passes. Looked well beyond his years and I liked how he made an assertive gesture towards Pozuelo at one point demanding Poz to give him a better option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 37 minutes ago, cronaldo7 said: Was at the game tonight. Definitely played well, had a lot of positive touches, drove the touchline and put in some dangerous balls. Def lots to improve upon but great to see overall and lots to be excited about. Fraser also impressed me. Loads of composure, demanded the ball, and succeeded with a lot of high risk passes. Looked well beyond his years and I liked how he made an assertive gesture towards Pozuelo at one point demanding Poz to give him a better option. I think Fraser may prove to be more valuable than Delgado, if he hasn't done so already. For me, he is already more dependable in posession and more creative when the game calls for it. His passing is also more accurate and he gets around the field and gets stuck in just as well as Delgado, if not better. I would like to see Fraser start alongside Bradley more often. gator and Bison44 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greatest Cockney Rip Off Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 31 minutes ago, Obinna said: I think Fraser may prove to be more valuable than Delgado, if he hasn't done so already. For me, he is already more dependable in posession and more creative when the game calls for it. His passing is also more accurate and he gets around the field and gets stuck in just as well as Delgado, if not better. I would like to see Fraser start alongside Bradley more often. I’ve been very high on Fraser for a few seasons. He hasn’t always had stand out performances but I saw enough to see has quality to add to the midfield. gator, Free kick and Obinna 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lansdude Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 19 hours ago, Greatest Cockney Rip Off said: I’ve been very high on Fraser for a few seasons. He hasn’t always had stand out performances but I saw enough to see has quality to add to the midfield. Fraser is already the best mid-long passer in our midfield IMO. yomurphy1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamrock Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 As long as Bradley is there, Fraser will be back-up. You don't need two defensive mids on the pitch and when one is costing you millions, he'll get the nod every single time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SthMelbRed Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Wenger moved Viera on when he was close to his peak in order to clear the way for Fabregas. Pep moved Deco and Ronaldinho on to make way for Iniesta and Messi. Now, we know that Vanney doesn't have anything like the vision of Wenger or Pep. CanadaFan123 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 1 hour ago, SthMelbRed said: Wenger moved Viera on when he was close to his peak in order to clear the way for Fabregas. Pep moved Deco and Ronaldinho on to make way for Iniesta and Messi. Now, we know that Vanney doesn't have anything like the vision of Wenger or Pep. Micheal Bradley = Dax McCarthy Liam Fraser = Sam Davis ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 2 hours ago, SthMelbRed said: Now, we know that Vanney doesn't have anything like the vision of Wenger or Pep. Wow, "Vanney isn't as good a manager as Arsene Wenger or Pep Guardiola" is really going out on a limb. Please tell us more! CanadaFan123 and PopePouri 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Shaffelburg has the look of a young Marcel de Jong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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