narduch Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 6 minutes ago, Xavier. said: Both Stefanovic and Pearlman have guaranteed HG first team contracts in their Next Pro deals. Lazar deserves one now but I'm not sure how that works. They may not have the roster room to sign him? They used a hardship exception to sign a keeper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xavier. Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 6 minutes ago, narduch said: They may not have the roster room to sign him? They used a hardship exception to sign a keeper Idk the MLS roster details or specifics other than both Pearlman and Stefanovic were offered guaranteed first team contracts with their Next Pro deals. narduch and Corazon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryker911 Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Probably one of the guys from the U17 that I am most excited about. Seems very poised for his age. I wonder what Toronto has planned for him. I mentioned during the season last year, that there was no reason why he should be behind Mabika on the depth chart. Also was curious how many defenders moved from MLS to Europe before becoming established players. Only ones I found was Chris Richards going from FC Dallas academy to Bayern and Joe Scally playing 4 games for NYCFC to Monchengladbach. Unnamed Trialist, Borjans Sweatpants and YorkRegionFan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Stryker911 said: I wonder what Toronto has planned for him. Olympique_de_Marseille, Club Linesman, costarg and 9 others 2 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kacbru Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 3 hours ago, Stryker911 said: . I wonder what Toronto has planned for him. Sell him for $1 billion, and when that doesn't work out, play him sporadically as a winger for the next 3 years. Then release him. Vasi, TOcanadafan, nolando and 7 others 2 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousInsider Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 https://www.instagram.com/p/C2iNRWgJcqh/?igsh=M2tycDlteHJlMDBy Stefanovic was a last-minute addition to pre-season with the first team Jack1997, canuckgbp, Shway and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Should have been there from the start YorkRegionFan, An Observer, Corazon and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costarg Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 I'd love to see some stats on CB development. Does developing on a weak defensive team at a young age improve or disadvantage strong CB prospects? Confidence and mind set is so important for athletes. I wonder if getting burned often and repeatedly at a young age with no strong CB partner affects development vs playing beside a pillar and early success. Anyone have examples or observations they can share? narduch, YorkRegionFan, Shway and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaFan123 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 28 minutes ago, costarg said: I'd love to see some stats on CB development. Does developing on a weak defensive team at a young age improve or disadvantage strong CB prospects? Confidence and mind set is so important for athletes. I wonder if getting burned often and repeatedly at a young age with no strong CB partner affects development vs playing beside a pillar and early success. Anyone have examples or observations they can share? Bonucci played for a terrible Treviso team in Serie B to start his career. Chiellini came through at a decent Livorno side in B. Just two players that I immediately thought of and looked into. Jack1997, narduch, costarg and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costarg Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 2 minutes ago, CanadaFan123 said: Bonucci played for a terrible Treviso team in Serie B to start his career. Chiellini came through at a decent Livorno side in B. Just two players that I immediately thought of and looked into. Thanks - I forgot about Bonucci. Both my parents are from Treviso and I remember my Dad telling me about Bonucci back then. Personal fun fact - I've had the honour of donning the Treviso jersey. My dad used to help organize a yearly soccer tournament between teams from the Veneto region. Treviso used to ship us their old official jerseys. johnyb, Corazon, CanadaFan123 and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaFan123 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 7 minutes ago, costarg said: Thanks - I forgot about Bonucci. Both my parents are from Treviso and I remember my Dad telling me about Bonucci back then. Personal fun fact - I've had the honour of donning the Treviso jersey. My dad used to help organize a yearly soccer tournament between teams from the Veneto region. Treviso used to ship us their old official jerseys. My wife’s family is from Treviso as well. Small world - thanks for sharing that! Love to hear stores like that. gator and costarg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InglewoodJack Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 48 minutes ago, costarg said: I'd love to see some stats on CB development. Does developing on a weak defensive team at a young age improve or disadvantage strong CB prospects? Confidence and mind set is so important for athletes. I wonder if getting burned often and repeatedly at a young age with no strong CB partner affects development vs playing beside a pillar and early success. Anyone have examples or observations they can share? Kim Min-Jae started out in semi pro Korean league, then top Korean tier, then China, then Fenerbahce before he got to Napoli then Bayern. His teams were good, but I would imagine TFC is a better level than any of those clubs until Fenerbahce. John Stones came up with Barnsley and I think they were nearly relegated from the championship in both of his first two seasons. costarg, narduch and CanadaFan123 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costarg Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 6 minutes ago, CanadaFan123 said: My wife’s family is from Treviso as well. Small world - thanks for sharing that! Love to hear stores like that. Cool - small world indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousInsider Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 8 hours ago, narduch said: Should have been there from the start He was there from the start, got called the day before the team flew. Interesting approach Herdman is taking by not really including TFC2 guys and academy players, while CF Montreal has 8 academy players with them for preseason. I hope it doesn’t mean opportunities will be tough to come by for guys like Stefanovic, although they probably will be unless he really proves himself this year (though he has kind of already done that). Rooting for the kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 8 minutes ago, AnonymousInsider said: He was there from the start, got called the day before the team flew. Interesting approach Herdman is taking by not really including TFC2 guys and academy players, while CF Montreal has 8 academy players with them for preseason. I hope it doesn’t mean opportunities will be tough to come by for guys like Stefanovic, although they probably will be unless he really proves himself this year (though he has kind of already done that). Rooting for the kid He wasn't listed in their press release listing who they were taking down south An Observer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousInsider Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 13 minutes ago, narduch said: He wasn't listed in their press release listing who they were taking down south May have missed a day, I’m not 100 percent sure because I haven’t talked to my source in a week about him, but either missed a day or was just invited right before the team left. But anyway he’s there now so it doesn’t really matter. Still agree it should’ve been a no-brainer to preseason narduch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 He’s in camp canuckgbp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Hombre Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 13 hours ago, costarg said: Anyone have examples or observations they can share? Not sure if this helps but getting burned repeatedly at 45 years-old in men's oldtimers leagues does not make for a better player. Mostly just makes for a heavier drinker. GasPed and costarg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigi riva Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 15 hours ago, costarg said: Thanks - I forgot about Bonucci. Both my parents are from Treviso and I remember my Dad telling me about Bonucci back then. Personal fun fact - I've had the honour of donning the Treviso jersey. My dad used to help organize a yearly soccer tournament between teams from the Veneto region. Treviso used to ship us their old official jerseys. My family is from Treviso too johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 7 hours ago, gigi riva said: My family is from Treviso too You could all be cousins. Now I think all three of you owe us a typical Treviso joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costarg Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 12 hours ago, El Hombre said: Not sure if this helps but getting burned repeatedly at 45 years-old in men's oldtimers leagues does not make for a better player. Mostly just makes for a heavier drinker. Don't give up, surely the development, timing and experience will start to kick in shortly. CB's take a while longer. El Hombre 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costarg Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 9 hours ago, gigi riva said: My family is from Treviso too Cool - not many of us northerners here! BTW - sorry to hear about your namesake passing this week. gigi riva and Unnamed Trialist 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnyb Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 9 hours ago, gigi riva said: My family is from Treviso too My belated condolences for your namesake sir. He was a true legend. gigi riva and Unnamed Trialist 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costarg Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 3 hours ago, Unnamed Trialist said: You could all be cousins. Now I think all three of you owe us a typical Treviso joke. Would love to oblige, I just don't know any! Unnamed Trialist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vasi Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Herdman is known to promote and play youngster that he rates highly. So if he has a plan for this kid, we might see him develop quickly and get minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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