Altidore arrives, Chapman signs, 5 get drafted. Busy day for TFC
Jan15

Altidore arrives, Chapman signs, 5 get drafted. Busy day for TFC

Well, it was quite the day for Toronto’s squad building attempts, at the DP end, and at the probably USL Pro side as well, one could plausibly call it a SuperDay. First up before all the SuperDraft nonsense (for all the highlights of that, click here.) there was the signing of Jay Chapman. Highly touted young player, who’d have been right up there at the top of the draft, but who was somewhat dubiously granted homegrown...

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SuperDaft: Observations From The 1st Round
Jan15

SuperDaft: Observations From The 1st Round

MLS SuperDraft. About as “super” as Aquaman on land. While my learned colleagues here at The Vocal Minority were busy doing “research” and “serious writing” regarding Toronto FC’s dealings, I went on assignment on the sidelines. When you troll the spaces in between the picks, you find the weird and wonderful “other stuff” that happens which makes this day so “super”....

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Episode 69 15/01/14 #combineHarvester
Jan14

Episode 69 15/01/14 #combineHarvester

We’ve got a brand new TFC podcast for you, and we’re still in speculation and wishing mode as the gang discusses potential signings, good and terrible, as well as the MLS Combine.  In this episode, Mark gets lost over the potential of a derby prize, Kristin gets lost over the simple math of ratings systems, Duncan gets lost over a dream sequence, and Tony reveals his fandom for Scrumpy & Western music styles....

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THE STARTING 11: Re-branding ideas for the lower MLS SuperDraft rounds
Jan12

THE STARTING 11: Re-branding ideas for the lower MLS SuperDraft rounds

At last count, MLS’ ever-expanding tally of clubs will be selecting draft eligible players over thirty-something rounds of the SuperDraft. OK, I may be exaggerating – slightly – but talk to me in a couple of years when Las Vegas is on the clock. Back to the present though and while MLS loves to trump their draft as “Super” we all know that only the top few picks of the first round are worthy of the...

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