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  • VMP Final Countdown: Number 1 – Sebastian Giovinco

    Highest Ranking: 1 Lowest Ranking: 2 Average Ranking: 1.05 Mark: 1. What can only be described as a big money bust, Sebastian Giovinco made his debut in MLS this season to little fanfare and plenty of “who?”.  After struggling in Juventus for much of his professional career, he did what most past-their-prime players do, chase the…

  • VMP Final Countdown: Number 2 – Benoit Cheyrou

    Highest Ranking: 2 Lowest Ranking: 9 Average Ranking: 3.11 Duncan: 3 Benoit Cheyrou was probably my favourite TFC player last year. Sure Giovinco was the more obviously flashy player, and with the goals and assists to back it up, Michael Bradley more all action and Justin Morrow more reliable, but Cheyrou was such a pleasure…

  • THE STARTING 11: TFC Goalkeeping Solutions

    Goalkeepers. Rarely has Toronto FC had one that didn’t depart in odd or controversial circumstances. One wept while only wearing the tiniest of towels. After this season came to a close, most of us expected one of Joe Bendik or Chris Konopka to be jettisoned. So TFC scrapped them both. Ah. Ok then! The “braintrust”…

  • VMP Final Countdown: Number 3 – Michael Bradley

    Highest Ranking: 2 Lowest Ranking: 10 Average Ranking: 4.11 Mark: 6. Let me preface this by saying that I understand defensive midfielders like I understand house music : I can identify it, but I have no concept of when it’s good. Captain Michael Bradley played sort of defensive midfield/general-esque role most of the season.  With five…

  • VMP Final Countdown: Number 4 – Justin Morrow

    Highest Ranking: 2 Lowest Ranking: 7 Average Ranking: 4.21 Tony:  2. Since his arrival, you could justifiably argue that Justin Morrow has been the most consistent player on Toronto FC. 2015 proved no different. While much of the TFC defence is fairly tarred and feathered for yet another year of being “The Gateway to Goals Against”,…

  • He! Is! A right back! TFC reportedly sign Steven Beitashour.

    With the waiver draft done and with the first stage of the Re-Entry Draft set to go this afternoon, TFC finally got into the off season swing of things, not with a draft, but a trade. Kristian Jack broke the news last night: Multiple sources have confirmed to me that Toronto FC have acquired right…

  • VMP Final Countdown: Number 5 – Jonathan Osorio

    Highest Ranking: 2 Lowest Ranking: 16 Average Ranking: 5.05 Duncan: 6.It was another good year for Jonathan Osorio, though one where in various ways he didn’t quite seem to easily fit into things. The main way was with Canada where he all of a sudden found himself on the outs with Benito Floro, left out…

  • VMP Final Countdown: Number 6 – Jozy Altidore

    Highest Ranking: 2 Lowest Ranking: 13 Average Ranking: 6.11 Tony:  6. He’s the bigger, bloodier deal. Apparently. Arriving in a “value-for-value” swap which saw Jermain Defoe head to Sunderland, Altidore’s goal was to return to MLS and return to the player which saw him leave these shores in the first place. Hmmm… not quite. Not terrible……

  • Episode 117 – 15/12/09 #ChadChadChad

    Episode 117 – 15/12/09 #ChadChadChad

    The gang is in full attendance as they review MLS Cup, stupid things Garber recently said, talk about more releases and the usual silliness. In this episode, Mark warbles through an ‘in memoriam’ anthem, Duncan finds a way to bring up Darlington again, Tony discusses refueling plane anatomy and Kristin lets it slip what she…

  • VMP FInal Countdown: Number 7 – Chris Konopka

    Highest Ranking: 1 Lowest ranking: 15 Average Ranking: 8.63 Duncan: 10. Ah, TFC. Can’t avoid a goalie controversy to save their lives. Bendik’s injury opened the door to Chris Konopka and what do you know, he came in and did alright, putting together a few good games, meaning when fit again Bendik didn’t get the…