When is a record fee not a record fee?
Remember yesterday when the vague unsubstantiated reports were of TFC getting a near MLS record fee for Defoe, with figures like $10m or $11m being thrown around. If not, here’s another one fresh from tonight from Kurt Larson where ‘in the neighbourhood of $11m’ is the figure thrown out there. MLS record don’t you know! Seemed impressive didn’t it? As if TFC had managed to play the game well, play all...
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....
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...
Episode 68 15/01/09 #TheySaidDoody
We’ve survived Y2K14 (which wasn’t a real thing as it turns out) and decided to round up the crew and have a wee recorded chat about the Toronto Effs & Cees. In this episode, Tony has a go at a famous southern Germany dessert, Mark acts like he’s five, giggling at tragically named players, Kristin openly admits to sleep deprivation and Duncan sports a new disposition that could only be described as...
Toronto FC 2015 Schedule Released – Start Booking Those Days Off
A late season road trip to Montreal to end the season, Orlando City FC twice in August and playing Manchester New York City FC three times (only game in TO is pre Fat Frank though – sorry Chelsea City fans/not sorry), this season and kicking it off at home on Mother’s Day – yes the 2015 Toronto FC schedule has finally been released. Well that feels better doesn’t it? It never really feels like the...



