THE STARTING 11: TFC Goalkeeping Solutions
Dec14

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” obviously has alternative (read: over-expensive) plans for the position but if that falls through, here...

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VMP Final Countdown: Number 3 – Michael Bradley
Dec13

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 goals in 28 games, there were parts of the early season where he tried to play all the midfield...

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VMP Final Countdown: Number 4 – Justin Morrow
Dec12

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”, Morrow deservedly avoids the same fate. When you consider that Morrow was constantly played...

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He! Is! A right back! TFC reportedly sign Steven Beitashour.
Dec11

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 back Steven Beitashour from the Vancouver Whitecaps #tfc — Kristian Jack (@KristianJack) December 10, 2015 @KristianJack expect draft pick...

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VMP Final Countdown: Number 5 – Jonathan Osorio
Dec11

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 of all the squads towards the end of the year with players like Kyle Bekker ahead of him. Kyle Bekker! At least his TFC...

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