VMP Final Countdown: Number 14 – Joe Bendik
Dec02

VMP Final Countdown: Number 14 – Joe Bendik

Highest Ranking: 7 Lowest Ranking: 25 Average Ranking: 14.73 EDIT: All the below was written before the announcement that Bendik’s option wasn’t picked up. Not a surprise really, I imagine he’ll pass through the first round of the waiver draft unclaimed. After that he’s got a shot at getting a job somewhere for less. Best of luck to him.  Mark: 7. Super Pickle.  Joebergine.  The goalie who took Frei’s job. ...

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Ch-Ch-Changes! Toronto FC Release Konopka, Bendik, Jackson and Apparicio
Dec01

Ch-Ch-Changes! Toronto FC Release Konopka, Bendik, Jackson and Apparicio

And so it begins.  After yesterday’s re-signing of Justin Morrow, Toronto FC wasted little time in releasing four players and exercising contract options to thirteen others. TFC made a somewhat surprising move in releasing both Chris Konopka and Joe Bendik – the two had shared starting duties this past season and it seemed likely that at least one would be retained if only as back-up to a presumptive new keeper.  Most of...

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VMP Final Countdown: Number 15 – Eriq Zavaleta
Dec01

VMP Final Countdown: Number 15 – Eriq Zavaleta

Highest Ranking: 10 Lowest Ranking: 27 Average Ranking: 15.11 Duncan. 15 Chivas were a raging success, what could be better than signing a bunch of their former players? Zavaleta was technically a Seattle player when he was signed, a second round pick going to the Sounders, but had been on loan with Chivas for the 2014 season. Much like his fellow ex goat Marky Delgado, Zavaleta was alright out there. I don’t remember a lot,...

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VMP Final Countdown: Number 16 – Herculez Gomez
Dec01

VMP Final Countdown: Number 16 – Herculez Gomez

Highest Ranking: 8 Lowest Ranking: 22 Average Ranking: 15.11 Mark: 12 When Toronto FC made some deals to be the first in line to sign Herculez Gomez, there were more than a few eyebrows raised.  Now out of favour in Mexico, Herculez re-entered the MLS fold and… ultimately found himself out of favour in Toronto.  One of the more ‘head scratching’ moves, Herculez joined the club in August and received very limited playing time....

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Toronto FC Re-sign Justin Morrow To A Multi-Year Deal
Nov30

Toronto FC Re-sign Justin Morrow To A Multi-Year Deal

TFC fans, start your (off-season) engines as the Toronto FC front office starts the process of assembling next season’s team.  First – and very welcome – up is the absolutely great news that Justin Morrow has been re-signed to a multi-year deal.  Morrow has been one of the bright spots over the past two years; a consistent presence in the starting team, one of the best players each and every game and a strong...

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