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Post by epjr on Jan 18, 2014 18:53:53 GMT -6
Toronto FC acquire defender Bradley Orr on loan from English Championship side Blackburn RoversFC announced Friday that the club has acquired defender Bradley Orr on loan from English Championship club Blackburn Rovers FC. As per team and league policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Bradley Orr represents the addition of a versatile defender with valuable experience, and gives greater depth to our backline,” Toronto FC general manager Tim Bezbatchenko said in a statement. “Ryan [Nelsen, head coach] has known Bradley for some time and was instrumental in helping to secure his arrival to our club.” www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/01/24/toronto-fc-acquires-defender-bradley-orr-loan-english-championship-side-blac
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Post by epjr on Feb 8, 2014 11:00:54 GMT -6
With one Designated Player too many, Toronto FC to part ways with Matias LabaEver since Toronto FC became the talk of MLS this offseason with a handful of blockbuster signings, there has been speculation surrounding what they would do with young Designated Player Matías Laba. When TFC landed USMNT star Michael Bradley, English international Jermain Defoe and Brazilian striker Gilberto, all signed to Designated Player contracts, it left them with four DP contracts, one above the MLS-mandated limit of three. Even after the three signings, TFC head coach Ryan Nelsen said the club would “move hell and high water” to keep Laba. Hell and high water, apparently, proved to be too much to move according to a report in the Toronto Sun. www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/02/07/report-one-designated-player-too-many-toronto-fc-part-ways-matias-laba
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Post by epjr on Feb 11, 2014 13:07:58 GMT -6
Brazil manager Luiz Felipe Scolari says goalkeeper Julio Cesar will join Toronto FCBrazilian national team head coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has confirmed that veteran goalkeeper Júlio César will be joining Toronto FC, and that he will join the Seleção for the team’s international friendly against South Africa next month as the team’s incumbent starter for the World Cup. Scolari and Brazilian national team technical director Carlos Albert Parreria held a press conference on Tuesday in Rio de Janeiro to discuss the March 5 match in Johannesburg and were asked about the future of the 34-year-old Júlio César, who is expected to join TFC on loan before he starts in his second consecutive World Cup for Brazil. "Júlio has been called up, and he must report to his new club, Toronto,” Scolari said. “He must finalize all the legal documentation and will be in excellent condition. He does not have any [health] problems.” Júlio César was first linked to Toronto FC last week and his advisors confirmed the move on Sunday, but there has been no official comment from Toronto FC. The club did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Tuesday. www.reddit.com/tb/1xmmvq
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Post by epjr on Feb 12, 2014 12:32:17 GMT -6
Toronto FC brass still working to keep Matias Laba: "It's going to be difficult, but we're trying" “We are still looking at our options between the three that we have, keeping him here, the option of trading or loaning him within the league and also options outside the league.” Bezbatchenko said the club is doing its best to deal with what is a somewhat unique situation. The club wants to retain Laba, and Laba wants to stay with the club, Bezbatchenko said. He said the league’s Designated Player rules are forcing TFC’s hand. www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/02/12/toronto-fc-brass-still-working-keep-matias-laba-its-going-be-difficult-were-
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Post by epjr on Feb 14, 2014 18:04:33 GMT -6
Julio Cesar's acquisition not about filling a need, but rather a "fantastic opportunity" for Toronto FCTORONTO – Yet another big-name player has been added to Toronto FC’s now star-studded squad with the formal announcement Friday of the much-rumored acquisition of Brazilian international goalkeeper Júlio César. Considering that TFC ‘keeper Joe Bendik was acclaimed as one of the club’s top performers last season, the team’s decision to reinforce at that position has actually come as something of a surprise to many. But according to Reds general manager Tim Bezbatchenko, the decision to bring in a player of Júlio César’s caliber was simply a case of being an opportunity the club could not pass up. www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/02/14/julio-cesars-acquisition-not-about-filling-need-rather-fantastic-opportunity
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Post by epjr on May 16, 2014 14:57:20 GMT -6
Collen Warner joins TFC from Montreal in exchange for Issey Nakajima-Farran. Toronto FC announced Friday that the club has acquired midfielder Collen Warner from the Montreal Impact in exchange for midfielder Issey Nakajima-Farran and allocation money. As per team and league policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed COLLEN WARNER Position: Midfielder Height: 5’10 Weight: 178 lbs. Birthdate: June 24, 1988 Birth Place: Denver, Colorado Hometown: Denver, Colorado Nationality: American Last Club: Montreal Impact How Acquired: Trade with Montreal Impact on Friday, May 16, 2014 in exchange for midfielder Issey Nakajima-Farran and allocation money Pronunciation: “Call-in War-nurr” www.torontofc.ca/news/2014/05/toronto-acquires-midfielder-collen-warner
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Post by epjr on Jun 6, 2014 16:54:51 GMT -6
Toronto FC thrilled to add speedy, versatile winger Dominic Oduro to arsenal of weapons Early Friday morning, Toronto swapped wingers with the Columbus Crew and brought in Dominic Oduro in exchange for Alvaro Rey. The trade is the third for the club in a busy spring that has seen Collen Warner and Luke Moore also join the team in recent weeks. “Dominic’s a guy that has proved in the league that he can be pretty devastating,” TFC head coach Ryan Nelsen told reporters at training Friday. “He’s a nice age, he’s got good MLS experience and can play a couple of positions. He’s going to be a valuable asset to our club.” www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/06/06/toronto-fc-thrilled-add-speedy-versatile-winger-dominic-oduro-arsenal-weapon
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