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[jstewismybastardson]

Thomas Hitzlsperger Comes Out: Former Aston Villa Player Says He's Gay | TIME.com

 

[jstewismybastardson]

fuck that!

@TaylorTwellman: Ready for a blockbuster? I'm hearing @torontofc on the verge of signing Michael Bradley #USMNT

 

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fuck that!

@TaylorTwellman: Ready for a blockbuster? I'm hearing @torontofc on the verge of signing Michael Bradley #USMNT

ooof...And they got DeRo back as well, didn't they?

 

[jstewismybastardson]

ooof...And they got DeRo back as well, didn't they?

and Wileman said Defoe is physically in Toronto now

 

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LukeWileman: If Toronto FC adds Michael Bradley along with Defoe, Gilberto and De Ro it's an absolutely stunning offseason #MLS

Noooooooo!

 

[Nasty_Magician]

I like it, a stronger domestic league means stronger international showings.

 

[Airraidtech]

LA LIGA......Such a joke league..

The South Americans, Spanish, Portuguese, floppers.

 

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I like it, a stronger domestic league means stronger international showings.

I don't mind the additions, it's the team they're joining...

 

[esls79]

Toronto FC will still miss the playoffs. Book it!

 

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Toronto FC will still miss the playoffs. Book it!

They will win the Nutra-lite/Saputo/Dairyland/Insert Sponsor Name Canadian Championship though (lol).

 

[esls79]

They will win the Nutra-lite/Saputo/Dairlyland/Insert Sponsor Name Canadian Championship though (lol).

Is that like the intertoto cup?

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Is that like the intertoto cup?

yes ... but a bit cheesier

 

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Toronto FC's acquisition of Roma and U.S. international midfielder Michael Bradley is reportedly complete. Bradley's agent, Alberto Faccini, told Italy's Radio Radio on Thursday that the American star's transfer to Major League Soccer has been wrapped up. ESPN FC is speculating that the deal is in the the five- to six-year range with an annual salary of about $6.5 million.

TFC has had a great off-season.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

TFC has had a great off-season.

the Guardian doesnt think so

ouch on Defoe!

The MLS, as Sir Alex Ferguson notes in his latest autobiography, is too athletic to be derided as a Mickey Mouse league. Yet he still points out there were absolutely no football reasons for David Beckham making the move and that he suspects his old player probably regrets taking himself away from high-end football. As for Toronto – or "Ambitious Toronto", as the English press appear to have renamed them – they may have some money swilling around but their story is so undistinguished to this point it brings to mind an old quote from Rodney Marsh about the West Bromwich Albion side relegated in 2003. "They've made some new signings but it's like putting lipstick on a pig. It's still a pig."

Defoe was apparently persuaded that Canada was the best place for him, rather than another club in England or trying to win over a new manager at Spurs, when he took a telephone call from Drake, the rapper and Toronto fan.

The striker follows a path once trodden by Danny Dichio, Carl Robinson, Rohan Ricketts, Richard Eckersley and Ronnie O'Brien, once on the books of Juventus (zero appearances) and briefly one of the most famous Irish people in the world because of a students' campaign to vote him in as Time magazine's Person of the Century.

The money is sensational but it would have to be because this is the moment, unfortunately, when we should probably stop taking Defoe's career seriously.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

As a Brit, the MLS is usually laughed at when comparing leagues all over the world. I'm one of the few that disagrees and side with Fergie that the MLS is a lot more athletic compared to a lot of European leagues, including the premier league.

 

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The money is sensational but it would have to be because this is the moment, unfortunately, when we should probably stop taking Defoe's career seriously.

The press in this country doesn't hold a candle to how vicious the British press can be...

 

[jstewismybastardson]

As a Brit, the MLS is usually laughed at when comparing leagues all over the world. I'm one of the few that disagrees and side with Fergie that the MLS is a lot more athletic compared to a lot of European leagues, including the premier league.

it definitely is ... technical skill is lacking though

 

[jstewismybastardson]

alls well that doesnt end well

Reports suggest Camilo will stay in Mexico, and the 'Caps will be getting paid because of it

In addition, ESPNFC is reporting that the Whitecaps will be receiving a seven figure transfer fee for the Golden Boot winner, ending weeks of speculation surrounding the two sides.

It's not official yet, but according to the reports, it soon will be. If it is true, what a sad way to end the tenure of Camilo; however, with MLS acting as a stepping stone for many young players, expect it to happen a lot more in the future. Hopefully it won't be a complete circus like this transaction proved to be.

 

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MLS stayed pretty quiet during this entire Camilo debacle - I wonder if Camilo played for the LA Galaxy if they would have remained as silent.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

MLS stayed pretty quiet during this entire Camilo debacle - I wonder if Camilo played for the LA Galaxy if they would have remained as silent.

ya think???

caps played a roll in allowing Camilo to have a sense of resentment by not extending his contract but mls did well to add to that by not having him as an MVP finalist ... why would he want to stay in the MLS?

triple the wages in Mexico?