Sturgis trade ensures TFC gets a poor return for a first-round pick 30 Dec 2011 At that time, C.J. Sapong, who would go on to become the league's rookie of the year, was still on the board. Will Bruin, another forward who had some impressive spurts in 2011, was also still there for the taking.
The 11’s top 11 stories of 2011 24 Dec 2011 So, when it comes to picking the year’s best stories, I let the numbers speak for themselves. I went back through the analytics and looked at the 11 stories you, the readers, kept reading and re-reading.
Taking on Lenarduzzi’s take on Canadian player development 22 Dec 2011 But there is one chapter that will be the focus of the rest of this article: Lenarduzzi, as president of the Whitecaps and a former national-team coach, has a strong opinion on Canadian player development.
TFC keeper Stefan Frei gets training stint with Liverpool 11 Dec 2011 Stefan Frei can now say he has gone from the Reds to the Reds. Toronto FC announced Sunday that the Swiss goalkeeper will train with Liverpool FC until Dec. 18.
Bermudan Reggie Lambe should be TFC’s new project player 7 Dec 2011 In 2007, Lambe signed a deal to join Ipswich Town, where he spent his time in the youth and reserve squads. According to the Bernews, Ipswich let Lambe know during the 2010-11 campaign that he wasn’t going to be re-signed. He was loaned out to Bristol Rovers, given the chance to impress brass there. But he wasn’t signed when the loan expired.
Stuart Neely leaves TFC Academy 6 Dec 2011 Toronto FC announced Monday that Stuart Neely has stepped down as the head of the club’s academy.
Dasovic takes over as U-20 coach, Aleman on roster 2 Dec 2011 Former Toronto FC coach Nick Dasovic is the new coach of the Canadian men’s U-20 team.
TFC acquires Cup-tied Jeremy Hall to bolster defence 29 Nov 2011 Hall won’t be eligible to play in the remainder of TFC’s CONCACAF Champions League schedule; he played for FC Dallas in the 3-0 loss at home to the Reds that saw the Hoops crash out of the tournament.
TFC still undecided on where to stage CCL quarter-final match 2 Nov 2011 "We're looking at both options," said Cochrane. "The challenges here (at BMO Field) are obvious. The field is the least of our worries. We can get the field up and running and ready to play and be in great shape. It's all the other stuff in and around — the stands, making sure they're safe, plumbing, restrooms, amenities.
TFC’s Dunfield unsure of his status for next season (with VIDEO) 26 Oct 2011 Although Toronto FC finished out of the MLS playoffs, midfielder Terry Dunfield’s season isn’t over just yet. The B.C. native is looking forward to Canada’s last two World Cup qualifiers against St. Kitts and Nevis in November. But, as his club wrapped up its end-of-season press conference, he took time to reflect on his up and down year so far.