Toronto FC: Toronto FC/Canada Soccer Discussion (2022 Edition) - Italy Edition

[TMLeafer]

Early start to the 2022 edition in light of some juicy rumours re: TFC.

2021 thread:
Toronto FC: - Toronto FC/Canada Soccer Discussion Thread - WC Qualifiers continue

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[TMLeafer]

From a few hours ago

 

[DarkKnight]

This can’t be real. Infreakingsigne! Wtf? He will dominate beyond words here.

 

[Morbo]

apparently they want Belotti as well

 

[showtime8]

Can someone explain what TFC are getting with Insigne? And maybe some comparisons as to what type of impact he would have by coming to the MLS

 

[robertmac43]

And now some rumors for Edwards to return. Had his best season this year, would be great to see him come home and succeed.

 

[Pinto]

Can someone explain what TFC are getting with Insigne? And maybe some comparisons as to what type of impact he would have by coming to the MLS

Fast, creative winger (usually plays on the left) who’s pretty much the complete package offensively. Can set up and finish plays and is a good free kick taker.

Would be one of, if not the biggest MLS signings ever. Still in his prime at 30.

 

[joepeps]

I thought we signed Giovinco earlier this year?

Show we are just in talks and both interested in being here.

 

[robertmac43]

I thought we signed Giovinco earlier this year?

Show we are just in talks and both interested in being here.

Never actually signed on, just heavily rumoured.

Love this from Mavinga

 

[robertmac43]

Fast, creative winger (usually plays on the left) who’s pretty much the complete package offensively. Can set up and finish plays and is a good free kick taker.

Would be one of, if not the biggest MLS signings ever. Still in his prime at 30.

He is amazing. Great shot, explosive, creates space through passing and runs. He can suck 2-3 defenders in and then spray the ball to an open man.

In terms of talent and where he is in his career, I think he is the most talented signing. Probably not the biggest/groundbreaking name.

 

[robertmac43]

 

[robertmac43]

 

[Rude Dog]

Wow. TFC looking to add some Italian season ticket holders. Would be amazing as the team needs to get back to being a power.

 

[CabanaBoy5]

apparently they want Belotti as well

As a Torino FC fan I can tell you that Belotti will rip this league apart. When healthy, which he hasn’t been this year, he is a prolific scorer who is a bull when in the box.

 

[Duffman955]

Insigne + Belotti is insane

I can see 20+ goals for each.

Insigne is a creative dribbler with pace, passing and shooting ability. Belotti is a complete striker that can finish with both feet and head.

 

[93LEAFS]

Fast, creative winger (usually plays on the left) who’s pretty much the complete package offensively. Can set up and finish plays and is a good free kick taker.

Would be one of, if not the biggest MLS signings ever. Still in his prime at 30.

He'd be Messi in the MLS. He'd probably get used as a false 9 or a classic 10 in this league. He's naturally a winger, but you'd want him on the ball as much as possible in dangerous areas.

 

[AllDay28]

Toronto, NY, LA, Miami and others will bring the MLS to a much higher level slowly. These teams (and others) can easily out price these small clubs in the big 5.. and respectfully, would you rather play in a small town in say Italy, or in Toronto?? A major city in the world. Seems like a no brainer.

I could see a time where MLS teams got invited to Champs League.

 

[LeafChief]

Toronto, NY, LA, Miami and others will bring the MLS to a much higher level slowly. These teams (and others) can easily out price these small clubs in the big 5.. and respectfully, would you rather play in a small town in say Italy, or in Toronto?? A major city in the world. Seems like a no brainer.

I could see a time where MLS teams got invited to Champs League.

North America has their own Champions League.

The Champions League in Europe is the European Champions League. It's just the biggest one. I don't believe outside nations have had teams compete in the UEFA Champions League but I could be wrong.

 

[mikeswright49]

North America has their own Champions League.

The Champions League in Europe is the European Champions League. It's just the biggest one. I don't believe outside nations have had teams compete in the UEFA Champions League but I could be wrong.

That's correct. They wouldn't be able to compete in the European Champions league. However they would (assuming that TFC wins North America) be able to compete against the champions of each region in the club world cup.

FIFA Club World Cup - Wikipedia

Either way this is MASSIVE to get Insigne

 

[thehockeysong]

Good news is that the CONCACAF champions league is great soccer. Competing against mexican clubs is great - and TFC's run was a bigger deal than most non-soccer fans realize.

 

[thehockeysong]

Figured it was baseless speculation for clicks when it was first posted, and Michael Singh seems to be reporting the same. His latest is that Belotti and TFC haven't had any meaningful communication

 

[Clark4Ever]

 

[Pinto]

Rumours of Domenico Criscito too.

Give us alllllllllll the Italians!

 

[tmlms13]

Has there been any news on what's happening with the WC qualifying?

 

[Petey But Really Jim]

Has there been any news on what's happening with the WC qualifying?

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