First 4 Timbers Players Announced

[Wheels]

for the MLS Squad.

Dike, Cronin, Pore, and Eddie Johnson who played for Austin this year. Interesting. I personally think that Futty and Alhassan will be in later. And Marcelin and Joy and Purdy at the very least will be invited.

 

[santeesioux]

 

[Wheels]

thanks for that. Wasnt able to watch or see anything from the Press Conference.

 

[tlongII]

Dike, Cronin, and Pore are no-brainers. I don't know anything about Johnson.

 

[Wheels]

Dike, Cronin, and Pore are no-brainers. I don't know anything about Johnson.

Johnson was also very good at the USSF level. This year Pore had 15 Goals to Johnson's 14 Goals. Also Pore got 15 goals in 29 games to Johnson's 14 goals to 26. Also 6 of Pore's goals came from a Penalty. Not sure on Johnson's though.

http://ussf.demosphere.com/Top10/

 

[Wheels]

Also Pore had 35 points (between his goals and Assists) to Johnson's 32. In contrast the next closest player had 25 points.

 

[Wheels]

So that makes 3 of the top 4 Goal Scorers for the USL going to MLS with Timbers. (Dike was 4th)

 

[porkchopexpress]

Anyone know when the new kits will be available? Or even what they'll look like? I looked around right after they announced Alaska was the sponsor and the consensus was that they won't release anything until Christmas time. Is that still the plan?

 

[Wheels]

Anyone know when the new kits will be available? Or even what they'll look like? I looked around right after they announced Alaska was the sponsor and the consensus was that they won't release anything until Christmas time. Is that still the plan?

from everything I have heard yes. Possibly a little sooner, so as to have them available for holiday shopping.

 

[THE HCP]

When is the expansion draft?

 

[Wheels]

When is the expansion draft?

November 22nd I believe.

 

[THE HCP]

HIDE YO KIDS.............. HIDE YO WIFE..........

 

[Wheels]

HIDE YO KIDS.............. HIDE YO WIFE..........

and hide ya husbands cause they rapin everyone up in here!

 

[THE HCP]

Is there a list of players who are available for the draft and bio's on 'em?

 

[THE HCP]

or maybe even a mock draft?

 

[andalusian]

My inside sources tell me that Patty Mills might be available.

 

[THE HCP]

Rudy might actually be able to make the team!

 

[THE HCP]

Is there a list of players who are available for the draft and bio's on 'em?

Bueller?

 

[Wheels]

Is there a list of players who are available for the draft and bio's on 'em?

sorry was actually working believe it or not lol. No list yet. The teams dont have to make a decision on who to leave unprotected until I believe 48 hours before the draft. I'm sure around that time some people will have some ideas.

 

[Natebishop3]

They're saying Rooney wants out of Man U. Maybe he's going to be a Timber!

 

[Wheels]

also its a bit to sift through. But this thread over at SCUSA has some info on players who were left unprotected last couple drafts (Seattle, and Philly) which gives some Ideas, but obviously things change. Maybe when I get some time I'll post the actual names in the thread, until that day feel free to check it out.

 

[The Professional Fan]

I don't get how this works. Explain. Help.

 

[Wheels]

They're saying Rooney wants out of Man U. Maybe he's going to be a Timber!

lol I read that too. Also worth noting that Rooney alone costs more than the entire renovation being done to PGE Park lol.

 

[Wheels]

I don't get how this works. Explain. Help.

what part? Expansion draft? Signing Players?

 

[Natebishop3]

lol I read that too. Also worth noting that Rooney alone costs more than the entire renovation being done to PGE Park lol.

Are you saying he wouldn't be worth it?

 

[Wheels]

Are you saying he wouldn't be worth it?

lol depends on the Rooney. Rooney of this year? Possibly not. His struggles plus the fact that he's a prick might not

 

[Wheels]

Bueller?

actually just found this link which could help with bio's and stuff

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_MLS_Expansion_Draft#Team-by-team_breakdown

 

[The Professional Fan]

what part? Expansion draft? Signing Players?

Well, for starters, the 4 new guys they acquired today played for a different team last year. A non MLS team, right? That, to me, would be some sort of draft, but not expansion because expansion drafts in pro sports usually pick players from their own league. Plus, it's only 4 guys. Why only 4 guys right now? So there's yet another expansion draft to come? And that draft will fill out our roster? Also, are there going to be any carry over players from last season? Are they good enough to make a MLS roster? I'm so confused.

 

[THE HCP]

Nah, I think 3 of them played for us last season.

 

[Wheels]

Valid questions actually cause the MLS is run so much differently. I may not be totally in tune with the answers either lol as honestly the MLS never mattered to me until the Timbers got/get there

Well, for starters, the 4 new guys they acquired today played for a different team last year. A non MLS team, right? That, to me, would be some sort of draft, but not expansion because expansion drafts in pro sports usually pick players from their own league. Plus, it's only 4 guys.

With MLS there is kinda whats like Waivers... where you sign a contract with the league, and have to get through the "waiver" process to get to the team you want. With signing these players now who were part of the USL team, they can bypass that process by signing them now. I please its called something like "Player discovery" but there are only a certain amount of slots you can have for that on your roster.

Why only 4 guys right now?

Signing these 4 players now are to avoid the "Waiver process" these are the ones that they are confident that have a future with the team, and they dont want to run the risk of another MLS team gobbling them up.

So there's yet another expansion draft to come? And that draft will fill out our roster?

Yes there will be another expansion draft after the MLS season next month. Rules change from year to year as there has been so much expansion in the MLS recently, but last time there was 2 teams picking. I think You can only pick 1 player per team (so each team could possibly lose 2 players since there are 2 teams picking) This will add 10 more players to the roster, but will not fill the roster out completely no. There still is the MLS Superdraft and Free Agent Windows etc.

Also, are there going to be any carry over players from last season? Are they good enough to make a MLS roster? I'm so confused.

The players signed already today are carry over. And during the press conference they spoke of at least 2 more signees they would have soon. (My guess would be Midfielder from Ghana Kaleef Alhassan. And Gambian national team defender Mamadou "Futty" Danso (sp?). These ones are presumed good enough to play a role in the MLS, but I honestly couldnt say for sure. Cronin will be better than any Keeper left unprotected in the expansion draft IMO. And Dike is a handful for anyone with his size and speed. Pore I'm not 100% sure about, he has MLS experience, so hopefully he will do better. From everything I read about Johnson they say he is sure MLS talent, but with lack of media in the USL I have only seen him play live once in person, but didnt really single him out.