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  • 2013 TFC season review: Part IV -- The report card


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    As much as it is tempting to do so, you can't paint all TFC players in the same brush. Below the jump our annual report card of player performance:

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    Gale Agbossoumonde D+

    A lot of raw physical ability, but raw is key word. Ultimately lost his job to a 20-year-old Canadian. Chance he's back (CHB): 85%

    Manuel Aparicio Inc.

    They are high on him, but no chance to earn grade yet. CHB: 100%

    Kyle Bekker C-

    Low grade because he sat rotted to bench most of year. Looked promising when did play at end of year and with Canada. CHB: 90%

    Joe Bendik B-

    Good shot-stopper. Exactly a MLS replacement level keeper. CHB: 100%

    Mark Bloom C-

    At best looked like a replacement level back. That's all club wants in that position because money better spent elsewhere. CHB: 95%

    Justin Braun F

    A terrible season for a player that looks out of depth at MLS level now. CHB: 15%

    Steven Caldwell A

    Probably the best overall season of any Red. The cornerstone to Ryan Nelsen's plans. CHB: 100%

    Bobby Convey C

    Good veteran that didn't get a lot of chance to stand out because of club's overall struggles. CHB: 66%

    Bright Dike C-

    Looked game, but very, very raw in limited time. CHB: 98%

    Robert Earnshaw B

    At times he looked like he was here for a laugh -- a nice North American adventure at end of career. At other times he looked every bit the goal scorer he's been elsewhere in career. CHB: 50%

    Richard Eckersley B-

    The sad thing about Eckersley's end here in Toronto is he finally seemed to be improving on the weaker parts of his game. He is above average as a fullback, but few want to play close to his value at that position. CHB: 0%

    Jonas Elmer F

    He barely played, but was here long enough to earn the F for barely playing. CHB: 5%

    Stefan Frei Inc.

    Class to the end. CHB: 1% (there is a possibility that he might agree to play at a minimum if he doesn't get another offer)

    Jeremy Hall B-

    Quietly, one of the better turnarounds. He's only ever going to bring so much though. CHB: 66%

    Doneil Henry C+

    Athletic. Good for at least one NOOOOOO!!! moment a game. CHB: 100%

    Danny Koevermans Inc

    Injuries likely ended career. CHB: 5%

    Chris Konopka Inc

    Next year's back-up. CHB: 100%

    Matías Laba B+

    Historically about one out of every five Kevin Payne signings work out. Laba is the 20%. CHB: 100%

    Reggie Lambe B-

    Probably the biggest surprise on the positive side in 2013. Lambe went from scapegoat to solid contributor this year. CHB: 95%

    Ashtone Morgan C

    The promise of a couple years ago has failed to materialize, but he seemed to emerge from the funk he had been in during the second half of 2012. Hope still for a breakout. CHB: 100%

    Jonathan Osorio B+

    The hometown hero made good. Fans are likely over inflating his current standing, but Osorio is a MLS starter on most teams. Add the homegrown status and he's going to be a mainstay. CHB: 100%

    Alvaro Rey B+

    Looked solid if not fully adjusted. Could finally be the winger TFC has searched 7-years for. CHB: 75% (he's paid a lot)

    Ryan Richter D+

    One of the rudderless additions made to fill a hole that should have been filled if Payne had done his job properly. CHB: 10%

    Quillan Roberts Inc

    Kid needs to play. CHB (on loan): 100%

    Darel Russell D

    Not MLS quality. CHB:10%

    Michael Thomas Inc

    Who knows? CHB: 25%

    Emery Welshman F

    It seems increasingly clear he was taken because his passport. He didn't play, but earned he F because he was there all year and didn't play. CHB:25%

    Andrew Wiedeman C-

    He's fine as a fifth striking option. Might be best if he moved on and away from the best finisher of the modern era comments. CHB: 33%

    Players already gone:

    Matt Stinson F

    He never had the drive.

    Ashton Bennett Inc

    Only was on roster because they needed to fill space at start

    Taylor Morgan Inc

    See above

    John Bostock D

    Hogan Ephraim D

    I'm going to grade these two together because they seemed interchangeable. Had a nice summer vacation. Played a little football. Went home.

    Terry Dunfield C-

    Right to the end, tassels hustled and contributed above his skill level.

    Darren O'Dea B-

    His salary was terrible. His play fine. Seemed to genuinely care bout club, which is worth something.

    Luis Silva C+

    The one that got away will likely be missed in future, but he was having a subpar season at TFC before he was moved.

    Logan Emory D+

    He tried his best.

    Danny Califf F

    Never really wanted to be here and probably shouldn't have been.

    Jeremy Brockie C-

    He was a decent, hustle forward --Chad Barrett with an accent. I'm giving him a 25% chance of returning on a full-time deal.

    Maximiliano Urruti A+

    By far the player that best summarizes both 2013 and the entire TFC experience. An A+ for the LOLs.



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