If this were 2007, it would be an exciting time for TFC fans.
The addition of Bobby Convey, a solid player that has had a long and successful career in MLS and for Reading, in 2013, however, might not prove to be as thrilling.
After all, this is a nearly 30-year-old player, coming off an injury not too long ago, that comes with a $215,000 cap hit.
He's played 112 minutes for Kansas City this year, registering just two shots on goal.
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Convey played for Kevin Payne and with Ryan Nelsen at DC United.
Hopefully, KC is covering some of the cap hit, but that information is not yet known.
TFC did not give much of an asset up to get Convey, just a 3rd round pick. This was completely a salary and roster spot dump by KC.
Whereas the addition of a veteran player isn't the worst thing TFC can do at this point, this trade does raise some questions. Namely, is it a sign of the Reds management panicking a bit in light of the 8-game winless streak? Convey is not a long-term solution and his addition goes away from Payne's stated desire to sign younger players.
It's also fair to question what type of scouting network Payne and Nelsen are relying on. Seemingly every player TFC has brought in has direct links to one of the two men's past. That's fine, and common, in world football, but it would be nice to see some more variety in the signings.