Toronto FC transfer activity

Toronto FC have been extremely active this week in the transfer market. On top of adding two designated players in Torsten Frings and Danny Koevermans they have been reinforcing with smaller names in attempt to improve on what has been a dismal season so far.

Their first move saw them give up Alan Gordon, Nana Attakora, Jacob Peterson, and an international player spot to get Jamaican forward Ryan Johnson. Not a huge fan of this trade, they definitley needed more attacking options in wide areas which is exactly what Ryan Johnson will give them but they gave up a whole heck of a lot to get him. Including a quality backup striker in Alan Gordon, someone who can come off the bench whenever and immediately make an impact. In my opinion Johnson isn't that much better than Alan Gordon so to lose Alan Gordon, 2 more players, and an international spot represents very poor business.

The second move saw them send Tony Tchani to Columbus to get Andy Iro and Leandre Griffit. This one will really work well for TFV I think. They had way too many defensive midfielders to begin with and adding Torsten Frings meant someone had to go. I don't think Julian De Guzman has shown himself to be any better than Tchani but he is the clubs first DP and a Canadian international so Tchani was the obvious candidate to get the boot. Iro should be immediately be moved into Toronto's starting XI and will definitley help solidify a defense that has been horrible all season long. Griffit has played a small role for Columbus since joining but will have more of a chance to get into the starting line up in Toronto due to how poor their wide players are across the board.

Hopefully these moves workout for TFC, its bad for the league when a team with such a rabid fan base is always among the worst teams at the end of every season.