News: Guess who's back... back again...

Discussion in 'FC Dallas' started by ElJefe, Aug 23, 2012.

  1. ElJefe

    ElJefe Moderator
    Staff Member

    Feb 16, 1999
    Colorful Colorado
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Toja's back, tell a friend.

    Though I'm pretty sure we won't get him, since we're pretty low in the allocation pecking order. And after the way he Cadillac'd his way through the end of his time to force a transfer, I'm not sure I want him.
     
  2. Harper916

    Harper916 Member+

    Mar 30, 2001
    Lake Charles, La.
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    You know that feeling you get when you see an ex, one that broke up with you and you still have feelings for, for the first time in a long time. I just got that feeling.
     
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  3. Pegasus

    Pegasus Member+

    Apr 20, 1999
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    He'd fit in great at Jacobson's spot and with the Colombian contingent. Now that he's done Europe he may like it here better than before.
     
  4. ttujosh

    ttujosh Member

    Mar 9, 2003
    Dallas, Tx
    Exactly, you see her, she is still hot...and you start to forget she was bat shit crazy for a min...then you recall all the crap she put you through.
    He was my favorite player for a short time, but when he went on the effort strike I lost all respect for him, so F that guy.
     
  5. Parrothead FC

    Parrothead FC Member

    Jun 29, 2005
    Austin, Texas
    Club:
    Austin Aztex
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    If he still has it, there's no reason why we shouldn't want him. I wish we had EJ back, he is killing it up in Seattle.
     
  6. paladius

    paladius Member

    Sep 27, 2003
    Frisco, Texas
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Right. He mailed it in and the league should bring that to his attention, not just Dallas. He is one hell of a holding midfielder, but he can easily get pulled out of his positional assignment because he plays on instinct. He's somewhat helpful on offense but really doesn't have the creativity we expected from his first year. Teams didn't know what to expect of him at first, and he was given more latitude on the pitch. Once he became a target, his contribution diminished tremendously. Also, he is one of the most one-footed players you will ever see. He literally dribbles "around the Horn" sometimes when he should be using his weaker foot. He's like "Zoolander" who can't walk down a runway and turn left. Yes, he has his strong points, but my moment of passion for his play has long gone, and on balance, I say we pass on him altogether.
     
  7. Skippysasquirrel

    May 11, 2012
    San Diego, CA
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    So... we are excited... right?
     
  8. SeventhRowScreamer

    Jan 26, 2007
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    The tactic was sorry but he's cool in my book. Eddie Johnson is the only guy I would hate to see back in Dallas. Fish is almost there but he could win me over with 20 goals.
     
  9. cowtown

    cowtown Moderator
    Staff Member

    Dec 8, 2006
    Plano, TX
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Rangy holding midfielder on the right side of 30 who has still delivered the smoothest slide tackles I've ever seen in MLS? I'll forgive and forget if he ends up here. It's up to bus coach to decide if he can work with the guy.

    Wouldn't be surprised if Colorado finds a way to get him.
     
  10. The Gribbler

    The Gribbler Member

    Jul 14, 1999
    Cedar Hill, Texas
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Dat slide tackle. Oh man, dat slide tackle. That was a thing a beauty.
     
  11. paladius

    paladius Member

    Sep 27, 2003
    Frisco, Texas
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Pablo Ricchetti used to be just as good at that. I don't want Toja back, but on the other hand, what we did to Pablo is criminal in my book. He was shown no respect whatsoever.
     
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  12. Elvis Minaya

    Elvis Minaya Member

    Sep 22, 2008
    Valparaiso, Chile
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Nat'l Team:
    Chile
    Juan Carlos Toja is back in MLS http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/artic...ar-toja-signs-mls-deal-be-assigned-allocation. The New England REV has the first choice, however I dont see Toja with the REVS. I cant picture Toja playing in a huge NFL stadium most of the time without feeling uncomfortable. Toja belongs to FC Dallas and nothing else. My team NY Red Bulls has the last option to Toja, so I dont think its a possibility at this point. We fans of MLs were used to see Toja with Dallas and we remember how different FC Dallas was with Toja there. If Toja joins Dallas, the team will look like a Colombian club or Colombian national team. Welcome back to one of the most popular and fan-favorite players of all time Juan Carlos Toja.
     
  13. Kermmy803

    Kermmy803 Member

    Jul 10, 2002
    Denton County, TX
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I guess the other 2 threads that were already opened weren't good enough for the NYRB poster. :rolleyes:
     
  14. matthewe08

    matthewe08 Member

    Mar 19, 2007
    Dallas
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I would like to see him back, slide him in the midfield with DF10 and JdG/AJ..would be nice. Although, I do not see him getting to us giving our spot in the allocation order.
     
  15. cowtown

    cowtown Moderator
    Staff Member

    Dec 8, 2006
    Plano, TX
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Well, one thread is good enough for me. Everything is merged now.
     
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  16. UncleHulka

    UncleHulka Member

    Jan 14, 2005
    The Revs are already receiving offers, so they'll take him. It's just a matter of do they want to sign him or trade him. He'll probably command a pretty high salary, so I doubt FCD could even fit him under the cap right now.
     
  17. Rex Kramer

    Rex Kramer Thanks Rex

    Aug 1, 2007
    Plano, TX
    Unless we have any expensive tradable pieces. Which of course we don't.
     
  18. sweeper33

    sweeper33 Member

    Jul 24, 2000
    An over rated mullet runs round the out side
    round the out side
    round the out side
     
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  19. Kyuui-Musikq

    Kyuui-Musikq Member

    Nov 22, 2009
    Austin
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Juan Toja's option was declined for the upcoming season for the Revolution.

    http://www.revolutionsoccer.net/new...ns-11-players-2014-roster-currently-stands-15

    He made almost $300,000 this past season for the revs In an up and down season for them, so I think it's almost certain he'll be available in the second part of the re-entry draft

    Is this still a move you'd hope we could make a year later, barring a salary reduction?

    Darius Barnes and Tyler Polak also intrigue me here on this list.
     
  20. SeventhRowScreamer

    Jan 26, 2007
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    If FCD is combing the re-entry draft then we're already effed. What's Toja now? 45?:)
     

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