SBI is reporting that the LA Galaxy have dealt forward Carlos Ruiz to Toronto FC, the details should be coming to light soon. Toronto FC have had a busy day on the player movement front, releasing midfielder Laurent Robert earlier in the day. Ruiz has had a tough season after sustaining a knee injury early in the season which has seen him earn limited playing time with LA. Toronto FC will get the goal scorer they’ve been looking for the past few months, and LA can now afford to sign Eddie Lewis. What do you think of the move? 

Toronto FC announced Tuesday that they have waived 33 year old French midfielder Laurent Robert as of Tuesday afternoon. Robert joined Toronto FC in early April, starting 16 of 17 games, scoring once. Mo Johnston stated in a press conference Tuesday that the club are pursuing two players, and that a player would be leaving the club, later today, the announcement of Robert’s departure was announced. Robert arrived in Major League Soccer after a short stint with English club Derby County. What do you think about this move?

According to Steve Goff, and one other Scotland-based source, Toronto FC Defensive Midfielder Maurice Edu is close to securing a transfer to Glasgow Rangers, for a transfer fee thought to be in the region of $5 Million. Edu recently returned after a disappointing Olympic campaign with the US. Edu was last years MLS Rookie of the year, and has earned 6 caps for the United States National Team. The 22 year old midfielder was the first overall pick of the 2007 MLS Superdraft. The move would seem Maurice join fellow United States Men’s National Team teammate Demarcus Beasley at Glasgow Rangers. Edu would require a work permit should he make the move, which could be the final hurdle holding back the transfer. What do you think? Good move for Maurice? Rangers? Toronto FC? 

Commissioner Don Garber revealed that MLS has reached an agreement with Brian McBride, during Thursday nights All Star game. The details will be announced tomorrow afternoon by MLS. The deal took longer than expected because Toronto FC had the first claim to McBride’s rights and negotiations with Chicago Fire, who McBride wants to join, had stalled. It appears MLS have successfully stepped in and reached an agreement and the details will be released tomorrow. McBride returns to Major League Soccer after successful four year tenure with English Premier League club FulhamCheck back tomorrow for all the details on McBride contract with MLS, and the details of the deal between Chicago Fire and Toronto FC.

Rating: 3(Likely)

According this report, Toronto FC are in negotiations with Turkish striker Hakan Sukur, and have offered a one year, four million dollar contract to the 37 year old. Sukur has 112 caps for the Turkish national team, and has scored 51 goals. Sukur most recently played for Turkish giant Galatasaray, making 147 appearances, scoring 55 goals over 5 years with club. Toronto FC still has it’s one Designated Player spot open and it looks like Sukur may be about to fill it. What do you think of this potential capture? Good for Sukur? Good for Toronto FC? Good for MLS?

According to this report, the San Jose Earthquakes have reached an agreement with Darren Huckerby after trading with Toronto FC for his rights. Huckerby has been a target for San Jose and several other MLS clubs for several months now and will join San Jose when the transfer window opens for July 15th. The 32 year old had been in prolonged talks with Toronto FC but decided to join San Jose. Huckerby most recently played for Championship side Norwich City, after previous stints at both Manchester City and Leeds United. What do you think of the acquisition?

According to the clubs website, Toronto FC are currently in contract negotiations with both Darren Huckerby and Paul Dickov. Huckerby, who turn 32 several months ago, has most recently played with Championship side Norwich City and has been interested in a move to MLS for some time. The 35 year old Striker Paul Dickov was most recently under contract with Manchester City, although he spent 2008 on loan with Blackpool. The duo were in attendance at BMO Field as Toronto FC fell to the Vancouver WhiteCaps in a CONCACAF Champions League qualifier. What do you think? Would these be good acquisitions for TFC?

Though I could easily come up with at least eight excuses (ie. the elevation, the surface, the travel…) as to why the Revolution fell to Real Salt Lake on Saturday night, there is no denying the fact that they just plain played poorly. A lot of the team’s success this season is a result of getting by on makeshift lineups and fortitude. But as we approach the halfway point of the MLS season, that may no longer be enough.

This week, New England will look to rebound against Toronto FC at home. It will mark the teams’ first meeting of the season, the last being October 20, 2007. (Remember Michael Parkhurst’s wonder goal?) But this Toronto team is very different from the one the Revs procured a 2-0-1 record against last year.

Toronto holds a 1-4-0 away record this season, which bodes well for New England. However, the Revolution are only 3-2-2 at home. As I alluded to before, they need to step it up. With Shalrie Joseph, Khano Smith, and Kenny Mansally all back from World Cup qualifiers, the Revs may be able to restore some semblance of consistency. And if you’re beginning to hear the faint echoes of a hallelujah chorus, it’s probably because Taylor Twellman may be making his return to the Revs’ bench during the team’s last MLS home game until August.

With both teams looking to improve upon last week’s results – and both coaches vying for a position with the All-Star team – it could prove to be a close match. My prediction? 2-1 New England.

16 year old Abdus Ibrahim had been traded to Toronto FC for a conditional draft pick in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft. Ibrahim was considered a top prospect in MLS by many, after being acquired by FC Dallas in the 2007 MLS SuperDraft. Originally from Ethiopia, Ibrahim has been capped at the US U-20 level. Ibrahim has family in Toronto, as was interested in making the move from Dallas. The young forward/midfielder had been away on personal leave, and was reported unsettled at FC Dallas. FC Dallas get Toronto’s first or second selection in the 2010 draft, as well as 50% of any transfer, should Ibrahim be sold to an overseas club.

Aftering being waived in April, defender Tyler Hemming has rejoined Toronto FC, signing a developmental contract. A developmental spot was available after Jarrod Smith’s promotion to the senior roster. After being waived by TFC, Hemming went on trial at Swedish club Hammarby IF, and upon his return was contracted by Toronto FC. The 23 year old defender/midfielder wad drafted by TFC, 40th overall in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft. Hemming is a canadian citizen, and has been capped for the U-23 team. What do you think? Good move to resign him?