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TORONTO FC: Rollin' with Ricketts

MVNsoccer posted 8/20/2008 from toronto.fc.mlsnet.com

(from MLSNet.com) The official blog of TFC's Rohan Ricketts --- August 20: ...a week of mixed emotions. --- First off, a good friend and teammate of mine, MAURICE EDU, is leaving to further his career in the SPL. --- Knowing MO for this short period was good for me, especially when I first came to Toronto FC. --- We had so much in common let alone football. I will miss him on and off the pitch.

Jamaica and Canada play to draw in Toronto

3rd Degree found this 8/21/2008 on web.mlsnet.com

Canada and Jamaica played to an exciting 1-1 draw in the opening match of semifinal round in CONCACAF qualifying for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Eddie Lewis is Officially Ours

The Offside found this 8/22/2008 on lagalaxy.theoffside.com

Gash in his head and all. Ruiz will go to Toronto — probably cleats up after watching last night’s game. Lewis is a great acquisition, especially having played for Bruce Arena for many years already. That will make the transition to ...

TORONTO FC gets forward Ruiz from LA

MVNsoccer posted 8/22/2008 from web.mlsnet.com

(from MLSNet.com) Carlos Ruiz, 28, is known as the best pure goalscorer in MLS history. --- He leaves L.A. as the second leading scorer in Galaxy history with 50 regular season goals for the club, and helped the team to victory in the MLS Cup in 2002. --- "We're looking forward to bringing in another quality striker," said manager, director of soccer Mo Johnston. "We're very excited to get Ruiz."

Edu Wins His Work Permit (from Evening Times)

TheOriginalWinger.com found this 8/22/2008 on www.eveningtimes.co.uk

MAURICE EDU was today granted the work permit he needs to seal a £2.7million switch to Rangers. Gers boss Walter Smith attended a hearing at Hampden and the panel took just over an hour to give the 22-year-old's move from Toronto FC the green light. ...