Podcast appearances and mentions of Tim Bezbatchenko

Yesterday we heard part one of our multi-club ownership eries, as we learned about how MCOs work - and their purpose.Today, we get some real-world examples, hearing from inside the operations whose clubs include sides from the Premier League and Major League Soccer.So what is it like to own and manage multiple clubs in different leagues and sometimes in different sports?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Matt Slater, Tim Bezbatchenko & Larry BergExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Mike Stavrou & Nick Thomson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yesterday we heard part one of our multi-club ownership eries, as we learned about how MCOs work - and their purpose. Today, we get some real-world examples, hearing from inside the operations whose clubs include sides from the Premier League and Major League Soccer. So what is it like to own and manage multiple clubs in different leagues and sometimes in different sports? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Matt Slater, Tim Bezbatchenko & Larry Berg Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Mike Stavrou & Nick Thomson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David sits down with Tim Bezbatchenko from over in England. They talk about his new role at Black Knight Football Club, what he would do as "Soccer Czar" in America for a day, the best teams he has ever worked with, and more.Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Canadian Soccer Staff Writer at the Athletic, Joshua Kloke joins OverDrive to chat about what led to Bill Manning's dismissal, Tim Bezbatchenko's impact on TFC, what's gone wrong with Insigne's tenure in Toronto, TFC losing popularity, what lies ahead for Brendan Shanahan and more.

Canadian Soccer Staff Writer at the Athletic, Joshua Kloke joins OverDrive to chat about what led to Bill Manning's dismissal, Tim Bezbatchenko's impact on TFC, what's gone wrong with Insigne's tenure in Toronto, TFC losing popularity, what lies ahead for Brendan Shanahan and more.

When Tim Bezbatchenko realized he wasn't going to be a Major League Soccer player, he knew he still wanted to be around the sport—so after attending law school (while playing on a USL team), he got a job at MLS headquarters. That led to successful stints as president and general manager of Toronto FC, which hoisted an MLS Cup during his tenure, and his hometown club, Columbus Crew, which won two league championships under his leadership. Now he's taking all that knowledge to a new role as president of Black Knight Football, an organization that oversees AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League as well as clubs in Scotland, France, and New Zealand. Plus, Taylor shares his thoughts on MLS players' presence in the Euros and Copa América. Offside With Taylor Twellman is a Major League Soccer podcast, produced by Apple TV and Rain Delay Media. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts.Want to talk to Taylor? Call (646) 571-8496 or email offsidepodwithtaylor@gmail.com with questions.http://apple.co/Offside-MLSSeasonPassSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

6:29 - Nico Estévez out - what now for Dallas? 13:23 - Potential coach hires for Dallas 17:19 -Breaking down the Columbus front office changes 33:05 - Summer transfer window lookahead  34:00 - Atlanta 38:12 - Charlotte 45:20 - Minnesota 49:20 - Montréal 53:54 - RBNY 1:00:11 - Vancouver 1:04:13 - Colorado 1:08:17 -  LAFC  

Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Brianna Mac Kay on the latest episode of soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we discuss how general manager Tim Bezbatchenko is leaving the Crew, talk about Issa Tall is being promoted from assistant general manager, and recap everything that happened when the Crew faced  Pachuca in the Concacaf Champions Cup.

Tim Bezbatchenko is an MLS Cup Champion – again – as the Columbus Crew beat LAFC to reclaim their throne. With that, the MLS off-season is officially underway and it's expected to be a busy one for Toronto FC. Plus, Sebastian Giovinco has announced that he won't be returning to TFC (once again). Is this the last we hear of Seba? The crew discuss – plus much more. Don't miss out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Soccer Podcast Day! On this week's show, Bone & Beam preview Saturday's Eastern Conference Final match between the Crew and Cincinnati and explain why all the pressure is on FC Cincinnati in this game. Along with that, they discussed the impact that Matt Miazga's suspension could have on the game. After that, the guys chatted about their favorite holiday beers and cocktails, before moving onto the VAR decision in Tuesday's PSG-Newcastle match. Branching off of that, they hit on other results around the Champions League. Finally, we replayed the interview of Tim Bezbatchenko joining Beam on 'Morning Juice' from Wednesday morning.

Part Two of the Morning Footy podcast kicks off with a recap of Columbus vs Atlanta UTD and a chat about how Tim Bezbatchenko is the reason for Columbus' resurgence (1:50). Then, Sandra Herrera joins to preview the NWSL semi-finals and the effect the international break has had on the playoffs (11:22). Next, the MF crew react to John Textor's rant post-match down in Brazil calling out corruption (22:39). And finally, St. Louis City Manager Bradley Carnell is welcomed in to talk about the team's loss at home, the mindset heading into the second match, and being the favorite for Coach of the Year (26:36). Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Taylor takes a closer look at the Columbus Crew, one of the league's founding clubs and a team who have reinvented themselves just three years after winning the MLS Cup. Taylor talks with manager Wilfried Nancy about his unique approach to coaching and encouraging egos, team president Tim Bezbatchenko about the kinds of players he looks for to build long-term success, and recent acquisition Julian Gressel about how the Crew's unique style could make them a tough out in the MLS Cup Playoffs. Offside With Taylor Twellman is a Major League Soccer podcast, produced by Apple TV and Rain Delay Media. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts.http://apple.co/Offside-MLSSeasonPass

Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with staff photographer Kyle Robertson regarding the Crew's recent 2-0 victory against Toronto FC on the latest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we also hear from Crew President and General Manager Tim Bezbatchenko to discuss player Lionel Messi, Michael Bradly, and his thoughts on the Columbus Crew this season so far.

Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with sports photographer Kyle Robertson on the newest episode of the Columbus Crew Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we recap the Crew's last two victories and provide an update on what the team will face in its next few matches. Also, we catch up with Columbus Crew President and General Manager Tim Bezbatchenko on this podcast and hear his thoughts about the performance of the new coach, how this year's season is going with Apple TV and MLS Season Pass, and finally how player Lionel Messi might be joining the MLS.

Hosts Mike Newell, Jeffrey P. Nesker, and Michael Singh discuss Toronto FC's 1-1 draw against Atlanta United over the weekend and look ahead to Saturday's home opener vs. Tim Bezbatchenko's Columbus Crew. Is there pressure on Bob Bradley's Reds to put in an inspiring performance after last year's embarrassing 4-1 loss to the New York Red Bulls and the team's slow start to the season? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the first episode of Inside The Crew for the 2023 season, Chris recaps the Crew's Media Coverage ahead of the season, and you'll hear from Tim Bezbatchenko, Wilfried Nancy, and so much more!

On this special episode of AFP 1v1 Devang Desai And David Gass are joined by Columbus Crew SC President Tim Bezbatchenko. The three of them discuss winning the MLS Cup with Columbus, the next chapter for the Crew, their brand new signing Bradley Wright-Phillips, the future of the MLS and his time with Toronto and Greg Vanney departing TFC.Have you joined Patreon? Get ad-free episodes and access to discord: https://www.patreon.com/afootballpodcastFollow @AFootballPod on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang, @EmpireGass and @SeanKeay.If you enjoyed today's show, please rate A Football Podcast 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts. See you again next week for an all new AFP.

Crew president and general manager Tim Bezbatchenko speaks to the media on Tuesday December 6, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. During this news conference the club announces Wilfried Nancy as new head coach of the Columbus Crew.

The Columbus Crew have been eliminated from the playoffs on the final day of the regular season. Head Coach Caleb Porter has been relieved of his duties. Chris Doran spoke with Tim Bezbatchenko about what the future holds for the Crew

Cupset! Again! David Gass is joined by Charlie Davies and Jordan Angeli to sort through another crazy round of the U.S. Open Cup. Is it the Red Bulls' trophy to lose? And what would a Cup mean for SKC in the midst of a tough league campaign? The trio is then joined by Columbus Crew President and GM Tim Bezbatchenko to get all the details on the Cucho Hernandez signing.  We finish off with a weekend preview, our ESPN+ games of the week and the mailbag!  2:19 - The 2023 All-Star Game is headed to D.C.! 8:06 - Cupset! Sacramento stuns the Galaxy 14:32 - Are the Red Bulls legit trophy contenders? 23:55 - What would a USOC win mean for SKC? 26:13 - Why both Toronto and Vancouver need to win the Canadian Championship 34:08 - Adrian Heath gets a contract extension 41:32 - Tim Bezbatchenko on Cucho signing, what's next for Crew 1:04:20 - Weekend Preview 1:16:40 - ESPN+ Games of the Week 1:19:50 - Mailbag

Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Jacob Myers, and staff photographer Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we recap the latest 2-1 loss against the Seattle Sounders, discuss the Crew's recent losing streak, and mention what this means for the team moving forward. Finally, we talk how general Manager Tim Bezbatchenko still has confidence in Columbus Crew coach Caleb Porter to be able to turn this season around. More: Interview: GM Tim Bezbatchenko confident coach Caleb Porter can turn Crew around

On today's episode, we speak with Sean Rubio, Director of Player Personnel at Austin FC about the ins and outs of player acquisition, analytics, and communication. We launch our episode by exploring the three stages of the player acquisition process; identification, recruitment, and negotiation. Sean tells us a bit about his background and education leading up to developing his expertise in the analytics side of soccer. He talks about his work with coaches and tells us about a call from Tim Bezbatchenko that changed everything. Next, we touch on how the club's failure in 2016 was channeled into 2017's success, Sean tells us about the competitiveness and grit required to succeed at Austin FC and highlights the importance of communication. Following this, Sean tells us why he thinks tracking data is the next frontier and gives us his insights on how soccer is changing due to analytics. We talk about salary caps and Sean tells us why he thinks the Beckham rule is effective. We dive into player metrics and answer the question of why each deal is different. Sean tells us how the league differs from what he originally envisioned and gives us the inside scoop on the next transfer period. Lastly, Sean tells us a bit about his long-reaching goals for MLS, Austin FC, and himself. Tune in for an action-packed peek into the analytics of Austin FC today. 

Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew SC beat reporter Jacob Myers to recap the last two matches against New York City FC and Toronto FC. Next, we provide an injury update on player Luis Diaz, talk about the how future games will be going back to full capacity in the stadium, and mention when the new training facility is set to open. Finally, we are joined by special guest Shawn Mitchell to discuss everything that’s going with the Columbus Crew ahead of the opening of the new stadium. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew SC beat reporter Jacob Myers, and staff photographer Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we discuss when the Crew SC’s 2021 season will start, talk about the new signing of player Alex Matan, and here an audio clip with Crew SC president Tim Bezbatchenko regarding the naming rights of the new downtown stadium. Finally, we answer a few questions submitted via Twitter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this special episode of AFP 1v1 Devang Desai And David Gass are joined by Columbus Crew SC President Tim Bezbatchenko. The three of them discuss winning the MLS Cup with Columbus, the next chapter for the Crew, their brand new signing Bradley Wright-Phillips, the future of the MLS and his time with Toronto and Greg Vanney departing TFC. We have joined Patreon! For $4 a month you will gain access to exclusive interviews with MLS Players, Managers and Executives, plus access to Discord and Ad Free Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/afootballpodcast Follow @AFootballPod on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang @EmpireGass and @nickandrade89. If you enjoyed today's show, please rate A Football Podcast 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts. See you next week for an all new episode of AFP.

Hey, soccer fans! And welcome to The Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer Podcast. Tonight, we recap the 2020 MLS Cup Final and congratulate the champions: the Columbus Crew. We recap what they did right and what Seattle did wrong. Would anyone have guessed that Etienne, Jr. and Aidan Morris would have played so well, or that Zelarayan would've bagged a brace? Next, we examined the sustainability of each franchise. The Seattle Sounders dynasty is a near perfect model, and with Tim Bezbatchenko at the helm in Columbus, he could be building the next dynasty with the Crew. They're already making moves! To close out the first half, we review the 2020 MLS season award winners and review our own picks from February (a lifetime ago). In the second half, we preview the Concacaf Champions League with special guest Ryan Anderson. Stay tuned in for our picks and predictions, and hear our thoughts on how the adapted tournament format and the other factors that could finally favor an MLS club. Tune in to the end, as our final picks will not disappoint. Check out our LinkTree to find us on social media, support us with donations, and purchase your swag.

Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew SC beat reporter Jacob Myers, and staff photographer Kyle Robertson on the latest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. On this episode we discuss when teams can return to training, predict what we can expect to see when the MLS resumes its season with a Florida tournament in July, and talk about which teams we like most for when the tournament starts. Finally, we discuss the new CBA, and what some Crew SC players have said regarding the George Floyd protests in Columbus.

Columbus Crew SC’s leaders are adapting to the new working from home lifestyle like the rest of us. President Tim Bezbatchenko, Coach Caleb Porter and Chief Business Officer Steve Lyons are managing family, kids, uncertainty and fear – while trying to meet the needs of the Crew’s players, fans and spooked corporate sponsors. There’s also a $300 million Arena District stadium being constructed, while the economy takes an unexpected nosedive. We talk about all of this in the second episode of our new Crisis Management podcast, along with how they are approaching leadership of the team and organization during this time. This is an installment in a series of discussions with area business owners and leaders about operating amid this new coronavirus reality.

Columbus Crew SC's leaders are adapting to the new working from home lifestyle like the rest of us. President Tim Bezbatchenko, Coach Caleb Porter and Chief Business Officer Steve Lyons are managing family, kids, uncertainty and fear – while trying to meet the needs of the Crew's players, fans and spooked corporate sponsors. There's also a $300 million Arena District stadium being constructed, while the economy takes an unexpected nosedive. We talk about all of this in the second episode of our new Crisis Management podcast, along with how they are approaching leadership of the team and organization during this time. This is an installment in a series of discussions with area business owners and leaders about operating amid this new coronavirus reality.

Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew SC beat reporter Jacob Myers, and staff photographer Kyle Robertson discuss the recent exit interviews with President Tim Bezbatchenko and head coach Caleb Porter, next we talk about player Federico Higuain and his departure from the team, and look at what will happen with the Crew SC’s training facility at Obetz. Finally, we provide out thoughts on the groundbreaking for the new stadium and discuss player Alex Crognale.

In today's episode of the Inspire Podcast, Bart Egnal speaks with Tim Bezbatchenko - President and GM of Columbus Crew SC Here are some moments from their conversation: Tim's Footballer experience (3:23) Tim's Law School experience (4:25) Tenuous future of MLS league (4:53) Vision for MLS (6:38) The new vision for the MLS (7:16) Transition from League Office to General Manager of TFC (9:37) The risks of coming to Toronto as a GM (11:13) How do you start building a vision? (12:20) Collaborate on vision creation (13:20) The first vision and its evolution (14:16) What to do with those who don't buy in to vision (18:07) Measure your day in the number of hard conversations you've had (21:27) Bart and Tim talk about hard conversations for leaders (22:16) Winning the Championship and how that affected the vision (23:16) Creating a vision for Columbus Crew (25:03) 3 pieces of advice on creating vision (30:21) 1 - Write it down (30:57) 2. Grand enough that it can't be achieved in a short period of and broad enough (31:43) 3 Understand that change is inevitable (32:05)

10/01/19 - Neil Sika talks end of season and is joined by Tim Bezbatchenko to discuss moving forward with the organization in the future, groundbreaking at the new stadium, roster, and more. TSN's Luke Wileman joins to speak with Neil.

Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew SC beat reporter Jacob Myers and guest Randy Kilbride, from Flint and Kilbride, to recap the latest 3-1 victory over Atlanta United, provide updates regarding player injuries, and talk the latest news on the Crew SC. Finally, we are joined by Columbus Crew SC president and general manager Tim Bezbatchenko to discuss the land of the new downtown stadium, where things were at when Bezbatchenko joined the Columbus Crew SC organization, and talk about the expected experience center that will be located in the Short North. Finally, we get updates on what is going on with the current Crew SC training facility in Obetz, Ohio.

Columbus Crew SC beat reporter Jacob Myers and Dispatch staff photographer Kyle Robertson recap the Patrick Mullins for Jordan Hamilton trade, discuss the Steve Lyons front office hire, and break down what right of first refusal means. Next we provide an update on which Crew SC players are injured, recap the latest 1-0 loss against Orlando City, and preview the upcoming match against Chicago. Finally, we answer questions submitted via social media.

Dispatch Crew SC beat reporter Jacob Myers speaks with Columbus Crew SC president Tim Bezbatchenko on the newest episode of Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this interview we discuss what’s happening on the business side of things for the Crew SC, get Bezbatchenko’s thoughts on goalkeeper Zach Steffen, and hear updates regarding the new 2021 stadium and when it could potentially open. Finally, we recap the recent 2-2 draw against the NYC FC and discuss players Pedro Santos and Federico Higuaín.

Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew SC beat reporter Jacob Myers and staff photographer Kyle Robertson on the newest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this show we introduce Jacob Myers to the Speakeasy podcast, talk about player JJ Williams, look at what is upcoming for the Columbus Crew SC, and answer questions submitted via social media.

The Crew are saved. Long live the Crew. On the eve of a special day in Columbus, it's time to introduce a pair of new faces in Columbus. Fresh off being introduced, head coach Caleb Porter and president Tim Bezbatchenko join ExtraTime Radio to explain how they ended up back in Ohio, what new ownership and bright future mean to the supporters, city and themselves and lay out their ambitions for a new era of the Crew. Plus, it's SuperDraft time! With Dave and Bobby bursting with insider information following a week in Orlando at the 2019 adidas MLS Player Combine, the guys name their top prospects and try to put the day in perspective. Sporting KC head coach Peter Vermes goes even further, giving a coach and executive's take on the past, present and future of the SuperDraft. 4:55 - SuperDraft preview: Who could go No. 1? 17:50 - Peter Vermes on the future of SuperDraft 29:56 - Caleb Porter explains why he's coming back to Ohio 56:27 - Tim Bezbatchenko plots out Crew's bright future 1:18:02 - Mailbag: Saying goodbye to the Geiger Show

Columbus Crew SC ushers in a new era as Crew SC Investor-Operators Dee Haslam, JW Johnson and Pete Edwards address media at The Ivory Room at Miranova II. President Tim Bezbatchenko and Head Coach Caleb Porter are also introduced at the news conference, which is emceed by ESPN Soccer Analyst Taylor Twellman.

The pod is back for 2019! Wheels and Terry talk a bit of Premier League plus a whole lot of TFC news to catch up on. Tim Bezbatchenko out, Ali Curtis in as the new General Manger of Toronto FC, Nick DeLeon and Laurent Ciman join the Reds, plus listener mail on a jam-packed pod.

The Robins School of Business presents C-Suite Conversations, hosted by Dr. Richard Coughlan, associate professor of management. Dr. Coughlan interviews Tim Bezbatchenko, '04, General Manager for Toronto Football Club. They discussed Bezbatchenko’s career from his time on the Richmond Spiders soccer team through his work now in Toronto. Podcasts are recorded with a live audience in the Ukrop Auditorium.

Toronto FC general manager Tim Bezbatchenko joins OverDrive to discuss the club advancing to the CONCACAF Champions League Semi-Finals, getting through in a tough road environment in Mexico, plus what kind of impact Sebastian Giovinco has made since TFC acquired him.

The guys sit down in Orlando to talk MLS Combine and offseason moves. Then they sitdown with "The Architect" Tim Bezbatchenko to talk about running a successful organization, helping build the league, the future of the league, and much more.

Toronto FC general manager Tim Bezbatchenko joins the boys on OverDrive following TFC's historic season to discuss the long road to success following some tough years, how the star players have bought into the city, and the feeling of winning the MLS Cup.

Wheels and Terry are back as the Reds just keep on rolling. The guys recap a 4-0 throttling of the San Jose Earthquakes and look ahead to a challenging road trip to LA to take on the Galaxy. TFC Senior Vice-President of soccer operations and general manager Tim Bezbatchenko makes his debut on the pod.

Wheels and Terry are back as the Reds just keep on rolling. The guys recap a 4-0 throttling of the San Jose Earthquakes and look ahead to a challenging road trip to LA to take on the Galaxy. TFC Senior Vice-President of soccer operations and general manager Tim Bezbatchenko makes his debut on the pod.

Wheels and Terry are back as the Reds just keep on rolling. The guys recap a 4-0 throttling of the San Jose Earthquakes and look ahead to a challenging road trip to LA to take on the Galaxy. TFC Senior Vice-President of soccer operations and general manager Tim Bezbatchenko makes his debut on the pod.

Wheels and Terry break down the latest TFC news as Greg Vanney and Tim Bezbatchenko ink new contracts, Nicolas Hasler joins the club, and the 2017 Gold Cup marches on.

The guys save the tactical talk for Thursday in Toronto, where Sigi Schmid will bring his expertise to the table. Instead, it’s time to learn about how Toronto FC and the Seattle Sounders were built with the men who did the building. First up is Toronto FC general manager Tim Bezbatchenko, who explains why the salary cap is even trickier than you think and how he went about putting the pieces together after getting the job in late 2013. What happened with Jermain Defoe? How’d the Michael Bradley and Jozy Altidore deals get over the line? How would an MLS Cup victory change the club and the city?   After the break, Sounder GM Garth Lagerwey calls in after a trip to South America to dish on Seattle's roller-coaster 2016 season. Next up? Another flight, this one to Europe, then an MLS Cup appearance that nobody thought possible in July. How shocking was it when Obafemi Martins took off in February? How crucial was Jordan Morris’ decision to eschew Germany for his hometown club? Did Luis Suarez help seal the Nico Lodeiro deal? Did analytics play a role in the Sounders (and Toronto FC’s run)?   In the mailbag, the Best XI drops and Matt gives his own team of the year, ATL UTD makes a splash in the transfer market and drafts of all different varieties are on the horizon. 

Tim Leiweke, Dave Nonis, Masai Ujiri & Tim Bezbatchenko - Prime Time Sports

Better late than never! Yeah yeah DC United's "B" team... we'll take it. Bright Dike, Darrel Russell and Alvaro Rey all looked good against a team who made them look real good, but it's about keeping this all in perspective. As in TFC are better in 2013 than 2012 and there are some performance to monitor in the final weeks of the season. Off the pitch Tim Leiweke and Tim Bezbatchenko keep talking about England and Italy DP's and that is going to be interesting to see who will want to leave a top flight European league to come play for Toronto.