An Investor's Guide to Toronto FC Salaries

"Everybody's got a price..." We're just surprised about Gargan's

Every year, Major League Soccer's financial boffins do their best to hide player's salaries from the public in a New York City vault. Every year, Major League Soccer's Player Union releases the numbers anyway. 2011's numbers were made available this weekend and Toronto FC's spreadsheet made for some interesting reading.

　
Since The Reds are operated by a group of old, white rich men whose bottom line never includes a trophy - we thought we'd help out by breaking down the numbers investment style. Get out your portfolio and Buy! Buy! Or... Sell! Sell! Salaries are listed in American funds and represent the approximate guaranteed salary... currency exchange into Dutch Guilders available upon request*.
　
A STEAL!
NANA ATTAKORA 45K
Should increase with new contract. IF there's a new contract
DANLEIGH BORMAN 42K
Not everyone's favourite but a usable winger at a bargain price
STEFAN FREI 155K
At any price - where would TFC be without him?
JOAO PLATA 42K
Potential cult fave and just 19 years old. Sadly not paid per inch
DICOY WILLIAMS 50K
A bit raw but a big upside and a big body on defence
　
VALUE FOR MONEY...
ADRIAN CANN 132K
Pre-season blip forgotten - has been steady in defence
RICHARD ECKERSLY 90K
Early signs show a capable MLS winger with upside
ALAN GORDON 96K
Very useful target man and good veteran influence
JAVIER MARTINA 96K
A little bit shaky lately but still a high-skilled player
NICK SOOLSMA 86K
Disappeared early but now looks like a useful squad forward
TONY TCHANI 194K
The prize from the DeRo trade has a very big upside
MIKAEL YOURASSOWSKY 81K
Worth it for the name puns alone
GIANLUCA ZAVARISE 46K
Versatile young Canadian at a low price
　
DID YOU KEEP THE RECEIPT?
ELBEKAY BOUCHIBA 92K
Anyone know if he still exists?
JULIAN DE GUZMAN 1.9M
He is quality - but position could be filled for much less in MLS
DAN GARGAN 70K
A 30K pay raise but still can't mark an attacker to save his life
TY HARDEN 73K
Seems pricey for a very one-dimensional defender
JACOB PETERSON 150K
Versatile with decent skills but hefty price for his output
MAICON SANTOS 126K
Need to see much more consistency... and Brazilianess
ALEN STEVANOVIC 225K
Could be great - if he learned to involve teammates
NATHAN STURGIS 89K
The legacy of Earl Cochrane: General Manager
　
BLUE CHIP INVESTMENTS
OSCAR CORDON 32K
Could make more at McDonald's - a decent future ahead
MATT GOLD 42K
Has had chances recently - squad capability in future
DONEIL HENRY 43K
Reserve team for now
MILOS KOCIC 42K
On standby for when UEFA clubs snatch Stefan Frei
NICHOLAS LINDSAY 43K
Spend it on better winter hobbies son
KEITH MAKUBUYA 32K
See you in the reserves for now Booyah!
ASHTONE MORGAN 32K
Reserve-ing judgement
DEMITRIUS OMPHROY 42K
Top pick yet to make the jump. Spending cash on tattoos
MATT STINSON 32K
Not on the First Team radar for 2011
　
*Not available upon request. Blame the Belgians.... or Virgil.