Match 3: At home vs. Chivas USA

The post-DeRo era begins for TFC this afternoon, as winless Chivas USA comes to town.

After last weeks success I would be disappointed with anything less than 3 points, but without De Rosario there is a chance that the attack could be in shambles. The TFC attack has gone through 2 players in their short 5 year history: Danny Dichio, and DeRo. Who will step up to fill the void?

Yourassowski sits this one out, as he was sent off last week. Julian De Guzman continues to recover from off-season knee surgery. Doneil Henry is out on international duty.

Confirmed: DERO TRADED!

TFC and Aron Winter have made a statement to the club sending disgruntled captain Dwayne De Rosario to the New York Red Bulls.

In return TFC receives 21-year-old midfielder Tony Tchani, 26-year-old defender-midfielder Danleigh Borman and a first-round pick in the 2012 MLS SuperDraft.

I'm stunned, to say the least.

Below is how the rumour played out:

According to various reports, the club is sending the midfielder to the New York Red Bulls for 21-year-old midfielder Tony Tchani, 26-year-old defender/midfielder Danleigh Borman and a first round draft pick.

This would be the stupidest thing Toronto FC has ever done, and TFC has done some pretty stupid things.

Even with Aron Winter's new system, it has been obvious through the first 2 matches of the season that the attack goes through De Rosario. There is nothing that Tchani or Borman can bring to the table that will replace this.

Now we wait and see just what is what...

Update: Winter Addresses Reports