Rosenlund

Rosenlund also excels in basketball thanks to a year as a high-school exchange student near Tampa, Fla.

The Aeronautical Pentathlon Has Six Events—and Flying Doesn't Count Adam Thompson 2011

Ville Rosenlund knows not to assume any of his nonmilitary friends have a clue about the sport in which he is a two-time world champion.

The Aeronautical Pentathlon Has Six Events—and Flying Doesn't Count Adam Thompson 2011

Rosenlund's air pistol malfunctioned right before the shooting test.

The Aeronautical Pentathlon Has Six Events—and Flying Doesn't Count Adam Thompson 2011

Ville Rosenlund Though the sport suggests flying in its name, the flying event counts only for bragging rights.

The Aeronautical Pentathlon Has Six Events—and Flying Doesn't Count Adam Thompson 2011

Rosenlund, 36, isn't particularly quick, and at 5-foot-7, he is no LeBron James.

The Aeronautical Pentathlon Has Six Events—and Flying Doesn't Count Adam Thompson 2011

Rosenlund, a favorite to take the event, finished 13th on the day and fifth overall, and Finland finished a disappointing third in the team standings.

The Aeronautical Pentathlon Has Six Events—and Flying Doesn't Count Adam Thompson 2011

It does seem like TFC is too reliant on international spots which have the added problem of typically costing more and being far more likely to be away on international duty, but the harsh truth is that Rosenlund isn't near good enough yet to contribute to a championship contending MLS team.

It's a cruel game, this football Duane Rollins 2009

If those spots were still there it's likely that a player like Rosenlund could stick around for another year -- likely at not much money, but at least it would be in the players control as to whether he wanted to stay as a development player.

It's a cruel game, this football Duane Rollins 2009

Hopefully Rosenlund ends up in Scandinavia or the USL.

It's a cruel game, this football Duane Rollins 2009

TFC already has Rosenlund, Smith, Ricketts and Harmse.

But what DeRo it mean? Duane Rollins 2008