Pre-game: Chicago Fire @ Toronto FC

[Nuvinho]

This is going to be a very tough test for Toronto. Chicago still hasn't lost, but has a zillion ties (well not exactly) already.

I am assuming that Wynne is okay for Saturday, if not, then Nana get the call at RB. Upfront, probably the same as midweek? With DeRo-Barrett-Vitti. I think Dichio could also start, but that will push either Vitti or Barrett out, or DeRo to midfield.



TV: Live on CBC - Channel guide: Rogers 6, Bell 210, Star Choice 302, Cogeco 6.
RADIO: Live on The FAN 590

[DOMIN8R]

http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/5278/12272005nad27blancog4l1hl7.jpg

Shut him down.

Game Guide for those who are interested: http://web.mlsnet.com/pdf/mls/2009/gameguides/05/516torchi.pdf

[Don Julio]

Robbo will be back in I assume?

[Fort York Redcoat]

I want to see Barrett play for some minutes v his old club now he's scored again.

[S_D]

Nuvinho,

Just a suggestion. When you make the pregame threads, add on TV channels/radio so the poor saps like me who don't have seasons tix can easily find where to watch the game.

Thx to Justin though I should be at this game making lots and lots of noise. Can't wait!

[CoachGT]

Barrett should be playing. I hope Vitti gets minutes, too, because he's been more and more impressive every game.

Prediction: Toronto FC 2, Chicago 0, goals by DeRo and Barrett

[ACSertL]

On the big CBC network eh? I wonder if it will be in HD?

[pekduck]

Barrett should be playing. I hope Vitti gets minutes, too, because he's been more and more impressive every game.

Prediction: Toronto FC 2, Chicago 0, goals by DeRo and Barrett

Certainly hope so.

But 2-1 is more likely, Fire has not been shutout yet this season.

[Naturegirl]

if there any game that we do the streamers, this should the one. In honour of blanco. let's cover the bastard.

[twistedchinaman]

Blanco, McBride, Rolfe, Soumare and Conde. Target them, shut them down, Chicago is at our mercy.

[T_Mizz]

I'm liking the fact that people's confidence in Barrett has skyrocketed since that glorius strike even though his confidence seems to still be in the gutters based on his reaction on TFC TV. This is what I've said for a while Barrett can be a scorer of amazing goals but I'd prefer him to be an amazing scorer of goals.

[Stouffville_RPB]

Here is the ref of the games MLS stats:

85 games, 3.6 Y/gm, 23 RC, 28 penalties

Not liking what I see there.

[T_Mizz]

I have no idea what average ref stats are but 28 penalties seems high doesn't it?

[Oldtimer]

It's very important that TFC scores first:

RECORD WHEN SCORING FIRST GOAL
TEAM W L T PCT
Kansas City Wizards 3 0 0 1.000
Los Angeles Galaxy 1 0 0 1.000
Chivas USA 6 0 0 1.000
Seattle Sounders FC 4 0 1 .900
Houston Dynamo 3 0 1 .875
Toronto FC 3 0 1 .875
New York Red Bulls 2 0 1 .833
Real Salt Lake 2 0 1 .833
New England Revolution 1 0 1 .750
Colorado Rapids 3 1 1 .700
San Jose Earthquakes 1 0 2 .667
Chicago Fire 1 0 3 .625
Columbus Crew 1 0 4 .600
D.C. United 2 1 4 .571
FC Dallas 1 3 0 .250

RECORD WHEN ALLOWING FIRST GOAL
TEAM W L T PCT
D.C. United 1 0 1 .750
Chicago Fire 1 0 3 .625
Chivas USA 1 1 0 .500
Los Angeles Galaxy 0 1 5 .417
New England Revolution 1 2 2 .400
Toronto FC 0 2 3 .300
Colorado Rapids 0 1 1 .250
Real Salt Lake 1 4 0 .200
Kansas City Wizards 0 4 2 .167
Columbus Crew 0 2 1 .167
Seattle Sounders FC 0 2 1 .167
FC Dallas 0 3 1 .125
Houston Dynamo 0 2 0 .000
San Jose Earthquakes 0 5 0 .000
New York Red Bulls 0 5 0 .000


Toronto's not very good so far at come-from-behind wins. However, when we get the lead first, we hold it better than the Fire.

[mighty_torontofc_2008]

Looking forward to the Fire visiting, maybe there coach will be unemployed after the match!! The Rain is back FFS but nice tempertures....lets go reds..

[Oldtimer]

I'm missing this one, but GO TFC.:scarf:

[Kaz]

well hopefully it wont down poor. lol
Barrett needs to pick up some confidence his one on one on Wednesday was sad, and just a lack of confidence.

[Mojo]

The rain will put out the Fire!

[TFC07]

Key game for TFC!

TFC got send a message to rest of Eastern conference teams with victory over Fire.

:scarf:

[olegunnar]

We need to score more than 1 goal.
MG42 in the north south thread posted we're 8 wins 1 draw no losses when we score more than a goal.
Also if Dichios good to go, lets hope he scores. We're apparently 5 wins 1 draw when Dichio scores at BMO.

[Hooligan69]

Booo. It's supposed to rain tomorrow afternoon.

[tim90]

toronto fc 3 to 1

[dinminister]

does anyone know where to go before or after the game (at bmo field) to get autographs/meet tfc players?

[Bars92]

I can't make it to the game, but I leant my jersey to my pal who has never been to a game and sitting in the southstand. I feel as though I will be there in spirit.

:scarf:

[Jeffro]

The rain is supposed to stop before game time.

Robbo is back, DeRo is fine, Dichio is back to health but will start on the bench I believe. Marvell is out for this one and probably next week.

Our lineup should look like this:

------------Frei--------------
Nana---Serioux--Velez---Brennan
------Cronin----Robbo------
---Vitti---Guevara---DeRo---
----------Barrett--------------

[Blazer]

I am not afraid of 2 wins and a +3 goal differential after 8 games played. Bring on the feu – we’re rolling right now!

[spezz44]

looks good to me. Would rather see Velez and Nana switch but, go with what works.

[Blazer]

Our cityscape is nicer than theirs!

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/87/Chicago_Skyline_Hi-Res.jpg/800px-Chicago_Skyline_Hi-Res.jpg (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/87/Chicago_Skyline_Hi-Res.jpg)

http://freefoto.ca/?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3977&g2_serialNumber=5

So there! :p

[bertal]

2-1 either way

[twistedchinaman]

TFC 2-1 Chicago

I want those three points!!!!

[dannyd]

Here is the ref of the games MLS stats:

85 games, 3.6 Y/gm, 23 RC, 28 penalties

Not liking what I see there.

Whats his stats on penalties called in the last minute for hand ball lol.. oh wait, Wynnes not playing.

[Blazer]

1-1 draw (McBride 37', Barrett 68')

[Wildgreek]

TFC will win 2-1

[ExiledRed]

3-1

Dichio, Blanco, Serioux and Cronin. in that order

[Jeffro]

GAME DAY!!

Come on boys! Nothing makes me more happy than beating the Fire.

[J .]

The rain is supposed to stop before game time.

Robbo is back, DeRo is fine, Dichio is back to health but will start on the bench I believe. Marvell is out for this one and probably next week.

Our lineup should look like this:

------------Frei--------------
Nana---Serioux--Velez---Brennan
------Cronin----Robbo------
---Vitti---Guevara---DeRo---
----------Barrett--------------


Ahhh the best formation in football manager. I like how Cummins gets his tactics.

2-1 TFC

Barrett 29
Blanco 54
Harmse 78

[rocker]

let's have a breakout game!!!!

I don't wanna be stressed for 90 minutes... i want relief by halftime ... ;)

[Marco2K]

Its raining. it must be game time..lol

[Inklink]

Hooray for pouring rain!!

Maybe it'll rain every home game until they build a roof! :)

[FCBarcelona]

I'll take a draw today , but i think there winning time comes to an end today 2-0 TFC.:scarf:

[twistedchinaman]

2-1 TFC today.

DeRo, Vitti.

[Plenty of Trout]

This would be a great day for a win.

[Inswingingwingman]

Wow half the seats are empty at the start.

[Batman]

Guys... I'm closing this thread now. Game thread is open.