PRE-GAME THREAD: Toronto FC @ PR Islanders

[Nuvinho]

down 1-0 on the road, no excuses - time for Toronto FC to step up!!!

People won't like this formation, but it allows Wynne and Brennan to go forward more (not that they haven't done so in the past):

3-6-1


--------------------Frei---------------------
-------Garcia-----Gomez-----Serioux---------
Wynne-------------------------------Brennan
--------------Robbo----Cronin---------------
-----------DeRo-----------Guevara----------
--------------------Gerba-------------------

[prizby]

where ppl watching this game

Best Line Up (if everyone was 100%)?

--------------Frei--------------
----Attakora-Garcia-Serioux----
Wynne-------Robo------Brennan
------Cronin-----Guevara-------
---------DeRo-----------------
-------------Gerba-------------

Bench:
Edwards
Gomez
Sanyang
Ibrahim
Vitti
Barrett
Dichio

Not Used:
Velez
Gala
OBW



Likely line up:

------------Frei---------------
Wynne-Garcia-Serioux-Brennan
-----------Robo---------------
-------Cronin-Guevara---------
Vitti----------------------DeRo
-----------Gerba--------------

Bench:
Edwards
Gomez
Velez
OBW
Barrett
Dichio
Sanyang

Not Used:
Ibrahim
Gala
Attakora

[Gixmo]

I think JimmyB going forward are the least of our concerns

The flanks need to track back - 1 conceded is not an option in my books

A 2/3-0 hammering needs to happen - Someone needs to light Gaudette up like a christmas tree.. and remind him of the time spent rollin on the floor at BMO where PRI could have been attacking.

Really going out on a limb here, but we need a performance from this team that we haven't seen in some time. The last few leagues games just have not cut it. We need the 'Pre Gold Cup' TFC to show up in PR.

[Shakes McQueen]

I'm actually pretty excited for this game. Nothing to lose, so I expect us to use a very attacking formation, and I can't wait to see what results from it. Another Montreal, maybe?

- Scott

[AL-MO]

where ppl watching this game



Archies in Richmond Hill!

[AL-MO]

I'm actually pretty excited for this game. Nothing to lose, so I expect us to use a very attacking formation, and I can't wait to see what results from it. Another Montreal, maybe?

- Scott

Fuckin' EH Shakes!

[Shakes McQueen]

Anyone know if Guevara and/or Attakora are going to be available for this game? Having both of them would be an immense boost, and I think would have made the difference in the home leg.

- Scott

[Nuvinho]

^ Think Nana is still out.

[prizby]

Archies in Richmond Hill!


boo, u were at shoeless last time!

[prizby]

Anyone know if Guevara and/or Attakora are going to be available for this game? Having both of them would be an immense boost, and I think would have made the difference in the home leg.

- Scott

nana is out, cummings i believe he said he is out
guevara was last minute no last game, i assume he should and frankly HAS to be ready next game.

[ForestGlade]

3-1 TFC, another DeRo hatty when it counts. Also toss in another Gerba "assist"

[AL-MO]

boo, u were at shoeless last time!

I was at Joes this past Saturday? I could have sworn I was in Richmond Hill!!! :p

[TFC USA]

We win only if Guevara is playing.

Otherwise we end up with a 1-1 draw.

[prizby]

I was at Joes this past Saturday? I could have sworn I was in Richmond Hill!!! :p

pfffffft i meant shitlumbus

[Shakes McQueen]

I'll predict goals for Gerba and DeRo at least. If Guevara is in, put me down for one from him too.

Barrett and Vitti get an assist each.

- Scott

[Yohan]

Barrett and Vitti get an assist each.

- Scott
Vitti will also hit the post. Again:o

[Shakes McQueen]

Oh, I will also predict PR get one goal, either by mopping up an indirect free kick into our box, or laying in a centering pass from the left, for the easy finish.

- Scott

[Yohan]

Oh, I will also predict PR get one goal, either by mopping up an indirect free kick into our box, or laying in a centering pass from the left, for the easy finish.

- Scott
TFC set piece defending has to be one of the worst in the league.

well, 2 goals still means a win :)

[SilverSamurai]

Def. need to have the "Believe" banner out on this one...

[backbeat]

Please, please let me see - (although i know i won't):


-----------Dichio----Gerba--------

--De Ro--------------------------------Vitti--

--Sanyang---------Guevara-----------Cronin--

-------Gomes------Serioux------Nana(if Nana still out then Robbo)

--------------------Frei----------------------

Subs:

Garcia
Barrett
Gala
White
Edwards
Robbo/Nana
Ibrahim
Wynn
Brennan

[mighty_torontofc_2008]

1-1 which normally would not be bad for an away result..but it will this time..

[Super]

I predict a 3-0 win. We played a good game in New England, and I really think the team is pretty pissed at this point over missed opportunities. There is still a little miracle dust left over from Montreal, and Puerto Rico will feel it.

[Hitcho]

this won't be another montreal . they were under strength and inept that night, with nothing to play for other than the chance to piss off TFC. PRI do not fall into any of those brackets. they are organised, will play their strongest team and have everything to win. i expect some resolute defending from them and more swift counters. if it's still 0-0 at the 70 min mark, i will be nervous. amado is key in this game, he HAS to be fit...

[Roogsy]

this won't be another montreal . they were under strength and inept that night, with nothing to play for other than the chance to piss off TFC. PRI do not fall into any of those brackets. they are organised, will play their strongest team and have everything to win. i expect some resolute defending from them and more swift counters. if it's still 0-0 at the 70 min mark, i will be nervous. amado is key in this game, he HAS to be fit...

Ugh...you're giving my stomach nervous fits with your rational analysis!

Never mind all that....I BELIEVE!!!

[UltraSuperMegaMo]

2-1 - We go through on away goals.

[Super]

this won't be another montreal . they were under strength and inept that night, with nothing to play for other than the chance to piss off TFC. PRI do not fall into any of those brackets. they are organised, will play their strongest team and have everything to win. i expect some resolute defending from them and more swift counters. if it's still 0-0 at the 70 min mark, i will be nervous. amado is key in this game, he HAS to be fit...

It all depends on whether or not we'll be able to get that first goal. If we get it in the first half I think we might be able to blow them out of the water. We dominated them in Toronto, but they defended so hard that we got shut completely out of the game. Hopefully we learned from the game.

[Bars92]

they are fielding a Northern Ireland international (Steele), can't take this team to lightly!

[Stryker]

I think DeRo needs to start up front for this one and we should inject some fresh blood into "problematic" areas.

-------DeRo-----Gerba------
-----------Guevara----------
Barrett--------------Sanyang
-------Robo----Cronin-------
Gomez---Serioux---Wynne

[jloome]

They're going to double-team DeRo all game long, and key against Marvell at right back on the counter. We should play an offensive look, but instead of playing wide, which clarke would expect as they defend a lead and pack the box, we should take advantage of their keying on dero to open up front space.

------------Frei------------
Cronin--Gomez--Garcia--Serioux
----------Robbo--------------
---Vitti------------Guevara--
----------Derosario-----------
-------Dichio------Gerba-------

Vitti and Amado can still drift wide when necessary, but in the meantime the Puerto Rico defense has to collapse centrally somewhat to properly double cover Dero, allowing much more space for balls in behind to Dichio and Gerba.

Meanwhile, we play a relatively flat back four, keying the distribution shorter than our normal head-man play, through vitti and guevara instead.

[JamboAl]

I'm not expecting much but will hope we can pull this off. Heart says 2-1 to us, head says 0-0 with them putting 10 men behind the ball and that Gaudette wanker time wasting worse than at BMO.

By the way, anyone know of a PR joint in Manhattan where I can watch this game?

On second thought, never mind, might be better off just watching this on my laptop...

[flatpicker]

I had a nightmare last night.
Thankfully, I am not known for my premonitions.

[v00d00daddy]

I fully expect a convincing win tommorrow night. If both teams play at their best, I would expect TFC to win convincingly. The question is, what TFC team will we see?

As for formation....some very interesting suggestions in this thread.

I would like to see:

---------------------Frei----------------------
--Wynne------Gomez------Garcia-----Serioux--
--------------------Cronin--------------------
--------------Vitti---------Barrett------------
-------------------Guevara------------------
------------DeRo------------------------------
---------------------Gerba-------------------

[prizby]

its not about what you would like to see, it just ain't happening, but its about what CC is gonna play guys

[RPB_RED_NATION_RPB]

I fully expect a convincing win tommorrow night. If both teams play at their best, I would expect TFC to win convincingly. The question is, what TFC team will we see?

As for formation....some very interesting suggestions in this thread.

I would like to see:

---------------------Frei----------------------
--Wynne------Gomez------Garcia-----Serioux--
--------------------Cronin--------------------
--------------Vitti---------Barrett------------
-------------------Guevara------------------
------------DeRo------------------------------
---------------------Gerba-------------------

not bad!

I would really like gomez to get the start here!

[v00d00daddy]

where ppl watching this game

Best Line Up (if everyone was 100%)?

--------------Frei--------------
----Attakora-Garcia-Serioux----
Wynne-------Robo------Brennan
------Cronin-----Guevara-------
---------DeRo-----------------
-------------Gerba-------------

Bench:
Edwards
Gomez
Sanyang
Ibrahim
Vitti
Barrett
Dichio

Not Used:
Velez
Gala
OBW



Likely line up:

------------Frei---------------
Wynne-Garcia-Serioux-Brennan
-----------Robo---------------
-------Cronin-Guevara---------
Vitti----------------------DeRo
-----------Gerba--------------

Bench:
Edwards
Gomez
Velez
OBW
Barrett
Dichio
Sanyang

Not Used:
Ibrahim
Gala
Attakora


its not about what you would like to see, it just ain't happening, but its about what CC is gonna play guys

Sorry...I didn't know it was against the rules to suggest what I would LIKE to see.

Also, I noticed that you decided to post what you would like to see as well. Interesting.

Note: "Best Line Up (if everyone was 100%)?"
If that was a question then please let me retort.

No. That's not our best lineup if everyone is healthy. You have 5 defenders out there. Six if you count Robbo, which is essentially how he plays. Please don't tell me that Wynne and Brennan are mids either. They're bad defenders yes, but they're worse midfielders.

[CenturySam]

I fully expect a convincing win tommorrow night. If both teams play at their best, I would expect TFC to win convincingly. The question is, what TFC team will we see?

As for formation....some very interesting suggestions in this thread.

I would like to see:

---------------------Frei----------------------
--Wynne------Gomez------Garcia-----Serioux--
--------------------Cronin--------------------
--------------Vitti---------Barrett------------
-------------------Guevara------------------
------------DeRo------------------------------
---------------------Gerba-------------------


Barrett can stay off, DeRo goes on the wing, and Dichio plays up with Gerba......'I BELIEVE" that would be our strongest line-up at the current time. :scarf:

[Nuvinho]

Having Dichio and Gerba playing upfront would be great....but that is the slowest combo in the history of MLS.

[Inswingingwingman]

Having Dichio and Gerba playing upfront would be great....but that is the slowest combo in the history of MLS.

Hey no personal attacks, Jack said so....

[prizby]

Sorry...I didn't know it was against the rules to suggest what I would LIKE to see.

Also, I noticed that you decided to post what you would like to see as well. Interesting.

Note: "Best Line Up (if everyone was 100%)?"
If that was a question then please let me retort.

No. That's not our best lineup if everyone is healthy. You have 5 defenders out there. Six if you count Robbo, which is essentially how he plays. Please don't tell me that Wynne and Brennan are mids either. They're bad defenders yes, but they're worse midfielders.


its really 3 defenders, but it allows the team to be more defensive while having a more of an attacking presence, its not about showing off what you would like, its how pissed i get when i those line ups, cuz every single one is better than what CC puts out there and then reality sits in

[mighty_torontofc_2008]

Frei

Wynne Garcia Serioux

Cronin Guevara Vitti Robinson

Barrett Dichio Gerba


go 3-4-3...there is nothing to lose..so just go for it...:scarf:

[DoubleUp]

Frei

Wynne Garcia Serioux

Cronin Guevara Vitti Robinson

Barrett Dichio Gerba


go 3-4-3...there is nothing to lose..so just go for it...:scarf:
I think this backline would get roasted

[backbeat]

Frei

Wynne Garcia Serioux

Cronin Guevara Vitti Robinson

Barrett Dichio Gerba


go 3-4-3...there is nothing to lose..so just go for it...:scarf:


no De Ro???

[barca99]

Having Dichio and Gerba playing upfront would be great....but that is the slowest combo in the history of MLS.

I think you might be underestimating their speed. I actually think they're pretty quick and play great together. Not full of speed for sure, but not slow either.

[AL-MO]

no De Ro???

He has a hate-on for DERO. Noone is sure why though.

[AL-MO]

I think DeRo needs to start up front for this one and we should inject some fresh blood into "problematic" areas.

-------DeRo-----Gerba------
-----------Guevara----------
Barrett--------------Sanyang
-------Robo----Cronin-------
Gomez---Serioux---Wynne

I am liking this line up.

[Rudi]

He has a hate-on for DERO. Noone is sure why though.
LOL no DeRo just proves his insanity.

Sure, let's leave off the guy who has four more goals (in all competitions) than anyone else on the team. Especially when we need to score goals to, you know, win.

What a genius.

[prizby]

isn't DeRo a USL killer (hat trick vs. MTL :p)

[Roogsy]

isn't DeRo a USL killer (hat trick vs. MTL :p)

DeRo is a killer period. Big games is where he shines.

4 MLS Cups prove that.
Multiple MVPs.
The Hatrick in Montreal.
8 league goals on a TFC team that is as shaky as a parkinsons patient.

This season has only cemented DeRo as a great player.

[DoubleUp]

Thats why we should retool the midfield and make killing=striking,
his only purpose in life !

[Roogsy]

I agree he should be playing an advanced role. Maybe behind a target man? Imagine Dichio knocking down balls for DeRo bury?

Also, Gerba's linking plays with DeRo have already made me excited, just a few games into their partnership.

Those 3 should be up front.

Barrett seems to do better on the wing.

[Shakes McQueen]

I expect Barrett to play the full 90 in PR, since he's ineligible on the weekend.

- Scott

[backbeat]

I think DeRo needs to start up front for this one and we should inject some fresh blood into "problematic" areas.

-------DeRo-----Gerba------
-----------Guevara----------
Barrett--------------Sanyang
-------Robo----Cronin-------
Gomez---Serioux---Wynne


i don't mind this but i'd alter it slightly:

--------DeRo------------Gerba------

----------------Guevara----------

-------Vitti----------------Barrett

---------------Sanyang----------

Serioux---Gomez---Robbo---Wynne

[Yohan]

Serioux should only play CB

he bosses the box around and make opposition strikers whimper like little girls.

he's not fast enough, and key attributes wasted on LB which is his worst defensive position anyways

[mighty_torontofc_2008]

no De Ro???


we have a stretch of games coming up if we want to make the playoffs..rest him now...he did nothing against the Islanders at BMO
so why not rest him and see what the rest of the squad can pull off.
we are not nor should we be a one man team...

[Yohan]

we have a stretch of games coming up if we want to make the playoffs..rest him now...he did nothing against the Islanders at BMO
so why not rest him and see what the rest of the squad can pull off.
we are not nor should we be a one man team...
after tomorrow's game, tfc has a friendly vs RM, then 8 day break 15 Aug vs DC

if Cummins is smart, he'd try to limit minutes on RM friendly, and the lads play hard against PRI tomorrow.

fatigue shouldn't be a factor for DC game

[mighty_torontofc_2008]

He has a hate-on for DERO. Noone is sure why though.


who never had players who disliked for style of play, etc it happens...
even before TFC got the franchise...i was never a fan of his and still regret the move the team made to bring him in...its my opinion maybe
the minority, im sure the minority opinion...but thats me...i hope he bags
a hat trick tomorrow...will that make him a favorite,,no , just for the team to succeed.

[prizby]

I expect Barrett to play the full 90 in PR, since he's ineligible on the weekend.

- Scott

he's ineligible 2 weekends from now, might need resting for real madrid though

[prizby]

who never had players who disliked for style of play, etc it happens...
even before TFC got the franchise...i was never a fan of his and still regret the move the team made to bring him in...its my opinion maybe
the minority, im sure the minority opinion...but thats me...i hope he bags
a hat trick tomorrow...will that make him a favorite,,no , just for the team to succeed.


you must hate how he scored 3 goals to help us qualify for champions league

you must hate how he is the reason we are in the playoff run this year

therefore, you must hate TFC succeeding?

[Intru]

Its gonna be hot tomorrow night forecast says 82, Also its been raining alot and theres more forecast for tomorrow, field was a little bit swamped when I saw it today. I predict a good old fashion longball game jeje. And why TFC had training today on a turf field is beyond me

[Sage]

Its gonna be hot tomorrow night forecast says 82, Also its been raining alot and theres more forecast for tomorrow, field was a little bit swamped when I saw it today. I predict a good old fashion longball game jeje. And why TFC had training today on a turf field is beyond me

dont tell em they practiced at Hiram Bithorn :S

[boban]

you must hate how he scored 3 goals to help us qualify for champions league

you must hate how he is the reason we are in the playoff run this year

therefore, you must hate TFC succeeding?
Your 'logic' is dumbfounding.
Why are you goading him into an argument?

[Roogsy]

27 degrees? That's not hot for Puerto Rico. Shoot...that's not hot for Toronto!

Give me something over 30 and I will start worrying. (87 F)

[Sage]

27 degrees? That's not hot for Puerto Rico. Shoot...that's not hot for Toronto!

Give me something over 30 and I will start worrying. (87 F)

dont worry much about temperature.... worry about the torrential rains and the mud of the NON TURF field....

I still want to knwo were they practiced... I would have thought they would have practiced at Old San Juan Stadium: Sixto Escobar or the Ocean Park Stadium... both are grass fields...

If they practiced at Hiram Bithorn... you guys should worry...

[Rudi]

i was never a fan of his and still regret the move the team made to bring him in.
You regret losing Julius James for one of the top 5 players in MLS history? :facepalm:

[Yohan]

27 degrees? That's not hot for Puerto Rico. Shoot...that's not hot for Toronto!

Give me something over 30 and I will start worrying. (87 F)
humidity kills.

[Roogsy]

The guys already there haven't mentioned any suffocating heat. And the weather network says that it feels like 90 (around 31) with the humidity. Doesn't sound bad. Shoot...I think it was the same here this weekend!

As far as I can tell, weather isn't really a concern right now.

[Sage]

Well... Like I said the temperature isn't what you should be worried about.. its the rain...

And CONFIRMED: ... TFC practiced at Hiram Bithorn and not on Juan Ramon Loubriel... If Intru is right I find it odd... Bithorn = Turf, JRL= Natural Grass.

[Roogsy]

Yep looks like thunderstorms and rain all day tomorrow.
But that is a hinderance to both teams no? Probably works in Toronto's favour I would say.

[Sage]

Yep looks like thunderstorms and rain all day tomorrow.
But that is a hinderance to both teams no? Probably works in Toronto's favour I would say.

No Not really... Islanders actually enjoy playing under water... and since TFC dind't practice at the stadium they wont be used to the mud... and don't know the field...

[Sage]

la47adVrbtg

Example A

[prizby]

Your 'logic' is dumbfounding.
Why are you goading him into an argument?

logic, would we be where we are WITHOUT DeRo?

[Brooker]

once again... toronto have no business winning this game....

which is why they will. :D

tell the boys in red and white, everything will be alright!

[Blizzard]

Poor Julius was a mess for Houston against DC. On two goals he was caught ball watching. Fortunately for him, Pat was on his game and the Dynamo won 4-3 so his errors didn't cost the team any points but wow, he really did look lost.




You regret losing Julius James for one of the top 5 players in MLS history? :facepalm:

[117]

For the first time, in the history of our club, we are entering a match tonight that could end in penalties. (Please don’t mention the Carlsberg Cup!)

Our apparent deficiencies from the spot are about to graduate from annoyance to horror.

I’m really hoping it doesn’t end PRI 0-1 TFC, with us being sent home on penalty kicks.


Two in the first 90 minutes avoids a shootout!!!

[tlear]

If it is pouring raid we got to get Amado on the field, our best chances will come from his freekicks and corners. Without him our corners are just painful to watch.

[daner90]

I really have to agree with the ppl who posted line-ups that have either Robbo or Cronin sitting this game out. We need to attack early and often and I think our best opportunity to do that will be with Dero, Gerbo, Guevarra, Barrett and Vitti and either cronin or robbo in the mid and up front. I think the boys need an early goal to gain confidence and keep pounding away. Come on you reds!!!

[Cas87]

I really have to agree with the ppl who posted line-ups that have either Robbo or Cronin sitting this game out. We need to attack early and often and I think our best opportunity to do that will be with Dero, Gerbo, Guevarra, Barrett and Vitti and either cronin or robbo in the mid and up front. I think the boys need an early goal to gain confidence and keep pounding away. Come on you reds!!!

I say we put this out ...

------------- Frei -------------------
----Gomez* -- Garcia -- Serioux-------
------------ Robbo ------------------
---- Vitti ----Guevara-----Brennan---
-- De Ro ----- Dichio ------- Gerba --

*or Nana if he isn't hurt

Subs:
1.
Cronin for Robbo (about 70-75)
2.
OBW for Dichio (if it is raining and humid like some have said then this will be needed)
3a.
Wynne/Gomez for Gomez/Nana (you can figure out what i mean)
3b.
Barrett for Gerba (still thnk Gerba isn't up fitness wise to Winsper's methods yet)

a formation of 3-1-3-3 i think can push the offensive pace for us as well as i think our three best defenders at the back right now
(mainly because i haven`t put Marco in at all!)

[ForestGlade]

As of 10am, Wikipedia says we already won 7-0

[Redpunkfiddle]

Yep looks like thunderstorms and rain all day tomorrow.
But that is a hinderance to both teams no? Probably works in Toronto's favour I would say.

Update: currently mostly sunny with the last clouds moving away from the sun. Now back to my hammock beach and palm tree.

That is all.

[maninb]

I say we put this out ...

------------- Frei -------------------
----Gomez* -- Garcia -- Serioux-------
------------ Robbo ------------------
---- Vitti ----Guevara-----Brennan---
-- De Ro ----- Dichio ------- Gerba --

*or Nana if he isn't hurt

Subs:
1.
Cronin for Robbo (about 70-75)
2.
OBW for Dichio (if it is raining and humid like some have said then this will be needed)
3a.
Wynne/Gomez for Gomez/Nana (you can figure out what i mean)
3b.
Barrett for Gerba (still thnk Gerba isn't up fitness wise to Winsper's methods yet)

a formation of 3-1-3-3 i think can push the offensive pace for us as well as i think our three best defenders at the back right now
(mainly because i haven`t put Marco in at all!)

I agree except Gomez for Garcia, and Wynne at FB...Garcia is FAR TOO SLOW to have him playing with only 3 at the back....

[Yohan]

I agree except Gomez for Garcia, and Wynne at FB...Garcia is FAR TOO SLOW to have him playing with only 3 at the back....
and Wynne sucks at marking or positioning

I'd rather have Garcia at back than Wynne

[Fushida]

If anything I think the rain will make Garcia even slower than he already is. His marking also isn't amazing... a lot of the time he's standing by himself in the middle of the box with (supposedly) Wynne's man in open space. As a center back he should be taking responsibility for those stray strikers when Wynne's not tracking back quick enough (which is a lot of times)

Right now Garcia and Wynne are both liabilities on the field, but I'd much rather have Wynne who can make up his space on the field, than Garcia who just gets outpaced day in day out.

[maninb]

If anything I think the rain will make Garcia even slower than he already is. His marking also isn't amazing... a lot of the time he's standing by himself in the middle of the box with (supposedly) Wynne's man in open space. As a center back he should be taking responsibility for those stray strikers when Wynne's not tracking back quick enough (which is a lot of times)

Right now Garcia and Wynne are both liabilities on the field, but I'd much rather have Wynne who can make up his space on the field, than Garcia who just gets outpaced day in day out.


exactly....both have liabilities but Wynne has the pace to overcome his....sometimes....

[Yohan]

i dunno. I think Garcia's marking and positioning is way better than Wynne.

it just don't help that Garcia has to try to cover for both fullback's mistakes, and he doesn't have enough pace to cover for them, so gets exposed

TFC backline as a whole lacks pace, so better to play more deep, and not get exposed by pace of PRI attackers

either way, if Robbo and Cronin can't clog the center midfield, this will be an ugly game

[grizzle]

3-0 TFC. We usually do well in the rain.

[Darlofletch]

So, if it goes to penalties, who takes them?

Gerba's penalty against River Plate looked very good, but I can't imagine he'd still be on the pitch after 120 mins.

If Guevara starts, I doubt he'd be fit enough for 120 either.

I'd say De Ro definitely, and I'd be reasonably confident with Barrett if he's still on, but after that?
Garcia? Brennan? Vitti was awful vs RP but you'd hope he could do better. Cronin? I could see Serioux absolutely smashing one in, but again, would he still be on the pitch?

Hopefully we can win before it comes to this.

[Carts]

^ the penalty question is a great one...

If the game is 1-1 late, and we're sitting back, I wonder if Gerba would be left out as the lone striker to ensure he's available for penalties...

As for who takes all of them, considering we're 1-for-6 (or something like that in MLS play) going to penalties isn't our best option - but its better than losing outright LOL...

Carts...

[kitchener-TFC]

Here's my line-up:
---------------Frei-------------------
--Gomez---Serioux----Garcia
-------------Robbo------------------
-------Vitti----------Guevara
--------------DeRo
----Barrett--Dichio--Gerba

Attack!

[CanadianSwede]

^^ Get dichio up there with Gerba --> Like mixing two elements you'll see a great chemical reaction.

[Belfast_Boy]

I'm actually pretty excited for this game. Nothing to lose, so I expect us to use a very attacking formation, and I can't wait to see what results from it. Another Montreal, maybe?

- Scott

Damn right!!! 4 - 1 !!!!!

[Carts]

4-strikers! Gerba / Dichio in the middle... Guevara / Barret on either side...

Frie will be a busy man, and deRo / Barret will run their asses off - but we should create alot of action... :)

Carts...

[Hitcho]

4 strikers? We're down by one goal to a (admittedly well organised) USL side. this will not be another montreal scenario. Even then, when we had to win by 4, CC didn;t go too hell for leather with his starting line up.

I expect a mroe conservative approach, with more drastic measures later in the game if we don't make the breaktrhough. going out too hard and being hit on the counter to go 2-0 down would be a nightmare (despite the Montreal comeback).

on another note what would people rather choose iof they ahd to pick one - qualify for CL group stages or make the play offs? I'd take the play offs I think.

[Yohan]

dear chris cummins,

don't play obrien white. he's not ready yet. don't put him in a pressure situation

[Oldtimer]

Good news, weather should be only 21 degrees at 8PM (they are in the same time zone):

http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=00956&hourly=1&yday=215&weekday=Tuesday

[barca99]

If it is pouring raid we got to get Amado on the field, our best chances will come from his freekicks and corners. Without him our corners are just painful to watch.

I agree with you whole-heartedly, but I can't for the life of me understand why no one on this team can take a proper free kick or corner kick. Are these guys not all professional? I mean, really, I love De Ro, but hitting the ball off of a one-man wall? Really? Really? REALLY? Really?

PS: I HATE SHORT CORNERS! Please stop this! Thank you.

[Hitcho]

^ cronin was taking some pretty nice in-swingers with his right foot from the left the other day.

[barca99]

^ cronin was taking some pretty nice in-swingers with his right foot from the left the other day.

Good point, but the short corners against PR were killing me! If we are getting killed in the air that badly, put Dichio in the game!

[Sage]

Update: currently mostly sunny with the last clouds moving away from the sun. Now back to my hammock beach and palm tree.

That is all.

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Partly Cloudy Low
79° F http://image.weather.com/web/blank.gif Precip: 20% http://image.weather.com/web/blank.gif
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hehehe You really are a tourist in a foreign land ;) Weather in the Caribbean is so unpredictable excpet in Bayamon.

Theres a song that goes:

Por que en Bayamon
Llueve To los dias

Because in Bayamon
It rains everyday.

http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/businesstraveler/local/USPR0014?lswe=Bayamon,%20Puerto%20Rico&from=searchbox_localwx

It will rain tonight that's a given, probably not like Santos game but it will rain. But even if its not reainning at the beggining of the game the field is muddy... been raining for a couple of days.

[Cas87]

Just a thought
if the away goals rule is in place don't we only need to win 2-1 really?

although i'd prefer a good old fashion FC Dallas wooping (6-0), Dichio with 5 goals

[SilverSamurai]

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http://image.weather.com/web/common/wxicons/31/29.gif?12122006
Partly Cloudy Low
79° F http://image.weather.com/web/blank.gif Precip: 20% http://image.weather.com/web/blank.gif
http://image.weather.com/web/blank.gif Some clouds. Chance of a shower or thunderstorm through the evening. Low 79F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph.


hehehe You really are a tourist in a foreign land ;) Weather in the Caribbean is so unpredictable excpet in Bayamon.

Theres a song that goes:

Por que en Bayamon
Llueve To los dias

Because in Bayamon
It rains everyday.

http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/businesstraveler/local/USPR0014?lswe=Bayamon,%20Puerto%20Rico&from=searchbox_localwx

It will rain tonight that's a given, probably not like Santos game but it will rain. But even if its not reainning at the beggining of the game the field is muddy... been raining for a couple of days.
Todos los dias...
made a spelling mistake wey. ;)
:canada::scarf:
TFC TFC!

[Belfast_Boy]

I agree with you whole-heartedly, but I can't for the life of me understand why no one on this team can take a proper free kick or corner kick. Are these guys not all professional? I mean, really, I love De Ro, but hitting the ball off of a one-man wall? Really? Really? REALLY? Really?

PS: I HATE SHORT CORNERS! Please stop this! Thank you.


I can't agree more. everyone around me, friends, neighbours, people walking by outside are tired of hearing me yell at my TV when we have a corner.
it's a free cross! please please please put it in the box!

[Islanders4Ever]

Todos los dias...
made a spelling mistake wey. ;)
:canada::scarf:
TFC TFC!

Actually, it's probably the first time ever he hasn't made a mistake.

To' is short form for Todos - as in Puerto Rico (and particularly in songs) we tend to shorten words and not to pronounce certain letters ;)

Any-wey :D

2-1 Islanders win tonight :hump:

[RPB_RED_NATION_RPB]

f'in weather looks nasty out there...hope this passes by game time!!! I can see my sat going out for sure..:(

[SilverSamurai]

Actually, it's probably the first time ever he hasn't made a mistake.

To' is short form for Todos - as in Puerto Rico (and particularly in songs) we tend to shorten words and not to pronounce certain letters ;)

Any-wey :D

2-1 Islanders win tonight :hump:
Oh man one of those accents...
I keed I keed...

Although I find it funny watching non-native speakers trying to figure out wtf is going on when people w/ different accents are speaking. lol

Pues no mames wey! Cuando TFC les meten los golazos vamos a bailar y tomarnos una Coronita wey!:drinking:

[Sage]

Todos los dias...
made a spelling mistake wey. ;)
:canada::scarf:
TFC TFC!

errm its actually To los dias ;)... its a song... not a legal doc...

[Section 117]

Hey Guys

I just heard that Danny is not with the team. He flew home after the New England game. He is not injured as he didn't play.... WTF!!!!!!

On the most important game of the year we are without our best striker... I think the writing is on the wall Danny is probably going to be cut IMO.

If this is true I say Fuck Mo Fuck Cummins and Fuck MLSE.

[SilverSamurai]

Hey Guys

I just heard that Danny is not with the team. He flew home after the New England game. He is not injured as he didn't play.... WTF!!!!!!

On the most important game of the year we are without our best striker... I think the writing is on the wall Danny is probably going to be cut IMO.

If this is true I say Fuck Mo Fuck Cummins and Fuck MLSE.
Source?

[Sage]

Hey Guys

I just heard that Danny is not with the team. He flew home after the New England game. He is not injured as he didn't play.... WTF!!!!!!

On the most important game of the year we are without our best striker... I think the writing is on the wall Danny is probably going to be cut IMO.

If this is true I say Fuck Mo Fuck Cummins and Fuck MLSE.

"A lot of people are writing us off again and we sometimes thrive in that," said TFC striker Danny Dichio, who came on as a late substitute on Wednesday and forced Gaudette to make a brilliant diving save on a header. "It's going to be a very difficult place to go but I still think we've got a very good chance."

http://www.thestar.com/sports/soccer/article/675675

I dont know were thta interview was... I'mm checking the local Newspapers see if any of my colleagues interviewed Dichio.

[Rudi]

Hey Guys

I just heard that Danny is not with the team. He flew home after the New England game. He is not injured as he didn't play.... WTF!!!!!!

On the most important game of the year we are without our best striker... I think the writing is on the wall Danny is probably going to be cut IMO.

If this is true I say Fuck Mo Fuck Cummins and Fuck MLSE.
I'm pretty sure I saw Dichio in the video from Puerto Rico posted on TFC TV.

I'm gonna go re-check that right now.

[Sage]

Nope.. no one interviewed him... still doesnt prove he isn;t down here in the Island.

[Rudi]

I'm pretty sure I saw Dichio in the video from Puerto Rico posted on TFC TV.

I'm gonna go re-check that right now.
I just saw Dichio TWICE in the video. I'd say Section 117 or his sources are full of shit. :D

http://torontofc.neulion.com/tfc/console.jsp?catid=2&id=966

[kingjerk]

Dichio also tweeted yesterday that he was in PR

[dantdot]

Someones pulling your leg

From his twitter:

In Puerto Rico... Practiced this evening after doing some sight-seeing around 'Old San Juan' earlier in the day. Very niceabout 16 hours ago (http://twitter.com/DannyDichio/status/3118200672) from web

[Section 117]

Guys,

Sorry my source was under the impression he was back in Toronto as per how their conversation went yesterday....

I will post know when I know more

[tml]

how many TFC fans can we expect @ the game??

[Jay P]

how many TFC fans can we expect @ the game??


10-20

[yankiboy]

how many TFC fans can we expect @ the game??

I had heard 25-30, mostly RPC & U-Sector were expected but I heard that from TO based folk.

Unfortunately,I am not down on the Island and couldn't come up with the ca$h to make the trip from DC so I didn't get the chance to try to talk to any of them.

On at a least a few occasions online Islanders supporters tried to reach out to provide to arrange some hospitality and assist with logisitcs but I don't think that the offers were ever acted on (know one travelling to support ever got in touch with me).

They will have to show them on tv. You can't have a TFC match (even away) and do it justice without giving them a shout out and a little camera luv.

[yankiboy]

To any and all TFC fans living in the Washington,DC area--

The DC Division of the Islanders Foreign Legion invites anybody who is interested in watching the game with some company to attend our viewing party at Momo's on U Street NW.

We may not be able to show you some hospitality down on the Island but we can show you some in DC.

We got your first beer (or two). We'll plan on getting there 45 minutes before kick-off.

[tml]

10-20

well that's 20 more then the islanders had @ BMO :scarf:

[yankiboy]

well that's 20 more then the islanders had @ BMO :scarf:

Man, I wanted to be there but when you're broke, your broke.
I'm still waiting to get up there and hang with y'all whether it supporting Puerto Rico, DC United or just seeing a game--I just wanna get up there and soak up the vibe that y'all got goin' on.

[Hitcho]

To any and all TFC fans living in the Washington,DC area--

The DC Division of the Islanders Foreign Legion invites anybody who is interested in watching the game with to attend out viewing party at Momo's on U Street NW.

We may not be able to show you some hospitality down on the Islande but we can show you some in DC.

We got your first beer (or two). We'll plan on getting there 45 minutes before kick-off.

hah - that's brilliant and great to see! gotta love footie fans... :scarf:

[SilverSamurai]

Is this game online?
I needs a stream!!!

[Yohan]

Is this game online?
I needs a stream!!!
patience dude. i'll ensure that i find a working stream. (even if it's a shitty FSC broadcast)

[raj100]

if any1 needs a stream go to http://myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?matchid=44673&part=sports

maddd streams

[Hitcho]

not on gol tv or the tfc website?

that sucks man...

[CenturySam]

gol tv is free right now.

[CenturySam]

prediction 3-1 (Gerba,Vitti,Dichio)

[Hitcho]

gol tv is free right now.

are they showing the game then?

[Gixmo]

Whats the ADTHE website.. Argh!

[Gixmo]

http://www.justin.tv/alv11172

spanish or something.... Says english.. NOT english :)

[boban]

Whats the ADTHE website.. Argh!
http://atdhe.net/8277/watch--puerto-rico-islanders-vs-toronto-fc

[Gixmo]

http://www.atdhe.net/8277/watch--puerto-rico-islanders-vs-toronto-fc

Whoops, you beat me Boban!!

[CenturySam]

are they showing the game then?


yes.

[Batman]

goltv is showing the game. It starts at 8 pm

[SilverSamurai]

Whoo thanks!
I don't get goltv. We have look tv here. Yay...