TFC vs. RSL pre-match/match thread

[Oldtimer]

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k133/TopDogg79/Team%20logos/t280_sm.gif vs. http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k133/TopDogg79/Team%20logos/t121_sm.gif

3:30 CBC (T.V.), (online) cbc.ca, mlsnet.com
3:30 Fan590 (radio)

TORONTO FC vs REAL SALT LAKE
BMO FIELD, Toronto, Ont., Canada
Oct. 17, 2009 (WEEK 31) / MLS Game #211
4 p.m. ET (CBC; KUTV-2.2) For Toronto FC and Real Salt Lake, the playoffs will likely truly kick off on Saturday at BMO Field. The winner of the match will keep alive their bid for the MLS Cup Playoffs; a loss and that club will likely see their postseason dreams dashed. Neither teams comes into the match in the top eight overall; Real is now just one point behind New England, which holds the final wild card spot, while TFC is two off the pace. It's final home game for TFC, which has played to two consecutive draws. Real Salt Lake snapped a three-game winless run at midweek with a victory against New York.
REFEREE: Terry Vaughn. SAR (bench): Nate Clement; JAR (opposite): Anthony Vasoli; 4th: Carol-Anne Chenard MLS Career: 120 games; FC/gm: 28.9; Y/gm: 3.9; R: 42; pens: 38
INJURY REPORT: TORONTO FC - OUT: MF Carl Robinson (facial bone fracture); QUESTIONABLE: DF Marvell Wynne (quad); PROBABLE: DF Adrian Serioux (neck); FW Pablo Vitti (quad) ... REAL SALT LAKE -PROBABLE: FW Fabian Espíndola (R hamstring tightness); DF Robbie Russell (illness)
INTERNATIONAL ABSENCES: none
SUSPENDED: none
WARNINGS:
SUSPENDED NEXT YELLOW CARD: TOR: Chad Barrett, Dwayne De Rosario, Nick Garcia ... RSL: Nat Borchers, Will Johnson, Clint Mathis, Robbie Russell
SUSPENDED AFTER TWO YELLOW CARDS: TOR: Jim Brennan, Amado Guevara, Carl Robinson, Adrian Serioux, Pablo Vitti ... RSL: Tony Beltran, Pablo Campos, Fabian Espindola, Javier Morales, Jamison Olave, Chris Wingert

[trane]

We will win because we are great, and the supporters are great, and Chat Barret is a great striker, and Garcia is great, and as long as we sing for 90 minutes, our boys will win, because that is how football works. As long as WE believe we will win. The reason they did not win, is because WE did not believe. So I blame myslef. Sorry TFC I am a bad supporter.

[DOMIN8R]

Wynne Set To Be On Bench

Defender not fully recovered from thigh strain

http://toronto.fc.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091016&content_id=7469522&vkey=news_t280&fext=.jsp&team=t280

[Section 117]

We will win this game. The supporters will be louder than ever.

But more importantly the boys will win this game for Danny Dichio

[trane]

^ Good news. About Wynne, that is, Felinga- Attakora-Gomez-Serioux is what it should be. Now if Garcia can get a flue, things may be better.

[Beach_Red]

^ Good news. About Wynne, that is, Felinga- Attakora-Gomez-Serioux is what it should be. Now if Garcia can get a flue, things may be better.

As FortYorkRedcoat pointed out in that thread about, "what if the games were 75 minutes," Garcia could play the first half, maybe the first 70 minutes and then get subbed out.

[DOMIN8R]

"There are six different events taking place on the Exhibition Grounds on Saturday so please leave extra time to get to the stadium. Parking will be extremely limited so we recommend taking public transit if you can."

[trane]

As FortYorkRedcoat pointed out in that thread about, "what if the games were 75 minutes," Garcia could play the first half, maybe the first 70 minutes and then get subbed out.

That would be a wise, wise move.

[TFC Cityboy]

Looks like I'll have to drive in tmrw. Ontario Place is still open for parking, yes?

[It's Called Football]

We set up the Toronto FC v Real Salt Lake matchup, argue about DeRo's free running ways, debate Stefan Frei vs Brian Edwards and break down the playoff implications from the weekend's other MLS games.
Duane also makes an impassioned plea for soccer fans to watch the USL-1 final and set up the all Canadian final
http://www.metronews.ca/toronto/blog/post/342217

[TFC111]

Hey, does anyone need tickets for tomorrow? I have 4 unused seats in Section 104, Row 31. I can only send e-tickets at this point. I am selling them for $33 each (that's how much I paid) and face value is $39. Please send me a private message if you are interested.

Thanks.

P.S. Sorry if this is not the right thread to post this message.

[mighty_torontofc_2008]

We will win because we are great, and the supporters are great, and Chat Barret is a great striker, and Garcia is great, and as long as we sing for 90 minutes, our boys will win, because that is how football works. As long as WE believe we will win. The reason they did not win, is because WE did not believe. So I blame myslef. Sorry TFC I am a bad supporter. you forgot to add cause Toronto will win the stanley cup , the nba championship and the world series as well!!:)

[ArmenJBX]

3-1 for this game.

Dwayne De Rosario makes it 12, Sam Cronin with the second of the night, Movsisyan puts one back, and finally, Ali Gerba wraps it up

[billyfly]

I'm no expert but I think we need to win this.

[Brooker]

^^ it would be preferred. :)

[billyfly]

Ok. If you guys run unto the field and get some fieldturf, so will I. You first though.

[felipe]

Nick Garcia seals an emphatic 3-0 win with an unlikely hat-trick; one with a towering header, a sweet right foot volley from just inside RSL's half, and a left foot tap in; after the game DD annoints Nick as his 'preferred' successor as the fan favorite for the RPB.

Edwards spends the second half sitting with the south end as there is just no need for him on the pitch with Garcia out there.

[billyfly]

Nick and the boys then invite RPB back to their place where everyone parties with the girls from the eric prydz video.

[Bars92]

We will win and Liverpool will beat Sunderland tomorrow. C'mon you Reds!!

[koryo]

We lose 2-1.

See you next year.

[RPB_RED_NATION_RPB]

C'mon REDS.....FULL VOICE TOMORROW!! nothing less!

[GBV]

Betting line:

Toronto -110
RSL +322
Draw +271

Over/under: 2.5

[SoccMan]

We go up 3-0 in the first half and then give up 3 goals in the last 20 minutes and the game ends 3-3, the tying goal goes off the referee and in with seconds left in injury time.

[Yohan]

destiny is in the hands of the players. BELIEVE!!!

we built the house on lakeshore for the reds....

[loconet]

For those with Google Wave account .. testing http://www.loconet.ca/2009/10/17/toronto-fc-vs-real-salt-lake/

[rocker]

damn... 6 degrees at noon... gonna be a cold one today. I think I'll get out the gear I wore for the Seattle game... longjohns, 4 shirts, hoodie, hat, jacket, etc.

[Shway]

these 2 in 1 threads gotta go

[DowntownTO]

For those with Google Wave account .. testing http://www.loconet.ca/2009/10/17/toronto-fc-vs-real-salt-lake/

Can you guys still send out invites to Wave??? I'd love one!

TFC!!!!!!!!!! Let's fucking win this...

[scut farkus]

Can you guys still send out invites to Wave??? I'd love one!

TFC!!!!!!!!!! Let's fucking win this...

+1 Wave!

[Super]

We will win and Liverpool will beat Sunderland tomorrow. C'mon you Reds!!

I hope you're at least half right.

[onemanbarmyarmy]

I hope you're at least half right.

You're supossedc to be on your way to my place! ON YER BIKE!!!

[dinminister]

if we win, everyone storm the pitch for dichio

[Super]

You're supossedc to be on your way to my place! ON YER BIKE!!!

Ack I forgot to tell you that I'm going to this game with my dad today. Figured Ben told you. I'll be in the upper deck - which will be strange.

[ManUtd4ever]

Today is an absolute must win situation, no if's and's or but's...Chris Cummins, for the love of G-d, start Gomez in favor of Garcia! If TFC fails to win the match, at least let it be with a starting lineup that gave the Reds the best chance to succeed...

C'mon you Reds!!!!!!!!

:scarf:

[Beach_Red]

^ Garcia can start, just sub him out at 70 minutes.

[Nerepis]

Come on you Reds!!! Death or Glory!

[TFC Bhoy]

I always get confused when they do this. The tickets say the game is at 3:30, CBC says 4. The full screen page on TFC.ca says 3:30, then if you look at the schedule it says 4. Even here at the beginning of the thread on the press release it says CBC-3:30, then later in it, it says CBC-4. UGH!!!

Kick off is at 4 correct?????

[Shway]

You're supossedc to be on your way to my place! ON YER BIKE!!!


love the avatar,:D, there shite

[rocker]

I always get confused when they do this. The tickets say the game is at 3:30, CBC says 4. The full screen page on TFC.ca says 3:30, then if you look at the schedule it says 4. Even here at the beginning of the thread on the press release it says CBC-3:30, then later in it, it says CBC-4. UGH!!!

Kick off is at 4 correct?????

yes, 4pm.. the ticket time is a trick to get newbies to the game before kickoff.

i'm there at 3:10 when the train rolls in, so doesn't matter to me!

[Redpunkfiddle]

Get 'er done.

That is all.

[Bars92]

I hope you're at least half right.

Oh f&6K! Me too!:scarf::scarf::scarf:

[Shway]

who seen the banner

[Nodoubtguy]

looked amazing!!!

[Lucky Strike]

who seen the banner

I did, it was fantastic, purely beautiful! Well done to everyone involved!

Also to note: this could be the LAST MATCH AT BMO ON TURF if the boys don't win this one.

[Banjax]

I saw it truly amazing well done everyone!!

[zeelaw]

Damn what a shot by espindolal... banner was amazing though!

[TFC USA]

What the fuck?

Nearly scored on in the first minute.


And we are not rivals with RSL, Nigel.

[TFC USA]

So if we don't win we're out? Or is a draw decent enough?

[TFC USA]

Stop crossing Brennan. Ruined a great opportunity.

[TFC USA]

One hell of a start.

Am I the only one here?

[zeelaw]

im hear USA lol

[TFC USA]

DeRo with a good idea but shoots into outer space.

[Shway]

the blackline, i mean backline looks perfect!
I can say i feel so safe that :picard: is not in the lineup,

Code
:picard:= Garcia

[TFC USA]

Fans are really loud today.

[OneLoveOneEric]

Never a penalty. Great cross though

[TFC USA]

Do all of Barrett's crosses that are decent go only to DeRo? Do it more often.

PENALTY MOTHERFUCKER!!! JESUS I HATE MLS REFS!!! THAT WAS A PENALTY TERRY VAUGHN YOU FUCKING FUCK!!

And Brennan gets booked for a terrible challenge.

[zeelaw]

cant call that a PK

[zeelaw]

lol Barrett come on man

[TFC USA]

Great save Edwards!!!

[Shway]

Edwards New Starting Keep

[zeelaw]

Edwards New Starting Keep

lol dont be insane... frei is much better`

[TFC USA]

Nigel Reed is having a hell of a game and he's no longer mixing up the black players!!

[Shway]

lol dont be insane... frei is much better`

you forgot to put the "IMO"....

until Frei comes off his line, and in result n last ditch goals, then i will say he is better, till then....psh

call back Suttons, frei is still learning

[TFC USA]

Why does Cummins hate Ali Gerba?

Surprised he has say the last few games.


My fucking god we suck at finishing.

[Shway]

Nigel Reed is having a hell of a game and he's no longer mixing up the black players!!

LOL honestly,

[Shway]

Gomez, Nana Fulltime Starters Next Year

[TFC USA]

Dislocated middle finger hahaha

That will be a fucked up flipping off then.

[TFC USA]

Barrett gets us a FK! NICE!

[TFC USA]

Off the fuckin crossbar.

[zeelaw]

LOBO damn

[TFC USA]

Brennan you suck ass.

[TFC USA]

We have undeniably some of the worst finishing in the league along with shitty luck on offense.

0-0 at the half.

[LesH]

Sorry, but if we won't play better in the second half, or if RSL does not make some big mistake this won't cut it for a victory.

[jloome]

Why, oh why, oh why, did Garcia start over Gomez so many times?

[zeelaw]

qft jloome

[Inklink]

Vancouver Canucks, DeVos? LOL

[TFC USA]

Brennan!!!

[bimmer]

Yesyeyseyseyeyseyesysyesyeyesyseye~!!!!

[TFC USA]

Barrett with another comical miss and Olave with the worst fucking defense ever gets Brennan a goal and us a 1-0 lead!

[Dunkers]

Jimmmmmmmmmmmmi!!!!

[vweyonlah]

now the challenge is to not let a late goal in

[Shway]

Brennan you suck ass.

.....................:facepalm:

[bimmer]

How did Olave not clear that?! Oh well, good for us.

[TFC USA]

Barrett is having a fucking great game today.

COME ON TFC!

[zeelaw]

YES YES YES YES tahts jimmy's first goal AT bmo eh

[TFC USA]

.....................:facepalm:


:facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::(:D

:scarf:


He gets a reprieve even though Olave should've stopped the ball.

[TFC USA]

This game and this game only shows why Nigel Reed kicks ass.

I hope all you fuckers who say he is boring STFU with his passion today.

[zeelaw]

Nigel Reed is awesome yay

I'm glad Jimmy got his first goal though at BMO considering this could be his last season there.

[TFC USA]

Andy Williams and Robbie Findley on. Mathis and Movsisyan off.

[Dunkers]

bring on the attackers! time for the back line to step up

[TFC USA]

Handball against DeRo. Oh boy. Dangerous FK chance for RSL.

[OneLoveOneEric]

No chance we hold this lead.
Zero.

[zeelaw]

man tfc fans we the best
DJ Khaled - WE THE BEST!

[ag futbol]

Is John Carver the guest coach for today? keep it on the deck !!

[Dunkers]

No chance we hold this lead.
Zero.

i think leaf nation is calling...this is a supporters board

[bimmer]

No chance we hold this lead.
Zero.

Dude, there's a fine line between 'realism' and just flat out pessimism. Right now, I think you're in the latter.

[bimmer]

Entering the danger zone in 5 minutes... i'm nervous.

[ag futbol]

Give it a rest ... doesn't mean we have to drink the cool-aid all day.

He said he didn't think we'd hold the lead, and there's reasonable evidence to suggest that might come true.

[Dunkers]

wow nice pass to finnley, great save by edwards

[zeelaw]

way to go edwards!

[Dunkers]

wow! cummins remembered his holding mid this game!

[zeelaw]

OMG cummins make subs wtf

[TFC USA]

Great game this!

[OneLoveOneEric]

Beautiful tackle. Horrible call

[zeelaw]

please make a sub and put on gerba!

[TFC USA]

We will blow this lead with that kind of defense.

[OneLoveOneEric]

Serioux got away with murder there

[bimmer]

Holy frig, did the turf just save this game?

[zeelaw]

haha good old bmo field turf complete fucked up teh ball

[ag futbol]

Holly shit we don't want this to be easy, do we.

[zeelaw]

Fuck Sakes

[Dunkers]

carde espindiola already!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[bimmer]

OMFG

[zeelaw]

Please Just Score Wtf We Arent Arsenal

[Dunkers]

JDG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[OneLoveOneEric]

Wow. We're playing with fire.
How did we not just win this game thwere?????
Comical

[spezz44]

wtf, needed that one

[TFC USA]

I hate how much we overpass the ball near goal.

[zeelaw]

well,, dunno bout that sub but lets see

[Dunkers]

4 min seems steep, but if we can hold it, it will build confidence

[ginkster88]

east side looks pretty sparsely occupied.

[OneLoveOneEric]

I was wrong. We held on. Great win.

[zeelaw]

YYYYYEEESSSSSS

your move DC and New England!!!!!!!!

[vweyonlah]

that was not a very pretty win, but still a very crucial 3 pts

[ag futbol]

yes!!!

Ok, now lets hope some results from the other games.

[ginkster88]

at least five "ehs" dropped by cummins in that interview.

[TFC USA]

Great win. Great game.

[Inklink]

Nice win! But they're not there yet!

[bimmer]

Let's go Chicago

[dclaro]

whose going to cheer on columbus today?

[TheKing7]

i really think thats some of the best - most exciting football this year... both teams showed some great quality, but well deserved.

EDWARDS <3

[ManUtd4ever]

Great atmosphere at the game today, even better than last week...Cummins started Gomez, finally employed a proper striker formation, and Edwards was phenomenal...we're still alive gentleman!

[TFC Fan]

whose going to cheer on columbus today?


Don't forget to cheer for Colorado, if Dallas wins their next two games they would be ahead of us and Cunningham would be a happy guy.

[dclaro]

if columbus wins today and chicago win, and we win our last game are we in?

[Dub Narcotic]

Very entertaining game. Last game on turf! Barrett was very good, so was Edwards, and the defenders were good enough, and a little bit lucky, to pull it out. Cummins actually subbed well this game and Gomez and Sanyang should always be involved.

[TFC Fan]

if columbus wins today and chicago win, and we win our last game are we in?

We need NE and Dallas not to win tonight and us win next week to get in. We have the tie breaker against DC so the columbus game doesn't matter.

[Chevy]

Do we have the Tie Breaker against New England?

[bimmer]

Do we have the Tie Breaker against New England?

Yes.

[Chevy]

NE and Chicago 0-0 final.

So, if Dallas loses or ties today and we win next week are we in?

Am I right?

[Cyantific]

We want both DC United and Dallas to lose or tie today.

But when it comes down to it.. we need to win next week to have a chance of making the playoffs.

[rocker]

But when it comes down to it.. we need to win next week to have a chance of making the playoffs.

well, technically we don't have to win at all next week to make the playoffs... .as long as all our rivals lose too!!!

[Chevy]

We want both DC United and Dallas to lose or tie today.

But when it comes down to it.. we need to win next week to have a chance of making the playoffs.

We have the tiebreaker with DC so if we win next week they are out regardless.

[ensco]

I have never seen a worse Man of the Match selection. Does the person who does this know anything about football?

It was Edwards hands down. The next best player was Serioux.

[Redcoe15]

What a nervy game that was today. I held my breath once the 75 minute arrived. It wasn't a pretty win, but a win is a win nevertheless. :scarf:

[SPARTACUS]

Congrats gentleman.....Keep it up. A little shaky at the end but alot better. Points are points, fuck who cares how you get them. Congrats again do it up right next weekend and win! New England will choke again...:canada:

[rocker]

rohan ricketts was in attendance today.. in 124 and then 125.

[TFCtoMUFC]

Had a lot of fun today. My first tailgate, saw a lot of things I wish I hadn't (KD's fur coat) and a lot of things that were cool (food and people), good to meet Coach (saw you twice, when I bought my scarfs and after the game with Stefan), also saw Coach's daughter (Im 15 so dont call pedophile). Serioux was by far the man of the match. Holy he saved us a few times. I don't know what we do when Frei comes back, a goalie doesn't lose a job to injury but you have to ride the hot goalie.