Pre-Game: New England vs. Toronto FC, MLS week three

[jloome]

OK folks, your predictions and lineup projections here!

[anto7]

OK folks, your predictions and lineup projections here!
Line up predictions, are you kidding Jeremy ?!!
I am not sure I could come up with 11 names. lol

[jloome]

Line up predictions, are you kidding Jeremy ?!!
I am not sure I could come up with 11 names. lol

dude, we're not expecting accuracy, just a game effort. Kind of like TFC's shooting:drum:(rimshot)

[TFC Cityboy]

a few shots on goal would be welcome but I predict a 2-0 defeat
:(

[TFC07]

TFC 1-nil win! :scarf:

[maninb]

If Garcia starts we lose 2-0....if not we may be able to squeak out a nil-nil draw....don't see how we're possibly going to score a goal with the personel we've got...

[dannyd]

DeRo with a hat-trick, "Thomas" gives away a PK at the other end... 3-1 TFC

[anto7]

dude, we're not expecting accuracy, just a game effort. Kind of like TFC's shooting:drum:(rimshot)
O.K. Here you go
Frei
Attakora. Garcia. Harden. Gala

Deguzman. Labroca

Cronin. Dero
White

2-0 loss

[anto7]

O.K. Here you go
Frei
Attakora. Garcia. Harden. Gala

Deguzman. Labroca

Cronin. Dero
White

2-0 loss
Sorry, missed Saric in midfield.
Deguz and Labroca in the middle, Cronin and Saric out wide, Dero floating between mids and White.
I am not including any new signings since not sure of their status.

[GeorgeBest]

Frei
Gargan-Attakora-Harden-Gala
Labrocca-Saric-JDG-Cronin
Dero-OBW

Garcia must go to the bench someday, why not tomorrow?

[rocker]

is Shalrie Joseph back?
NE looked weak against DC last week on the road, but the sub Mansally amazed with two goals. Winnable game but if Shalrie is there, it'll be tough.

[Ossington Mental Youth]

Frei
Gargan-Attakora-Harden-Gala
Labrocca-Saric-JDG-Cronin
Dero-OBW


this looks right to me, curious to see IF we sign those new guys whether they make the line up...

[Razor]

2-nil victory for NE.

If we get one shot on goal...i'd be very happy.

[J .]

------Frei

Attakora---Garcia---Harden--Joseph

Ibbe---De Guzman--Cronin---Gala

-----------DeRo

-----------White

2-1 TFC

Its likely Garcia is going to play, Preki mentioned Joseph could play LB and Gala. Ibbe could start out wide and could be a chance to see if the young guys can hold down the wide positions and are ready to play in the MLS.

We need White to have a good year and De Guzman/Cronin need to be top notch. JDG in particular needs to show he is getting big money. Im looking to those three players in particular to have a strong day. With younger players like Gala and new players, these three need to carry the day.

[ensco]

Release the Gargan.

[daner90]

------Frei

Attakora---Garcia---Harden--Gargan

Cronin---De Guzman--Saric---Gala

-----------DeRo

-----------White

I think Gargan will start on the backline...
As long as is he is at full health I would expect to see Saric starting as well.

[tfc2007]

It all depends who we sign within the next 24 hours.

[Auzzy]

In the interview today (TFC TV), Preki hinted Gala or Joseph Nane for LB.

Unless Mo can figure out how to work the fax machine in time, I suppose.

[Whoop]

Line up TBA 5 minutes before game time.

[stretchthetruth]

is the big latvian available for tomorrow?

[Dave67]

Is Cronin Right Left or switchable week in and week out? I preferred him on the right.

[Auzzy]

is the big latvian available for tomorrow?

Hmm, if only we knew, if only we knew...

[mastermixer]

Are any of the "signings" mo spoke about on Wednesday going to be available?

[J .]

I think Gargan will start on the backline...
As long as is he is at full health I would expect to see Saric starting as well.


Maybe Gargan replaces Garcia, with Preki hinting at Gala or Joseph starting fullback, either one of those guys would be a good shot unless this Latvian signs and plays. Apparently, some Latvians rate him highly, hopefully he is healthy and able to play.

[GBV]

Betting line:

New England -105
Toronto +331
Draw +255

O/U: 2.5 (under -130)

Goal line:
New England -0.5 -104
Toronto +0.5 +104

[ManUtd4ever]

------Frei

Attakora---Injured Latvian---Harden--Joseph

Ibbe---De Guzman--Cronin---Gala

-----------DeRo

-----------White



Fixed :D

[J .]

Fixed :D


------Frei

Attakora---Gargan---Harden--Injured Latvian

Cronin---De Guzman--Saric---Gala

-----------DeRo

-----------White


Hows that? I dont want to see Garcia embarass himself, he apparently a nice guy in person and I dont wish him malice, he should be coaching...

[profit89]

New surface to debut at Revs home opener
http://www.mlssoccer.com/content/new...vs-home-opener (http://www.mlssoccer.com/content/new-surface-debut-revs-home-opener)

Some info re Duraspine PRO:
http://www.fieldturf.com/artificial-...duraspine-pro/ (http://www.fieldturf.com/artificial-turf-news/fieldturf-launches-duraspine-pro/)

[Number Nine]

Hey, are they any TFC friendly establishments where I can catch the game tomorrow? Downtown toronto, preferably. Sorry if this is common knowledge or if I'm in the wrong forum, I'm new in these parts.

[Auzzy]

^ Shoeless Joe's on King near Dufferin.

Scallywags on St. Clair near Yonge (where I will be).

[Auzzy]

Oh crap: http://www.tsn.ca/soccer/story/?id=317330

"New England (1-1-0) could also get a boost with the return of midfielder Shalrie Joseph, who missed the last two matches with a hip injury. Joseph participated in full training on Friday along with defenders Darrius Barnes and Corey Gibbs. All three players are probable for Saturday's game."

[Technorgasm]

If I break it down to on pitch battles it should look like this:

GK - Frie over Burpo

DEfense - NER

Midfield - TFC

Forwards - NER

Scoreline - 1-0 NER

[Number Nine]

^ Shoeless Joe's on King near Dufferin.

Scallywags on St. Clair near Yonge (where I will be).
Cool, thanks so much. Is there usually a good amount of people at Joe's and Scallywag's? I like to watch a game with good atmosphere, and more than a single TV tuned in. I'm trying to convert a couple of friends into TFC fans, so I figure this is a good place to start. :P

[Canadian Blue]

5-0 defeat.....TFC start 0-2 on route to an 0-32 season

[Auzzy]

I've never been at Shoeless Joe's during a game :o but I bet there's normally lots happening there. Not sure if there's anything "official" there tomorrow since many people are heading to Boston.

Scallywag's, whenever I was there, there were a bunch of TVs on the TFC game. There are 3 levels, so room even if there are competing events. Atmosphere varies.

[jloome]

I actually think we can pull out a win if we play smart, but I'll settle for a 1-1 draw.

Here's my full take from a col this morning:
http://www.rednationonline.ca/Victory_in_New_England_apr_9_10_column.shtml

[Auzzy]

Cool, thanks so much. Is there usually a good amount of people at Joe's and Scallywag's? I like to watch a game with good atmosphere, and more than a single TV tuned in. I'm trying to convert a couple of friends into TFC fans, so I figure this is a good place to start. :P

I just saw that there's a thread about viewing the game on Saturday. I think the thread was just made public. Looks like Scallywag's, and some at Shoeless Joe's. http://redpatchboys.ca/forums/showthread.php?t=21362

[TFC USA]

I'm too irritated to think rationally about TFC.

3-0 will be kind but we'll beat Philly.

[billyfly]

I want a win. Too much to ask?

[jloome]

I want a win. Too much to ask?

Nope. We've got deep problems, but New England aren't exactly a dominant side, either.

[Technorgasm]

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[tfc007]

3-0 New England Nick fuckup Garcia will a have role in all NE goals .

[DichioTFC]

-----------Frei---------------
Attakora--Harden--Garcia--Gala
Saric--Cronin--JDG--LaBrocca
----------DeRo-----------
-----------OBW----------

I hope Preki is aiming for a nil-nil draw, otherwise...

http://punditkitchen.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/129137418590460017.jpg

[boysblue]

I want a win. Too much to ask?


At the moment, I think so. Line-up is mediocre and very little depth or quality on the bench.

Have a feeling we are in for a 3-1 defeat.

[DOMIN8R]

Jojo will star left mid.

[JonO]

I actually think we can pull out a win if we play smart, but I'll settle for a 1-1 draw.

Here's my full take from a col this morning:
http://www.rednationonline.ca/Victory_in_New_England_apr_9_10_column.shtml
I like your line up, but I'd switch Cronin and Labrocca, no?

[MUFC_Niagara]

NE 2-0 TFC.

Hope I am wrong but based on what we've seen so far there is nothing to suggest that I am.

[koryo]

3-1 New England. Our is probably an own goal.

[Red Rat]

I think that I will go with a tie
1 - 1

rr

[Hustle]

1-0 Reds

[TOBOR !]

this season is a repeat of the first - opening 2-0 loss [check], followed up by a 4-0 loss to New England (we'll see). If the starts align we can all expect to be singing for a goal by the 5th game - and the new era will begin.

those who don't learn from their history are doomed to repeat it - or something.

[Red Baron]

I'm thinking 1-1 as well

[canadian_bhoy]

I think the best result we can hope for is 0-0.

If NE get 2 goals, it could open the floodgates to a big loss. Maybe 4-0.

[jazzy]

this does seem to be the season, n'cest pas

[222Westside]

I'm thinking 2-0 for NE

[Adanactfc]

0-0 TFC squeaks out a tie! Have had 2 weeks to improve. Didn't do all that bad last time out. If not for some bad calls against us, could have been a different game against Colombus.

[Pachuco]

3-0 Ne

[drewski]

this sounds like good news



JohnMolinaro (http://twitter.com/JohnMolinaro)
more #TFC (http://twitter.com/search?q=%23TFC) news. Barrett is in Boston and is likely going to be on the bench tonight. Also, expect Dickov to arrive at end of UK season.

[Kilgore Trout]

this sounds like good news

No better comment on the state of TFC fandom today that the arrival of a 37 year old who has scored eight goals in four years, and the return of CHAD BARRETT, is considered good news.

[MUFC_Niagara]

Goods news about Dickov, I think he can help this club.....it wouldn't take much.

[drewski]

I don't have a problem with Dickov per se. Any problems would could from how he was used.

[Gazza]

Dickov might be a little too rough and tumble for this league. I can see the refs being quick to show him cards just like Dichio. I for one am glad to see him here (if he actually gets here).

[DOMIN8R]

------Frei

Attakora---Garcia--Harden--Hscanovics

Cronin---De Guzman---DeRo----Jojo

------White (Chad subs at 75)-----------

[Gazza]

Garcia is going to start again? really? Even with the Don Gargan in the line up? I might have to watch the leaf game then...

[TFC Cityboy]

Dickov might be a little too rough and tumble for this league. I can see the refs being quick to show him cards just like Dichio. I for one am glad to see him here (if he actually gets here).
that's my only concern too as he is a yappy bastard. MLS refs will not stand for it but he will have to learn.He'll give us aggression and passion in the final third....but our problem is getting to the final third..

[DOMIN8R]

Garcia is going to start again? really? Even with the Don Gargan in the line up? I might have to watch the leaf game then...

That's the one I feel most uncertain about. Both yesterday and this morning Garcia looked very confident. I think the warm up/light session they had this morning will leed Preki to make the final decision as to who should start. If it was up to me? I wouldn't put Garcia in.

As Ensco says, he might choose to unleash the Gargan

[Gazza]

Dickov's not just a yappy bastard, he hunts defenders down and finishes every tackle, which i love, but not something MLS refs seem to allow you to do. We'll see, i'm still keeping hope alive..until Garcia starts (how do you do the "throwing up in your mouth emoticon?")

[koryo]

:barf:

:vomit:

:throwupinmouth:

:puke:

Sorry, no luck.

:facepalm:

[ag futbol]

Big no. Keep him out of here, he hasn't even scored in league 1 this year. Chad Barrett can provide the hard work and pesky stuff, let someone else provide the goals.

Being 38 and running around in league 1 is different than being 38 running around in MLS in the middle of the summer. He relies overly on his conditioning and that's going to be disappearing at his age.

He'll be slow, drained of energy by the second half, and not scoring anything. Let's not waste our time.

[Ossington Mental Youth]

Garcia is going to start again? really? Even with the Don Gargan in the line up? I might have to watch the leaf game then...

thats dan gargan

[BASE]

How can we take Mo Johnston and the soccer side of TFC seriously? There must be a ton of print article quotes over the years and youtube interviews with Mo (at least one on GOL TV) last year where he clearly stated that he wasn't interested (nor did he expect we the fans) in 34, 35, or 36 years olds. How can Johnston make such comments and than have the courage to stand up in front of the TFC public. If he does indeed invest in Dickov later in ther year it better be because the team is in contention, otherwise why invest in an a player on his last legs when a team is "building" for 2011 (cringe).
I mean this not as a knock on Dickov, though history dictates that most English players who have come to MLS have been largely unsuccessful (Ian Butterworth, Rohan Ricketts, Andy Welsh, Chris Walker, Paul Rideout) or plagued by injuries (Huckerby, Beckham).

[TFC Cityboy]

:barf:

:vomit:

:throwupinmouth:

:puke:

Sorry, no luck.

:facepalm:

definate gap in the emoticon environment, Sir. I appluad you for trying. Nice win today- you needed it.

[Gazza]

Call him what you want, he'll always be the Don Gorgon to me!

Jah!

[rocker]

I mean this not as a knock on Dickov, though history dictates that most English players who have come to MLS have been largely unsuccessful (Ian Butterworth, Rohan Ricketts, Andy Welsh, Chris Walker, Paul Rideout) or plagued by injuries (Huckerby, Beckham).

Huckerby wasn't really plagued though... same with Becks. Becks came in injured at the halfway mark but was fine the next season. Huckerby really energized San Jose for over a season, although had his problems at the end.

Dichio was successful, if misused and not surrounded by much of a supporting cast. Robinson was successful in his first season although he declined in ability as the seasons passed.

I think you can find successes and failures of every nationality in MLS. Successes and failures of South Americans... successes and failures of Canadians and Americans... successes and failures of Africans from various nations etc.

[nfitz]

Goods news about Dickov, I think he can help this club.....it wouldn't take much.How is that good news? They guy can't score any more, even in the Third Division? Gerba on the other hand, could at least score in the Third Division. The guy is quite clearly past it.

[atlanticTFCfan]

REFEREE: Alex Prus. SAR (bench): Kermit Quisenberry; JAR (opposite): Eric Proctor; 4th: Lee Suckle

INJURY REPORTS
NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION
OUT: MF Mauricio Castro (R ankle pain); MF Nico Colaluca (L knee sprain); FW Edgaras Jankauskas (R calf strain); GK Matt Reis (L knee and shoulder surgery); FW Taylor Twellman (concussion);
PROBABLE: DF Darrius Barnes (R hip flexor strain); MF Shalrie Joseph (R hip flexor strain)

TORONTO FC
OUT: DF Emmanuel Gomez (R knee osteochondral injury);
QUESTIONABLE: FW Chad Barrett (R foot surgery); MF Jacob Peterson (R knee ACL); DF Ty Harden (R knee swelling); MF Martin Saric (L ankle contusion)

DISCIPLINARY SITUATION
SUSPENDED: none
WARNINGS (suspended next yellow card): none

INTERNATIONAL DUTY
none

[Gazza]

Gerba is too fat to get himself into position to score anymore. I think Dickov will get a lot of Chad Barrett-like chances, only he'll be able to finish them. Here's hoping anyway.

[Damien]

from www.torfc.com....

Watch TFC vs New England tonight at 7:30pm ET for FREE http://tinyurl.com/y32qeqf

[cincy]

What channel id HDgol tv on Rogers ?

[ManUtd4ever]

GolTV HD broadcasts are always on 501 on Rogers...

[cincy]

GolTV HD broadcasts are always on 501 on Rogers...



Thanks

[ForestGlade]

Just broke on Twitter that JDG is ill and won't be playing

[Batman]

Just broke on Twitter that JDG is ill and won't be playing

:picard:

[boban]

Anyone know of an online feed?
Specifically, will they stream it on the TFC site like they did last year when it was on goltv?

[andyc]

JDG sick or benched??

[boban]

Says he is ill.

[mrs.andyc]

hungover!!! or on the naughty chair in a time out!

[mastermixer]

I know its common for players to get sick, but I hope JDG on the bench is really because he is ill.

[TorCanSoc]

Just broke on Twitter that JDG is ill and won't be playing

Phawk.

[drewski]

from Wileman

Starting XI: Frei, Gargan, Attakora, Garcia, Hscanovics, Sanyang, Saric, LaBrocca, De Rosario, Nane, White

[Corpand]

Terrible terrible lineup. Starting Sangyang?

[Nuvinho]

from Wileman

Starting XI: Frei, Gargan, Attakora, Garcia, Hscanovics, Sanyang, Saric, LaBrocca, De Rosario, Nane, White

Cronin????

[boban]

Terrible terrible lineup. Starting Sangyang?
Our squad is nothing to write home about. Add in a sick JDG and options are further limited.

[boban]

Thanks Reggie, but is there no feed from the TFC web site?
They did it last season. Has it stopped this year?

[Redpunkfiddle]

from Wileman

Starting XI: Frei, Gargan, Attakora, Garcia, Hscanovics, Sanyang, Saric, LaBrocca, De Rosario, Nane, White

No Cronin?

[Dub Narcotic]

Is the game on Veetle?

[Raging Reggie]

Thanks Reggie, but is there no feed from the TFC web site?
They did it last season. Has it stopped this year?


that link i posted i took down cause i couldnt get anything on it.

If anyone knows other online streaming links please post them..

[drewski]

BBQ is a goin, beer is a flowin, all preparation to watch TFC start scorin!

[Batman]

BBQ is a goin, beer is a flowin, all preparation to watch TFC start scorin!

Ditto. I picked up a nice new Weber Kettle (Charcoal) Grill today.

It's going right now. :hump:

[Oldtimer]

Official match thread: http://www.redpatchboys.ca/forums/showthread.php?t=21577