Pre-Game: TFC vs. Crapids (July 10th, 12:00 PM ET)

[TFC USA]

It's a Soccer Day in Canada special. So on that note can we please top drawing these fucking home games? This is the last game of our homestand before travelling to Philly next week.

We lost the last match against the Rapids 3-1 in a game featuring 3 penalties and minimal excitement. No JDG and no Sanyang for this one so the lineup should change a bit.

I do not know if Marvell Wynne is still starting for Colorado but if he is I hope for a handball or two.

[Oldtimer]

I think this will be the game that let's us know if we're in for the usual TFC mid-summer slump (meaning no playoffs), or if Preki's version is for real.

Having JDG out is going to hurt, although his recent form hasn't been great.

[BayernTFC]

I do not know if Marvell Wynne is still starting for Colorado but if he is I hope for a handball or two.
Wynne started at right-back last night for Colorado against RBNY. He later moved to center-back after Palguta was subbed off early in the second half. Wynne played pretty well while at RB and was solid while at CB too. He didn't move forward at all after the change to CB. Colorado became quite concerned by the presence of Angel and Lindpere up top, especially after the rain started to fall. I'd be surprised if he doesn't start against TFC on Saturday.

[dag]

This is for sure at 12:00 PM? Weird starting time.

[Ladies Love Julius James]

The World Cup 3rd place game is at 2:15 that's why the early time.

[JonO]

I'm sure CBC can use the TFC game as a lead-in. A nice soccer saturday for them.

[TFC USA]

Soccer Day in Canada on CBC so you get the noon start and then the 3rd place game.

[Darlofletch]

timed to finish before world cup 3rd place match starts, both on cbc.

[BayernTFC]

Jamie Smith also started for Colorado last night against RBNY. He looked pretty good on set pieces. The Rapids chose to field an attack minded formation with Smith, Casey and Cummings all forward. They were quite dangerous at times. Both Jamie Smith and Colin Clark(65' sub) saw action last night, so I'd be looking for something similar to take place on Saturday.

[Brooker]

nothing like walking around Toronto after a game at 2pm drunk as fuck.

man i dislike these Noon games.

[ArmenJBX]

Cool, we're going into this game with the exact same record as San Jose.

19 points, 13 GP, 5 Wins, 4 Draws, 4 Losses, 16 GF, 15 GA, +1 GD

[Super]

I would prefer 7:30pm at night. I predict a slow game, half-empty stadium for the first half at least, and a terrible atmosphere.

[Cas87]

^ not necessarily. The Spaniards might show up to support the new guy then party on sunday (or saturday afternoon)

[Darlofletch]

they'll probably wait until he's actually playing. I agree with super's rather downbeat assessment. hopefully I'm wrong.

[Super]

^ not necessarily. The Spaniards might show up to support the new guy then party on sunday (or saturday afternoon)

He won't be playing on Saturday.

[Cas87]

He won't be playing on Saturday.

doesn't mean they stil won't come out and party like its Euro 2008 all weekend

[BayernTFC]

Mehdi Ballouchy won't be available for the Rapids tomorrow. He didn't make the trip to Toronto:


MEDHI NOT TRAVELING TO TORONTO: Midfielder Mehdi Ballouchy will not be with the Rapids on Saturday when the team visits Toronto FC. A long-standing glitch with his international paperwork complicates him comfortably traveling outside the United States. He has started 12 of 13 games this season, both in the center and right side of midfield, and has registered two goals and a team-high tying three assists.
http://www.coloradorapids.com/news/2010/07/new-and-notes-july-7

[Hooligan69]

12 Noon is an odd kick-off time, but I kinda like it anyway. Hope we're able to secure three points this time around.

[UltraSuperMegaMo]

I'm guessing the early kickoff is to accommodate CBC since they've got the World Cup third place game on at 2:15. Might be fun, mix things up a little.

[ManUtd4ever]

The early start today will feel like a 10am match for Colorado. Good strategy, LOL. Hopefully TFC can take a commanding lead before the Rapids find their legs and break the winless drought at home!

[rocker]

this is too early.. man, I just woke up at 9am on a saturday (highly unusual).

[manic.street.preacher]

i think i'm the only one here liking the noon start :D ... i'm feeling optimistic, 1-0 TFC

[rocker]

i've never attended a pro sport game that started this early... previous record was 12:30...

[Brooker]

Excuse to have a beer with breakfast.... I like that.....

[117]

Anyone have any ideas on streams for today's game? I'm travelling, and wanted to watch the game (midnight my time) I know the mls site is geo-fenced, and I believe the cbc is also blocked oversees. I'm quite surprised that atdhe.net isn't showing a link yet.
Help!

[MartinUtd]

It looks like CBC is streaming it, but there's no direct link up yet

http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/soccerday/blog/

[DangerRed]

I'll be in transit to a wedding when this one starts. Anyone know if there's radio available for this match?

[Oldtimer]

I'll be in transit to a wedding when this one starts. Anyone know if there's radio available for this match?

There isn't. The FAN590 will be playing a Jays game, instead.

[DangerRed]

There isn't. The FAN590 will be playing a Jays game, instead.

Terrible. I saw on TFC's web site that FAN590 is supposed to have it live, but I guess your info's more up to date.

Fuckin' Jays.

UPDATE: a blog on FAN590.com says that the game will be available live on the website, so I'll see if I can listen using my BlackBerry.

[manic.street.preacher]

Both played three years for the other side until an off-season deal sent Wynne to the Rocky Mountains and LaBrocca to the banks of the Ontario River.

^where's that? :noidea:

http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter-preview/streaking-rapids-meet-equally-hot-toronto-fortress-bmo

[DangerRed]

^Hahahahaha.

AMERICA! FUCK YEAH!

[117]

The links have been updated!!

http://atdhe.net/21092/watch-colorado-rapids-vs-toronto-fc

Sweet.

[manic.street.preacher]

^please please please let it be CBC

[James17930]

I'm not getting anything on the stream.

[thisisinternetclash]

Is the CBC stream working for anybody?

[MartinUtd]

CBC feed right here

http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/soccerday/blog/

[LesH]

Stream is not on yet, as usual, 5-10 mins are lost

[James17930]

No -- but then I'm out of the country so it never works anyway.

[MartinUtd]

DeRo and Ibby on the wing.. lets see what the kid can do, it might be one of his last chances

[James17930]

Ibby??? That's a shock.

[LesH]

CBC feed is only for inside Canada, right?
I tried so many so called canadian proxies in the past, but nothing works for CBC feeds....

[MartinUtd]

Yeah.. i missed who was in the middle with Saric tho.. anyone catch that?

[thisisinternetclash]

Labrocca.

[MartinUtd]

Oh weird.. has he played inside for us yet? I know he likes to cut in a lot

[LesH]

BS, atdhe feed still not on.
Anyone knows any other feed than atdhe and CBC?

[MartinUtd]

http://channelsurfing.net/watch-mls.html

uhh never mind thats tennis.. maybe it will switch over

[Super Cereal]

Usanov is a boss.

[MartinUtd]

Looks like the channel surfing feed is up

Its about 2 minutes behind as well, just wanted to warn anyone for spoilers.

[LesH]

guys, let's post in the game thread!