Pre-Game: Tfc at FC Dallas (September 4, 8:30 pm on Rogers Sportsnet)

[atlanticTFCfan]

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What/When


Toronto FC (7-6-8) will pay a visit to Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, Texas to take on FC Dallas (9-10-2) on Saturday, September 4, 2010 at 8:30 pm EDT.


TV/Video


This match will be shown live on Rogers Sportsnet (http://www.sportsnet.ca/, Ontario and Pacific regions only) in Canada, Fox Sports Southwest Plus (http://www.foxsportssouthwest.com/) in Dallas, MLS Direct Kick and MLS MatchDay Live (http://mdl.mlssoccer.com/).


Radio/Audio


CJCL AM 590 (http://www.fan590.com/) in Toronto and KZMP AM 1540 (http://espndeportes.espn.go.com/radio/network?id=dallas1540, Spanish) in Dallas.


And The Game...


Game guide not yet published.


Five Match Trend


TFC: LWLLD
FCD: DWWWD


Last Match vs. FC Dallas


July 24 - TFC vs. FCD - TFC 1 FCD 1


Supporters Group Match Thread Links


U-Sector:
Red Patch Boys:
North End Elite:

[Shakes McQueen]

I predict we win 42-1.

- Scott

[Brooker]

I predict we win 42-1.

- Scott


Why the hell not.

Easy win.

[Dave67]

Dallas at home 6 Wins, 3 Draws, 1 loss
Toronto away 1 Win, 1, Draw, 7 losses

Pinch me when it's over.

[Technorgasm]

I predict we win 42-1.

- Scott

only gaining 41 in goal difference Scott? . . you've lost your edge.

I say TFC 5 to. . . Dallas. . negative 42. . . 2 for being bastards
.
and -40 for Cuntingham being a Charlie-uniform-november-tango

[reggie]

no dero,deguz,nana,probs no barrett,no santos.
ibby and white 2 each 4-nil

[ensco]

It'll probably be 95 degrees at game time. We've always excelled in the extreme heat.

[ArmenJBX]

no dero,deguz,nana,probs no barrett,no santos.
ibby and white 2 each 4-nil

This man speaks the truth. Congratulations sir, you just won 1 custom TFC wallpaper that I made, just for you.

http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/4052/torontofc.png

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[Bars92]

0-0 draw. Preki ball.

[bgnewf]

If the assumption is that TC has little to no chance here all things being equal I say roll the fucking bones and go with this formation.

http://thumbs80.top1.ro/filme/AenomiS/0626/joga-bonito--brazilia.jpeg

We can't get shit from this game without trying.

[Dub Narcotic]

Every TFC game in Dallas has been a boring, empty-field loss in baking heat. A point would be a welcome surprise. My only Dallas road memory is Andrea Lombardo skying a breakaway over the bar, then getting substituted by a disgusted MoJo, which effectively ended Lombardo's TFC career.

[Pachuco]

If the assumption is that TC has little to no chance here all things being equal I say roll the fucking bones and go with this formation.

http://thumbs80.top1.ro/filme/AenomiS/0626/joga-bonito--brazilia.jpeg

We can't get shit from this game without trying.

But this assumes you are going to leave Frei in net. Fuck it, pull the goalie NHL styles.

As for this game, Dallas has been one of my favorite teams to watch this year and Ferreira has become one of my favorite players to watch in the MLS. I may just root for Dallas in this one. It only gets us one step closer to firing Mo and starting the rebuild all over again, for the 5th time in 5 seasons.

[Oldtimer]

Just when everything seems bleak, some good news:


Saturday afternoon’s draw at Columbus was full of positives for FC Dallas. But that tie against the Eastern Conference leaders also had two pretty major negatives as two starters, right midfielder Atiba Harris and captain Daniel Hernandez, both got their fifth yellow cards of 2010 and will now miss Saturday’s visit from Toronto FC on suspension.

Harris has three goals and one assist this year but has made countless contributions off the ball this year for FCD. On Saturday, he had a huge goalmouth block in the first half to keep the match scoreless.

And Hernandez’s absence will loom even larger. The feisty veteran sets the tone for his club in the middle of the park. He also had played every minute of every game, one of just five position players in MLS to do so. That streak will come to an end this weekend and FCD head coach Schellas Hyndman knows replacing two starters is always a tall order.

http://www.foxsportssouthwest.com/08/30/10/Harris-Hernandez-suspensions-loom-large-/landing.html?blockID=300863&feedID

[ManUtd4ever]

Well let's see...on the road with our 5 best starters out of the lineup against a top western conference club. I'll be surprised if the game is worth watching after the first half.

If TFC had a full squad going into this match I would be genuinely optimistic but injuries and the lack of MLS recognition of the FIFA calendar have left us with virtually no chance this weekend. I'll be shocked if we pull out a draw...

[Super]

I don't like our chances. Our road form is terrible, and having to play without our very best players won't help. But still, we have to try for points - so hopefully the replacements will step up big time.

[AL-MO]

I assume there will be a big viewing @ Joes after the Canada/Peru game?

[Lucky Strike]

Honestly, if we draw every single of our 6 road games, that's a fair deal that I wouldn't sneeze at.

[TFC USA]

I'd rather forfeit this game than possibly watch Cuntingham score a winning goal.

Rooting for a draw because a win is out of the question.

[Ryan1984]

1-0 TFC Garcia from 30 yards out

[Brooker]

1-0 TFC Garcia from 30 yards out

I like this. :drinking:

[Torontotonto]

This is it...

The dog day's of TFC's summer are over.
Our squad will be missing our best.
We need to find a way to get points away as unlikely as it may be.
Our playoff hopes lie in the balance of the next couple of matches.

Not sure who's going to bring it this weekend, be we will all be watching and waiting for another TFC miracle.

Come on you REDS...

[ensco]

^http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3S_k1dRbXY

[Hooligan69]

We definitely need three points in this game, though that's certainly easier said than done. Dropping points every week is driving me nuts.

[Oldtimer]

good news about Santos:


Still unable to field its top offensive lineup either because of injuries or circumstances, it appears Toronto FC will at least get one key attacker back Saturday in Dallas.
Striker Maicon Santos, injured in a 2-1 win over Chivas USA on August 7th, said Tuesday he feels good and is itching to return.


http://www.lfpress.com/sports/soccer/2010/08/31/15203696.html

[ManUtd4ever]

Good news regarding Santos but I don't think it will be enough to earn a result in Dallas.

On another note, Dallas must have one of the worst logos in all of professional sports. It reminds me of Boss Hog's Cadillac from the Dukes Of Hazzard...

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/SGQ1p0XX03I/AAAAAAAAvmI/3XNpiuM03_Y/s400/Cadillac_Eldorado_Boss_1.JPG



http://thegenerallee.com/images/boss_hogg.jpg

[pawlukj]

im pissed that the mls doesnt take the weekend break like everywhere else around the world

[Number Nine]

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http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/4052/torontofc.png

(Just kidding, you can all use it if you like :D)

That's wicked. I'm using it for sure.

[Number Nine]

im pissed that the mls doesnt take the weekend break like everywhere else around the world

If the IOC convinced the NHL to lay down for the Olympics, then there should be a way for MLS to compromise with FIFA international dates. Unfortunately, in practicality, it's not so easy. Players, coaches, owners, advertisers, etc. all have to agree on a single clause, and in the world of North American sports, that is a gargantuan task.

[Yagbod]

I think a win.

The team is all 'loosey-goosey'. They are anointed to lose. There is no one to rely on. TFC, and teams in general, play better when there is nothing to lose. They also play better when there is no one to rely on to save them. At least TFC seems to.

Watch for lesser-lites to create some good play's.

[maninb]

Frei
Usanov-Cann-Harden-Gargan
Petersen-Saric-Labrocca-Barrett
Mista-Santos

Not a terrible starting 11...need to score early, and hang on...cause there's absolutely NOTHING left on the bench offensively...

[maninb]

^ooooops no Barrett...I guess we bite the bullet and put Garcia at LB and move Gargan up....

[bgnewf]

TFC heads to Dallas A Few Players Short

http://viewfromthesouthstands.com/2010/09/tfc-heads-to-dallas-a-few-players-short/

Yes TFC is the underdog tomorrow in Dallas, but there is still a path to success. I make four suggestions to Preki that may give TFC a chance to pull off a big upset.

Comments are always welcome.

[ArmenJBX]

This game feels like the Chicago one from last year, although that one was at home. No regular starters, Guevara and Ricketts really, but hard work and good team play gave us the 3-2 win! :D

COME ON YOU REDS! :D

[TFC USA]

"although that one was at home."

That's a pretty fucking important quote. Have you seen us on the road?

[rocker]

anybody out there? this board is dead

[Batman]

come on you reds