TFC @ Seattle pre-match thread

[Oldtimer]

Both clubs played CCL matches on Wednesday, so both will be fatigued.

Seattle is a notoriously hard venue to get a win, but Seattle must be disheartened due to their 6-1 shellacking by Santos Laguna.

Match will be televised on Sportsnet One and on the Radio with the FAN590.

[Whoop]

The way I view it, Seattle will be pissed for being embarrassed and will be looking to take it out on someone, while TFC is over the moon right now likely susceptible to a loss.

I'm just hoping for a draw.

[brad]

The one potential factor that might help us is that this will be Seattles 4th game in 10 days, and our third.

Think it's a long shot that we get a result there though.

[Red Rat]

is there a get together at Joe's for this game

[tfc007]

Toronto 3-1

[Heart of Stone]

is there a get together at Joe's for this game

Hopefully... it was so refreshing to see Mayor Miller there last night... a reminder of how nice it would be to have an intelligent, level-headed individual at City Hall.

[Ossington Mental Youth]

sucks that its on sportsnet one. looks like itll be streamed for me.

[DichioTFC]

Seattle will still be shellshocked while we'll be riding a wave of confidence.

2-1 TFC

[DichioTFC]

Odds on the match
Seattle 1.5 | Draw 3.6 | Toronto 6.5
http://sports.williamhill.com/bet/en-gb/betting/e/2795023/Seattle-v-Toronto-FC.html

[pekduck]

is there a get together at Joe's for this game


Hopefully... it was so refreshing to see Mayor Miller there last night... a reminder of how nice it would be to have an intelligent, level-headed individual at City Hall.

I'm going to Joe's.

I think we should do it again, it'll be a blast.

[T-boy]

I can only foresee a loss here. It's going to be a case of "after the lord mayors parade" for TFC - while Seattle are going to want to make an immediate impact after their humiliating loss. Seattle winning 2-0 or 3-1? I'd be amazed if TFC got it any closer than that.

let's hope I'm wrong!

[TFCwestcan]

Interesting, I wonder if Winter took DeGuz, Plata, Koev (more later) off early in the CCL match to save them for Seattle, likewise inserting Silva late into the match. Although the later might be a case of not overwhelming the rookie.It wouldn't surprise me, as some of Winter's moves seem like head scratchers until you look at them in the big picture.

It's going to be a hard match as Seattle backline is at this time more solid than LAs. Yet our confidence is up.

[T-boy]

I can see Avila playing, and not Silva in this one, anyways. I can see there being a fair bit of rotation of the squad for this game. We could see Hall, Emory, Stinson all playing a part, maybe Morgan, Harden, Johnson getting rests?

[Red Rat]

I'm going to Joe's.

I think we should do it again, it'll be a blast.
Time to get a header going is only two days away.
I had fun with the Durham boys last night

[tfcleeds]

I said if we won last night, I wouldn't care what result we got in Seattle. But having said that, who says we can't go in there and get the W?

[mowe]

Seattle's going to be amped up in front of their season opener crowd. TFC will need to settle their emotions and focus for this game.

I could see it going either way, a hard-fought win/draw for TFC or an easy Seattle win.

[Fort York Redcoat]

Seattle's going to be amped up in front of their season opener crowd. TFC's reserves will need to settle their emotions and focus for this game.

I could see it going either way, a hard-fought win/draw for TFC or an easy Seattle win.

Probably. I hope. Still want a draw, though.

[Canary10]

A win would be great. Then we can say we would have beaten you in the CCL anyway had you not gone out and gotten raped by Santos Laguna.

[denime]

Winter will play the best team,he wont let this momentum go,it doesn't make sense if we pushing for playoffs to let points go just like that.

3 games in 10 days,so what?Santos game is in 13 days plenty of time to recover.


We will pick up our first MLS2012 points in Seatlle.:drum:

[iy12l]

remember how shit we were last year with gargan, peterson etc... we only lost 3-0 away. we are a much better team i think we might lose 2-1 this time.

[jazzy]

I can see Avila playing, and not Silva in this one, anyways. I can see there being a fair bit of rotation of the squad for this game. We could see Hall, Emory, Stinson all playing a part, maybe Morgan, Harden, Johnson getting rests?

think Morgan plays he's young and can run all day.....but wouldn't be surprised if Frings doesn't play much...JDG and Koevermans must play all day.....to get fit and wake up a bit. AND I'd star Frei of course so Kocic plays vs Santos.

[jazzy]

is there a get together at Joe's for this game

Know for sure banner's are getting done in the day and after the lot escapes to Joes.....if they're still standing,..lol

[denime]

think Morgan plays he's young and can run all day.....but wouldn't be surprised if Frings doesn't play much...JDG and Koevermans must play all day.....to get fit and wake up a bit. AND I'd star Frei of course so Kocic plays vs Santos.

I don't understand all this resting players for Santos.

Santos game is in 13 days and we have TWO GAMES before we play Santos.If we want to rest players rest them on 24th at home opener.

[RPB_RED_NATION_RPB]

glad the season is starting...but i cant seem to take my mind off Champions League right now......

[TFC07]

Gut feeling, but I think TFC are going to win this game. :scarf:

[Dv23]

This win is ours. Dunncare.

[Redpunkfiddle]

I don't understand all this resting players for Santos.

Santos game is in 13 days and we have TWO GAMES before we play Santos.If we want to rest players rest them on 24th at home opener.

Shhh...

Mind games. Mind. Games.

[Fort York Redcoat]

I don't understand all this resting players for Santos.

Santos game is in 13 days and we have TWO GAMES before we play Santos.If we want to rest players rest them on 24th at home opener.

Nothing so extreme as sitting them but limited time to anyone who is gassed from Wed., limited time in the opener. I want everyone 100%. I think it will be a game focused more on our back line then anywhere else.

[Heart of Stone]

When is Adrian Cann coming back? Is he available for the Sounders game?

[tfcleeds]

Yes, there actually is a game tomorrow, although you wouldn't know it from reading recent posts on the boards...;)

[denime]

When is Adrian Cann coming back? Is he available for the Sounders game?

Don't count on him until May.

[Dv23]

6 pages on the pre-match thread for a game that is 10 days away. Barely 2 pages for a game that is being played tonight. What gives! We're going to win tonight, for sure.

[Auzzy]

6 pages on the pre-match thread for a game that is 10 days away. Barely 2 pages for a game that is being played tonight. What gives! We're going to win tonight, for sure.

Actually, we're kinda counting on you to tell us what's going to happen... :D

[dutch]

going down to TO to see my brother saturday, whats the best bar to watch this game at??

[Technorgasm]

"I'm not mentioning any names, but let's just say Seattle can tongue-kiss my shit-hole."

Kenny fucking Powers - eastbound and down

[DOMIN8R]

I can't imagine the Sounders without Keller sreaming at his backline. I think that their defense looks weak. They have the fire power to make this a high scoring game - especially at home. If Aron gets the tactics right, we could see a low scoring tie.

My prediction is 1-1.

PS: Dear broadcasters, please don't make us suffer through watching brutal chants by fans that look like they belong on the Adams Family.

[ManUtd4ever]

I'm calling a 2-2 draw, which would be a decent result at that venue.

[TFC/Everton]

I think we can win in Seattle, however, it's never an easy task to win on the road. Seattle plays a solid brand of football, and they will want to atone for losing so badly in Mexico.

I would like to see Lambe get the start today. There will be some great opportunities for counter attacking, and its time for us to see this "speed" we've all heard so much about.

Toronto FC 3 Sounders FC 2

Until this team gives me a reason to doubt them, I wont.

Toronto till I die.

[Heart of Stone]

It'll be telling if we can actually score on the road or, at the very least, generate good chances to score.

Seattle might be on the verge of suffering major confidence problems.

[DoubleUp]

I think we can win in Seattle, however, it's never an easy task to win on the road. Seattle plays a solid brand of football, and they will want to atone for losing so badly in Mexico.

I would like to see Lambe get the start today. There will be some great opportunities for counter attacking, and its time for us to see this "speed" we've all heard so much about.

Toronto FC 3 Sounders FC 2

Until this team gives me a reason to doubt them, I wont.

Toronto till I die.


What about everton?:rolleyes:

[ensco]

This is good practice for the Santos Laguna games, given that Seattle plays a midfield dominated, flowing game, which (based on highlights only) looks a lot like what Santos Laguna played.

If he does that, Winter's going to keep the high line, ie continue to put pressure on Harden and Aceval to make plays. They're going to need to, if this is what we're doing against Santos Laguna, our luck will not hold out if they don't.

But this game could get ugly if it doesn't work. This is the best midfield, and Rosales may be the best player, in the league. Even if it's not working, I expect Winter not to adjust, but to stay with the high line, to get Harden/Aceval as ready as possible.

Could easily be a 4-1 or 5-1 loss. We need to not get down if it happens.

[KGH]

Injury report:

TORONTO FC -- OUT: FW Nicholas Lindsay (L knee surgery recovery); DF Dicoy Williams (R knee surgery recovery); DF Jeremy Hall (sports hernia surgery recovery); QUESTIONABLE: DF Adrian Cann (R knee surgery recovery)

SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC -- OUT: GK Josh Ford (knee pain); DF Andrew Duran (knee surgery); DF Michael Tetteh (hamstring); FW OíBrian White (leg surgery); MF Steve Zakuani (leg fracture); DOUBTFUL: FW Eddie Johnson (hip injury)

I didn't realize why Hall was out. Good to see Cann almost ready.

[Dv23]

Actually, we're kinda counting on you to tell us what's going to happen... :D

Lol I didn't have any dreams about it, but I'll predict a 2-1 win anyways!

[Couchy81]

I really want to see this game, but I'll be out with my Irish boys all day, I guess it depends what starts first, the game or the spins.

[ag futbol]

That injury report = ouch. Not exactly the mysterious "lower body injury".

[Heart of Stone]

I really want to see this game, but I'll be out with my Irish boys all day, I guess it depends what starts first, the game or the spins.

Funny thing is that I'm actually more excited for the TFC game tonight than I am about St. Patty's Day (which when you think about it is just a massive hangover in the making). :drinking:

[rocktml]

Will this match be streamed on the sportsnet website?

[Parkdale]

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JOES JOES JOES JOES

danananananaaaaaa

JOES!!!!!!!

[TOBOR !]

This win is ours. Dunncare.

That's all I need to hear.

[Red Rat]

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JOES JOES JOES JOES

danananananaaaaaa

JOES!!!!!!!




what time are you heading over

[Torontotonto]

sucks that its on sportsnet one. looks like itll be streamed for me.

Do you have a stream location to watch ?

[A.J]

Do you have a stream location to watch ?

http://www.sportlemon.tv/
check here. They'll most likely have a link.

[dupont]

I'm calling a 3-1 loss for this one because I think it's a tough road game to play. I would love to be pleasantly surprised though and be wrong!

No matter what the result though, I won't let it get me down since there have been so many positives to start the year already!

[Island Man]

Kocic: Eckersley, Harden, Aceval, Emory; Frings, Dunfield, Silva; Soolsma, Johnson, Avila

[Island Man]

substitutes: Frei; Maund, Morgan, de Guzman, Lambe, Plata, Koevermans

[mowe]

No Koevermans? Avila as a winger? So many questions!

[Island Man]

No Morgan is the biggest surprise for me.

[Roogsy]

I think Seattle is looking for some redemption. 2-1 final score.

[doin big frings]

Johnson in form, he'll get us a goal.

Does de guzman have an injury?

[jloome]

No Koevermans? Avila as a winger? So many questions!

Guessing he's resting Koevermans for Santos as we need at least two in the first leg for any realistic shot. Maybe he'll bring him in late if we're down or tied, but he'll probably have Johnson up top

[DOMIN8R]

Guessing he's resting Koevermans for Santos as we need at least two in the first leg for any realistic shot. Maybe he'll bring him in late if we're down or tied, but he'll probably have Johnson up top

Is this really a possibility? Santos is 11 days away, no?

[Oldtimer]

match thread:

http://www.redpatchboys.ca/forums/showthread.php?p=1460657#post1460657