Today's News, Thur., Aug. 9

[Nerepis]

Grab a large cup of coffee, lots to read today. Good Luck to our Canadian Women today... and now I set the PVR and go into a "Cone of Silence":canada:

(http://www.torontofc.ca/video)Toronto FC TV (http://www.torontofc.ca/video)

A "Booming Voice" In The Backline (http://www.torontofc.ca/news/2012/08/booming-voice-backline)

Academy Reaches GA Cup Final (http://www.torontofc.ca/news/2012/08/academy-reaches-ga-cup-final)

Kocic Sacrifice Nominated (http://www.torontofc.ca/news/2012/08/kocic-sacrifice-nominated)

TFC's Insurance Policy In Goal (http://www.torontofc.ca/news/2012/08/tfcs-insurance-policy-goal)

Canada Set To Face France For Bronze Medal (http://www.ctvolympics.ca/field-sports/news/article/canada-set-face-france-for-bronze-medal.html)

O'DEA SETTLING IN WITH TORONTO FC (http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2012/08/08/mls_darren_odea_toronto_fc/)

Canadian soccer team won't face discipline before bronze match (http://www.cbc.ca/olympics/soccer/story/2012/08/08/sp-olympics-soccer-canada-women-discipline-fifa.html)

Norwegian referee Christina Pedersen won’t be working bronze- or gold-medal matches (http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/eh-game/norwegian-referee-christina-pedersen-won-t-working-bronze-205404614.html?code=AQD5Zb1IX-_2xT8ddY3TSjW0Ucvls3N5r8pGhM1kRyDxgcdrvju1VEVwmWbK yEoZ3rYZRtH9ugYq8iUCw8wH4pmgF_ahBJgUs1hSkesqySHpBu 32HSEpWflIx_qtR9Aq3BQK2KyYaL5xEp_41ihxcV3h8mVhTC8-GPEC_hzRa-tfL1pIA0U0Yw41cGVEWRJwRMw#_=_)


TFC/MLS blogs thread (http://redpatchboys.ca/forums/showthread.php?29582-TFC-MLS-blogs-thread/page28)

SUNshine (http://www.torontosun.com/sunshine-girl)

[Technorgasm]

I looked at the thread, but. .
wondering. .
Hwo do we feel abotu thsi new CB?
Lord knows we need him!

http://www.wouldyoubelieve.com/graphics/cone_title.gif

[Fort York Redcoat]

I'm thinking there will be disappointed Canadian faces tonight regardless of the outcome of the match with France.

So Hall gets some attention. Doesn't say much for the Academy they're touting in another article, though. Well done on getting to the final kids! Hope you get a better chance than Roberts did. He'd be playing more in the NCAA instead of being passed over at TFC. Academy system needs work. Most of all where these kids can play while they wait for first team action.

[jabbronies]

Another Reason to Love Toronto (http://www.torontolife.com/daily/informer/from-print-edition-informer/2012/08/07/reason-to-love-toronto-mlse-tfc/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Toronto+Life+Preview+August+9+2012&utm_content=Toronto+Life+Preview+August+9+2012+CID _45bb86d3f285d0b42ab42c67605155ae&utm_source=Newsletters&utm_term=Reason+to+Love+Toronto)

[flatpicker]

O'Dea:
“I’m not coming here as an older player picking up a last pay cheque. I’m coming here to do things with the club.”

I wonder if someone like Frings would take offence to that comment? I'm sure O'Dea wasn't trying to be insulting, but his words could be interpreted as saying that older imports like Frings are here for cash first and club second.

[Wull]

O'Dea:
“I’m not coming here as an older player picking up a last pay cheque. I’m coming here to do things with the club.”

I wonder if someone like Frings would take offence to that comment? I'm sure O'Dea wasn't trying to be insulting, but his words could be interpreted as saying that older imports like Frings are here for cash first and club second.


He had a similar back line set up at leeds (young guys, multiple partners) and threw them under the bus when asked about their defensive frailties. I'm not sure he means to do it but his words are quite easy to twist at times

[Oldtimer]

A team playing a 4-3-3 possession style won the US Open Cup:

http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2012-08-08-skc-v-sea/recap

[Ultra & Proud]

A team playing a 4-3-3 hoof and press style won the US Open Cup:

http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2012-08-08-skc-v-sea/recap

Fixed your post.

[james]

ya good job Canadian woman today!!!


anyone see the Seattle vs KC game the other night??? wow the atmosphere at KC was amazing......i never thought i would see that happen in Kansas. And seattle fans that made the travel seemed to be doing there best to make some noise as well, KC fans just out numbered them. It looked and sounded great tho like it was in Europe.

[Nerepis]

Well Done Ladies!!!