Pre/In/Post - Game 10: Toronto FC at San Jose Earthquakes, Wed, May 8, 10:30 p.m

[Morlesio14]

Lets get the W here boys. It will be interesting to see how the boys will play after the tough loss to Colorado. :drum:

[TFC07]

Good thing this game starts after the Leafs game.

[Auzzy]

San Jose tied the weekend game vs. Montreal in injury time, goal by Sam Cronin. Late goals are standard fare for the Quakes. When playing TFC, expect a hat trick for San Jose between the 85th minute & the end of injury time. So as long as they're up by 4 goals before the 85th minute, no problem! ;)

[Yohan]

I knew I forgot to do something today! :p

[ensco]

It's not like I've taken some big personal decision, but I doubt I'll be watching much TFC until the Leafs are done.

[Abou Sky]

I rarely say this, but I think we are going to get destroyed... :(

[khso11]

So whats the news on Koevermans, and Eckersley? Plus we need to start Califf.

[Initial B]

It doesn't matter - It's the Quakes (who always seem to find a way to score in the last 5 minutes) versus TFC (who always seem to find a way to allow a goal in the last 5 minutes).

It is pretty much guaranteed that TFC will lose N+1 to N, so I'm just going to enjoy the game for the first 80 minutes, then turn off the stream.

[Yohan]

San Jose tied the weekend game vs. Montreal in injury time, goal by Sam Cronin. Late goals are standard fare for the Quakes. When playing TFC, expect a hat trick for San Jose between the 85th minute & the end of injury time. So as long as they're up by 4 goals before the 85th minute, no problem! ;)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnFvqgbFIPM
Yep. Another last min SJ goal for a share of points.

A little more optimism, despite a terrible TFC form. TFC is actually unbeaten in 3 games at Buck Shaw, with 2 wins and a draw. San Jose is also not in a good form, on a 6 game winless streak, though 5 of them are draws. SJ's defence leaks goals, and only Jon Busch playing like superhuman is keeping SJ in the game. And Alan Gordon and Big Bird are both suspende for this match.

Then again, the Goonies Jr Adam Jahn may be the value player of the year, being drafted in Supplemental draft but scoring some key goals for SJ already. And Wondo is a personal bogeyman for TFC, despite his not so great form scoring goals.

[notthesun]

Anyone know when Eckersley might be back?

------------Bendik--------------
Russell---Boss---O'Dea---Morgan
Bostock---Hall---Laba----Ephraim
-------------Silva---------------
-----------Earnshaw------------

If I could I would bench Bostock, Ephriam and Lambe, but I can't, so Lambe draws the short stick simply because he's gotten the most starts of the three and none of them have done all that much. Don't really care what wide mids Nelsen puts out in the end.

Kinda tired of Richter at RB so I wouldn't mind seeing Russell have another shot. LB is pick your favorite shit sandwich, so again, don't care if Nelsen goes for Emory or Morgan.

Hope Earnshaw can get back on the scoresheet.

[bigredone]

Even without our injuries returning we have this one won for a win:p. There is much to prove after recent performances. Silva and Earnshaw will pair up for 3 for the good guys and Bendik cannot stop 'em all so SJ gets 1 due to shitty communication between our defenders.

Fill your hearts with rage boys, we are down to our last rounds.

[maninb]

4-1 for SJ.....Not even gonna be close....well at least it won't have to be in the final minutes....

[Red I]

4-1 for SJ.....Not even gonna be close....well at least it won't have to be in the final minutes....

With Gordon and Lenhardt suspended? I don't think it'll be that out of reach... (knock on wood)

[Yohan]

With Gordon and Lenhardt suspended? I don't think it'll be that out of reach... (knock on wood)
Harden, Gargan, Cronin and Attakora will all score, like all ex TFC players do when playing TFC :p

[Auzzy]

Harden, Gargan, Cronin and Attakora will all score, like all ex TFC players do when playing TFC :p

Maybe Jon Busch will pot one too, just for shits & giggles.

[ag futbol]

Yep. Another last min SJ goal for a share of points.
So what you're saying is: it's the team that always scores at the last minute, against the team that always gives up goals at the last minute?

:facepalm:

[Ajax TFC]

Maybe the two will cancel out and we'll close out the game effortlessly

[spe18]

Maybe the two will cancel out and we'll close out the game effortlessly

But the problem is that in this case, it's a positive and a negative, therefore, they will not cancel each other out :(

[Walms]

I'm going to go out on a limb but I think we will draw 2-2 tomorrow night. SJ will get the late goal (or 2) but I think that we will be ahead and they grab the equilzer. I see us having an explosive first half!

call me crazy, or in 24 hours call me physic ;-)

[Abou Sky]

There is the saying 'nothing more dangerous than a man with nothing to lose'

I think that is kind of the deal for TFC vs. SJ

Nobody expects them to win, they are not SUPPOSED to win, so they can just go out and play, no weight on their shoulders.

Anyway, I ALSO think they will likely be stomped, but who knows...

[Detroit_TFC]

Can't see us getting a goal in this one, will just be a question of how bad we get tonked.

[Canary10]

I think we'll score. San Jose isn't the greatest defending team. Not sure we'll win though.

[tfcocd]

I think we'll score. San Jose isn't the greatest defending team. Not sure we'll win though.
Reds are due for a goal with several chances gone begging in last 2 games. San Jose is equally inept offensively so let's hope a desperate cup final effort level from tfc will give the boys some relief for the next week. I am expecting the type of effort we saw in salt lake last year but hopefully not with that all to familiar heart breaking end.

[PopePouri]

Can't see us getting a goal in this one, will just be a question of how bad we get tonked.

Agree. Mike Fucito and Adam Jahn will get hattricks.

[OgtheDim]

If there is a night made for a Laba type destroyer, its tonight. Wondo is their lynch pin and cutting out stuff sent his way is what we need.

I'm just hoping we sit somebody in front of him and Hall this time. Playing 2 at the front on Saturday reduced our effectiveness. Silva to play back in AM, please.

[Yohan]

If there is a night made for a Laba type destroyer, its tonight. Wondo is their lynch pin and cutting out stuff sent his way is what we need.

I'm just hoping we sit somebody in front of him and Hall this time. Playing 2 at the front on Saturday reduced our effectiveness. Silva to play back in AM, please.
why? Silva and Earnshaw linked up well. I don't think Nelsen is going to mess with that

[CBTFC]

Starting XI predictions anyone? I assume that neither Brockie or Caldwell would be available for selection due to paperwork/travel.

[Ajax TFC]

why? Silva and Earnshaw linked up well. I don't think Nelsen is going to mess with that
chemistry between the strikers is useless if you can't get them the ball. Our flat four midfield is way too static. We've only really looked good when playing with a diamond midfield because it creates more forward passing options, and more space for the central midfielders. I think for this game:

----------Bendik-----------
Richter-Agboss-O'Dea-Emory
-----------Laba------------
--Hall-------------Bostock-
-----------Silva------------
----Braun-------Earnshaw--

[pekduck]

San Jose Earthquakes vs. Toronto FC
Buck Shaw Stadium (10:30pm ET)
REFEREE: FOTIS BAZAKOS
ASST 1: Peter Manikowski
ASST 2: Sean Hurd
4TH: Jesus Cisneros

Anyone know their track record in terms of refereeing abilities?

[Yohan]

San Jose Earthquakes vs. Toronto FC
Buck Shaw Stadium (10:30pm ET)
REFEREE: FOTIS BAZAKOS
ASST 1: Peter Manikowski
ASST 2: Sean Hurd
4TH: Jesus Cisneros

Anyone know their track record in terms of refereeing abilities?
he reffed TFC game vs SKC. 7 yellows that game apparently

[OgtheDim]

why? Silva and Earnshaw linked up well. I don't think Nelsen is going to mess with that

There was no service to them, as all Laba had was Lambe and Ephraim, who were not finding space to be outlets. If he is going to be a deep lying playmaker, he needs an outlet. Silva as AM provides that.

Would reduce the hoofball.

[MG42]

Game will be broadcast on the Score again....don't they want anyone to watch? They are sure making it easy to not care anymore lol

[pekduck]

@yohan
grr... could be worse... toledo or salazar....

[Abou Sky]

Game will be broadcast on the Score again....don't they want anyone to watch? They are sure making it easy to not care anymore lol

At least it means it will be on MLS Live :)

[TFC07]

Game will be broadcast on the Score again....don't they want anyone to watch? They are sure making it easy to not care anymore lolThis is a busy time of the year when you got NHL & NBA playoffs and MLB games. MLS is going to have a hard time completing against them on TV. Rogers buying the score is a good thing for us because theScore (if you have rogers and live in GTA) is easier to access than sportsnet one. Also this means there will be no more games on "GolTV" (useless channel to have now).

[Carts]

This is a busy time of the year when you got NHL & NBA playoffs and MLB games. MLS is going to have a hard time completing against them on TV. Rogers buying the score is a good thing for us because theScore (if you have rogers and live in GTA) is easier to access than sportsnet one. Also this means there will be no more games on "GolTV" (useless channel to have now).

Spot on...

We need to realize where we are in the priority list - even with the two big guns owning the team 50/50...

As a TFC supporter I'm just glad it's a 10:30 start - hopefully at around 9:45pm I'm celebrating a Leaf win, and will move on from watching Toronto-Blue to Toronto-Red...

[MG42]

Spot on...

We need to realize where we are in the priority list - even with the two big guns owning the team 50/50...

As a TFC supporter I'm just glad it's a 10:30 start - hopefully at around 9:45pm I'm celebrating a Leaf win, and will move on from watching Toronto-Blue to Toronto-Red...

I understand that, but why was the game against Colorado moved from sportsnet Ontario to the score and diving was shown on sportsnet Ontario?

I would rather the games be on goltv, at least you could get it for 2.99 a month instead of buying a whole package.

Anyway I'm just pissed its another channel added with tsn2 and sn1 that I won't be able to watch

[Abou Sky]

There was no service to them, as all Laba had was Lambe and Ephraim, who were not finding space to be outlets. If he is going to be a deep lying playmaker, he needs an outlet. Silva as AM provides that.

Would reduce the hoofball.

Agreed, I like Silva in mid more unless it is a 4-3-3 (which I REALLY think we will have the guys for soon) in that case Silva on the wing like Winter played him sounds good.

[Carts]

I understand that, but why was the game against Colorado moved from sportsnet Ontario to the score and diving was shown on sportsnet Ontario?

I would rather the games be on goltv, at least you could get it for 2.99 a month instead of buying a whole package.

Anyway I'm just pissed its another channel added with tsn2 and sn1 that I won't be able to watch

I understand... NOTHING is more FRUSTRATING when you can't watch, or it's moved last second... I received a tons of msgs about last game asking "where is it" and I don't work for the 'Red' side of the broadcast equation...

From a TFC standpoint, moving off SNET_ON & onto the Score is a good thing... The Score is national - SNET_ON is only Ontario...

Sucks when you don't get it... As a member of the industry, one thing we all have to accept, TFC from a Broadcast standpoint is in it's infancy - and we're still trying to find it's place in the lineup (channels, times, lead in / out, etc)...

[CBTFC]

in that case Silva on the wing like Winter played him sounds good.

Really? (not trying to be/sound argumentative). I just think that Silva is more effective in the centre of the pitch, and should be communicating/linking up with Laba as much as possible.

[TFC07]

I understand... NOTHING is more FRUSTRATING when you can't watch, or it's moved last second... I received a tons of msgs about last game asking "where is it" and I don't work for the 'Red' side of the broadcast equation...

From a TFC standpoint, moving off SNET_ON & onto the Score is a good thing... The Score is national - SNET_ON is only Ontario...

Sucks when you don't get it... As a member of the industry, one thing we all have to accept, TFC from a Broadcast standpoint is in it's infancy - and we're still trying to find it's place in the lineup (channels, times, lead in / out, etc)...

How's TFC ratings this season? Are they still getting over 100,000 viewers per game?

[hulkrogan]

For us out of Ontario, getting moved to the Score is a great thing. I recently added Sportsnet Ontario to my lineup for $3 just to watch TFC games, but it's only available in SD on my carrier, and most people don't have it. Games on the score mean glorious HD, and more chance of people outside Ontario flipping it on.

[Richard]

I'm disappointed the CBC isn't broadcasting any games, from what I recall they had a good amount of viewers too. Overall TFC needs to have better broadcasting.

[TFC07]

I'm disappointed the CBC isn't broadcasting any games, from what I recall they had a good amount of viewers too. Overall TFC needs to have better broadcasting.

Blame MLS for giving MLS TV rights to TSN instead of renewing it with CBC.

[jloome]

Anyone know if Caldwell and Brockie are in the lineup already?

[Yohan]

Anyone know if Caldwell and Brockie are in the lineup already?
I don't think so. next game vs Crew should be their first game

[Ivy]

@torontofc: #TFC XI: Bendik; Richter, Henry, O'Dea, Emory; Lambe, Hall, Laba, Silva; Braun, Earnshaw.. #TFClive #MLS
4-3-1-2?

[Ajax TFC]

A strange lineup. Either Hall on the wing in a diamond, or Silva on the wing in a flat formation

[mowe]

Interesting Henry starts instead of Boss. Silva looks to be on the wing, not sure about that. But I can see why Nelson started Braun, we need a big body up front.

[jloome]

A strange lineup. Either Hall on the wing in a diamond, or Silva on the wing in a flat formation

Offset, maybe.

--------Bendik----------
Richter--Henry--O'Dea--Emory
--------Hall---------------
----Laba-------------------
--------------Lambe---------
-----Silva---------------------
---------Braun---------------
---------Earnshaw

[valeo]

Good luck guys.

[TFC07]

Interesting Henry starts instead of Boss. Silva looks to be on the wing, not sure about that. But I can see why Nelson started Braun, we need a big body up front.

Boss is probably getting a day off, but he hasn't played well recently. Also, I am surprised Califf isn't starting.

[West220Side]

This feeling right now... this is how I know i'm still on board, i'm still here.
The little can't wait for kick off, only 60 minutes now! only 50! only 40! counting it down, can't take your eye of the clock, nervous for the match, pre-analysing all the scenarios, some of them bad, but some of them good.
wish I could just enjoy this feeling a little longer before kick off.

[T-boy]

Interesting about Henry starting.

either this is a trial game to see if he can cope - OR Califf is on the way out (especially with Caldwell signed). I can actually imagine that quite a few teams would be intersted in a veteran CB and Califf is fairly tradeworthy if another club needs that type of player.

[Ivy]

Califf trade for international spot + 2nd round draft pick?

[jloome]

Califf trade for international spot + 2nd round draft pick?

Or Bakary Soumare and a wide player? (Wishful thinking, I realize.)

[khso11]

braun's back!!!!

[OgtheDim]

Ok, Leafs lost, Jays lost.

Lets see what happens here.

[MG42]

anyone in gta watching this on mlslive? wondering if its blacked out?

[Corpand]

Streams?

Shame about the Leafs, would of been nice to see that chick they kept showing jumping up and down from happiness.

[dantdot]

http://www.firstrow1.eu/watch/185594/1/watch-san-jose-earthquakes-vs-toronto-fc.html

[Sopo]

Streams?

Shame about the Leafs, would of been nice to see that chick they kept showing jumping up and down from happiness.


http://www.firstrow1.eu/watch/185594/1/watch-san-jose-earthquakes-vs-toronto-fc.html

San Jose feed.

Also, Reimers mom? haha
I think it was his girlfriend.

[OgtheDim]

anyone in gta watching this on mlslive? wondering if its blacked out?

Watching it on live no problem.

Also available at http://www.firstrow1.eu/

[khso11]

no morgan today

[AlanO]

anyone in gta watching this on mlslive? wondering if its blacked out?

Works for me on MLS live.

[ag futbol]

I can't believe I stayed up to watch this ... on atlantic time no less

[SirBobSaget]

Happy to see Nelsen faith in Henry and also Yallop faith in Attakora ( CNM -wise)

[khso11]

wtf hall got the ball!!!!

[__wowza]

Good luck guys.

the more you post the more i like you! TFC/phoenix game in the offseason!!

[Dkolish3]

Bendik is good but his kicks aren't great

[khso11]

omg too close

[mowe]

Great save by Bendik.

[Greg]

Another stream: http://www.coolsport.tv/kiwi7.html

[OgtheDim]

That is a GREAT save.

[khso11]

good tackle henry

[ag futbol]

errr ok thumbs down to our athletic staff for that cut job on henry

[Dkolish3]

It feels like we're playing all ex-TFC players

[Corpand]

It feels like we're playing all ex-TFC players

It's so weird, not sure why they got the Kraken playing left back, he is good utility but never first choice imho.

[khso11]

goallllllllllllllllllllllllllll

[ag futbol]

Oh ya! just how we planned it!

[mowe]

Braun scores off the flick on from Henry! It pays to have size!

[Ajax TFC]

Braun!!

[Corpand]

Who needs the Koevs when you have the Braun!!

He always capitalizes on those, has the height too which is ideal. Socks up boys, now they need to focus more than ever.

[Dkolish3]

We're winning!!!






For Now
:hide:

[AlanO]

Justin Braun!

[CBTFC]

Yeah, we score off a set piece!

[SirBobSaget]

Braun just mucks it up out of no-where. Theres hardly ever emotion out of his goals because they are hard working flukes

[BuSaPuNk]

Have to get another now. Just keeping plugging away.

[OgtheDim]

Hmmm...........I'm confused. San Jose plays the ball out to players on the wing, and they cross the ball in to their own players. You can do that?

[ag futbol]

Hmmm...........I'm confused. San Jose plays the ball out to players on the wing, and they cross the ball in to their own players. You can do that?
I'm going to guess it's by not having your goal keeper hoof it 70 yards to nobody every time he kicks the ball

But really we just need radical change :D

[Yohan]

Logan Emory with good tackle. Good to see his confidence isn't shot after last Sat

[khso11]

omg earnshaw????

[dantdot]

Shittt, Earnie

[Dkolish3]

I'm going to guess it's by not having your goal keeper hoof it 70 yards to nobody every time he kicks the ball

Shhhhh He's a great goalkeeper ;)

[OgtheDim]

On a serious note, Earnshaw has made a number of basic ball handling errors so far. He's out of sorts.

And for American commentators, these two are not bad. A solid C-

[Yohan]

jesus. Earnshaw is so snake bitten. Richter with good final ball for once

[AlanO]

Earnshaw just wasted another good play.. ugh

[Yohan]

So, we made fun of Mariner for his track suits. do we make fun of Nelsen too?

[Dkolish3]

So, we made fun of Mariner for his track suits. do we make fun of Nelsen too?

I thought Mariner always wore shorts

[Sopo]

On a serious note, Earnshaw has made a number of basic ball handling errors so far. He's out of sorts.

And for American commentators, these two are not bad. A solid C-

I agree, usually it is much, much worse when it comes to the commentators.

[Daze]

Don't see how Ernie was bad on that play. He made a great run across the left back and the ball came up and hit him in the thigh. It's not his fault he's only 5'6.

regardless i have no idea how we're outplaying San Jose right now but I'm loving it.

[Yohan]

what the heck was that corner, Silva?

[ag futbol]

Some good tackling in the midfield so far tonight. We're no longer that team where the central midfielders just get run over all the time, good to see.

Wonder how long Dunfield is in their plans.

[OgtheDim]

So, we made fun of Mariner for his track suits. do we make fun of Nelsen too?

Is he wearing pants behind those boards?

[Flipityflu]

there is nothing more pathetic than fans with one song.

[PopePouri]

Henry is beasting so far.

[AlanO]

Henry's looked good so far

[Yohan]

Henry really fired up for this game

[Corpand]

They will hit us on the counter, watch this space. At least 2 goals we will concede, we good now but once fatigue kicks in, Martinez vs Emory isnt confidence-inducing.

Fuck that, we will win 3-1!

[pawlukj]

some of the best attacking fc football this year.. lookin good!

i mean for mls soccer this is pretty wow

[Flipityflu]

bloody hell, interviewing the manager during the game....wow

[Daze]

Laba has been great so far for us, barely made a mistake in either game.

[Yohan]

just realised Richter wears 33... I miss Robbo

[khso11]

fucking ref

[Ajax TFC]

This ref is a joke

[ag futbol]

This ref is a bit of a joke.

All those fouls called earlier on Hall and he lets that go?

[pawlukj]

if your blind , your deaf, you can be a ref!!

[Corpand]

Laba is EXACTLY what I wished De Guz would be. Anchor man, controls the pace with quick n accurate passes. What a pitbull.

[Section 107]

Jeremy Hall is having a decent game.

[AlanO]

Jeremy Hall is having a decent game.
Hard to believe it's the same Jeremy Hall we saw last year. He's a totally different player now.

[ag futbol]

It's only a matter of time before this ref loses control of this game. He's missing all kinds of crap out there and players will eventually get pissed

[OgtheDim]

Well we are as likely to lose this as win but it's not a bad game to watch by any means. Some decent passing.

[khso11]

beautiful pass and runs

[Dkolish3]

Are we seriously parking the bus at 40 minutes

[__wowza]

Are we seriously parking the bus at 40 minutes

LOL apparently. why give up a goal parking the bus at 80? when you can can half that?

[Yohan]

a lot of nifty first touches and one touch passing. TFC is not playing like a team lacking confidence

[SirBobSaget]

Did Ephraim get subbed out? Hogan "The Ghost" Ephraim

[khso11]

did san jose signed paul mariner too, awful hoofballs

[OgtheDim]

Are we seriously parking the bus at 40 minutes

Not in my opinion.

We have had too much possession and a lot of passing in the middle to be parking the bus.

[__wowza]

is it just me or is bendik fantastic at stopping rebounds?

[ag futbol]

Got lucky there...

[Section 107]

Too close

[AlanO]

Ref is a total knob

[OgtheDim]

Umm...are they alllowed to wave off the linesman?

[Dkolish3]

Not in my opinion.

We have had too much possession and a lot of passing in the middle to be parking the bus.

Last ten minutes we've had a lot of midfielders spinning frantically and hoofing the ball to nowhere

[MartinUtd]

Did that just happen? The waived off, off-side?

[Dkolish3]

Did that just happen? The waived off, off-side?

I didn't even think that could happen, but it can and it did.

[Daze]

If the doesn't think it's offside he doesn't have to call it. The linesmen are just there essentially to suggest calls for the ref.

[khso11]

if its a advantage, it should've been called back for a foul because it's offside, if it's offside it should've been called, theres no way that play should've went on

[__wowza]

Umm...are they alllowed to wave off the linesman?


Did that just happen? The waived off, off-side?


Ref is a total knob


I didn't even think that could happen, but it can and it did.

i think i got the answer to your queries:

http://fr.soccerway.com/referees/fotis-bazakos/131679/
20 yellow cards and one red in 5 MLS matches. it'd be one thing if it was an average of 4 per match, but 13 in 2? jesus. do you remember the one we played against SKC that had 6 yellows!?

[pawlukj]

a win here would set up a nice little matchup for next weekend COMON YOU REDS

[jloome]

If the doesn't think it's offside he doesn't have to call it. The linesmen are just there essentially to suggest calls for the ref.

I'm sure the officiating crew will never admit it, but the ref mistook the offside flag for a foul call on Emory, which is what Emory was arguing.

[MartinUtd]

i think i got the answer to your queries:

http://fr.soccerway.com/referees/fotis-bazakos/131679/
20 yellow cards and one red in 5 MLS matches. it'd be one thing if it was an average of 4 per match, but 13 in 2? jesus.

You figure with those stats Attakora would have picked up two yellow's and a load more fouls by now. This shit doesn't add up.

[__wowza]

You figure with those stats Attakora would have picked up two yellow's and a load more fouls by now. This shit doesn't add up.

i think it adds up perfectly, could be that the league came down on him for being too harsh and he's flipped polar opposite to being to lax.

[Daze]

I'm sure the officiating crew will never admit it, but the ref mistook the offside flag for a foul call on Emory, which is what Emory was arguing.

Ah I see. I didn't actually see the play so I was just responding to the query made by a few people up thread.

I'm glad to see we're not The Worst Team in the World anymore; D.C. lost 4-0 at home to the Dynamo which puts them firmly in last place with just 4 points in 9 games. I guess I only wish it happened to a team with a fan base to start with.

[TOBOR !]

there is nothing more pathetic than fans With one song.

Indeed. Or just droning on regardless of the play on the field.

They carried on singing the same la-la-la chant after the goal that they were singing before it.

[jloome]

Ah I see. I didn't actually see the play so I was just responding to the query made by a few people up thread.

I'm glad to see we're not The Worst Team in the World anymore; D.C. lost 4-0 at home to the Dynamo which puts them firmly in last place with just 4 points in 9 games. I guess I only wish it happened to a team with a fan base to start with.

D.C. has one of the best support clubs and fanbases in the league. Barra Brava are serious.

[Abou Sky]

I didn't even think that could happen, but it can and it did.
Good reminder to the boys to play to the whistle. At least there was no goal this time.

[jloome]

LOL at Nelsen "I hope the referee makes a couple of adjustments out there, because there were a couple of dodgy moments."
EDIT: Or "with" Nelsen, I suppose, as he's right, this guy is iffy at best.

[Abou Sky]

Ah I see. I didn't actually see the play so I was just responding to the query made by a few people up thread.

I'm glad to see we're not The Worst Team in the World anymore; D.C. lost 4-0 at home to the Dynamo which puts them firmly in last place with just 4 points in 9 games. I guess I only wish it happened to a team with a fan base to start with.

Fuck you, I like DC!

[__wowza]

D.C. has one of the best support clubs and fanbases in the league. Barra Brava are serious.

it was one of the guys over at bara brava that had a chat with me about sticking with the team in bad times. he said it was worse because they actually tasted success and haven't seen much of it since.

now for second half predictions. earnshaw scores, SJ responds. game ends 2-1 for the TFC.

[Daze]

D.C. has one of the best support clubs and fanbases in the league. Barra Brava are serious.

sorry, Might have meant to say a mainstream fan base. I know the Barra Brava are serious, I've sat with the a few times whenever I'm in D.C. for games( not ours). reported attendances for tonight were supposedly around a few thousand tops.

[ag futbol]

Groan...

Mental erorrs and has Logan Emory ever closed someone down successfully or does he make sure he gets turned enough to make the highlight reel?

[jloome]

Ah Geez, Emory gets owned again. Should have attacked the ball there instead of running to the back post.

[MartinUtd]

League could have said something or he's just shit. We could speculate on the odd calls until the cows come home.

Good game from Henry and Lambe so far. It's also great to see Laba holding the ball under pressure and then finding an outlet. It seems like he can only pass to Silva and Earnshaw since they're best at getting into space. Silva has been dropping back defensively too much to be any kind of threat (don't blame him) and Earnshaw has missed the mark on this passing at the end of a few good build ups.

And Emory's first touch, my god. A few of them end up a full 10ft in front of him.

[bman27]

1-1.

[Yohan]

schoolboy defending...

[Daze]

FFS!!!!!

[ensco]

I hope this ends the fixation on analyzing late goals.... we can give up leads anytime.

[Dkolish3]

Emory got his ankles broken.

[Corpand]

Dat Henry mistake. Could see SJ capitalize the second he was out of position with that quick throw in.

[SirBobSaget]

Can Logan Emory be put out to pasture already

[Yohan]

Wondo loves playing against Toronto

[MartinUtd]

Damn.. had to reset computer and I missed the goal.

[Section 107]

That was horrible.

[TOBOR !]

Note to Emory : focus on the round, white thing.

Where was he going?

[Yohan]

that Bendik hit on O'dea sums up TFC season

[jloome]

We need to be more aggressive in attacking the ball. We're marking everyone off and trying to win second balls that aren't coming, because there's no pressure on the initial pass.

[Dkolish3]

Can Logan Emory be put out to pasture already

I don't think so because Nelson is clearly sending a message to Morgan and until he gets it we'll continue to see the Russells and Emorys of the world

[Section 107]

Thinking of going to sleep now and pretend the game has ended in a draw.

[AlanO]

Richter and Henry in la-la land, O'Dea lets Wondo do whatever the hell he wants, Emory out for a nice stroll. Total collapse.

[jloome]

Laba putting good pressure on ball.

Emory already has a yellow. Have to be careful here.

[TOBOR !]

If only Nelsen could call a time out.

[SirBobSaget]

Emory needs to come off. Have a bad feeling about him. Either giving up another goal or 2nd yellow

[ag futbol]

how the fuck is that missed?

[jloome]

They're going to try and attack Emory all half. He's actually played okay except for the goal (eek.) O'Dea was so busy marking the near post man that he didn't put a foot in on the cross, either.

[Section 107]

Wow no hand ball???? These refs fucking suck.

[TFC07]

Dat Henry mistake. Could see SJ capitalize the second he was out of position with that quick throw in.

No not really. He had to come out of position in previous play to intercept the ball. SJ just was quick to throw the ball in and Emory or one of midfielders didn't drop to cover Henry spot quickly enough to prevent the goal.

[Daze]

Chavez is a cunt.

[Dkolish3]

I don't think so because Nelson is clearly sending a message to Morgan and until he gets it we'll continue to see the Russells and Emorys of the world
See Russel comes on for Emory

[Section 107]

See ya Emory. Hopefully that's the last we see from him for a couple games. I think that mistake in Colorado did his head in.

[OgtheDim]

If he doesn't get a game suspension for that elbow....

[SirBobSaget]

Emory needs to come off. Have a bad feeling about him. Either giving up another goal or 2nd yellow

Emory out? Finally a coach that listens to me!!

[jloome]

Chavez is a cunt.

That was quite the dirty shot. Someone should grab a little payback.

[Section 107]

Didn't miss our handball..... And now a yellow!! Where did they find this shithead?

[ag futbol]

I know he scored today and all, but justin braun has about as much skill as a below average CSL player

[Auzzy]

Wow Silva really having an off day (as are a few others).

[BuSaPuNk]

So let's get this right they handball no call its all good. We do and get te call and a card lol

[TFC07]

This ref is anti-Canadian or what? SJ is getting away with a lot of shit while TFC is being punish for every little thing.

[jloome]

Hall's great at cutting down passing lanes but he can't pass for shit.

[TFC07]

Wow Silva really having an off day (as are a few others).

He hasn't played well since Montreal game at home.

[Auzzy]

God this ref is a fucking wanker.

[__wowza]

what the fuuuuuuuuuuuuck.

[Yohan]

my god. SJ is going to score another goal

[Daze]

I think the most important thing Garber needs to do right now is figure out his refs. As the level of play has risen in the league the last few years the refs has stayed shit and haven't been able to keep up with faster play and larger home crowd advantages. Teams have been complaining about them far more this season. If Garber wants this to be a world class league by 2020 like he says, he's gonna need to get some new refs.

Jesus, why put on Ephraim instead of Bostock? at least bostock has a physically presence and will help us stay in the game. Ephraim is frankly just crap, doesn't do much of anything at all.

[jloome]

Wow, how did Reggie Lambe not get a red there?

[Auzzy]

my god. SJ is going to score another goal

Dja think? Only one? Although they often look pretty comical near the net.

[Dkolish3]

Silva finally gets subbed out what a useless game

[ag futbol]

Wow, how did Reggie Lambe not get a red there?
This guy is clearly an overwhelmed amateur official.

[AlanO]

Lambe's lucky to still be on the pitch

[TOBOR !]

They're having trouble adjusting to the lack of altitude.

[OgtheDim]

Yeah, that's a red on Lambe. Got away with one.

[TOBOR !]

This guy is clearly an overwhelmed amateur official.

Should've received a yellow at least.

[__wowza]

what the fuuuuuuuuuuuuck.

im gonna quote myself here and say that this phrase has encapsulated the last 10 minutes of the game..

[ensco]

Well, we have to start somewhere. We need a game where we get badly outplayed, but hang on to take a point..

[jloome]

Someone tell Dan Dunleavy there's 90 minutes in a match. "Maybe a game saver..."

[Dkolish3]

Henry is a beast!!!

[jloome]

Well, we have to start somewhere. We need a game where we get badly outplayed, but hang on to take a point..

Ehem... Dallas, 2-2... But you're right, it would be nice to at least get back to that.

[AlanO]

Richter :facepalm:

[TOBOR !]

I wish we had a small, pacey forward we could bring on for Braun.. Someone like Plata..

[SirBobSaget]

CAn Henry stop giving the ball away please!!!!!!!

[habstfc]

this team lacks basic fundamentals defending.

[ag futbol]

Someone has to tell our defenders to stop panicking and hoofing the ball into space when they have time to let the team expand then distribute.

This is stuff average OSA team coaches would harp on FFS.

[jloome]

I wish we had a small, pacey forward we could bring on for Braun.. Someone like Plata..

Ashton Bennett

[ensco]

Ehem... Dallas, 2-2... But you're right, it would be nice to at least get back to that.

That was a false start, in retrospect.

[TFC07]

Someone tell Dan Dunleavy there's 90 minutes in a match. "Maybe a game saver..."
I find him and Serioux to be very annoying. I wish this game had soccer guys from theScore to cover this game instead.

[TOBOR !]

Happy to see Bendik throwing himself at everything, wide or not.

[Dkolish3]

CAn Henry stop giving the ball away please!!!!!!!

I actually think he's had a good game

[SirBobSaget]

Henry is a giant liabilty with the ball at his feet. Can't even make the simple clearance half the time

[TFC07]

Henry is a giant liabilty with the ball at his feet. Can't even make the simple clearance half the time

He reminds of Nana Attakora right now, but however he still is young (only 20 years old).

[ag futbol]

This team is just absolutely gutless and without confidence going forward. Other teams willingly leave one defender on our strikers because they don't have the confidence to beat the last man even if there's acres of space.

[jloome]

Henry is a giant liabilty with the ball at his feet. Can't even make the simple clearance half the time

On the upside, he's been pretty great as a defender today, so there is a tradeoff...

[TOBOR !]

time to buckle up lads... we're in for a bumpy landing!

[jloome]

And.....there it is.

[__wowza]

81st minute. i guess that counts!

[jloome]

Christ, that was a set play.

[TOBOR !]

Didn't see that coming.

[AlanO]

Goodnight.

[Dkolish3]

Does it still count even thou it's not the 85'


also

"Tobias"

"Tobias"

[MG42]

Unreal...who's making money on this lol

[BuSaPuNk]

Seen that coming lol

[Yohan]

like I said, Wondo loves playing against TFC

[DaBandit]

I'll be the first to admit that I have lost a lot of interest in TFC over the last couple of years. I completely forget that games are on now and that would never have happened before. Well I remembered that there was a game tonight, so I'm watching my second game of there year and I wish I had forgot... I just don't understand how we can look so inept year after year, we can't possess the ball, we can't even put three consecutive passes together. Why is it that other teams can find capable players and we start trash like Emory? Our players run around the field like chickens without heads, It's just so sad!! :(

[denMAR]

All I can do is laugh, finish my beer and hope next match goes better. It sucks, but you guys know as much as I do that this team is ours and we have to live through the crap.

Once we make the playoffs, or do something maybe even better; the taste of victory will be sweeter than that of any other MLS club. It sounds corny but it is true.

[Section 107]

Time for us to score a late one.

[Auzzy]

Wow I figured they were going to lose today, but I didn't guess it would happen in such a gutless shite fashion. I mean San Jose has been mostly crap in front of net, but TFC find a way to be much worse.

[Daze]

i hate everything

[SirBobSaget]

Nelsen has to stop shouldering the blame for the pathetic performances and put it bluntly. The guys on the field need to start prooving that they should earn a paycheck otherwise cut them and let them earn a living doing something else.

[Richard]

Guys, its not working.....http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NtWch3yJJeg/SyecnLJBENI/AAAAAAAAB-4/4B4lhOztAyM/s400/voodoo_doll.png

[habstfc]

Why does reggie lambe start every game as far as I'm concerned he offers this team nothing.

[nonc]

TFC is still the worst coached and prepared team in MLS. The new forward should start right away for a look - Braun has the worst touch in history and Earnshaw has been stinking up the field for over 300 minutes. Henry has been good tonight.

[valeo]

Seriously? Did someone put a curse on TFC or something?

[notthesun]

lol I so don't even care anymore. I looked at the time and called it out loud right before they took the corner.

This team has no spine. Our record of conceding late goals is honestly incredible, absolutely incredible.

[TOBOR !]

There's something to be said for stability. How long has Yallop been at San Jose?

[ag futbol]

Why does reggie lambe start every game as far as I'm concerned he offers this team nothing.
Couldn't agree more. This guy is about as threatening to defenders as a basket full of kittens.

[OgtheDim]

There will be a lot of nights like this one. We had a good first half. But, once they scored, we've panicked.

[Richard]

I wish it was already next year...

[nonc]

Why does reggie lambe start every game as far as I'm concerned he offers this team nothing.

He is the best 2-way option on TFC and one of the only players who doesn't look pathetically unfit late in games, all whilst running more than just about everyone else on his team, except for maybe Hall some games.

[jabbronies]

Nelsen has to stop shouldering the blame for the pathetic performances and put it bluntly. The guys on the field need to start prooving that they should earn a paycheck otherwise cut them and let them earn a living doing something else.

This team is made up of a bunch of kids. No leadership to be found, and it shows.
Hopefully these two new guys can provide that leadership.

[SirBobSaget]

Attakora has looked better than O'dea. What does he cost ? 400k or something?