Toronto fc vs Houston dynamo. July 19. 9 pm at BBVA compass stadium.

[Morlesio14]

Let's go boys

[Ivy]

Where are we going?

[Graeme]

-----------Bendik----------------
--Orr--Henry--Hagglund--Morrow-----
--Oduro--Warner--Bradley--Osorio----
-----------------Defoe--Gilberto---------------

Bench: Morgan (!), DeRo, Moore, Bekker, Konopka, Lovitz

I predict Houston 1, Gilberto 5

[Shakes McQueen]

I predict Houston 1, Gilberto 5

Wager $2 on that, and you'd walk away with about $400,000 if it happened.

[portu]

Bendik, Hagglund, Orr, Henry, Morrow, Osorio, Warner, Bradley, Lovitz, Gilberto, Defoe

2-1 for us.

[OgtheDim]

Going to be a lot tougher then last Saturday.


Hagglund pretty much indicated he starts on the right again with a note about trying to do his best Bloom impersonation - hopefully he doesn't give Davis enough room to score twice like last week.

[Pookie]

Feeling a little uneasy this morning. Like with all the football played and to be played that Defoe is due for a tweak.

Hopefully my ability to predict that is as good as my ability to predict gains in my stocks.

[Fort York Redcoat]

^Dude. I just read that in the voice of Droopy the Dog. I hope we're surprised by Hagglund and co. and your stocks go through the roof.

[tfcocd]

^Dude. I just read that in the voice of Droopy the Dog. I hope we're surprised by Hagglund and co. and your stocks go through the roof.
LOL, while I haven't been dwelling on injury risk to the TFC golden boot candidate I do think this game sets up well for Houston after getting embarrassed by TFC coughing up the 2 go lead and getting a rest while TFC battled mid- week. It will be a big boost if TFC can put down a team that most likely feels like they need to treat this game like a cup final.

[molenshtain]

Despite all the things that could be construed as going against us for this game (the heat, Injuries etc.), this is far and away the worst backline in the league we're facing. JD will score at least one and Bradley and Warner will hold down the middle. I think it's pretty damn likely we get a result from this one.

[Eastend]

2-2.

[speckles]

Lets have some luck and we score on our opportunities and win easy for a change....

[Cashcleaner]

A road win could really hit the spot right now. The Dynamo have only won 4 games out of 9 played at home this year, which is something to consider. :D

[Carts]

Anyone gathering to watch anywhere?

[PopePouri]

A must win for us like all other must win games.

[Yohan]

I cant remember last time tfc got a point in houston, let alone a win

[molenshtain]

I cant remember last time tfc got a point in houston, let alone a win

we haven't lost in Houston since 2011.

[molenshtain]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bs6YjaTCIAAFoXb.jpg:small

uh huh....

[Yohan]

we haven't lost in Houston since 2011.

A hope for a draw! Yay!

[PopePouri]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bs6YjaTCIAAFoXb.jpg:small

uh huh....

LOL!

[Ivy]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bs6YjaTCIAAFoXb.jpg:small

uh huh....
Lmao what the hell??? At least TRY to make it believable... I would be pissed if I was expedia.

[Richard]

I think the person who does these reads the board and is just trolling you guys.

[Pint]

Anyone gathering to watch anywhere?

Few of the kings are getting together at wheat sheaf. Welcome to join as I imagine getting to joes will be tough with Indy going on.

[mowe]

Temperature at kickoff: 29 C and humid. Houston had no midweek game. They are 4-3-2 at home.

We haven't won a game with Bradley since April 5th at Columbus. Since he left for the WC we are undefeated in games without him with 4 wins and 3 draws.

If we're not going to start Gilberto might as well cut him now. He's not going to regain form coming off the bench at the 75 min mark.

[ag futbol]

Temperature at kickoff: 29 C and humid. Houston had no midweek game. They are 4-3-2 at home.

We haven't won a game with Bradley since April 5th at Columbus. Since he left for the WC we are undefeated in games without him with 4 wins and 3 draws.

If we're not going to start Gilberto might as well cut him now. He's not going to regain form coming off the bench at the 75 min mark.
+1, great post. I'd keep expectations low today. Although in the case of Bradley I'd argue correlation and causation are very different.

[Initial B]

I get the feeling that Houston wants some payback for an embarrassing last weekend. Our backline is injured and theirs is getting Corey Ashe back. Not to mention the Houston Home Crowd and I'm expecting a 2-1 TFC loss, with Gilberto and Defoe arguing on the pitch. I do not feel good about this game.

[Defoe]

I get the feeling that Houston wants some payback for an embarrassing last weekend. Our backline is injured and theirs is getting Corey Ashe back. Not to mention the Houston Home Crowd and I'm expecting a 2-1 TFC loss, with Gilberto and Defoe arguing on the pitch. I do not feel good about this game.

really? I feel the exact opposite. Play our best lineup and and we win... I like Oduro more then Jackson btw and he should start regardless of the injury... If DeRo were to actually start over Oduro then wow just wow I may turn the game off... let's see what Odudro can do... AND CAN WE FINALLY SEE A GAME WITH ALL 3 DP'S STARTING... Gilberto better start... He's clearly match fit.

--Gilberto - Defoe
------ Bradley
Oduro ------ Osorio
------warner---------
Morrow - Haglund - Henry - Orr

[Qman]

I think the person who does these reads the board and is just trolling you guys.

agree 100% ... he/she is sitting in their chair laughing at u guys every week. Come'on ... its been laughable wrong for 18 straight weeks ... why even post it

[PopePouri]

Don't think we're going to win this one. They have all their starters and are at home. Think 2-0 for the bad guys.

[OgtheDim]

agree 100% ... he/she is sitting in their chair laughing at u guys every week. Come'on ... its been laughable wrong for 18 straight weeks ... why even post it

Eyeballs....

[molenshtain]

Don't think we're going to win this one. They have all their starters and are at home. Think 2-0 for the bad guys.

Their starters aren't very good and we've travelled well this year. Not saying the result is going to go our way but there's definitely reason to be optimistic about this one.

[jazzy]

thought we were a bit lucky last week , the game easily could have gone either way . Lacking D without Jackson but will get more effective offense from his replacement .
Bloom will be missed , he is a work horse and good crosser . I look to Oduro to bring on the passes and crosses . the d not so much . please please start Gilberto and give him two or three full games ( if he can take it) ....if we don't soon start Gilberto trade him , where he'll be given a better chance . Still we lose tonight . esp if no Gilberto and we continue Nelson's love for mediocre over performers , who never see Defoe .

[Mark TFC]

Can someone please post a good streaming link?

[OgtheDim]

There should be something at http://www.wiziwig.tv/broadcast.php?matchid=266120&part=sports

[JayMolly]

Match Day . . .
Caldwell and Bloom out - our "D" replacements will have big shoes to fill.
Another game in hand so if we can't pull off a "W", a point is better than nothing.

[Eastend]

Tweeted at 8pm.....

@torontofc: The @ExpediaCA Starting XI: Bendik, Hagglund, Orr, Henry, Morrow, Oduro, Bradley, Warner, Osorio, Moore, Gilberto. #TFClive

[molenshtain]

Tweeted at 8pm.....

@torontofc: The @ExpediaCA Starting XI: Bendik, Hagglund, Orr, Henry, Morrow, Oduro, Bradley, Warner, Osorio, Moore, Gilberto. #TFClive

Really? we're resting Defoe for a fucking friendly? christ.

Also, I see that Porter put JD in the all-star game roster. Does he have to go? It's such a waste of time for everyone involved.

[Eastend]

@ 8:03pm.......

@torontofc: #TFCLive Bench: Konopka, Morgan, Bekker, Lovitz, De Rosario, Wiedeman, Defoe.

[Cashcleaner]

Starting XI: Bendik, Hagglund, Orr, Henry, Morrow, Oduro, Bradley, Warner, Osorio, Moore, Gilberto.


Bench: Konopka, Morgan, Bekker, Lovitz, De Rosario, Wiedeman, Defoe.

Hmmmm... Well, to be honest the only real surprise in my mind is Defoe not starting.


agree 100% ... he/she is sitting in their chair laughing at u guys every week. Come'on ... its been laughable wrong for 18 straight weeks ... why even post it

Marketing 101: There's no such thing as bad publicity.

The first time I ever seen Expedia mentioned on the boards was by Ivy today on this thread. :D

[Kaz]

Hmmmm... Well, to be honest the only real surprise in my mind is Defoe not starting.

I some time think Nelsen reads the boards and he is going to try to end the discussion about Gilberto.

He needs 2 assists and/or a goal tonight.. if he comes up with nothing then the boards will go nuts against him. I still think he should have 12 starts... this will be game 13 start 9

[Yohan]

Really? we're resting Defoe for a fucking friendly? christ.

Also, I see that Porter put JD in the all-star game roster. Does he have to go? It's such a waste of time for everyone involved.
For a friendly vs Spurs B team. Most of WC players not back for Spurs yet (vs Seattle)

[SirBobSaget]

Yikes Morgan is the only defender on the bench. And no one on the field except maybe Warner can cover those positions. Reminds me a little of when SKC had to throw J Peterson at RB.

[OgtheDim]

Surprised but I see the logic.

Personally I'd rather have a rested Defoe for SKC. (the friendly is a lark and nobody is considering those minutes anything to be rested for)

If there is a defence that we don't need Defoe for, its this one.


Time for Gilberto to step up.

[Cashcleaner]

I some time think Nelsen reads the boards and he is going to try to end the discussion about Gilberto.

He needs 2 assists and/or a goal tonight.. if he comes up with nothing then the boards will go nuts against him. I still think he should have 12 starts... this will be game 13 start 9

The MLS site has Oduro up front with him. If he happens to bag a goal, the optics for Gilberto aren't gonna look good. But you know what? I think we're gonna see a good game tonight. Gilberto may just surprise us (and Houston).

[Daveisonfire]

I'm not surprised or really that disappointed that Jermain is on the bench. He seemed a bit fatigued second half vs Vancouver. This way he can get some rest and come off the bench as his explosive self if need be.

[jazzy]

maybe Defoe is slightly injured, if not , they r hanging Gilberto out to dry . He, as Moore needs Defoe on the field . Can we at some point baring injuries play our best 11 for once . Call me crazy but I want to see our D tonight . They'll be fine as long as they control themselves . And don't get overly aggressive.

[Cashcleaner]

Scratch what I said above. Luke Moore up front with Gilberto.

[Lumpy]

I think they are going to play Gilberto 60 minutes or so and bring on Defoe if needed. It's 40 celcius humidex right now in Houston. Tough to play full game.

[OgtheDim]

2 minutes in and I have to turn the sound off of the Sportsnet guys. Jabbering away and missing plays.

[ag futbol]

"It's an issue with the inside of his left leg... that appears to be the issue"

*sigh*.. he's not exactly going to morph into John Helm anytime soon, is he?

[Mark TFC]

There should be something at http://www.wiziwig.tv/broadcast.php?matchid=266120&part=sports

Thank you!

[Dkolish3]

That was unfortunate.

[Cashcleaner]

Fuck. Will Bruin.

[Eastend]

Was just about to say the team looks good.....damn.

[ag futbol]

eeek... i don't know what that was, but not exactly flattering to either player.

[TFC07]

:facepalm: Nice way to gift a goal.

[Daveisonfire]

Thats how much we like coming from behind.

[flatpicker]

Well this is a fine start.

[QBall]

Wow,are you serious? Better ways to get yourself benched Orr.

[Eastend]

Team still looks good, unfortunate mix up.

[Red4ever]

Well then.

[OgtheDim]

Bush league.

[Mark TFC]

Ummm...

[Batman]

I was just thinking we were kind of dominating..

I'll stop thinking.

[T-boy]

I see what Orr is trying to do here - give Houston a two goal lead then we can come from behind again! Clever stuff! :p

[Blizzard]

eeek... i don't know what that was, but not exactly flattering to either player.

Reminiscent of the goal Montreal gave up in stoppage time to SKC last week. Poor communications between the keeper and his central defenders and a gift is given.

[Leedsoronto]

Wow !!! Who even does such a thing?

[razor787]

Not sure what happened there. If Bendik is going to come out to claim the ball, he's gotta let Orr know.

And Orr wasn't even looking where Bendik was. You've gotta keep your head up, and look where you want to pass before you pull the trigger.

Both guys are at fault there in my eyes.

[Yohan]

great bit of hustle by Hagglund

[jazzy]

I think they are going to play Gilberto 60 minutes or so and bring on Defoe if needed. It's 40 celcius humidex right now in Houston. Tough to play full game.

if this is the case ...our coach's fav Moore is blessed, he's not as talented as Gilberto and Nelson is never going to like Gilberto .

[Cashcleaner]

I was just thinking we were kind of dominating..

I'll stop thinking.

The MF and FWs were firing pretty well together...

[Mark TFC]

Good hustle by Hagglund.

[SKB]

TFC is out playing Houston, a real shame, we have been giving up one dumb goal pet game. Cannot think at all what Orr or our Goalie was thinking. The Goalie must command the box

[T-boy]

I expect the reason why Defoe is on the bench is due to the amount of impact he had in the second half of the home game last weekend - Houston couldn't deal with the second half counter attacking game - Defoe coming off the bench could work well.

[razor787]

Ohhhhh GILBERTO!!!!

[v00d00daddy]

Orr played it back to the keeper....to the left because that's how bendik kicks and not on goal because that's safer.

Bendik fucked it all up by running to his right. It doesn't make sense.

Nice save by him now and Gilberto scores a beauty!!!!!!!

[TFC07]

Gilberto ties it up!

[QBall]

Bendik with the nice save.

[Lumpy]

Trade him now Ha Yes GILBERTO

[T-boy]

Gilbertoooooooooooooo

[SKB]

Gilbertooooooo!

[Cashcleaner]

FINALLY! Goal #2 for Gilberto!

Saw that whole play set-up and the goal a mile away. Good job all-around!

[Bluenose13]

Sweet!!!!

[QBall]

Gilberto!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ag futbol]

There you go. It's almost like if we play him the way he was used in Brazil he'll score goals ...

[Dkolish3]

Gilberto ties it up we can't lose!!!

[Leedsoronto]

Nice one Gberto

[jazzy]

funny it wasn't the kids making that stupid mistake....I told u Gilberto is the man Nelson wake up.....

[flatpicker]

Alright! Back in business.
Gilberto sure looked relieved.

[Yohan]

Gilberto!

[Mark TFC]

There we go!

[mowe]

Just started watching and I missed two goals?? And Gilberto scored one???????

[flamehawk]

Wtf, did I travel forward in time? My mlslive 'live' is at 18 min, and my clock says 9:25, but all of the recent posts says 9:30 and I learned about the gilberto goal a couple minutes early through the board.

[Batman]

I can't imagine how brutal it must be playing at 40C.

I wouldn't even want to sit in 40C

[Eastend]

Thank god Gilberto. Happy for you man.

[Lumpy]

Gilberto is not as much of a "flop" as he was a few minutes ago.

[Daveisonfire]

And the weight of a thousand Gilbertons disintegrates into neutrinos sent hurtling across the infinite expanse of the Universe.

[Alonso]

Thats how much we like coming from behind.



Exactly! We're going to win this!

[jloome]

I can't imagine how brutal it must be playing at 40C.

I wouldn't even want to sit in 40C

It's 28 there. Still hot.

[Cashcleaner]

And the weight of a thousand Gilbertons disintegrates into neutrinos sent hurtling across the infinite expanse of the Universe.

And now I have another signature quote.

[Alonso]

And the weight of a thousand Gilbertons disintegrates into neutrinos sent hurtling across the infinite expanse of the Universe.


LOL aka weight off of the shoulders

[Lumpy]

It's 28 there. Still hot.

39C Humidex

[Cashcleaner]

Fuuuuuuuuuuuuck. Barnes?

[ag futbol]

This is going to be a high scoring game...

What were Bradley and Warner doing pressing so high? bad, bad, bad

[TFC07]

Where's midfield on that one? Bradley is sleep walking in this game.

[Dkolish3]

Defence can't do much about that

[TFC07]

Penalty kick rewarded to us! Bradley taking PK.

[Lumpy]

Gilberto should take this

[Yohan]

defence is just disorganized

[molenshtain]

God Houston's defence is shit.

[flamehawk]

Are you guys not watching on mls live? How come everyone is ahead of me?

[razor787]

Da fuq bradley!!!

[Cashcleaner]

Hits the post! Fuck, that sucks.

[TFC07]

Bradley hits the post!

[Jamaicanadian]

Yes! Happy for Gilberto......Mad about Barnes....
Two nice finishes...Happy about the penalty....Mad about the post FFS

[mowe]

Damnit Bradley. He hesitated.

[flatpicker]

Damn.

[ag futbol]

It was a good penalty, shit happens.

[Dkolish3]

Fuck Bradley it's a penalty you got to hit it on target

[Nerepis]

Does thousand Gilbertons = one monkey weight?

[Mark TFC]

Fuck.

[Cashcleaner]

Damnit Bradley. He hesitated.

Intentionally. The stutter wasn't the problem.

[Cashcleaner]

Close header from Orr.

[SKB]

Gilberto should have taken the PK

[jazzy]

what a game ..bendik is poor , we miss shots , their D is bad , the kids are the only stabilizing influence :) Gilberto should have taken the penalty....

[razor787]

Although we are down, it is a pretty good game today. Very entertaining.

[mowe]

Intentionally. The stutter wasn't the problem.

Not the stutter, he saw the goalie was leaning the right way right before the shot.

[jazzy]

It's 28 there. Still hot.

on MLS live they're posting 40C

[Cashcleaner]

Gilberto should have taken the PK

Agreed.


Although we are down, it is a pretty good game today. Very entertaining.

Agreed. Could have used that second goal, though. <---My impression of Captain Obvious.

[Daveisonfire]

Wow, this is some kind of sports entertainment. I feel like more has happened in the first 30 than most 90.

[molenshtain]

bendik is poor

Except for the great save and throw out to start our goal...

[Marc"2L"]

Bradley just ran the ball out FIFA style when the button you hit doesn't respond.

[Lumpy]

Gilberto should have taken the PK

He should have shoved Bradley out of the way and drilled it into the top corner. He would become a legend.

[jloome]

on MLS live they're posting 40C

I'm just going by the Houston commentators.

[OgtheDim]

Fun game.

Two crappy defences.

We will be lucky to get a point out of this.

[ag futbol]

Henry has saved our ass a few times so far.

Agreed on the entertainment value 10+

[jazzy]

they're cutting Bradley , on MLS live , say he gave up on Barnes goal , colliding with with Warner , basically the team is getting in each others way .

[jloome]

on MLS live they're posting 40C

Yeah, I just checked: It's 27 in Houston, 29 with the Humidex. Not that hot but not that fun.

Bradley looks like he's at half speed.

[jazzy]

Not the stutter, he saw the goalie was leaning the right way right before the shot.

from DAvis pointing it out

[Jamaicanadian]

I love how easily Houston back four lose shape.....

[jazzy]

Except for the great save and throw out to start our goal...

agreed but really inconsistent....not an A rating when needing a stop...he'll make a great save , then not come out or read the play OR simply kick the ball to the opposition. We get what we're paying for .

[Batman]

Yeah, I just checked: It's 27 in Houston, 29 with the Humidex. Not that hot but not that fun.

Bradley looks like he's at half speed.

weather.ca says 39 humidex... but no sense haggling... its just fucking hot

[Daveisonfire]

When Jermain comes on against this Houston backline...

[jazzy]

He should have shoved Bradley out of the way and drilled it into the top corner. He would become a legend.

nice !

[jloome]

weather.ca says 39... but no sense haggling... its fucking hot

I'm going off weather.com which is current to the minute. It was 29 in Edmonton the other day; fucking hot. Too hot for football.

[Cashcleaner]

Oduro!!!

This guy is quickly becoming one of my top players with TFC.

[TFC07]

Oduro ties it up!

[Eastend]

Oh baby! Nice hustle!

[tfcfans]

Yay!

[jazzy]

I'm just going by the Houston commentators.

and I actually have no idea.....was trying to feel what it would be like actually even watching the game in 40C.....don't see much beer ?

[Lumpy]

Houston has the shittiest defence in the whole wide world

[Cashcleaner]

Oduro scores with all of three seconds left in the half. Nice.

[mowe]

Yeaaahhh!! 2-2 just before half just like last week!! GREAT work by Moore. Ripped apart that poor defender.

[T-boy]

Oduro!!!

This guy is quickly becoming one of my top players with TFC.

Moore gets all the credit on that one, nice work by him.

[Dkolish3]

Stream is kind of sucky, was Oduro's goal a missed handball?

[Yohan]

that goal is all Luke Moore

[Daveisonfire]

Tally one more up against Tally Hall...the gift that keeps on getting scored on.

[Leedsoronto]

Stream is kind of sucky, was Oduro's goal a missed handball?

No it bounced off his knee, as above Moore was the key to that one 100%

[jloome]

and I actually have no idea.....was trying to feel what it would be like actually even watching the game in 40C.....don't see much beer ?

Bible Belt. Lots of non drinkers; they replace it with chicken-fried everything.

Love that Houston color guy: "The Dynamo didn't give up too many opportunities other than the two goals."

WE have to beat this team; their defensive discipline is MLS 1.0 for sure.

[SKB]

Is this like ground hog day or what...this is just like the game in TO

[Mark TFC]

Awesome hustle by Moore to get the ball in the first place and then to get the ball in. And props to Oduro for putting himself in a good spot.

[razor787]

Not sure about that second goal. I think the ball may have just crossed the line on moores cross. I didn't see a handball, but if he did, another reason it could be called back.

Since none of the players protested either, odds are neither of them happened, but that ball must have been close to going over the line.

[trane]

^ Yep. MLS circa 1999.

[Mark TFC]

Good on our boys for making it level before the break. More goals to come!

[Defoe]

well that was an interesting first half, hope gilberto gets another one to shut up the haters g:D the guy is A GOOD SOCCER PLAYER

[Lumpy]

I guess Nelson made a good decision starting Moore and Gilberto.

[SKB]

Great hustle and play by Moore to set up the tying goal

[Yohan]

can't wait for Defoe to sub in to rip into this Houston defence who will be tired. maybe a method to Nelsen's madness after all

[jloome]

can't wait for Defoe to sub in to rip into this Houston defence who will be tired. maybe a method to Nelsen's madness after all

Yeah, figured he was leaving him out due to the humidity.

[Cashcleaner]

that goal is all Luke Moore

Oh I'm not denying that, for sure. But still good to see the guy find the right place at the right time.

[Bluenose13]

can't wait for Defoe to sub in to rip into this Houston defence who will be tired. maybe a method to Nelsen's madness after all
Noooooo, save Defoe for the big game on Wednesday night :facepalm:

[Jamaicanadian]

^^^^true that.Yohan..
they struggle when they're fresh....hahahaha

[adam1001]

This game has had everything.

Penalty aside, I still think there is something up with Bradley. We need him to step it up and boss the field like he did in the first few games.

[Defoe]

This team looks a million times better with Oduro and Gilberto starting and Moore is having the best game I've ever seen and Henry is looking like mr consistent at the back this is very nice to watch and it's all without defoe!

[Defoe]

This game has had everything.

Penalty aside, I still think there is something up with Bradley. We need him to step it up and boss the field like he did in the first few games.


when MB has a bad game, he is still the best player on the pitch most nights.

[ag futbol]

WE have to beat this team; their defensive discipline is MLS 1.0 for sure.
This is the worst backline i have seen from a MLS team in some time. We need some points out of this!

Halftime is exceptionally long, or is this just me? I thought I had the wrong channel on it's taken so long.

[Lumpy]

Where is Osorio hiding ?

[mowe]

Houston has the shittiest defence in the whole wide world
Reminds me of us a few years ago.

[OgtheDim]

Bradley has put in some sweet passes but gosh in the tackle he is only slightly better then Defoe.

[khso11]

Wow nice turn by Luke Moore!

[OgtheDim]

Where is Osorio hiding ?

Him and Morrow....the left side has done nothing.....and then do something as soon as I type this.

[jazzy]

Oduro!!!

This guy is quickly becoming one of my top players with TFC.

yup he's like Gilberto for me , they are both intense and wacky and scare the hell out of the opposing 'D' . He is far more offense than Jackson who ignores Defoe .

[ag futbol]

They are pushing back Ash on the right side on purpose. Left side is passive.

That being said Osorio doesn't have the worlds greatest motor, so I'm not surprised we aren't seeing much from him starting for the second time in a couple of days.

[jazzy]

Moore gets all the credit on that one, nice work by him.

as a Moore critic , I'll agree, you're right and also on his goal chance . He's enjoying playing with Gilberto and Oduro it seems .

[TFC07]

Osorio isn't winger! He needs to play in the middle if he's going to have an impact on this game.

[Cashcleaner]

Side note: Houston's stadium announcer sounds exactly like ours. Did they clone this guy or something? :D

[Red CB Toronto]

The Reds will win, I can feel it !!!

[pdubs]

sportsnet feed is taking a serious dump

[OgtheDim]

Osorio for Lovitz would be good.

Defoe for the last 10 just for kicks.

[pdubs]

lol sn360 switch to usa csn feed on cable

[Defoe]

sportsnet is a joke

[Cashcleaner]

Osorio for Lovitz would be good.

Defoe for the last 10 just for kicks.

Bring Defoe in at the 70 at least. Just needs a bit more time on that field.

[Red CB Toronto]

I like this US Broadcast

[ag futbol]

Jesus christ bednick should be sent an electric shock every time he attempts a pass over 40 yards. They never make it, accuracy is awful.

[boozilla]

Houston is ripe for the taking. Bradley seems on his game despite the PK.
Watching the First Row stream shows how CBC spoiled us with their WC feeds.

[ag futbol]

weak, weak, yellow card on Henry

[Daveisonfire]

I like the way Gilberto sits a bit deeper to gather the ball. It links up play between the mids and final third and seems to lend more in terms of movement that we sometimes lack with a Defoe/Moore partnership. I'd like to see him paired with Jermain for an extended run.

[Defoe]

ok 30 minutes left bring in Defoe I want 3 points

[Daveisonfire]

I can't believe I prefer the American feed. Poor Sportsnet guys, they're just doing their jobs they way they can.

And now they welcome me back.

[pdubs]

usa csn feed on cable way better. game sounds are louder and more exciting. fucking sportsnet

[Cashcleaner]

Defoe is on in the 63rd minute!

And the boos are like sweet, sweet music to my ears.

[OgtheDim]

I like this US Broadcast

Yes...mighty impressed. These guys, the two for SJ and the NYRB crew are all much better then we get up here.

[Lumpy]

I think they are going to play Gilberto 60 minutes or so and bring on Defoe if needed. It's 40 celcius humidex right now in Houston. Tough to play full game.

Good call Lumpy.

[ag futbol]

Team needs possession, midfield not working, make another sub

[jazzy]

I like the way Gilberto sits a bit deeper to gather the ball. It links up play between the mids and final third and seems to lend more in terms of movement that we sometimes lack with a Defoe/Moore partnership. I'd like to see him paired with Jermain for an extended run.

been screaming for it...and he passes beautifully over the top which is Defoes forte

[Defoe]

yeah america's feed is much better

[Sweeper]

Do Houston fans throw orange streamers at their own players on corner kicks? WTF?

[ag futbol]

Oduro has to do better there. That was an absolute bush league pass across

[Eastend]

Love the way the team is not giving up and settling for the draw. Still fighting for all the points.

[Yohan]

gah Oduro. Defoe was open for a tap in

[Daveisonfire]

I don't care!
I love him!
I don't care!
Dan Lovitz!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxxajLWwzqY

[jazzy]

Yes...mighty impressed. These guys, the two for SJ and the NYRB crew are all much better then we get up here.

the call guy was the original MLS HD game week announcer when it was 1 game a week free on HD TV....he knows the league well and is very fair .

[Mark TFC]

Good subs. Both Defoe and Lovitz looking very lively.

[Yohan]

the defence needs work. Houston is just plowing into TFC defence

[ag futbol]

the defence needs work. Houston is just plowing into TFC defence
Well when you can't settle the ball or retain possession, all we can do is defend. Every time we have the ball we rush up with some ineffective counter attack or simply hoof it.

What happened to how we were playing in the first half? that was a much better strategy.

[Cashcleaner]

DeRo coming in. 80th minute.

[Jamaicanadian]

DeRo!!! Nice

[PopePouri]

LOL at that Bradley yellow card.

[boozilla]

His 1st touch is a foul

[OgtheDim]

Hmmm...can't fault the subs. Nelsen going offensive.

[Mark TFC]

LOL at that Bradley yellow card.

I'm actually surprised at how many shirt tugs he got away with before the ref blew the whistle. The ref could have called a foul 3 times in the amount of time it took him to show the yellow haha!

[Eastend]

Houston playing for a draw @ home now? Feels like it.

[Cashcleaner]

Fight! Fight! Fight!

[ag futbol]

You have to be shitting me. This ref

[Eastend]

Fuck. What a douche.

[OgtheDim]

Annnnnnnnnnnnnnd Defoe isn't playing against SKC.

[pdubs]

horst is the biggest piece of shit in the league.

and this ref is fucked in the head

[Eastend]

Defoe out for KC which could be costly. Damn.

[JavierMartini]

Thats a ridiculous yellow, defoe gets elbowed in the face, hoarst takes a dive, defoe gets pushed twice and somehow he gets the yellow? What the fuck is that bullshit.

[JavierMartini]

Defoe out for KC which could be costly. Damn.

Can you not appeal the suspension?

[boozilla]

Wholio Cesar?
Bendik!

[Jamaicanadian]

I dunno how some peeps think Bendik is inconsistent....crazy shit...He's NICE.

[Mark TFC]

Thats a ridiculous yellow, defoe gets elbowed in the face, hoarst takes a dive, defoe gets pushed twice and somehow he gets the yellow? What the fuck is that bullshit.

Refs are allowed to make zero sense just because they're refs.

[notthesun]

Questionable yellow to Defoe but then then ref doesn't even give the legit yellow to Horst. Two obvious shoves...

[OgtheDim]

I get the strong feeling that PRO has told refs to watch Defoe for niggly fouls while going for a ball. But, that was a crap call.

[Red CB Toronto]

Thats a ridiculous yellow, defoe gets elbowed in the face, hoarst takes a dive, defoe gets pushed twice and somehow he gets the yellow? What the fuck is that bullshit.

I would not be surprised if TFC at least appealed the suspension, get the yellow reviewed.

[Mark TFC]

I think they misspelled the name on Horst's shirt. It's supposed to say "Worst".

[OgtheDim]

Can you not appeal the suspension?

No appeals for a yellow.

Horst should probably get a fine but he won't.

[JavierMartini]

I get the strong feeling that PRO has told refs to watch Defoe for niggly fouls while going for a ball. But, that was a crap call.

Getting the elbow in the face = niggly foul :/

[OgtheDim]

Getting the elbow in the face = niggly foul :/

What I'm saying is the refs watch for a situation and have preconceived notion of what is happening.

[ag futbol]

Crap second half, but hey it's a point.

Henry player of the game IMO. He cleaned up a lot of shit back there.

[Eastend]

2-2.

What's my prize?

[pdubs]

6'4 210lbs horst taken down by 5'7 130lbs defoe. yep

[Mark TFC]

Moore was player of the match in my opinion.

[Kaz]

What a wasted chance.

Good for Bert though. He needed to find the net.

[notthesun]

Definition of dropped points. Gifted them a goal and missed a penalty. Bah.

Need to get back to winning ways.

[jazzy]

horst is the biggest piece of shit in the league.

and this ref is fucked in the head

funny how Thiery Henry draws every foul when someone even looks at him and Defoe gets beat up and no respect ......if they want top players coming into the league you can't have the shit happening like asshole Horst did in TO and tonight .

[jazzy]

Crap second half, but hey it's a point.

Henry player of the game IMO. He cleaned up a lot of shit back there.

absolutely..Hagglund played well also...thats our future 'D' as I've been saying ...mistakes will come but let these guys play they are winners .

[GuelphStorm2007]

Good game to watch you can tell though the heat got to the players near the end. and in TFC's case 3 games in 7 days probably tired them out, but I can accept a draw. Too bad about the missed penalty but that happens . The Defoe yellow was complete B.S. Next week SKC is in town lets prepare for that.

[ManUtd4ever]

We ran out of gas late in the second half. Understandable considering the humidity and recent fixture congestion.

Otherwise, I thought we played a solid possession game through the first 70 minutes and created several good scoring chances as a result of some impressive passing sequences. That aspect of our game has been steadily improving as of late, and it's encouraging.

It sucks that Defoe got the yellow card, but Gilberto is hopefully rounding into form now, so he should be able to step in and fill the void against SKC.