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Yohan
09-23-2014, 04:19 PM
A bit stiffer test than Chivas USA. Portland is unbeaten in last 4 (2W 2D). Strong offence with Valeri having an MLS MVP season and striker duo of Audi and Urruti provide 1-2 punch. But weak defence that can be exploited.

Portland traditionally does crappy at BMO Field, but gotta take the game to the Timbers at home.

mowe
09-23-2014, 04:54 PM
Make or break game for the season, IMO, with LA up next. I'm thinking (hoping) 3-2 win.

OgtheDim
09-23-2014, 05:23 PM
Big test of how Vanney and the coaching staff adjust tactically.

notthesun
09-23-2014, 05:32 PM
We'll be lucky to get a point out of L.A. away, and 2 losses in a row at this stage could sink us. This a must win.

jazzy
09-23-2014, 06:42 PM
I've watched the Timbers last few games and phew.....BIG difference from the beginning of the season and last game vs Chivas . We're in for a dandy . The only way we can win iswith a top notch group effort . I'd love our D to hold like Sunday but they are quick and dangerous on the attack . Valeri's goal against Van was for me goal of the week . They are rough also , so we'll see what ref we get . It seems all the games we have coming up are against teams starting to peak . Entertaining ! Will Johnson is a force , Adi is a threat...they dominated Van . One thing for sure if we make it to the play-offs we will certainly deserve it .

FRANKIE65
09-23-2014, 08:26 PM
Saw most of the match with Vancouver, too, if they play at that level the Reds will have their hands full. Doesn't mean they can't win, but, definitely a team effort will be necessary. I agree, to make the play offs this pretty much has to be three points. If a draw, then, a result against LA is a MUST!

BuSaPuNk
09-23-2014, 09:38 PM
Lets not forget that Portland plays right now in CCL and then have to travel across the country. We might be catching them at a perfect time.

QBall
09-23-2014, 09:45 PM
Hopefully Portland will be tired out from their CCL match with Alpha United tonight.

Yohan
09-23-2014, 10:00 PM
Hopefully Portland will be tired out from their CCL match with Alpha United tonight.
playing mostly their B team

Dub Narcotic
09-23-2014, 10:18 PM
This is very winnable for TFC and a trap game for Portland. They are good but not in a different universe.

BuSaPuNk
09-23-2014, 10:42 PM
playing mostly their B team

Still have to fly from Portland only three days to prepare. Its a trap game for them which has been mentioned.

I'm expecting TFC to come out guns blazing especially after Saturday. Confidence can go a long way with this group.

OgtheDim
09-24-2014, 06:40 AM
So, people keep talking about Urruti as a great player for them....and here he is playing for the "B team". People, get your negative vibe narratives right.

Initial B
09-24-2014, 08:02 AM
Isn't Urruti the first sub off the bench these days? Anyways, the defence looked a lot better with Caldwell back, but I'm sure that hi-powered Portland offence will find a hole or two. Likewise, TFC's offence seems to be hitting it's stride and Portland's defence can be porous at times. I can see us getting a 2-1 or 2-2 result. The question for me is which Jermaine Defoe we're going to be getting - the energized, something-to-prove Defoe, or the pouty, don't-want-to-be-here Defoe. He's going to be key to whether we win or lose, as well as the effectiveness of the Osorio-Bradley partnership in the middle.

Areathrasher
09-24-2014, 08:04 AM
Yea Adi is their main striker since coming in.

And they played a second string last night in CCL

Oldtimer
09-24-2014, 11:37 AM
Hopefully Portland will be tired out from their CCL match with Alpha United tonight.


playing mostly their B team

Their B squad, a few regular subs, and some young players demolished Alpha 6-0. I saw the highlights, it wasn't even close. Alpha's defense was completely shambolic.

trane
09-24-2014, 12:09 PM
We can, and should beat Portland. No ifs and buts about it. We need points, we need to fight like they are invading out country, and we are fighting for our lives and freedom, we need to leave it all on the field, until we have cemented that play off spot.

ryan
09-24-2014, 12:09 PM
just gonna go ahead right now and wager $100 on Urruti to score

FRANKIE65
09-24-2014, 12:59 PM
The question for me is which Jermaine Defoe we're going to be getting - the energized, something-to-prove Defoe, or the pouty, don't-want-to-be-here Defoe. He's going to be key to whether we win or lose, as well as the effectiveness of the Osorio-Bradley partnership in the middle.

Thought they were holding him back until the LA game? Would be good to see him available, even if just a sub...IF he's all in for the club.

jloome
09-24-2014, 01:04 PM
Thought they were holding him back until the LA game? Would be good to see him available, even if just a sub...IF he's all in for the club.

It'll have to be a sub; you can't sit Moore or Gilberto after that last game.

When he's healthy, though, I think you sit Moore and go with the two DPs; bring Moore in late if needed for a spark, use him as a starter on rest days for the other two.

FRANKIE65
09-24-2014, 01:44 PM
It'll have to be a sub; you can't sit Moore or Gilberto after that last game.

When he's healthy, though, I think you sit Moore and go with the two DPs; bring Moore in late if needed for a spark, use him as a starter on rest days for the other two.

Definitely wouldn't sit Gilberto! The more I watch him, the more I like him! Passion in spades, with great skill to boot. Just needs to learn English, see him struggling to communicate with the rest of the lads frequently. THIS IS a play off match for the Reds, time to step up once again.

Nerepis
09-24-2014, 02:39 PM
...so we'll see what ref we get .


SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
Toronto FC vs. Portland Timbers
BMO Field (1 pm ET)
REFEREE: ISMAIL ELFATH
AR1: Corey Parker
AR2: James Conlee
4TH: Geoff Gamble

Phil
09-24-2014, 02:49 PM
Oh boy... a quick google on the ref reveals:

http://www.soccerwire.com/news/leagues/mls/referee-ismail-elfath-stole-the-show-as-the-main-antagonist-in-open-cup-tragedy-for-cosmos/

http://soccerrefereeusa.com/index.php/forum/match-incidents/650-not-looking-for-excuses-referee-ismail-elfath-issues-rc-in-the-6th-minute?start=15

http://dohertysoccer.com/2012/05/19/ismail-elfath-and-refereeing-in-the-red-bulls-montreal-mls-match/

Oh my head. MLS....

FRANKIE65
09-24-2014, 02:54 PM
Oh boy... a quick google on the ref reveals:

http://www.soccerwire.com/news/leagues/mls/referee-ismail-elfath-stole-the-show-as-the-main-antagonist-in-open-cup-tragedy-for-cosmos/

http://soccerrefereeusa.com/index.php/forum/match-incidents/650-not-looking-for-excuses-referee-ismail-elfath-issues-rc-in-the-6th-minute?start=15

http://dohertysoccer.com/2012/05/19/ismail-elfath-and-refereeing-in-the-red-bulls-montreal-mls-match/

Oh my head. MLS....

Oh, man...why should this one be any different. Call me crazy, but, the ref for the last match actually wasn't too bad. Didn't fall for too many of the Chivas dives, and, the two reds were deserved.

JayMolly
09-24-2014, 03:07 PM
We can, and should beat Portland. No ifs and buts about it. We need points, we need to fight like they are invading out country, and we are fighting for our lives and freedom, we need to leave it all on the field, until we have cemented that play off spot.

^ We were thinking and saying things along those same lines. Right on!
Go TFC GO!

Oldtimer
09-24-2014, 03:20 PM
Oh, man...why should this one be any different. Call me crazy, but, the ref for the last match actually wasn't too bad. Didn't fall for too many of the Chivas dives, and, the two reds were deserved.

Do you really want us to call you crazy? :jester:

FRANKIE65
09-24-2014, 04:14 PM
Do you really want us to call you crazy? :jester:

Sure, isn't it a prerequisite for being a TFC supporter :flare:

Abou Sky
09-24-2014, 04:37 PM
How am I feeling about the game on Saturday?

Just ask Bob...


http://youtu.be/gODh1nsHlPg

Ultra & Proud
09-24-2014, 05:14 PM
Oh boy... a quick google on the ref reveals:

http://www.soccerwire.com/news/leagues/mls/referee-ismail-elfath-stole-the-show-as-the-main-antagonist-in-open-cup-tragedy-for-cosmos/

http://soccerrefereeusa.com/index.php/forum/match-incidents/650-not-looking-for-excuses-referee-ismail-elfath-issues-rc-in-the-6th-minute?start=15

http://dohertysoccer.com/2012/05/19/ismail-elfath-and-refereeing-in-the-red-bulls-montreal-mls-match/

Oh my head. MLS....
Paging Michael Bradley, Michael Bradley to the microphone please. Michael Bradley.

Nerepis
09-24-2014, 07:11 PM
^^^Sometimes I wish this forum had a "Like" button

Red4ever
09-25-2014, 04:26 PM
Anyone know if Joe will be open at 10 for the EPL games?

I'll come at 11 I guess, but earlier would be better.

hulkrogan
09-25-2014, 05:04 PM
So you guys have your Ke$ha chant all lined up, right?

They're going down
The Portland Timberssss
DeRo scores one...
Luke Moore the rest

:hide:

Kaz
09-25-2014, 05:06 PM
what is a Ke$ha chant? I thought all the DeRo cheque signing thing is behind us..

BuSaPuNk
09-25-2014, 05:21 PM
So you guys have your Ke$ha chant all lined up, right?

They're going down
The Portland Timberssss
DeRo scores one...
Luke Moore the rest

:hide:

That's great I've been playing with that song since it came out.

BuSaPuNk
09-25-2014, 05:27 PM
They're going down
The Portland Timberssss
DeRo scores one...
Luke Moore the rest

You heard us right
We are Toronto
Red and white
The bloody best....

ohohohohohhoh

repeat till dead

ensco
09-25-2014, 07:09 PM
It's a long kick from Frei
The ball drops from the sky
To Martina

It bounces one time
Then a volley sublime
From Martina

It's a thunderous shot
and the goalie cannot
Stop Martina

He brought Victory
And he wears 33
Our Martina!

The best song of all time. From the 2011 home opener.

OgtheDim
09-25-2014, 08:25 PM
48 hours from now, we are going to know a lot about this team.

Of the 4 home games after the Philly wasteland left us struggling, this game is the toughest to get 3 points out of. The Chivas game was an expected but must win. In theory, Houston and Montreal should be tough but doable wins. Portland though, on a roll needing points for a playoff race, will be another step all together.

I think this will be a step too far. I still think our defence will have issues against their 4-2-3-1 / 4-3-3. One of Henry or Hagglund will be in there fighting to keep position for 90 minutes. And Bloom has been getting himself out of position on crosses from the left. And I don't think our midfield can handle their midfield. Without Warner or Jackson, the only defensive minded mid option is Bradley or Crevalle. Against a well set defensive midfield mindset, we are going to have issues keeping them from a quick transition. We can be beat on the break. Mind you, their defence is doing OK, but can be stretched. I think we'll score but so will they.

This game has 2-2 written all over it.

MightyDM
09-25-2014, 10:26 PM
I truly hope I am wrong, but the team has looked awful under Vanney, so it is very hard to be optimistic about this game.

reggie
09-25-2014, 10:33 PM
I truly hope I am wrong, but the team has looked awful under Vanney, so it is very hard to be optimistic about this game.

thx RYAN,,,:facepalm:

MightyDM
09-25-2014, 10:50 PM
Reggie, the lovely thing is that when you turn on Vanney I will be defending him!

jloome
09-25-2014, 11:44 PM
I truly hope I am wrong, but the team has looked awful under Vanney, so it is very hard to be optimistic about this game.

Regardless of how much you put it down to Chivas sucking, TFC did not look awful in that game. They scored two goals off set pieces; when was the last time we pulled that off against anyone?

Fort York Redcoat
09-26-2014, 06:22 AM
I truly hope I am wrong, but the team has looked awful under Vanney, so it is very hard to be optimistic about this game.

If you're referring to the last game - you ARE wrong.

If you are looking at the games since he took over you are correct!

Is it improvement or just reaction to poor opposition? We''ll see within just over a day.

Graeme
09-26-2014, 09:17 AM
Barring any info from training today, I think we'll see almost the same start as last game:

-------------------------Bendik-------------------------------
--Bloom------Caldwell-------Hagglund---------Morrow-----
---------------------Bradley---------------------------------
-----Oduro----------Osorio----------------Lovitz---------
-------------Gilberto-----------Moore------------------

Defoe sneaks on for a few minutes...

OgtheDim
09-26-2014, 09:35 AM
I think we see DeRo instead of Lovitz.

Yohan
09-26-2014, 09:45 AM
I think we see DeRo instead of Lovitz.Lovitz did well last game esp 1st half. barring injury and Jackson, I think everyone who played last week keeps their spot

hulkrogan
09-26-2014, 10:32 AM
I'd like it if Lovitz got the start, but bring DeRo on for him a bit earlier. Let Lovitz run at guys for a half, and bring DeRo on to exploit tired legs.

Ultra & Proud
09-26-2014, 10:49 AM
Lovitz did well last game esp 1st half. barring injury and Jackson, I think everyone who played last week keeps their spot
Yup and I guess Oduro for Jackson as it's pretty much like for like.

mcolvy
09-26-2014, 10:52 AM
I'd like it if Lovitz got the start, but bring DeRo on for him a bit earlier. Let Lovitz run at guys for a half, and bring DeRo on to exploit tired legs.

It will be an interesting matchup with Powell. He is very offensive minded and decent at 1v1 defending with his sheer speed. Lovitz may not be that effective. DeRo's movement and mind may be the better matchup here.

OgtheDim
09-26-2014, 11:18 AM
Kurtis Larson ‏@KurtLarSUN (https://twitter.com/KurtLarSUN) 11m (https://twitter.com/KurtLarSUN/status/515530988152438784) TFC players staying in a hotel tonight.

Super
09-26-2014, 11:26 AM
Kurtis Larson ‏@KurtLarSUN (https://twitter.com/KurtLarSUN) 11m (https://twitter.com/KurtLarSUN/status/515530988152438784) TFC players staying in a hotel tonight.

Makes sense to me. This is a HUGE game. We can't afford to drop points in this one, need all 3 points.

OgtheDim
09-26-2014, 12:20 PM
Players idea, apparently.

PopePouri
09-26-2014, 12:32 PM
What I'd like to see.

-------------------Bendik------------------
--Bloom--Caldwell---Hagglund--Morrow-
------------------Creavalle-----------------
--Oduro---Bradley-----Osorio----Lovitz--
------------------Gilberto------------------


With Creavalle man-marking Valeri.

RealG-TFC
09-26-2014, 12:37 PM
Makes sense to me. This is a HUGE game. We can't afford to drop points in this one, need all 3 points.

Is there any particular reason for staying in a hotel? Is it because of the Gardiner?

hulkrogan
09-26-2014, 12:42 PM
Is there any particular reason for staying in a hotel? Is it because of the Gardiner?

I hope so, because otherwise it says to me this game is way too far in their heads and they will have a tough time emerging from under the pressure they are putting on themselves.

They need to play relaxed and confident out there. Of course work your butt off, but you can't be thinking about how important every touch is, or it will show in a bad way.

Red4ever
09-26-2014, 12:43 PM
Anyone know if Joe's is open earlier than 11 tomorrow?

Cal

Areathrasher
09-26-2014, 12:44 PM
Larson said they are staying in the hotel due to the early start tomorrow

Oldtimer
09-26-2014, 12:47 PM
This sort of thing is not that unusual in many sports. Helps the players stay unified, easier commute, avoids distractions.

C.Ronaldo
09-26-2014, 01:24 PM
maybe the supporters should all stay in a hotel

Derko
09-26-2014, 01:44 PM
maybe the supporters should all stay in a hotel

OK:flare:

Pint
09-26-2014, 02:02 PM
maybe the supporters should all stay in a hotel

Goijg to the jays game tonight and thought about getting a hotel room instead of commuting back and forth from Burlington

Canary10
09-26-2014, 02:20 PM
Maybe everyone should stay at Portland's hotel. Start pulling fire alarms in the middle of the night and shit.

Red4ever
09-26-2014, 02:32 PM
Start pulling fire alarms in the middle of the night and shit.

The first part sounds fun, the second sounds like something i'd rather do alone.

Canary10
09-26-2014, 03:37 PM
The first part sounds fun, the second sounds like something i'd rather do alone.

Alone is fine, as long as it's in front of their hotel doors.

v00d00daddy
09-26-2014, 05:14 PM
Toronto FC ‏@torontofc (https://twitter.com/torontofc) 51m (https://twitter.com/torontofc/status/515610542874976257)
#TFClive (https://twitter.com/hashtag/TFClive?src=hash) Injury Update: Collen Warner & Jermain Defoe out for Saturday. http://bit.ly/1rknrUA (http://t.co/zRpYgPznvg) pic.twitter.com/ekvT3Esghu (http://t.co/ekvT3Esghu)

pdubs
09-26-2014, 05:34 PM
What I'd like to see.

-------------------Bendik------------------
--Bloom--Caldwell---Hagglund--Morrow-
------------------Creavalle-----------------
--Oduro---Bradley-----Osorio----Lovitz--
------------------Gilberto------------------


With Creavalle man-marking Valeri.

this. muck up the midfield for Portland.

Red CB Toronto
09-26-2014, 05:36 PM
With the Reds playing Portland this week, I have not been able to get this song out of my, I hope TFC makes them go Timber.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHUbLv4ThOo

BuSaPuNk
09-26-2014, 07:07 PM
With the Reds playing Portland this week, I have not been able to get this song out of my, I hope TFC makes them go Timber.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHUbLv4ThOo

They're going down
The Portland Timberssss
DeRo scores one...
Luke Moore the rest

You heard us right
We are Toronto
Red and white
The bloody best....

ohohohohohhoh

repeat till dead

OgtheDim
09-26-2014, 07:38 PM
Kurtis Larson ‏@KurtLarSUN (https://twitter.com/KurtLarSUN) 1h (https://twitter.com/KurtLarSUN/status/515642752202473475) Every single TFC fan is just happy tomorrow matters. They might not admit it. They might be grumpy. But all are happy tomorrow matters.

He's right.

We are a factor. Nobody thinks we are an easy win against. Happy tomorrow matters, fearful not many more days that matter to come, hoping to see days that matter stretch into late October.

Auzzy
09-26-2014, 08:02 PM
Kurtis Larson ‏@KurtLarSUN (https://twitter.com/KurtLarSUN) 1h (https://twitter.com/KurtLarSUN/status/515642752202473475) Every single TFC fan is just happy tomorrow matters. They might not admit it. They might be grumpy. But all are happy tomorrow matters.

He's right.

We are a factor. Nobody thinks we are an easy win against. Happy tomorrow matters, fearful not many more days that matter to come, hoping to see days that matter stretch into late October.

Ha, that tweet needs some "that"'s. At first I was thinking -- WTF is Larson trying to say?

Slick
09-26-2014, 08:23 PM
I have a good feeling about tomorrow's game. We're winning 2-0.

On a side note, I really hope that I don't see that "Judas" sign again. Not cool.

tfcleeds
09-26-2014, 08:25 PM
With the Reds playing Portland this week, I have not been able to get this song out of my, I hope TFC makes them go Timber.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHUbLv4ThOo

Yeah, it definitely works for a chant...but it makes me worry about the kind of music you guys listen to. ;-)

DOMIN8R
09-26-2014, 09:03 PM
At the risk of being a Debby Downer..... It will be hard to win this game. Caleb Porter, this week, has rested his A Team. The Timbers are a strong side, coming off a thorough 3-0 dismantling of Vancouver, it's basically a battle between Portland and Vancouver for the final playoff spot in the West. Needless to say, Saturday is huge for the Portland. The player to watch is Diego Valeri, the leading candidate for MLS MVP. Will Johnson is team captain and Canadian, and makes us all wonder how we managed to let him play for another team (?). We have to neutralize that threat/capability.

Portland's true weakness is at the back, conceding 48 goals this season, the worst rate among teams in play off spots. We need to push hard and try to score BIG TIME. Hopefully, MB knows this and will press rather than play a number 6.

My youngest son and I are looking forward to this one. We will bring our flags and scarf's for this one. We want the team to know that we are behind them 100%. We're ready to chant/sing/support the boys in Red.

Red CB Toronto
09-26-2014, 09:56 PM
Yeah, it definitely works for a chant...but it makes me worry about the kind of music you guys listen to. ;-)

To be honest, it's terrible , one of those top 40 tracks played to death on the radio, you can not get out of your head.

BuSaPuNk
09-26-2014, 10:12 PM
I have a good feeling about tomorrow's game. We're winning 2-0.

On a side note, I really hope that I don't see that "Judas" sign again. Not cool.

Face palm material indeed.

habstfc
09-26-2014, 10:52 PM
Portland are still weak at the back, that's the great equalizer.

ag futbol
09-27-2014, 09:32 AM
The way to beat portland is to pick on their fullbacks and kick them off the park.

For all that's written about how great a coach porter is, he totally self destructs when things don't go the Portland's way from the get-go.

molenshtain
09-27-2014, 09:38 AM
The way to beat portland is to pick on their fullbacks and kick them off the park.

For all that's written about how great a coach porter is, he totally self destructs when things don't go the Portland's way from the get-go.

You can also count on Johnson and Chara to just refuse to show up every few games. Hopefully this is one of those days.

Defoe
09-27-2014, 09:54 AM
Defoe STILL not playing? Damn it defoe get healthy already. Bradley will have to do more... He hasn't provided enough offense. Like someone said he can't keep playing from the back - get at them and fire everything. Looking forward to this one, very much a playoff game.

portu
09-27-2014, 11:26 AM
Vanney "I believe in the Canadian player"

*Plays Hagglund over Henry*

Yohan
09-27-2014, 11:37 AM
Barring any info from training today, I think we'll see almost the same start as last game:

-------------------------Bendik-------------------------------
--Bloom------Caldwell-------Hagglund---------Morrow-----
---------------------Bradley---------------------------------
-----Oduro----------Osorio----------------Lovitz---------
-------------Gilberto-----------Moore------------------

Defoe sneaks on for a few minutes...
winner. Except defoe part

mcolvy
09-27-2014, 11:44 AM
Portland has a hell of a bench.... Some of those names are impactful players. I dont understand how Gaston is on the bench. He just is too similar to Nageb/Valeri.

mowe
09-27-2014, 11:49 AM
Vanney "I believe in the Canadian player"

*Plays Hagglund over Henry*

That quote is repeatedly taken out of context. He was specifically asked about Canadians and his full reply was that Canadians have to earn their spot just like anyone else.

Anyway, The @ExpediaCA (https://twitter.com/ExpediaCA) Starting XI: Bendik, Bloom, Hagglund, Caldwell, Morrow, Oduro, Osorio, Bradley, Lovitz, Moore, Gilberto

#TFCLive (https://twitter.com/hashtag/TFCLive?src=hash) Bench: Konopka, Henry, Morgan, Creavalle, Bekker, De Rosario, Wiedeman

Timbers XI vs. TOR: Ricketts, Powell, Kah, Ridgewell, Villafaņa, Johnson (c), Chara, Nagbe, Valeri, Wallace, Adi #RCTID (https://twitter.com/hashtag/RCTID?src=hash).

pdubs
09-27-2014, 12:07 PM
Looks like Dike is getting the shaft again. Weeds ahead of him in selection.

Oldtimer
09-27-2014, 12:10 PM
Nigel Reid calling the match :flare:on TSN/MLS Live. Sutts as the colour commentator!

Wish I could have been at BMO today. At least there will be good commentary.

shwade
09-27-2014, 12:11 PM
Vanney "I believe in the Canadian player"

*Plays Hagglund over Henry*

Hagglund has done nothing to lose his starting spot yet. And while Henry seems to be getting more polished he's still more prone to the boneheaded move than Hagglund is.
Not to mention it's about time one of Hagglunds crazy scissor kicks off a corner land in the back of the net.

Brooker
09-27-2014, 12:17 PM
Nigel Reids barmy army!

Missed that tackle.What the hell happened?

mowe
09-27-2014, 12:18 PM
Hmm don't wish injury on anyone but if it happens hey I'll take it

ag futbol
09-27-2014, 12:19 PM
You can also count on Johnson and Chara to just refuse to show up every few games. Hopefully this is one of those days.
Welp, the will Johnson part of that is now taken care of. But not in a happy way :S

Oldtimer
09-27-2014, 12:19 PM
Johnson's injury looks bad. Ouch. A break for TFC, but still bad to see.

pdubs
09-27-2014, 12:20 PM
yea looks very painful.

razor787
09-27-2014, 12:20 PM
Ouch. Hopefully it's not as bad as it looks. Big fan of Johnson, and would hate to see him go out from this.

Oldtimer
09-27-2014, 12:21 PM
Sutts is saying possibly an ACL. That would be season-ending.

Brooker
09-27-2014, 12:28 PM
For the love of fuck.

ag futbol
09-27-2014, 12:28 PM
So about that Hagglund not making mistakes thing...

notthesun
09-27-2014, 12:28 PM
Come the fuck on Hagglund. You did the exact same thing two games ago.

Brooker
09-27-2014, 12:28 PM
So about that Hagglund not making mistakes thing...

LOL.

mowe
09-27-2014, 12:29 PM
Hagglund is still a rookie, in case anyone was wondering. Gifted Portland a goal there

pdubs
09-27-2014, 12:29 PM
yep. lack of concentration.

Oldtimer
09-27-2014, 12:29 PM
Horrible defensive mistake.

pdubs
09-27-2014, 12:30 PM
gilberto with those ball control skills. wow.

ag futbol
09-27-2014, 12:30 PM
To be frank both Henry and Hagglund make plenty of mistakes. Henry's are just more obvious.

shwade
09-27-2014, 12:31 PM
So about that Hagglund not making mistakes thing...

Lol. He had a case of 'what would Henry do?'

First year in the league, not fifth.

Brooker
09-27-2014, 12:31 PM
what.......... the fuck.

who took our back 4 out on the piss this morning?

mowe
09-27-2014, 12:32 PM
Own goal by Caldwell. Somehow I still have hope.

Oldtimer
09-27-2014, 12:32 PM
It will be very hard to recover from this.

pdubs
09-27-2014, 12:33 PM
why are we trying to be cute with our passing.

razor787
09-27-2014, 12:33 PM
Dammit Caldwell.

Being a sports fan in this city is incredibly frustrating. Why can't we coast into the playoffs just once?

pdubs
09-27-2014, 12:35 PM
fuck can't catch a break

ag futbol
09-27-2014, 12:35 PM
Lol. He had a case of 'what would Henry do?'

First year in the league, not fifth.
He's also not nearly as imposing as Henry is.

Say what you will. Henry has a lot of qualities people don't recognize that Hagglund will simply never have.

mowe
09-27-2014, 12:35 PM
We scored a goal but it's called off for offside. Right call. But hopefully we'll gain some confidence from that.

defensor
09-27-2014, 12:36 PM
As a gambler, it's good to know you can always count on Toronto to blow it in big games. Portland is more than capable of blowing a lead thigh to say the least.

jloome
09-27-2014, 12:37 PM
Dammit Caldwell.

Being a sports fan in this city is incredibly frustrating. Why can't we coast into the playoffs just once?

Fucking Caldwell. Where is his head? You could see he was offside before the kick was even taken.

ag futbol
09-27-2014, 12:37 PM
Luke Moore has looked really uninspiring so far.

defensor
09-27-2014, 12:37 PM
Caldwell = Phaneuf

notthesun
09-27-2014, 12:38 PM
How for the love of god has Bez not addressed our dire need for a second CB??? Nelsen & Bez should have addressed it in the off season but chose not to. But now Bez has watched his team drown ever so slowly because of constant errors in the center of defense and he just sits idly by while we play two 21 year old kids during the most crucial stretch in this club's history.

Pure incompetence. A fireable offence if we don't make the playoffs, IMO.

jloome
09-27-2014, 12:41 PM
Another brilliant MLS call.

pdubs
09-27-2014, 12:41 PM
caldwell fuck off with your hoof balls. fuck

pdubs
09-27-2014, 12:43 PM
wow portland messed up that opportunity.

Red4ever
09-27-2014, 12:44 PM
Embarrassing. The fact that we chanted through an injury is inexcusable.

jloome
09-27-2014, 12:44 PM
Lovitz has killed our momentum three times now. I like that he has a good work ethic and skill set, but I have to question whether he's ready to start.

ag futbol
09-27-2014, 12:45 PM
Lovitz has killed our momentum three times now. I like that he has a good work ethic and skill set, but I have to question whether he's ready to start.
Wide play today so far has been awful.

Oh man, Gilberto needs to finish that.

pdubs
09-27-2014, 12:46 PM
oh man. head in hands.

azorean
09-27-2014, 12:46 PM
Ugly, knew that chivas win was a mirage.....

Hamilton_Red
09-27-2014, 12:46 PM
Brutal Gilberto 1.0 is back! You have to score that chance.

mowe
09-27-2014, 12:46 PM
Wow Gilberto fucked up a golden chance. Vintage early-season Gilberto there after some GREAT work by Oduro. We really should have scored.

Oldtimer
09-27-2014, 12:47 PM
ALmost...

Brooker
09-27-2014, 12:47 PM
Embarrassing. The fact that we chanted through an injury is inexcusable.

Inexcusable my ass. It's soccer. Players fake injuries 99% of the time. Don't blame them at all. Blame the players if you have to be outraged at anybody for supporters not giving a shit.

notthesun
09-27-2014, 12:47 PM
Gilberto.... you have to score that, I mean you have to.

He's honestly awful at turning in sitters.

MG42
09-27-2014, 12:48 PM
Honestly can someone make a gif of that Gilberto miss, that's absolutely incredible, it's like the ball hitting his foot knocked him over

notthesun
09-27-2014, 12:49 PM
We look awful on defense. Even if we get a couple back, we're going to concede again.

ag futbol
09-27-2014, 12:50 PM
Hagglund is getting turned in circles out there.

jloome
09-27-2014, 12:50 PM
Honestly can someone make a gif of that Gilberto miss, that's absolutely incredible, it's like the ball hitting his foot knocked him over

No, let's not relive that over and over in three-second increments

jloome
09-27-2014, 12:51 PM
Hagglund is getting turned in circles out there.

He's marking Adi and is way out of his league. Not strong enough, too quick to go in.

pdubs
09-27-2014, 12:51 PM
jesus

Brooker
09-27-2014, 12:52 PM
Christ on a bike. Should be 2-2.

RealG-TFC
09-27-2014, 12:52 PM
Lovitz should not be a starter for any MLS team.

Richard
09-27-2014, 12:53 PM
We need two 350k centre backs with good pedigree next year. Fuck playing these green horns and soon to be retired players. Its a season where we need to make playoffs and this is all we have?

mowe
09-27-2014, 12:53 PM
We really need to score before half

notthesun
09-27-2014, 12:54 PM
Nice spread eagle flop from Kah

pdubs
09-27-2014, 12:54 PM
Kah you coward

jloome
09-27-2014, 12:55 PM
What was the call there?? Shoulder to shoulder, literally.

MG42
09-27-2014, 12:57 PM
No, let's not relive that over and over in three-second increments

Hahaha true, very true. There have been many moments over the past few years where I've thought wow, that's TFC in a nutshell, and that Gilberto miss is near the top .

Brooker
09-27-2014, 12:58 PM
Should I watch the end of this or can somebody just kick me in the testicles now & I can have a nap?

pdubs
09-27-2014, 12:58 PM
Osorio with some good moves with the ball.

Red4ever
09-27-2014, 12:59 PM
Inexcusable my ass. It's soccer. Players fake injuries 99% of the time. Don't blame them at all. Blame the players if you have to be outraged at anybody for supporters not giving a shit.

He got taken off on a streatcher in the first minute with a fracture. So, you know, stay misinformed .

ag futbol
09-27-2014, 01:00 PM
I'm not really a "get stuck in" kinda fan, but this team is not putting in enough work defensively right now.

Brooker
09-27-2014, 01:01 PM
He got taken off on a streatcher in the first minute with a fracture. So, you know, stay moainformed .

The guys in the bunker don't know he has a fracture. They're drinking beer and partying. People get taken off on stretchers all the time and they're back on the field in no time.

Get over it, jesus.

Jack
09-27-2014, 01:01 PM
Chara is solid for them.

pdubs
09-27-2014, 01:02 PM
I'm not really a "get stuck in" kinda fan, but this team is not putting in enough work defensively right now.

we should be pressing them high. we need 2 goals. we loose this the hill we have to climb is immense.

Jack
09-27-2014, 01:02 PM
Our counter attack has been sluggish and, frankly, pathetic.

ag futbol
09-27-2014, 01:02 PM
lol at Caldwell taking Adi's feet out from behind and no call from the ref.

Red4ever
09-27-2014, 01:02 PM
Uhm... the guys in the bunker don't know he has a fracture. They're drinking beer and partying. People get taken off on stretchers all the time and they're back on the field in no time.

Get over it.

Weird I'm in the bunker now and I can tell. Stay misinformed

pdubs
09-27-2014, 01:04 PM
We seem to be able to move the ball decent enough. It is what has hampered us all season... soft goals and gifting team goals.

Inklink
09-27-2014, 01:06 PM
Nigel Reed is shit. Sucks out every drop of excitement from any play.

shwade
09-27-2014, 01:08 PM
The guys in the bunker don't know he has a fracture. They're drinking beer and partying. People get taken off on stretchers all the time and they're back on the field in no time.

Get over it, jesus.

Don't sweat it. This guy really fancies himself as the second coming with all his 'inside knowledge' and prophecies on Defoe and Gilberto.

Yohan
09-27-2014, 01:09 PM
Need to get Oso more on the ball. and use Oduro to punish Villafana

mowe
09-27-2014, 01:09 PM
Still pissed about the Gilberto miss.

jloome
09-27-2014, 01:10 PM
Pretty awful for the first 25 minutes. As soon as Portland dropped off we look better, but it's not because we've started playing well.

notthesun
09-27-2014, 01:11 PM
Oduro is playing well.

Lack of another CB will sink this team. This won't be the last mistake Hagglund or Henry make this season, and we can't afford mistakes anymore.

ag futbol
09-27-2014, 01:11 PM
Need to get Oso more on the ball. and use Oduro to punish Villafana
Agreed. Outside of Odruo none of the wingers or fullbacks have pushed their opposite numbers enough. We need to pin them back, especially since they are stuffing the middle.

azorean
09-27-2014, 01:12 PM
Instead of reasonably priced Valerie's, we're looking for/ signing injury riddled Defoe's.....this team never gives south/central america a fair shake when it comes to scouting.

ag futbol
09-27-2014, 01:13 PM
Oduro is playing well.

Lack of another CB will sink this team. This won't be the last mistake Hagglund or Henry make this season, and we can't afford mistakes anymore.
Let's face it though, despite helping with the organization Caldwell has had some not so great moments too and isn't getting younger.

I think we need two new bodies back there.

Hamilton_Red
09-27-2014, 01:14 PM
Bradley over the bar wasn't a $6million per year play either. #tFC are back at their normal level...after the early season tease.

Jack
09-27-2014, 01:16 PM
Weird I'm in the bunker now and I can tell. Stay misinformed
Why not mention to the capo that things were serious and perhaps they should tone it down, then? I hope you voiced your opinion in person as well as posting it here.

Don't sweat it. This guy really fancies himself as the second coming with all his 'inside knowledge' and prophecies on Defoe and Gilberto.
Not needed, thanks.

The guys in the bunker don't know he has a fracture. They're drinking beer and partying. People get taken off on stretchers all the time and they're back on the field in no time.

Get over it, jesus.
Let's give this argument a rest, guys.

notthesun
09-27-2014, 01:17 PM
Let's face it though, despite helping with the organization Caldwell has had some not so great moments too and isn't getting younger.

I think we need two new bodies back there.

Going into next season, probably. We only needed one more for this year and they couldn't even get that right.

Oldtimer
09-27-2014, 01:18 PM
Just saw Plata's goal on the half-time MLS Live. Sure wish we had him. Thanks shorty-pants for getting rid of him.

Red4ever
09-27-2014, 01:18 PM
I yelled four times and gesticulated to get them to stop. /done. They should know better and owe us an apology.

Jack
09-27-2014, 01:18 PM
Instead of reasonably priced Valerie's, we're looking for/ signing injury riddled Defoe's.....this team never gives south/central america a fair shake when it comes to scouting.
Laba, Plata, Urruti and Gilberto would seem to indicate you might not be 100% correct. That said, three of that foursome aren't here anymore and I'd take all four in a heartbeat :)

pdubs
09-27-2014, 01:21 PM
we can't have nice things

Jack
09-27-2014, 01:23 PM
I yelled four times and gesticulated to get them to stop. /done. They should no better and owe us an apology.
An apology? Are you being serious?

jloome
09-27-2014, 01:23 PM
An apology? Are you being serious?

Dude... just ignore it.

We're watching the playoffs go up in smoke. Let's maybe keep the thread on the game.

Red4ever
09-27-2014, 01:24 PM
Yeah jack, I am.

azorean
09-27-2014, 01:25 PM
How much of a chance did we really give urrutti and laba?

Jack
09-27-2014, 01:29 PM
Dude... just ignore it.

We're watching the playoffs go up in smoke. Let's maybe keep the thread on the game.

It's painful, I know. And yeah, I'm sure they'll sort things out in person at the stadium. I'm just grumpy that I'm not there myself. I had to abort at the last minute when I was heading out the door dressed in red with tickets in pocket.


Yeah jack, I am.
I suggest speaking with Phil or Pete (or whomever is on the stand) in person :). I'm sure you guys can figure it out.

ag futbol
09-27-2014, 01:29 PM
This team has like 3.5 players that actually contribute something going forward, the rest are just a liability.

notthesun
09-27-2014, 01:30 PM
Gilberto is rightly upset. That was a sneaky intentional trip from Ridgewell.

Hamilton_Red
09-27-2014, 01:31 PM
A draw isn't enough...we need all three. At this rate though we are going to get blanked.

Jack
09-27-2014, 01:31 PM
How much of a chance did we really give urrutti and laba?
We didn't. But the point is that we have signed young talent from South America.

mowe
09-27-2014, 01:33 PM
Thank god for that miss, we should be down 3-0

Brooker
09-27-2014, 01:33 PM
Weird I'm in the bunker now and I can tell. Stay misinformed

In the bunker on your phone! Lol.

pdubs
09-27-2014, 01:33 PM
wow. how portland missed that. Hagglund is hurting today.

Jack
09-27-2014, 01:34 PM
Wow. They are cruising through like our defenders aren't there...

Red4ever
09-27-2014, 01:35 PM
In the bunker on your phone! Lol.
Hahaha hahahahaha hahahahaha hahah lol

Hamilton_Red
09-27-2014, 01:35 PM
This TFC is as bad as any TFC we have had (last year excepted). Bradley looks like he has thrown in the towel.

Jack
09-27-2014, 01:36 PM
With no DM we see their attackers with a lot of space behind Bradley and Osorio.

NolbertoS
09-27-2014, 01:36 PM
sorry for the lateness guys. I'm outta town on business. anybody have a online stream of the match to watch. Just found some free time to watch the TFC

pdubs
09-27-2014, 01:37 PM
put on dero and crevalle

pdubs
09-27-2014, 01:37 PM
sorry for the lateness guys. I'm outta town on business. anybody have a online stream of the match to watch. Just found some free time to watch the TFC

http://firstrowca.eu/watch/285775/1/watch-toronto-fc--vs-portland-timbers.html

Brooker
09-27-2014, 01:37 PM
sorry for the lateness guys. I'm outta town on business. anybody have a online stream of the match to watch. Just found some free time to watch the TFC

http://www.frombar.com/

Hamilton_Red
09-27-2014, 01:38 PM
Its the free mls stream of the week.

notthesun
09-27-2014, 01:38 PM
Good thing we can bring in Dike to get a different look up front.

Oh wait.

pdubs
09-27-2014, 01:39 PM
oduro's first touch. everytime lol

pdubs
09-27-2014, 01:39 PM
Good thing we can bring in Dike to get a different look up front.

Oh wait.

Exactly! don't know why weeds gets the nod over Dike.

NolbertoS
09-27-2014, 01:40 PM
http://firstrowca.eu/watch/285775/1/watch-toronto-fc--vs-portland-timbers.html

Thanks mate..time to crack a beer and watch the 2nd half.

jloome
09-27-2014, 01:40 PM
Exactly! don't know why weeds gets the nod over Dike.

Despite being perpetually injured, Dike has trade value. But not if he's injured.

mowe
09-27-2014, 01:40 PM
30 minutes to save the season

Jack
09-27-2014, 01:40 PM
oduro's first touch. everytime lol
First touch of a cement block.

ag futbol
09-27-2014, 01:40 PM
Time for some subs... these guys can't even connect a pass.

notthesun
09-27-2014, 01:41 PM
At least Vanney makes subs before the 75th minute.

Kaz
09-27-2014, 01:41 PM
.... ciao everyone see you next year. Poor Tim L, brought in the players but forgot about the staff.

notthesun
09-27-2014, 01:42 PM
All right, credit to the kid for making up for his poor play so far.

mowe
09-27-2014, 01:42 PM
HAGGLUND FINALLY scores!!! Long time coming. LETS GO TFC!!!

Yohan
09-27-2014, 01:42 PM
and Hagglund does that lol. dilemma for Vanney for next week whether to pick Henry or Hagglund

Oldtimer
09-27-2014, 01:43 PM
Hagglund redeems himself.

Couchy81
09-27-2014, 01:43 PM
Osorio to Hagglund.

Hope to get used to hearing that.

Jack
09-27-2014, 01:43 PM
Yesss Hagglund makes up for his bed-shitting.

mowe
09-27-2014, 01:43 PM
Can I be pissed at Oduro for missing that?

pdubs
09-27-2014, 01:43 PM
damn oduro. ughhhh

Jack
09-27-2014, 01:44 PM
Fuck...

notthesun
09-27-2014, 01:44 PM
Sigh, why is Oduro's finishing so bad

Jack
09-27-2014, 01:45 PM
Sigh, why is Oduro's finishing so bad
If he could finish, he'd probably not be a career MLSer.

defensor
09-27-2014, 01:47 PM
Portland really knows how to completely collapse. Why isn't TFC upping the pressure and riding momentum? Why have we slowed down?

Jack
09-27-2014, 01:47 PM
I'm tired of hearing Chara's name almost every time one of our moves is broken up. The guy has been having a hell of a match.

azorean
09-27-2014, 01:48 PM
signedidn't. But the point is that we have signed young talent from South America.

What's the point of signing players if you are not going to give them adequate time to adapt? Arguably our best best player thus far has been Guevuera, why not spend more time scouting south/central america than?.....seriously, I doubt tfc look south, this is an England first club and until that changes...well.....

pdubs
09-27-2014, 01:49 PM
lets go boys crush these duds

mowe
09-27-2014, 01:49 PM
ahahahahah ok Hagglund you redeemed yourself. Now let's get those 3 points!!!

Jack
09-27-2014, 01:50 PM
What's the point of signing players if you are not going to give them adequate time to adapt? Arguably our best best player thus far has been Guevuera, why not spend more time scouting south/central america than?.....seriously, I doubt tfc look south, this is an England first club and until that changes...well.....
You are wrong :yesnod:

ag futbol
09-27-2014, 01:50 PM
As much as we aren't playing well from open play, set pieces have been fantastic.

jloome
09-27-2014, 01:50 PM
Hagglund!

Oldtimer
09-27-2014, 01:50 PM
WOW. Hagglund!

Couchy81
09-27-2014, 01:50 PM
or Bradley to Hagglund...

Jack
09-27-2014, 01:50 PM
Hhagggggluuuuunnddd

notthesun
09-27-2014, 01:50 PM
Vanney set piece goals: 3

Hamilton_Red
09-27-2014, 01:50 PM
Game on...

Yohan
09-27-2014, 01:50 PM
lol. I'm guessing Henry is not playing next game

defensor
09-27-2014, 01:50 PM
Man do we have a lot of strength in that box though, just whip it in.. We completely boss them in there

Jack
09-27-2014, 01:52 PM
So close!

mowe
09-27-2014, 01:52 PM
Fuck, Urruti. You just know he's going to score.

Oldtimer
09-27-2014, 01:52 PM
The game is wide open now.

notthesun
09-27-2014, 01:53 PM
DeRo scores the winner, book it

Jack
09-27-2014, 01:55 PM
We need this really badly.

Yohan
09-27-2014, 01:55 PM
all 5 goals from set pieces since Vanney took over?

ag futbol
09-27-2014, 01:56 PM
uggh Moore. You have your limitations.

mowe
09-27-2014, 01:56 PM
Not sure about taking off Osorio. Woulda taken off Moore instead.

Also Wieds for Oduro? Hmmm

Jack
09-27-2014, 01:57 PM
Ugh. Chara again.

pdubs
09-27-2014, 01:58 PM
weeds prove me wrong. fucking net a goal

Jack
09-27-2014, 01:59 PM
weeds prove me wrong. fucking net a goal
This.

pdubs
09-27-2014, 01:59 PM
dero that was your chance FUCK FUCK FUCK

azorean
09-27-2014, 01:59 PM
You are wrong :yesnod:

We'll see....still pulling for them, but scouting sucks!...

Jack
09-27-2014, 02:01 PM
DeRo has to bury that.

notthesun
09-27-2014, 02:02 PM
Just fucking win set pieces for the rest of the game

notthesun
09-27-2014, 02:05 PM
wtf Bendik

pdubs
09-27-2014, 02:07 PM
why is bendik punting it down? play out the back.

pdubs
09-27-2014, 02:08 PM
OMG hahhaahhaahahhaha

defensor
09-27-2014, 02:08 PM
Gooooooooooooooooooooooooollllllllllllllllllllll

azorean
09-27-2014, 02:09 PM
Yes!!!!!!!!..

notthesun
09-27-2014, 02:09 PM
Bunker bunker bunker bunker bunker bunker bunker bunker bunker bunker bunker bunker

Inklink
09-27-2014, 02:09 PM
OMG. THE GENERAL.

OMG.

FK Nigel Reed

Don't do a TFC. EVERYONE BACK. SHUT DOWN.

Jack
09-27-2014, 02:10 PM
Ahhhhhhh yeaaaaahhhh

Kaz
09-27-2014, 02:10 PM
I spoke way too soon.. this is a totally different team... OMG what a come back.

NolbertoS
09-27-2014, 02:10 PM
Wow, TFC makes the comeback. Whitecaps better take notes on how TFC can beat the Timbers. I hope TFC wins the V-Cup qualification for 2015. The Caps don't deserve it or MLS playoffs either.