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Oldtimer
09-30-2014, 07:06 PM
Here are the next few critical games for TFC's competitors for a playoff spot:

Oct 2, 8PM Philly vs. Chicago. On TSN 5.
We want Chicago to win, or for them to tie. Philly is just behind TFC in the standings and could pull ahead with a win.

Oct 4 6PM NYRB vs. Houston. MLS Live.
A NY loss would be best, a tie may be acceptable.This is the most important game by another team.

Oct 4 7:30PM, Revs vs. Columbus. MLS Live.
A Columbus win or a tie would be bad. We need the Revs to win.

CBTFC
09-30-2014, 07:11 PM
Good job on starting this thread...I've certainly been finding myself more interested in other league games the past few weeks, and especially those that impact our playoff chances.

That time of year when you try not to feel guilty for rooting for other teams ;)

Yohan
09-30-2014, 07:16 PM
http://www.mlssoccer.com/schedule?month=10&year=2014&club=all&competition_type=all&broadcast_type=all&op=Search&form_id=mls_schedule_form

lots of intriguing games this week

Oldtimer
09-30-2014, 07:21 PM
That time of year when you try not to feel guilty for rooting for other teams ;)

I will never feel guilty for cheering against the Krew. :D

Yohan
09-30-2014, 07:27 PM
Sept 30

Eastern Conference

#
Club
PTS
GP
PPG
W
L
T
GF
GA
GD
HG
HGD
RG
RGD


1
D.C. United (http://www.dcunited.com/)
51
30
1.7
15
9
6
46
34
12
26
15
20
-3


2
New England Revolution (http://revolutionsoccer.net/)
45
30
1.5
14
13
3
44
42
2
25
12
19
-10


3
Sporting Kansas City (http://www.sportingkc.com/)
45
30
1.5
13
11
6
45
37
8
23
4
22
4


4
Columbus Crew (http://www.thecrew.com/)
43
30
1.43
11
9
10
43
36
7
25
11
18
-4


5
New York Red Bulls (http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/)
41
30
1.37
10
9
11
48
46
2
33
14
15
-12


6
Toronto FC (http://www.torontofc.ca/)
40
29
1.38
11
11
7
42
45
-3
23
2
19
-5


7
Philadelphia Union (http://www.philadelphiaunion.com/)
38
30
1.27
9
10
11
45
44
1
25
4
20
-3


8
Houston Dynamo (http://www.houstondynamo.com/)
36
29
1.24
10
13
6
35
50
-15
25
5
10
-20


9
Chicago Fire (http://www.chicago-fire.com/)
31
29
1.07
5
8
16
37
45
-8
20
1
17
-9


10
Montreal Impact (http://www.impactmontreal.com/)
24
30
0.8
6
18
6
34
54
-20
21
0
13
-20

Yohan
09-30-2014, 07:28 PM
Western Conference

#
Club
PTS
GP
PPG
W
L
T
GF
GA
GD
HG
HGD
RG
RGD


1
x - Seattle Sounders FC (http://www.soundersfc.com/)
57
30
1.9
18
9
3
57
46
11
29
14
28
-3


2
x - LA Galaxy (http://www.lagalaxy.com/)
57
30
1.9
16
5
9
63
31
32
39
27
24
5


3
Real Salt Lake (http://www.realsaltlake.com/)
49
30
1.63
13
7
10
50
38
12
29
15
21
-3


4
FC Dallas (http://www.fcdallas.com/)
48
30
1.6
14
10
6
52
40
12
31
12
21
0


5
Vancouver Whitecaps (http://www.whitecapsfc.com/)
40
30
1.33
9
8
13
38
40
-2
24
5
14
-7


6
Portland Timbers (http://www.portlandtimbers.com/)
39
30
1.3
9
9
12
54
51
3
31
3
23
0


7
Colorado Rapids (http://www.coloradorapids.com/)
32
30
1.07
8
14
8
41
54
-13
25
9
16
-22


8
San Jose Earthquakes (http://www.sjearthquakes.com/)
29
29
1
6
12
11
34
42
-8
20
1
14
-9


9
Chivas USA (http://www.cdchivasusa.com/)
24
30
0.8
6
18
6
25
58
-33
10
-19
15
-14

anto7
09-30-2014, 07:47 PM
Would I be correct in assuming that the team finishing 4th plays at home against the 5th place team in the one game knock-out?

Yohan
09-30-2014, 07:53 PM
Would I be correct in assuming that the team finishing 4th plays at home against the 5th place team in the one game knock-out?
yes

MLS Cup Playoffs 2014, presented by AT&T schedule:
Conference Knockout Round


Wed-Thurs, Oct. 29-30

Conference Semifinals


Leg 1, Sat-Sun, Nov. 1-2
Leg 2, Sat-Sun, Nov. 8-9

Conference Championships


Leg 1, Sat-Sun, Nov. 22-23
Leg 2, Sat-Sun., Nov. 29-30

MLS Cup Final


3 pm ET, Sun., Dec. 7

ensco
10-01-2014, 06:09 AM
If this is the scoreboard watching thread ... Don't forget the CCL race.

Oct 4

Whitecaps FC v

FC Dallas


Oct 10

Sounders FC v

Whitecaps FC


Oct 18

SJ Earthquake v

Whitecaps FC



Oct 25

Whitecaps FC v

Colorado Rapids

ManUtd4ever
10-01-2014, 08:55 AM
We can certainly use some help from the out of town scoreboard, but at least the players have put themselves in a position wherein they control their own destiny. If we take care of business the rest of the way, everything will fall into place.

WestStandGeoff
10-01-2014, 09:31 AM
Oct 4 7:30PM, Revs vs. Columbus. MLS Live.
A Columbus win or a tie would be bad. We need the Revs to win.

Would a draw really be so bad? Other than Columbus getting points of course...

If we win our game in hand, we're level on points with the Crew and only 2 back from the Revs who are sitting in 2nd. And with our final game of the season against the Revs a draw between these 2 could give us an outside shot at 2nd in the conference and the home field advantage that comes with it at least for the conference semis.

FRANKIE65
10-01-2014, 10:14 AM
We can certainly use some help from the out of town scoreboard, but at least the players have put themselves in a position wherein they control their own destiny. If we take care of business the rest of the way, everything will fall into place.

Agreed! Those three points against Portland were key!!!

Strap yourselves in boys and girls, this is going to be one hell of a ride:scarf:

Oldtimer
10-01-2014, 11:24 AM
Would a draw really be so bad? Other than Columbus getting points of course...

If we win our game in hand, we're level on points with the Crew and only 2 back from the Revs who are sitting in 2nd. And with our final game of the season against the Revs a draw between these 2 could give us an outside shot at 2nd in the conference and the home field advantage that comes with it at least for the conference semis.

If the Crew draw and we win, they will be 1 point ahead of us, which could end up shutting us out of the playoffs. Yes, it's a problem, let's not worry about second place advantage, let's just get in.

WestStandGeoff
10-01-2014, 11:50 AM
^^ Hey, I recognize that gunning for top 2 isn't as much a priority as making the playoffs. I'm just pointing out that is we win our game in hand we're just 2 points off of 2nd place, so at the end of the year this game ending in a draw may end up being the best result we can ask for (or, like you pointed out, could be the point that kills us).

Also might be a good time to remind everyone of tiebreaking procedures, just in case we're level with anyone after the last whistle.



Most wins
Goal differential (GD)
Goals for (GF)
Fewest disciplinary points (foul - one point, first yellow card - three points, second yellow card (resulting in red card) - five points, straight red card - six points, disciplinary committee suspension - six points)
Road goals
Road goal differential
Home goals
Home goal differential
Coin toss (two teams) or drawing of lots (three or more)

mowe
10-01-2014, 12:52 PM
^^ Hey, I recognize that gunning for top 2 isn't as much a priority as making the playoffs. I'm just pointing out that is we win our game in hand we're just 2 points off of 2nd place, so at the end of the year this game ending in a draw may end up being the best result we can ask for (or, like you pointed out, could be the point that kills us).

Hosting the second game is nice, but not really a huge deal. But it is worth it to get a top 3 seed to avoid the play-in game. Based on this (http://www.sportsclubstats.com/USA/TorontoFC.html) we need to go at least 4-1 to have a shot at the 2nd seed, so that's going to be tough. But 3rd is within reach if we win 3 games the rest of the way.

By the way 2 wins and 2 draws pretty much guarantees us the playoffs. The crucial game will of course be against the Red Bulls. If we lose to them it's going to be very hard to make it.

Canary10
10-01-2014, 12:55 PM
Once again a game in New York could be the decider. Not sure I like that....

Carts
10-01-2014, 01:03 PM
Once again a game in New York could be the decider. Not sure I like that....

Uh boy! Good point...

For all us superstitious folks out there - wherever you were watching that fateful NY game many years ago......WATCH SOMEWHERE DIFFERENT!

:flare:

Canary10
10-01-2014, 01:14 PM
Uh boy! Good point...

For all us superstitious folks out there - wherever you were watching that fateful NY game many years ago......WATCH SOMEWHERE DIFFERENT!

:flare:


Also do whatever you've been doing the last two home games. I quit wearing my shirt for a while, but have worn it the last two. That's why we've won.

PopePouri
10-01-2014, 01:19 PM
“This is one of those weeks where you have to look at three games," Vanney said. “We have a game in hand, and the Galaxy is our one Western Conference foe in the upcoming matches, so for me, it’s not the most critical match out there. For me, this is a game where we go and we have nothing to lose. We take our chances and see what we can come away with. The games that we really are looking at that we need to win are our Eastern Conference games down the stretch. If we do that, we’ll be in good shape.”

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/10/01/jermain-defoe-close-ready-playoff-hopefuls-toronto-final-month-season-begins

Vanney seems to writing off the LA game due to the amount of games coming up.

Oldtimer
10-01-2014, 01:56 PM
“This is one of those weeks where you have to look at three games," Vanney said. “We have a game in hand, and the Galaxy is our one Western Conference foe in the upcoming matches, so for me, it’s not the most critical match out there. For me, this is a game where we go and we have nothing to lose. We take our chances and see what we can come away with. The games that we really are looking at that we need to win are our Eastern Conference games down the stretch. If we do that, we’ll be in good shape.”

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/10/01/jermain-defoe-close-ready-playoff-hopefuls-toronto-final-month-season-begins

Vanney seems to writing off the LA game due to the amount of games coming up.

He's managing expectations in case we lose IMO.

FRANKIE65
10-01-2014, 01:57 PM
“ For me, this is a game where we go and we have nothing to lose. We take our chances and see what we can come away with. http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/10/01/jermain-defoe-close-ready-playoff-hopefuls-toronto-final-month-season-begins

Vanney seems to writing off the LA game due to the amount of games coming up.

I like the part of his quote that I left in here. Go in with guns blazing!! Everybody expects us to lose, so, attack. It's when the lads sit back, piss around in their own half, and, play scared that they run into defensive trouble.
On the other hand, look at the last ten minutes of the Chicago game, and, the second half of the Portland game. That is how they need to START this time!!!!

Red CB Toronto
10-01-2014, 03:20 PM
Uh boy! Good point...

For all us superstitious folks out there - wherever you were watching that fateful NY game many years ago......WATCH SOMEWHERE DIFFERENT!

:flare:

Well even if you were at that disappointing rainy evening at the Meadowlands like and are attending the game on October 11th, it will be somewhere different, Red Bull Arena. Giants Stadium is a distant memory.

JuliquE
10-01-2014, 04:05 PM
Also do whatever you've been doing the last two home games. I quit wearing my shirt for a while, but have worn it the last two. That's why we've won.
B'ahahah I slacked off with going to the gym; my return has coincided with our last couple wins (been keeping it going).

Sorry, guys. I'll keep on that. xD

JuliquE
10-01-2014, 04:09 PM
“This is one of those weeks where you have to look at three games," Vanney said. “We have a game in hand, and the Galaxy is our one Western Conference foe in the upcoming matches, so for me, it’s not the most critical match out there. For me, this is a game where we go and we have nothing to lose. We take our chances and see what we can come away with. The games that we really are looking at that we need to win are our Eastern Conference games down the stretch. If we do that, we’ll be in good shape.”

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/10/01/jermain-defoe-close-ready-playoff-hopefuls-toronto-final-month-season-begins

Vanney seems to writing off the LA game due to the amount of games coming up.
Yeh.. for me, he recognizes how potent a threat they pose, and he knows that, if we're too weary, it will show, with every touch.

This just deflates the pressure, a bit, as you say; they can play with freedom, and I think that's when we're at our best.

Red4ever
10-01-2014, 04:20 PM
Once again a game in New York could be the decider. Not sure I like that....

It would be interesting if New England were so far ahead and clinched by the final game, that they rested players.

A boy can dream.

anto7
10-01-2014, 05:59 PM
Once again a game in New York could be the decider. Not sure I like that....
Cahill, Miller and Oyongo called up for internationals next week. NY in negotiations but seems likely all 3 will miss the game against us. This would be very welcome if correct.
And while we are searching for anything that would help us, a yellow card for Ricardo Clark against the Red Bulls would mean he would be suspended for the game against us a week today. And 3 of Houston's midfield have been called up for the internationals too.

Carts
10-02-2014, 10:41 AM
Also do whatever you've been doing the last two home games. I quit wearing my shirt for a while, but have worn it the last two. That's why we've won.

I got really drunk both games - so I guess I'm gonna have to do the same from here on out! :drinking:

TOUGH! But for the team - I'll do it!

Canary10
10-02-2014, 10:53 AM
I got really drunk both games - so I guess I'm gonna have to do the same from here on out! :drinking:

TOUGH! But for the team - I'll do it!

It would be wrong and selfish of you to not get trashed at the rest of our home games.

Oldtimer
10-02-2014, 02:14 PM
8PM tonight, Oct 2! This is the first of these matches.

Canary10
10-02-2014, 03:10 PM
8PM tonight, Oct 2! This is the first of these matches.

If Philly lose they are all but out.

RealG-TFC
10-02-2014, 08:57 PM
Wow Earnshaw may have just done us a solid.

Yohan
10-02-2014, 09:01 PM
epic fail by Philly GK and a wonderful chip by Earnshaw gifts Fire a 1-1 draw at Philly

CBTFC
10-02-2014, 09:01 PM
That was such a dumb dumb dumb play by the Union. Once Earnshaw had the ball I knew it was a goal. Thanks Earnie! ;)

vince93
10-02-2014, 09:01 PM
Wow Earnshaw may have just done us a solid.
Big thank you to Robert

notthesun
10-02-2014, 09:02 PM
Super Rob's still got some TFC in him! g:D

Red CB Toronto
10-02-2014, 09:13 PM
Super, Super Rob, Super, Super Robert Earnshaw !!

Yohan
10-02-2014, 09:45 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7AW4y_4nlI&list=UUSZbXT5TLLW_i-5W8FZpFsg

mowe
10-02-2014, 09:46 PM
Classic Earnshaw goal. Always liked him!

BuSaPuNk
10-02-2014, 09:48 PM
Huge result for us. Big goal for Robbie doing us a soild for sure. Hopefully we get some more good luck this week especially with our tough game against LA.

Oldtimer
10-02-2014, 09:57 PM
Earnshaw did us a huge favour there.

Wasn't that a horrible give away by the 'keeper?

Auzzy
10-02-2014, 10:16 PM
Once again a game in New York could be the decider. Not sure I like that....

Well, if we want to get superstitious, let's remember that TFC's last game of the season is away; on plastic turf; in a large & sparsely-attended NFL stadium; at a time of the year where we can expect lousy weather perhaps even a big rain storm; against an opponent for whom this may well be a meaningless game; whereas TFC may have everything to play for. Who knows, maybe TFC will only need to draw in that game to make it to the playoffs...

Red CB Toronto
10-02-2014, 10:19 PM
Earnshaw did us a huge favour there.

Wasn't that a horrible give away by the 'keeper?

It was one give away that I am sure he will be thinking about for a while, knowing it could cost the Union a spot in the post-season. TFC has two games in hand on Philly.

Richard
10-02-2014, 11:12 PM
Well, if we want to get superstitious, let's remember that TFC's last game of the season is away; on plastic turf; in a large & sparsely-attended NFL stadium; at a time of the year where we can expect lousy weather perhaps even a big rain storm; against an opponent for whom this may well be a meaningless game; whereas TFC may have everything to play for. Who knows, maybe TFC will only need to draw in that game to make it to the playoffs...

Do I smell an exorcism? Lets put the demons to rest!

Carts
10-03-2014, 08:47 AM
It would be wrong and selfish of you to not get trashed at the rest of our home games.

Well, it's settled then!!! :drinking::drinking::drinking::drinking::drinking: :drinking:

ensco
10-03-2014, 10:52 AM
So what exactly do we want in the NY-Houston game?

A draw I guess.

Red CB Toronto
10-03-2014, 11:07 AM
So what exactly do we want in the NY-Houston game?


A draw I guess.

Tie for sure.

mowe
10-03-2014, 11:21 AM
So what exactly do we want in the NY-Houston game?

A draw I guess.

Houston win would be better for us. They have very little chance of making the playoffs. They're 4 points behind us with same number of games. They need a lot of help.

It's likely going to come down to us or NY for the last spot. Every point will be crucial. If NY loses then it wouldn't be a big deal IF we lose to LA, because we'd still be 1 points back with a game in hand on NY.

Yohan
10-03-2014, 11:30 AM
Houston win would be better for us. They have very little chance of making the playoffs. They're 4 points behind us with same number of games. They need a lot of help.

It's likely going to come down to us or NY for the last spot. Every point will be crucial. If NY loses then it wouldn't be a big deal IF we lose to LA, because we'd still be 1 points back with a game in hand on NY.
even if Houston wins vs NY, TFC plays Houston on Wed and a TFC win pretty much puts Houston out of contention

barticusz
10-03-2014, 11:46 AM
even if Houston wins vs NY, TFC plays Houston on Wed and a TFC win pretty much puts Houston out of contention

Yea, I'm thinking a Houston win would be better, just because I have more faith in our ability to beat them than LA. I want NYRB to lose as many as possible heading into the game against them.

barticusz
10-03-2014, 11:54 AM
Also, I would love to see DC beat SKC tonight as well. A loss for SKC puts them right in the mix with all the other teams jockeying for the playoffs. I'm good with NE and DC being 1-2 in whatever order.

Looks like I'm going to be watching a lot of MLS this weekend! Love being in contention at this point in the year.

Oldtimer
10-03-2014, 11:54 AM
Houston win would be better for us. They have very little chance of making the playoffs. They're 4 points behind us with same number of games. They need a lot of help.

It's likely going to come down to us or NY for the last spot. Every point will be crucial. If NY loses then it wouldn't be a big deal IF we lose to LA, because we'd still be 1 points back with a game in hand on NY.

For sure, a Houston win is best. A tie may be OK but it's risky.

Of course if we get a point out of LA, that changes everything.

Globetrotter
10-03-2014, 12:07 PM
We all know the real story of the Earnshaw goal is that it's Chicago's 17th tie game this year! 17 in 32 games! Chicago has the 3rd fewest losses in all of MLS too. The flip side being they have the fewest wins, but that's beside the point :)

CBTFC
10-03-2014, 12:11 PM
Looks like I'm going to be watching a lot of MLS this weekend!.

Same here, especially 'cause I took a hard shot off the big toe at indoor soccer last night and I'm pretty sure it's fractured.

They scheduled the games on Sunday perfectly, at 3pm/5pm/7pm. No overlap!

Canary10
10-03-2014, 12:15 PM
Houston win would be better I think. At this point we need to be looking ahead of us, not behind us.

ag futbol
10-03-2014, 01:52 PM
I'd rather play a Houston team that thinks they are out of it, than one that thinks they have a lot to play for in a head-to-head matchup with TFC. Tie works for me.

Areathrasher
10-03-2014, 02:58 PM
Interesting stuff going on around the Red Bulls atm

Dan Dickinson ‏@GothamistDan 51s51 seconds ago (http://forums.redpatchboys.ca/GothamistDan/status/518126761100709888) 4-0 loss at LA. Team sale story. Houlier on Henry leaving. Cahill retweeting articles about being benched. If this isn't a crisis, what is?

Said article on Cahill http://www.empireofsoccer.com/sources-benching-country-29197/

OgtheDim
10-03-2014, 03:13 PM
Cahill has been an afterthought for NYRB most of the season - except for the odd headed goal.

Ajax TFC
10-03-2014, 04:24 PM
Interesting stuff going on around the Red Bulls atm

Dan Dickinson ‏@GothamistDan51s51 seconds ago (http://forums.redpatchboys.ca/GothamistDan/status/518126761100709888)4-0 loss at LA. Team sale story. Houlier on Henry leaving. Cahill retweeting articles about being benched. If this isn't a crisis, what is?

Said article on Cahill http://www.empireofsoccer.com/sources-benching-country-29197/
With Chivas gone, someone has to step up and take their place

ensco
10-03-2014, 06:30 PM
Interesting stuff going on around the Red Bulls atm

Dan Dickinson ‏@GothamistDan51s51 seconds ago (http://forums.redpatchboys.ca/GothamistDan/status/518126761100709888)4-0 loss at LA. Team sale story. Houlier on Henry leaving. Cahill retweeting articles about being benched. If this isn't a crisis, what is?

Said article on Cahill http://www.empireofsoccer.com/sources-benching-country-29197/

I think that is stunning stuff from Cahill, and I will bet anyone $100 that Bradley wouldn't say that and will be here next week.

Club vs country isn't a conflict for 99% of players when their clubs are playing critical games.

CBTFC
10-03-2014, 07:01 PM
Found a solid stream for DC United and SKC.

http://goatd.net/

OgtheDim
10-03-2014, 07:16 PM
Found a solid stream for DC United and SKC.

http://goatd.net/

Demands an app that has caused me security issues in the past.

http://www.wiziwig.tv/broadcast.php?matchid=279394&part=sports

RealG-TFC
10-03-2014, 07:34 PM
Unbelievable how cheaply we got rid of Silva.

OgtheDim
10-03-2014, 07:41 PM
Arnaud with a straight "You got my guy so I'm getting you right back." foul.

Vermes getting redder and redder.

OgtheDim
10-03-2014, 07:44 PM
Unbelievable how cheaply we got rid of Silva.

Allocation. We will never know how much we got but we did get out from under a heck of a lot of contracts in the last 18 months.

OgtheDim
10-03-2014, 09:55 PM
Draw OK I suppose. We want SKC to be playing for something on their last game against NYRB.

anto7
10-04-2014, 08:04 AM
Here is the remaining fixtures along with my predictions. I have us finishing tied for 5th with the Crew so we would win the tiebreaker with them. But I may be being overly optimistic getting a point in NY.

KC - Chicago(h) - 3, Philly(a) - 1, NY(h) - 3. Total 7 = 53
NE - Crew(h) - 3, Impact(a) - 1, Houston(a) - 0, TFC(h) - 3. Total 7 = 52
Crew - NE(a) - 0, Philly(a) - 1, NY(a) - 0, Philly(h) - 3. Total 4 = 47
NY - Houston(h) - 3, TFC(h) - 1, Crew(h) - 3, KC(a) - 0. Total 7 = 48
TFC - LA(a) - 0, Houston(h) - 3, NY(a) - 1, Impact(h) - 3, NE(a) - 0. Total 7 = 47
Philly - Crew(h) - 1, KC(h) - 1, Crew(a) - 0. Total 2 = 41
Houston - NY(a) - 0, TFC(a) - 0, DC(h) - 1, NE(h) - 3, Fire(a) - 1. Total 5 = 41

notthesun
10-04-2014, 04:24 PM
No Olave for Red Bulls due to suspension, and they're also starting Eckersley at RB, who has produced many typical headless chicken performances so far this year. Cross your fingers gentlemen.

Yohan
10-04-2014, 05:17 PM
Bez really fleeced NYRB with Convey and Eckersley esp considering their wages

Detroit_TFC
10-04-2014, 05:48 PM
It is uncomfortable watching this RBNY v Houston game. A Houston win helps us but a confident Houston may hurt us.

notthesun
10-04-2014, 05:49 PM
Wright-Phillips hits the crossbar on a gimmie. Lucky for us.

Yohan
10-04-2014, 06:13 PM
NYRB should be up like 5-0. finishing has been terrible and a little unlucky by Henry on that freekick

nlsanand
10-04-2014, 06:24 PM
Anyone got a stream for Red Bulls game

notthesun
10-04-2014, 06:26 PM
Anyone got a stream for Red Bulls game

http://nlds43.cdnak.neulion.com/nlds/mls/newyorkredbulls/as/live/newyorkredbulls_hd_4500.m3u8

Paste that into VLC (go to Media --> Open Network Stream). If your internet isn't fast enough change the 4500 to 3000, 2400, 1600, 1200 or 800 to lower the quality (the lower the number the lower the quality).

notthesun
10-04-2014, 06:28 PM
Fuck. Henry scores, 1-0 Red Bulls. Houston do not look likely to equalize.

QBall
10-04-2014, 06:41 PM
Since Houston isn't doing us any favour let's hope New England can defeat the Crew.

Yohan
10-04-2014, 06:48 PM
football lines at Foxborough. *sigh*

QBall
10-04-2014, 06:50 PM
football lines at Foxborough. *sigh*

I know.It's hard to see where the out of bounds line is. The nets look like there in the middle of nowhere.

Cuppy
10-04-2014, 07:00 PM
1-0 NE 20 mins in

Cuppy
10-04-2014, 07:06 PM
Just like that 1-1 NE /CLB

notthesun
10-04-2014, 07:07 PM
Need at least one result to go our way today. C'mon New England.

nlsanand
10-04-2014, 07:10 PM
Straight red for Cahill, this may help us in more than one way.

Yohan
10-04-2014, 07:12 PM
chaos in NY as Cahill is sent off

notthesun
10-04-2014, 07:13 PM
Straight red for Cahill, this may help us in more than one way.

Was due to miss the game vs. us because of international duty, but he will have to serve his suspension while actually with the club so it could help later down the line.

Yohan
10-04-2014, 07:17 PM
and NY holds on to 1-0 win. I dunno how Wright-Phillips didn't get a goal

OgtheDim
10-04-2014, 07:32 PM
Neither of those offences or defences looked all that scary.

notthesun
10-04-2014, 08:00 PM
Shuttleworth has made 3 game saving stops in just this 2nd half. Columbus should be up on NE. Still 1-1 instead.

notthesun
10-04-2014, 08:03 PM
GOAL NEW ENGLAND!! Jermaine Jones scores on a set piece. Huge for us if this holds

QBall
10-04-2014, 08:04 PM
NE up 2-1. Hopefully it'll stay that way.

notthesun
10-04-2014, 08:07 PM
RED CARD to Columbus. CLB goalkeeper comes way off his line, tries to dribble, plays the ball out and then NE tries to take a quick throw. Waylon Francis immediately goes right up to block the throw, nudges the NE player who dives and Francis gets his second yellow. Comical play.

It's looking good now. CLB also now without their starting LB next game.

Oldtimer
10-04-2014, 08:08 PM
With the NY game going against us, we really need the Revs to win.

Red CB Toronto
10-04-2014, 08:10 PM
The Revs are being our friends tonight, get to see Jermaine Jones once again show why he is one of the good ones for the USMNT

Red CB Toronto
10-04-2014, 08:13 PM
Know it's next Saturday and there are two games in between to be played, but man am I looking forward to being at Red Bull Arena next Saturday night !!!

QBall
10-04-2014, 08:15 PM
Let it be known that Paul Mariner doesn't think TFC will make the playoffs.

OgtheDim
10-04-2014, 08:22 PM
Get used to those football lines people


We play NER on the 25th.

Patriots play at home on the 26th.

OgtheDim
10-04-2014, 08:32 PM
NER supporters chanting "Yellow Losers"

Cuppy
10-04-2014, 08:33 PM
2-1 final for NE. Let's take advantage of this outcome tonight and take over 5th

notthesun
10-04-2014, 08:34 PM
LOL. NE wins a free kick on the edge of the box in stoppage, and the ref gives Nguyen a yellow for time wasting just before the kick is taken, so it has to be retaken, further wasting another 30 seconds. The whole thing wasted about two minutes and he added nothing after the initial stoppage time was over. I'll take it.

NE wins. If we win vs. LA, we're in a playoff spot and in control of our own destiny from here on out.

Oldtimer
10-04-2014, 08:35 PM
TFC winning the game in hand will pull ahead of Columbus.

Wow, those gridiron lines hurt the eyes.

Detroit_TFC
10-04-2014, 08:36 PM
Good outcome in NER v CC. Higuain suspended for YC accumulation in CC's next game (vs Philly), so that's indirectly good.

OgtheDim
10-04-2014, 08:45 PM
TFC winning the game in hand will pull ahead of Columbus.

Wow, those gridiron lines hurt the eyes.

Technically, we have 2 games in hand right now.

i.e. A loss tonight is not the end of the world.

molenshtain
10-05-2014, 02:15 AM
NER supporters chanting "Yellow Losers"

almost as good as the "you suck asshole" chant.

anto7
10-05-2014, 08:24 AM
Here is the remaining fixtures along with my predictions. I have us finishing tied for 5th with the Crew so we would win the tiebreaker with them. But I may be being overly optimistic getting a point in NY.

KC - Chicago(h) - 3, Philly(a) - 1, NY(h) - 3. Total 7 = 53
NE - Crew(h) - 3, Impact(a) - 1, Houston(a) - 0, TFC(h) - 3. Total 7 = 52
Crew - NE(a) - 0, Philly(a) - 1, NY(a) - 0, Philly(h) - 3. Total 4 = 47
NY - Houston(h) - 3, TFC(h) - 1, Crew(h) - 3, KC(a) - 0. Total 7 = 48
TFC - LA(a) - 0, Houston(h) - 3, NY(a) - 1, Impact(h) - 3, NE(a) - 0. Total 7 = 47
Philly - Crew(h) - 1, KC(h) - 1, Crew(a) - 0. Total 2 = 41
Houston - NY(a) - 0, TFC(a) - 0, DC(h) - 1, NE(h) - 3, Fire(a) - 1. Total 5 = 41

Well I was right with all of my predictions for yesterday. Let's hope I continue the trend onwards and we will make it.

CBTFC
10-05-2014, 10:46 AM
Demands an app that has caused me security issues in the past.

http://www.wiziwig.tv/broadcast.php?matchid=279394&part=sports

Really? I've never had security issues with atdhe.net I just make sure to close, not click on, the couple of popup ads and away we go. Just watched Chelsea vs Arsenal no problems at all.

Anyways, I think I'm gonna pull the marathon and watch all 3 games b2b2b today.

Colorado vs Seattle @ 3pm
Chicago vs Montreal @ 5pm
RSL vs Chivas @ 7pm

Sundays were made for sweatpants and sports.

OgtheDim
10-05-2014, 11:02 AM
2nd game provides a nice nap.

azorean
10-05-2014, 12:48 PM
Really, it comes down to Wednesday for TFC, a win is a must.Colombus has 2 of last three on the road and I can definitely see them ending up with 46 points total. TFC needs a win vs Houston and Montreal at home.I think tfc wins all tie breakers vs Colombus. Wednesday game is basically game of the season for Tfc, a win and I think they make it, anything else and things become real iffy.

molenshtain
10-05-2014, 12:58 PM
So I was thinking about this before the game yesterday: We might have the chance, depending on other results obviously, to clinch the playoffs at home to Montreal in front of the (supposedly) 1700 travelling Impact fans. If all good things come to fruition, this will undoubtedly be thee greatest day in TFC history. A massive rush on the field a la last game of the inaugural season might be in order.

I know I'm getting ahead of myself, knowing TFC we'll draw the next four,but a man can fantasize.

azorean
10-05-2014, 01:04 PM
So I was thinking about this before the game yesterday: We might have the chance, depending on other results obviously, to clinch the playoffs at home to Montreal in front of the (supposedly) 1700 travelling Impact fans. If all good things come to fruition, this will undoubtedly be thee greatest day in TFC history. A massive rush on the field a la last game of the inaugural season might be in order.

I know I'm getting ahead of myself, knowing TFC we'll draw the next four,but a man can fantasize.

Watch out for Houston Wednesday, this won't be easy. Coming back from west coast, midweek game, Houston not great but usually save best for end of season. This basically is THE GAME, A Must Win.

CBTFC
10-05-2014, 02:18 PM
Marvell Wynne with a handball in the box in the 10th min, and Dempsey scores his 14th on the PK.

CBTFC
10-05-2014, 02:58 PM
3-0 Seattle at half, and it was close to being 4 but Neagle was offside.

This is eerily similar to our game against LA last night. Just like the Galaxy, the Sounders have so many attacking weapons.

Yohan
10-05-2014, 08:09 PM
Chivas USA 1-0 Real Salt Lake

and Chivas USA really should have scored at least 3 goals incl a PK miss. MLS is a funny league

Red CB Toronto
10-05-2014, 08:47 PM
Chivas USA 1-0 Real Salt Lake

and Chivas USA really should have scored at least 3 goals incl a PK miss. MLS is a funny league

We hold their first round pic, hope they loose so the Reds pick 3rd behind New York and Orlando.

Fort York Redcoat
10-06-2014, 07:51 AM
Really, it comes down to Wednesday for TFC, a win is a must.Colombus has 2 of last three on the road and I can definitely see them ending up with 46 points total. TFC needs a win vs Houston and Montreal at home.I think tfc wins all tie breakers vs Colombus. Wednesday game is basically game of the season for Tfc, a win and I think they make it, anything else and things become real iffy.


Watch out for Houston Wednesday, this won't be easy. Coming back from west coast, midweek game, Houston not great but usually save best for end of season. This basically is THE GAME, A Must Win.

It was nice for NY to beat up on them for us. Here's hoping the home crowd is the difference.

It was nicer for Cahill to excuse himself for the matchup this weekend, though.:)

akoto
10-06-2014, 09:01 AM
Boniek Garcia and Luis Garrido of the Dynamo are out on National Team duty with Honduras and will miss the match against TFC.

Auzzy
10-06-2014, 09:20 AM
Montreal Impact tied Chicago Fire 0-0, in Chicago. The Fire shooting for some kind of record: number of ties. Chicago officially out of playoffs with that result -- one less team to worry about. (It was a very long shot chance anyway.)

Hamilton_Red
10-06-2014, 08:29 PM
3-0 Seattle at half, and it was close to being 4 but Neagle was offside.

This is eerily similar to our game against LA last night. Just like the Galaxy, the Sounders have so many attacking weapons.

That was the same team that we beat on the first day of the season. started with such promise....

anto7
10-06-2014, 08:37 PM
Could someone please explain to me why I keep reading that we win the tie breaker with Columbus. How do we know that now when there are still games to be played? The first tie breaker is total wins, both teams currently have the same number of wins. So how can we possibly know we would have more wins than them at this point. Forgive me if I'm missing something obvious.

molenshtain
10-06-2014, 08:43 PM
Could someone please explain to me why I keep reading that we win the tie breaker with Columbus. How do we know that now when there are still games to be played? The first tie breaker is total wins, both teams currently have the same number of wins. So how can we possibly know we would have more wins than them at this point. Forgive me if I'm missing something obvious.

I assume you're reading that we'd be on top in the tie break and put us in fifth if we win our game at hand on wednesday, which would put as at 12 wins, one more than the Crew's 11.

anto7
10-06-2014, 08:51 PM
I assume you're reading that we'd be on top in the tie break and put us in fifth if we win our game at hand on wednesday, which would put as at 12 wins, one more than the Crew's 11.

Actually it sounded like some people were suggesting that at the end of the season if we are tied with the Crew we would win the tie breaker. It's just been pointed out in another thread that the only scenario where we can finish tied on points with them and not win the total wins tie breaker is if we win 1 game and tie 3 and they win 1 game and lose 2. Then it would go to goal differnece which we would likely lose

WestStandGeoff
10-06-2014, 09:00 PM
Actually it sounded like some people were suggesting that at the end of the season if we are tied with the Crew we would win the tie breaker. It's just been pointed out in another thread that the only scenario where we can finish tied on points with them and not win the total wins tie breaker is if we win 1 game and tie 3 and they win 1 game and lose 2. Then it would go to goal differnece which we would likely lose

As I posted on the first page of the thread, tiebreakers are as follows:


Most wins
Goal differential (GD)
Goals for (GF)
Fewest disciplinary points (foul - one point, first yellow card - three points, second yellow card (resulting in red card) - five points, straight red card - six points, disciplinary committee suspension - six points)
Road goals
Road goal differential
Home goals
Home goal differential
Coin toss (two teams) or drawing of lots (three or more)

Fort York Redcoat
10-07-2014, 09:18 AM
TFC winning the game in hand will pull ahead of Columbus.

Wow, those gridiron lines hurt the eyes.

Yeah the Pats were out of bounds a lot that game. Never even made it to the end zone once. Don't know how they won that one.

Disgraceful showpiece for the upcoming playoffs.

PopePouri
10-07-2014, 09:43 AM
Columbus signs Kei Kamara. He's pretty much the last piece they needed to be a good playoff team. Let's just hope he doesn't see much time before the end of the season.

Areathrasher
10-07-2014, 09:48 AM
He can't play until next season.

They signed him now so not to waste the top allocation spot.

Canary10
10-07-2014, 09:51 AM
Higuain is out with yellow card accumulation against Philadelphia. That should help.

Canary10
10-07-2014, 09:57 AM
He can't play until next season.

They signed him now so not to waste the top allocation spot.

Thanks. I thought that was the case.

PopePouri
10-07-2014, 10:01 AM
He can't play until next season.

They signed him now so not to waste the top allocation spot.

Good stuff.

boozilla
10-07-2014, 11:45 PM
If watching the out-of-town scoreboard and player availability
is mathematical-sports-fan fun for you, that's cool.


Just 4 months ago we had 10/1 odds on winning the MLS. (http://sports.bodog.eu/sports-betting-news/toronto-fc-finally-takes-spot-among-mls-favourites)
Now we are defining success by making the playoffs.

Oldtimer
10-08-2014, 05:44 AM
If watching the out-of-town scoreboard and player availability
is mathematical-sports-fan fun for you, that's cool.


Just 4 months ago we had 10/1 odds on winning the MLS. (http://sports.bodog.eu/sports-betting-news/toronto-fc-finally-takes-spot-among-mls-favourites)
Now we are defining success by making the playoffs.

Making the playoffs was the club's goal for this year.

OgtheDim
10-08-2014, 06:20 AM
If watching the out-of-town scoreboard and player availability
is mathematical-sports-fan fun for you, that's cool.


Just 4 months ago we had 10/1 odds on winning the MLS.
Now we are defining success by making the playoffs.


At the beginning of the season, a lot of people on here thought making the playoffs was a step too far.


This is what a playoff race is like. Checking what other people are doing. Working out situations.

This is what we WANT.

FRANKIE65
10-08-2014, 07:03 AM
At the beginning of the season, a lot of people on here thought making the playoffs was a step too far.


This is what a playoff race is like. Checking what other people are doing. Working out situations.

This is what we WANT.

Agreed. There were also many people that were dubbing TFC a "super club", unfair expectations for a team that had never even played a game together. Doesn't matter how good a team looks on paper, a team is just that...a TEAM, so many variables, chemistry, injuries, coaching, etc...

I'll take what we have right now, four games left with a good chance to make the playoffs.

Fort York Redcoat
10-08-2014, 07:57 AM
If watching the out-of-town scoreboard and player availability
is mathematical-sports-fan fun for you, that's cool.


Just 4 months ago we had 10/1 odds on winning the MLS. (http://sports.bodog.eu/sports-betting-news/toronto-fc-finally-takes-spot-among-mls-favourites)
Now we are defining success by making the playoffs.

This kind of talk is what a playoff system breeds. This cannot be the first time you've seen it in this town, country, continent.

Yohan
10-10-2014, 11:37 PM
Caps beat Seattle 1-0. Laba looks to have been a stud again. No CCL next season for TFC

portu
10-11-2014, 12:07 AM
With SKC clinching at 49 points we can confirm that 3 wins definitely gets us into the playoffs

Gringo Starr
10-11-2014, 12:09 AM
Caps beat Seattle 1-0. Laba looks to have been a stud again. No CCL next season for TFC

This was like an extra kick to the nuts I just didn't need after wednesday night. Sucks seeing Laba excelling out west, sucks seeing Robbo being the manager we need, sucks seeing the Caps come through in a big game, sucks missing out next year on the wednesday night CCL games. Some days it just ain't easy being red...

Yohan
10-11-2014, 05:41 AM
http://forums.bigsoccer.com/attachments/screen-shot-2014-10-11-at-5-06-23-am-png.38606/

Leedsoronto
10-11-2014, 07:40 AM
Cap gave a solid lesson on how to defend a 1-0 lead for 45 mins

JuliquE
10-11-2014, 10:35 AM
Caps beat Seattle 1-0. Laba looks to have been a stud again. No CCL next season for TFC
Not QUITE over, yet.. but, yes: not particularly likely, at this rate.



http://forums.bigsoccer.com/attachments/screen-shot-2014-10-11-at-5-06-23-am-png.38606/
You always post these images that NEVER appear for me; curious to know what they are (maybe you can supply an external link to the page you get them from).

Yohan
10-11-2014, 11:18 AM
^upcoming game schedule from mlssoccer.com

OgtheDim
10-11-2014, 04:52 PM
Nguyen with a great scoop goal that had to be perfect to tie their match in Montreal.

JuliquE
10-11-2014, 06:04 PM
I think we want Philly to win, now. We handle business, in NJ, and we're above the red line.

JuliquE
10-11-2014, 10:34 PM
Not a good night.

Anyone know what the tie-breaking order is, for the Voyager's Cup?

bigredone
10-12-2014, 12:01 PM
Not a good night.

Anyone know what the tie-breaking order is, for the Voyager's Cup?

A syrup chugging contest.

https://img1.etsystatic.com/016/1/5599878/il_340x270.457862239_kzrn.jpg

JuliquE
10-12-2014, 04:02 PM
A syrup chugging contest.

https://img1.etsystatic.com/016/1/5599878/il_340x270.457862239_kzrn.jpg
LAUL I just wasn't sure if they would accept the league's tie-breakers, but I suppose that would make sense, if they've said the cup goes to whoever's highest in the table; for instance, given it's a cup competition, maybe they would favour head-to-head results as first tie-breaker, vs. overall wins, that have nothing to do with the competition, directly.

D'ah well.

Yohan
10-13-2014, 05:46 AM
You can't teach instinct like this. you either have it or not

http://giant.gfycat.com/ElatedAbleGuppy.gif

JuliquE
10-13-2014, 11:56 AM
You can't teach instinct like this. you either have it or not

http://giant.gfycat.com/ElatedAbleGuppy.gif
Always love goals where the striker doesn't take a touch, using his body shape to assume "possession" of the ball, before striking home. Was watching this game, and both his goals were of this variety; just a class player, really.

Yohan
10-13-2014, 06:31 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nloMoHr7yuA&list=UUSZbXT5TLLW_i-5W8FZpFsg

someone thinks he's Messi (#3)

OgtheDim
10-14-2014, 09:42 AM
How Nguyen isn't on that list.....

JuliquE
10-14-2014, 10:23 AM
How Nguyen isn't on that list.....
I think it has to do with the "did he mean it" factor; I know I wondered the same, myself.

Canary10
10-14-2014, 11:26 AM
At this point I'd be happy if we still had a mathematical chance on the final day. With us playing Montreal at home and Columbus playing in New York, the chances are decent.

azorean
10-14-2014, 01:16 PM
At this point I'd be happy if we still had a mathematical chance on the final day. With us playing Montreal at home and Columbus playing in New York, the chances are decent.

Haha,true.I'm just looking forward to next season right now. The off season is short in MLS, before we know it things will be up and running in late January again. I just hope management figures this out. Makes some good signings, and we build on what we have.We have some decent Mls calibre players, happy with guys like morrow, hagglund, osorio, Bendnik, Gilberto, Bradley and there are more. We just have to make sure we get this right this off season and augment this roster with what we need going forward. I hope Defoe is not back, he is a quality striker but I don't think he wants to be here and we could use that money elsewhere.

ag futbol
10-14-2014, 01:58 PM
With Chivas "taking a break" I'd consider looking at Dan Kennedy. Very well rounded keeper.

Given the style Vanney is trying to play, I'd assume Bednik will be looked at very carefully.

OgtheDim
10-14-2014, 02:09 PM
With Chivas "taking a break" I'd consider looking at Dan Kennedy. Very well rounded keeper.

Given the style Vanney is trying to play, I'd assume Bednik will be looked at very carefully.

Would have to trade up to #1 in the dispersal draft to get him. I think he's gone to an expansion team.

Red4ever
10-14-2014, 02:19 PM
Package Bendik with Bloom and take him from Orlando. Maybe.

Phil
10-14-2014, 02:21 PM
At this point I'd be happy if we still had a mathematical chance on the final day. With us playing Montreal at home and Columbus playing in New York, the chances are decent.

Lets not overlook that point. Things don't look amazing for us, but NY might just beat Clownbus, TFC hate Montreal, there is a score to settle.

Its then down to 1 game.

TFC07
10-14-2014, 02:29 PM
Lets not overlook that point. Things don't look amazing for us, but NY might just beat Clownbus, TFC hate Montreal, there is a score to settle.

Its then down to 1 game.

Agreed. Hopefully this is what players are thinking instead of off-season as we speak. It isn't over, but we just got to win next two games and hope Crew ends up choking.

FRANKIE65
10-14-2014, 02:35 PM
Lets not overlook that point. Things don't look amazing for us, but NY might just beat Clownbus, TFC hate Montreal, there is a score to settle.

Its then down to 1 game.

Yupper. In fact, NY SHOULD beat them. Our boys should be pumped, and, even without Hagglund and Bradley should win against the "limp act". I fully expect it to come down to the last game.
The reds should have one last chance to give it all against NE. Hopefully third time is the charm (with Houston and NY being the first two chances)

azorean
10-14-2014, 03:07 PM
With Chivas "taking a break" I'd consider looking at Dan Kennedy. Very well rounded keeper.

Given the style Vanney is trying to play, I'd assume Bednik will be looked at very carefully.

Yep, he Is good. He has had a down year though, I know his team sucks but he has let in some soft goals too. I wouldn't mind seeing that backup from NY given a chance, Meara, he is cheap and was great before his injury. If NY is not going to use him why not let him try to latch on with another team.Also, Vancouver backup Tornaghi, he wasn't given much of a chance in Chicago and is stuck to the bench with Vancouver. I think he came through the Milan system so the guy must have some skill.

azorean
10-14-2014, 03:09 PM
And seitz from Dallas too, he battles DP Fernandez for the number one spot there, he is pretty good.

hulkrogan
10-15-2014, 10:40 AM
I know it's hard to judge based on a different level of play, but why didn't we look at Milan Borjan?

CBTFC
10-17-2014, 09:35 PM
Again the Timbers Army is just rockin'.

CBTFC
10-19-2014, 06:55 PM
LA at home against Seattle in just a few minutes on TSN2.

Should be a fantastic display of where MLS sits in 2014.

ensco
10-19-2014, 07:54 PM
LA GK just made the single best save of the year. Wow.

ensco
10-19-2014, 08:21 PM
Frei didn't have his angle set right on that goal.

molenshtain
10-19-2014, 08:27 PM
I think it's been a really good game so far. Well coached, good technical ability, stars having an influence, good reffing. Almost looks like a packagaeble product.

OgtheDim
10-19-2014, 08:29 PM
Columbus could end up in second?

Oh great, the red head and the short dude are about to talk TFC.

Let me guess.....spent too much money, bad coaching, these fans deserve better.

OgtheDim
10-19-2014, 08:32 PM
Oh god, they think we should move Bradley.

Idiots.

molenshtain
10-19-2014, 08:32 PM
Oh great, the red head and the short dude are about to talk TFC.

Let me guess.....spent too much money, bad coaching, these fans deserve better.

I only heard the last little bit of it but it basically sounded like they shat on the entire team bar Bradley and Defoe. also, Bradley has a no-trade clause?

OgtheDim
10-19-2014, 08:36 PM
I only heard the last little bit of it but it basically sounded like they shat on the entire team bar Bradley and Defoe. also, Bradley has a no-trade clause?

Yup, they think there is no base to work from and suggest a team blow up.

Trolling us, as per usual.

ag futbol
10-19-2014, 08:40 PM
Those guys are the worst. Their commentary on TFC is beyond shambolic and uninformed.

OgtheDim
10-19-2014, 08:43 PM
Twellman is a pretty good colour guy. But they both have an inability to get beyond the hype.

ensco
10-19-2014, 09:05 PM
As good as Penedo was earlier, that Neagle goal was terrible.

Cracking game.

Yohan
10-19-2014, 09:06 PM
turning into entertaining game. Seattle storms back 2-2. that Martins flick for Dempsey goal was sick

ensco
10-19-2014, 09:07 PM
turning into entertaining game. Seattle storms back 2-2. that Martins flick for Dempsey goal was sick

If it was intentional!

OgtheDim
10-19-2014, 09:26 PM
That's the thing with Martins. He tries so much whacked stuff, some of it actually works.

Yohan
10-19-2014, 09:32 PM
going to be a cracking game next week at Seattle with 67k (hopefully) in attendance and Supporter's Shield to play for. No Omar Gonzalez is going to hurt LA badly

Yohan
10-25-2014, 01:15 PM
LA at Seattle, 230pm on NBC. For the Supporter's Shield.

Probably only MLS game worth watching this weekend. (Cuz, screw the caps)

OgtheDim
10-25-2014, 03:45 PM
Not a great game. Cynical fouls all over the place. LAG fall asleep after a foul and that's all she wrote.

60K are going to be happy tonight.

flamehawk
10-25-2014, 10:57 PM
Damn, I wish we were the white caps. Exciting game, and Watson just scores to bring Whitecaps into a playoff spot. Even if they don't make the playoffs this year, they have so many promising players and a talented manager. Adekuge just came on first half and has been playing well.

Yohan
10-25-2014, 11:21 PM
Caps are in. Good for Robbo, but fuck the Whitecaps

NolbertoS
10-25-2014, 11:56 PM
Caps are in. Good for Robbo, but fuck the Whitecaps

Devos was stating Robbo will become a hot commodity soon. I thought he signed a 1 year contract with an option on an extension. Don't know if MLSE can outbid for his services, as I'm sure other MLS teams will want him.

Hamilton_Red
10-26-2014, 12:21 AM
The Whitecaps have qualified twice for the playoffs in four seasons. Last year they missed out with 48 points.

Robinson...former TFC player.
Laba....traded to make way for our DP's. had a better season than any of our DP players.
Tiebert...St Catherine's native...missed by extensive TFC academy network.
Manneh...traded draft pick from TFC.

mid season signings... Rosales...Waston...we signed a pile of players mid season..they were all rubbish.

Why is this organisation run so much better than TFC. They have had 4 managers in 4 years...lost their best player last year... Yet they still had more character than TFC have ever had. No real DP's this year at all...shit....

NolbertoS
10-26-2014, 12:31 AM
I think Robbo proved he can get alot of the players without big name DP's or a natural finisher. TFC should follow the Robbo example to grind results. He focused more on defence, with one serious attacking midfielder and literally no true finisher and outdid Rennie , Teitur and Soehn in his first year as a coach. Funnily enough, Robbo was like the 4-5th choice of being head coach for the Caps. Other teams passed on him, including TFC, and now the whole league is taking notice of him. TFC ex-players/coaches seem to be having great success elsewhere, that proves TFC management really has no clue how to excel with there assets.

jloome
10-26-2014, 12:37 AM
that proves TFC management really has no clue how to excel with there assets.

That and everything in existence, ever. Even the things that were glorious, like the rain of seat cushions, were generally technically fuckups.

Still...great comeback against Portland, eh?

I've decided I'm in thick or thin, TFC's my club
They can't shoot and they can't score
They run like they're in mud
Tomorrow is another day
and maybe there's next year
and if we lose all thirty games
at least that's thirty beers

Or something like that.

Leedsoronto
10-26-2014, 05:54 AM
Caps just showed this week, last night and last week that u don't need a hatful of goals to win games. Get the defence right and one goal will do nicely

Pookie
10-26-2014, 07:00 AM
I think Robbo proved he can get alot of the players without big name DP's or a natural finisher. TFC should follow the Robbo example to grind results. He focused more on defence, with one serious attacking midfielder and literally no true finisher and outdid Rennie , Teitur and Soehn in his first year as a coach. Funnily enough, Robbo was like the 4-5th choice of being head coach for the Caps. Other teams passed on him, including TFC, and now the whole league is taking notice of him. TFC ex-players/coaches seem to be having great success elsewhere, that proves TFC management really has no clue how to excel with there assets.

The challenge with focusing on keeping goals out is that it doesn't mesh with the widely held MLSE cultural view that they want to play "an attractive brand of football"

The words they use focus on "entertainment." The signings they made this offseason (2 strikers) and sentiment about defenders earning too much money highlight where (I think) the corporate priorities are.

OgtheDim
10-26-2014, 07:39 AM
The challenge with focusing on keeping goals out is that it doesn't mesh with the widely held MLSE cultural view that they want to play "an attractive brand of football"

The words they use focus on "entertainment." The signings they made this offseason (2 strikers) and sentiment about defenders earning too much money highlight where (I think) the corporate priorities are.

Apart from LA, and the odd DP CD, most teams don't spend money on defence like we did with Caldwell and have done with Ecks and O'Dea.

And before this season, our consistent issue has been having a number of goal scoring threats.

What happened this season is we spent money on a midfielder, without building a midfield, on 2 strikers, one of who was injury prone, and didn't shore up the back (apart from Morrow).

We've got to much money tied up in Caldwell, Oduro and Jackson.

flamehawk
10-26-2014, 09:10 AM
The challenge with focusing on keeping goals out is that it doesn't mesh with the widely held MLSE cultural view that they want to play "an attractive brand of football"

The words they use focus on "entertainment." The signings they made this offseason (2 strikers) and sentiment about defenders earning too much money highlight where (I think) the corporate priorities are.


The strange thing is that I've always been a proponent of attacking football (even to the extent of preferring Winter over Nelsen), yet I can't put my finger on it, but I enjoyed watching Vancouver play so much more this season (and previous seasons).

adam1001
10-26-2014, 10:12 AM
We've got to much money tied up in Caldwell, Oduro and Jackson.

Especially considering how utterly useless jackson and oduro have been.

notthesun
10-26-2014, 02:39 PM
With Montreal conceding the late goal to D.C. yesterday, they are guaranteed the 3rd pick in the draft as wooden spoon "winners" (with Orlando going 1st and NYCFC 2nd). We own Chivas' 1st round pick and they play San Jose today in an hour. Currently tied on 30 points for 2nd last in the league, but Chivas has the tiebreaker, so we should hope for a San Jose win which would give us the 4th rather than 5th draft pick.

notthesun
10-26-2014, 05:54 PM
With Montreal conceding the late goal to D.C. yesterday, they are guaranteed the 3rd pick in the draft as wooden spoon "winners" (with Orlando going 1st and NYCFC 2nd). We own Chivas' 1st round pick and they play San Jose today in an hour. Currently tied on 30 points for 2nd last in the league, but Chivas has the tiebreaker, so we should hope for a San Jose win which would give us the 4th rather than 5th draft pick.

Chivas wins, naturally. And I didn't realize this earlier but that means they pass Colorado in the standings, so what could've been the 3rd pick is now the 6th.

TFC holds the 6th (Chivas), 9th (natural), and 11th (Portland) picks in the upcoming draft. We also have a conditional 1st round pick from trading Frei to Seattle. Frei has played the entire season for Seattle and they won the Shield, I'm assuming whatever condition agreed upon has been met. So we should hope Seattle gets eliminated as early as possible in the playoffs, as that would move their pick up the table.

Initial B
10-26-2014, 07:02 PM
Chivas wins, naturally. And I didn't realize this earlier but that means they pass Colorado in the standings, so what could've been the 3rd pick is now the 6th.
Is it just me, or does it seem that nothing is allowed to go right for TFC?

Yohan
10-26-2014, 08:32 PM
Goodbye Chivas USA. You were shite for the league, but no supporter should see their team fold and die.

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