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Yohan
03-02-2015, 12:40 PM
Come on you Reds

Pint
03-02-2015, 12:51 PM
Coke on you CBA....

OgtheDim
03-02-2015, 12:53 PM
I feel the same as I did going into Seattle last year. Just want to see us compete and be demonstrably better. 1st games are a crap shoot.

mowe
03-02-2015, 01:01 PM
Probably gonna see the same lineup as the last preseason game:

------------------Bendik
Creavalle -- Caldwell -- Perquis -- Morrow
--- Osorio ------ Bradley ------ Cheyrou
Findley --------- Giovinco -------- Altidore

Red CB Toronto
03-02-2015, 01:02 PM
It can not come soon enough, oh when the Reds come marching in.

TFC07
03-02-2015, 01:08 PM
What about CBA? If there's no deal reach, then this game will be cancel?

barticusz
03-02-2015, 01:11 PM
What about CBA? If there's no deal reach, then this game will be cancel?

I believe they could just play without a CBA in place.

bimmer
03-02-2015, 08:41 PM
I believe they could just play without a CBA in place.

They could, but it probably won't happen unless they have a tentative agreement in place beforehand. The players would be dumb to give up that sort of leverage (delaying season openers and the season itself) without some assurance that they're close to a deal.

Yohan
03-02-2015, 08:45 PM
They could, but it probably won't happen unless they have a tentative agreement in place beforehand. The players would be dumb to give up that sort of leverage (delaying season openers and the season itself) without some assurance that they're close to a deal.
and stuff like Orlando selling 60k for home opener puts pressure on the owners to make a deal

Petor
03-02-2015, 08:54 PM
and stuff like Orlando selling 60k for home opener puts pressure on the owners to make a deal

It put's pressure on the players too.
If they do go out and not locked out the 60,000+ in Orlando are going to blame the players.

Shakes McQueen
03-02-2015, 08:59 PM
Might be time to retire the names, if the best we can come up with is "Wankover", haha. :D

jloome
03-02-2015, 09:08 PM
Might be time to retire the names, if the best we can come up with is "Wankover", haha. :D

Say it with a Russian accent and it really works.

Shakes McQueen
03-02-2015, 09:09 PM
Say it with a Russian accent and it really works.

Oh yeah, I like that. Consider my suggestion retracted. :D

Yohan
03-02-2015, 10:51 PM
I honestly don't know how this match will fold.
On one hand, Caps didn't really upgrade, except with Octavio Rivero who's a mystery mark, but if he produces anything like he did at Chilean league, he might be that striker who'll put Caps over the top. Then there's Caps defence which was one of stingiest in the league, and Waston turned out to be quite a stud. But his CB partner is a bunch of young guys or unknown and not settled who's going to partner Waston IMO. Caps have advantage in team chemistry with so many guys returning, but TFC on paper has more talent IMO.

Plus there's the turf at BC Place which will throw off all our new guys' game. Highly doubt any of the new guys deal with anything like that carpet

ManUtd4ever
03-02-2015, 11:09 PM
First things first...Let's hope the season starts on time.

Red CB Toronto
03-02-2015, 11:28 PM
We need the season to start on time !!

notthesun
03-02-2015, 11:30 PM
Probably gonna see the same lineup as the last preseason game:

------------------Bendik
Creavalle -- Caldwell -- Perquis -- Morrow
--- Osorio ------ Bradley ------ Cheyrou
Findley --------- Giovinco -------- Altidore

Compared to the season opener last year vs. Seattle:


--------------------Bendik------------------
Bloom-------Henry---Caldwell-----Morrow
Rey---------Osorio----Bradley-----Jackson
-----------De Rosario-----Defoe------------

I'd say we're looking good. Add a goalscoring threat at right wing/right mid to be a consistent starter over Findley/Lovitz/Jackson and I'd say we're pretty much set in terms of the starting 11.

kodiakTFC
03-02-2015, 11:48 PM
Probably gonna see the same lineup as the last preseason game:

------------------Bendik
Creavalle -- Caldwell -- Perquis -- Morrow
--- Osorio ------ Bradley ------ Cheyrou
Findley --------- Giovinco -------- Altidore

I really like this lineup. What makes me really confident is the bench. When you have Hagglund, Bloom, Dike, Moore, Jackson and others at your disposal; you certainly have a larger margin for error/injury/etc.

Shakes McQueen
03-03-2015, 12:24 AM
For the players' sake, I actually kind of hope there's a lockout. They've been absolute rolled over the past couple of negotiations, while they've watched teams like ours spend tens of millions on single players. The salary inequality in MLS is absurd, and will continue to be absurd for a long while yet - but there's no reason they can't make it MORE equal. Teams crying poor will come across pretty hollow these days.

Add another DP slot, significantly increase the league minimum salary, and change some of the rules around contract guarantees, so players are more protected. All of that should be doable.

MightyDM
03-03-2015, 12:24 AM
Compared to the season opener last year vs. Seattle:


--------------------Bendik------------------
Bloom-------Henry---Caldwell-----Morrow
Rey---------Osorio----Bradley-----Jackson
-----------De Rosario-----Defoe------------

I'd say we're looking good. Add a goalscoring threat at right wing/right mid to be a consistent starter over Findley/Lovitz/Jackson and I'd say we're pretty much set in terms of the starting 11.

interesting. Defoe DeRo = Giovinco Findlay, the defence is more or less equal, and Bradley Osoriio the same. So Rey Jackson is against Cheyrou Altidore. No contest there; but how much better will that make the team?

Defoe
03-03-2015, 02:04 AM
interesting. Defoe DeRo = Giovinco Findlay, the defence is more or less equal, and Bradley Osoriio the same. So Rey Jackson is against Cheyrou Altidore. No contest there;

I really think Creavalle is a good player. He doesn't have as many games at RB as a DM, but he's simply a much better player then Bloom. Perquis is a pretty big upgrade over Henry as well. Osorio will be better this year and will really be able to play to his strengths, playing a possession game with skilled players. Very excited for Cheyrou as well. Agree on Findley, maybe we can acquire a winger in july.

khso11
03-03-2015, 03:36 AM
I really think Creavalle is a good player. He doesn't have as many games at RB as a DM, but he's simply a much better player then Bloom. Perquis is a pretty big upgrade over Henry as well. Osorio will be better this year and will really be able to play to his strengths, playing a possession game with skilled players. Very excited for Cheyrou as well. Agree on Findley, maybe we can acquire a winger in july.

Creavalle is better at attacking and needs to learn to stay in the right position while defending. Bloom is better defensively and have shown glimpse of attacking ability while Rey was here. Both have their pros and cons, basically 2 different types of RB.

__wowza
03-03-2015, 05:13 AM
Say it with a Russian accent and it really works.

http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/memoryalpha/images/b/b2/Pavel_Chekov,_2268.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20090225005414&path-prefix=en

MightyDM
03-03-2015, 07:11 AM
I really think Creavalle is a good player. He doesn't have as many games at RB as a DM, but he's simply a much better player then Bloom. Perquis is a pretty big upgrade over Henry as well. Osorio will be better this year and will really be able to play to his strengths, playing a possession game with skilled players. Very excited for Cheyrou as well. Agree on Findley, maybe we can acquire a winger in july.

Dont get me wrong, I am very excited. But in this first game, Crevealle is only marginally better than Bloom, Perquis is still new. So I rate the four at about the same at this point. As for Findley, I hope he comes good. But at the moment, haven't seen much. And if he does not work out, it does demonstrate why it's problematic for a player to have as much input into transfers as Bradley does - he would remember Findley at his best pre injury

BuSaPuNk
03-03-2015, 07:48 AM
Say it with a Russian accent and it really works.


http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/memoryalpha/images/b/b2/Pavel_Chekov,_2268.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20090225005414&path-prefix=en

No one show @Ivy this lol

Graeme
03-05-2015, 11:44 AM
Here's my guesses! Can't wait!

-------------------Bendik------------------
-Creaville--Caldwell--Perquis--Morrow--
----------Bradley--------Cheyrou--------
--Jackson-------Giovinco-------Osorio--
-------------Altidore----------------------

Bench: Konopka, Bloom, Warner, Lovitz, Findley, Moore

Red CB Toronto
03-05-2015, 11:46 AM
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B_WK92fUwAAd8mU.jpg:large

The lads on route to Vancouver, great to see, the game can not come soon enough.

FRANKIE65
03-05-2015, 12:12 PM
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B_WK92fUwAAd8mU.jpg:large

The lads on route to Vancouver, great to see, the game can not come soon enough.

Great shot!! Must have been a profitable CBA if they can afford Starbucks:hide:

OgtheDim
03-05-2015, 01:02 PM
Great shot!! Must have been a profitable CBA if they can afford Starbucks:hide:

If any of those 3 are actually paid only what the Union says their salary is, I'd be surprised.

Areathrasher
03-05-2015, 04:10 PM
Kurtis Larson ‏@KurtLarSUN (https://twitter.com/KurtLarSUN) 42s42 seconds ago (https://twitter.com/KurtLarSUN/status/573590396950835201)
Notable absences: Bloom, Jackson, Lovitz appear to have missed out on selection. #TFC (https://twitter.com/hashtag/TFC?src=hash)

TFC07
03-05-2015, 04:16 PM
I will be happy with draw for this game based what I have saw in preseason.

mowe
03-05-2015, 04:47 PM
Kurtis Larson ‏@KurtLarSUN (https://twitter.com/KurtLarSUN) 42s42 seconds ago (https://twitter.com/KurtLarSUN/status/573590396950835201)
Notable absences: Bloom, Jackson, Lovitz appear to have missed out on selection. #TFC (https://twitter.com/hashtag/TFC?src=hash)

Surprised at no Bloom. Is Hagglund really gonna be the backup RB?

The bench seems to be Konopka, Hagglund, Chapman, Morgan, Moore, Warner, Dike?

reggie
03-05-2015, 04:49 PM
Kurtis Larson ‏@KurtLarSUN (https://twitter.com/KurtLarSUN) 42s42 seconds ago (https://twitter.com/KurtLarSUN/status/573590396950835201)
Notable absences: Bloom, Jackson, Lovitz appear to have missed out on selection. #TFC (https://twitter.com/hashtag/TFC?src=hash)
i guess haggs and eriq are the backups at RB...wow that doesnt say much for BLOOM.

Cashcleaner
03-05-2015, 04:52 PM
Looks like it's going to be a good day for soccer in Vancouver on Saturday. Expected high is 13 degree with a bit of a light breeze. The Weather Network has actually made note of their above seasonal temperatures and dry conditions there for this time of year. The Whitecaps are coming off a pretty busy preseason schedule that gave them a record of 4-2-2 with the last four matches played in Portland against a pretty diverse mix of opponents (Timbers 2, Timbers, Stabaek, and Chicago; respectively). Of course, this isn't MLS regular season play we're talking about, so nobody should look too deeply into those numbers. Bottom line though, they've been playing and training in relatively mild conditions with slightly above-average temperatures for the past few weeks.

Toronto, on the other hand had been down in Florida training and playing their preseason matches until returning home Tuesday and have been finishing up their practice schedule under the bubble at the KIA Training Grounds. TFC will be going into this game with players experiencing somewhat harsher conditions which could translate into a better performance on the BC Place pitch. I'm not too worried about the effects of a 5+ hour flight from here to the west coast, as TFC landed yesterday and will have plenty of time to adjust prior to kick-off. I think given the current roster we have and the fact that we've got our squad assembled and ready to go sooner than most other previous years, we've got a shot to pick up early points on Saturday - despite the match being Vancouver's home opener.

jloome
03-05-2015, 05:00 PM
Kurtis Larson ‏@KurtLarSUN (https://twitter.com/KurtLarSUN) 42s42 seconds ago (https://twitter.com/KurtLarSUN/status/573590396950835201)
Notable absences: Bloom, Jackson, Lovitz appear to have missed out on selection. #TFC (https://twitter.com/hashtag/TFC?src=hash)

Just to drop this idea out there, but Orlando needs defensive depth and Bloom's wife is posted there. They may have decided Creavalle has won the starting job and with our youth depth, Bloom is expendable, which means tradeable in this league. They wouldn't have been able to pull the trigger, perhaps, without the new cap space.

Just guessing.

jloome
03-05-2015, 05:03 PM
I will be happy with draw for this game based what I have saw in preseason.

I really think we played with our feet off the gas deliberately in preseason. Too many signs they were told to play stand-up football. THe question is whether that was wise; the sheer change in speed and competitiveness alone might throw them off, although they were probably going full-on in the inter-team scrimmages. TOugh to say.

Robbo will have Vancouver prepared.

OgtheDim
03-05-2015, 05:14 PM
Larson also has an interesting look into how much this team has changed so quickly.

The roster from opening against Van just 2 years ago.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B_XZzYiWAAA1j_W.png

MartinUtd
03-05-2015, 05:18 PM
If Jackson and Lovitz are out, does that mean Moore is the back up winger?

mowe
03-05-2015, 05:23 PM
Just to drop this idea out there, but Orlando needs defensive depth and Bloom's wife is posted there. They may have decided Creavalle has won the starting job and with our youth depth, Bloom is expendable, which means tradeable in this league. They wouldn't have been able to pull the trigger, perhaps, without the new cap space.

Just guessing.

Bloom to Orlando has been a fan-fueled rumour for 6 months now. People need to read this: http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/mark-bloom-toronto-fc-tfc-mls-major-league-soccer-tim-bezbatchenko-orlando-city/

Orlando could've taken him in the expansion draft at his 45k salary but they didn't. Bloom has no connection to that city, his wife is stationed a 6-hour drive away.

molenshtain
03-05-2015, 05:26 PM
Larson also has an interesting look into how much this team has changed so quickly.

The roster from opening against Van just 2 years ago.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B_XZzYiWAAA1j_W.png


That's such a fucking awful team.

barticusz
03-05-2015, 05:26 PM
Here's my guesses! Can't wait!

-------------------Bendik------------------
-Creaville--Caldwell--Perquis--Morrow--
----------Bradley--------Cheyrou--------
--Jackson-------Giovinco-------Osorio--
-------------Altidore----------------------

Bench: Konopka, Bloom, Warner, Lovitz, Findley, Moore

Think you're way off. Sounds like TFC will continue their diamond mid formation.

Creavalle -- Caldwell -- Perquis -- Morrow
---------------------Bradley------------------
----Cheyrou--------------------Osorio-------
--------------------Giovinco------------------
-------Findlay-----------------Altidore-------

In other news.. i've been playing Fifa 15 online seasons lately to get myself all the more hyped up.. love the team we've assembled.. I'm generally beating every other MLS team with ease. Scorched the Shitecaps 3-0 with goals from Altidore, Cheyrou and Giovinco.

Graeme
03-05-2015, 06:31 PM
Think you're way off. Sounds like TFC will continue their diamond mid formation.

I now think you're exactly right!

For the bench: Konopka, Hagglund, Warner, Moore, Morgan?Zavaleta?, Chapman?Dike?

reggie
03-05-2015, 07:39 PM
chapman is in van city.

notthesun
03-05-2015, 08:58 PM
Bloom, Dike, Jackson & Lovitz all staying in Toronto according to Larson.

Very surprised Jackson & Lovitz aren't going, not sure I get that honestly. Is this an indication we plan to play very centrally? Leaves us with no true wingers after Findley and Osorio. We're looking at a bench of something like Konopka, Hagglund, Morgan, Delgado, Warner, Chapman & Moore.

Joe Kool
03-05-2015, 09:17 PM
Bloom, Dike, Jackson & Lovitz all staying in Toronto according to Larson.

Very surprised Jackson & Lovitz aren't going, not sure I get that honestly. Is this an indication we plan to play very centrally? Leaves us with no true wingers after Findley and Osorio. We're looking at a bench of something like Konopka, Hagglund, Morgan, Delgado, Warner, Chapman & Moore.

Jackson I am not surprised at. He said himself he was a few weeks away from match fitness recently in an interview.

ag futbol
03-05-2015, 09:30 PM
Sub plots are everywhere here. Altidore vs. their new striker who plays a very similar role. Laba vs Gio in the middle of the park.

pdubs
03-05-2015, 09:35 PM
Larson also has an interesting look into how much this team has changed so quickly.

The roster from opening against Van just 2 years ago.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B_XZzYiWAAA1j_W.png\

jesus. didnt we beat SKC at the dome with that or a similar team? Makes you appreciate the team we have now lol.

Redpunkfiddle
03-05-2015, 09:43 PM
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jesus. didnt we beat SKC at the dome with that or a similar team? Makes you appreciate the team we have now lol.

And that there are cobwebs aplenty in the first couple of games for all teams, even those without turnover.

jloome
03-05-2015, 09:50 PM
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jesus. didnt we beat SKC at the dome with that or a similar team? Makes you appreciate the team we have now lol.

Never, as far as I can recall, has a lineup been such a stunning condemnation of the inadequacy of the coach and front office as that one. Not one single player who would likely start in MLS today. Lambe is at Mansfield Town in the second div, Ecks is unattached, Ephraim is also in the second div at Wycombe, Califf was basically forceably retired by us, O'Dea is Blackpool and is the closest to a decent player here.

Remember how disciplined and awesome Ecks seemed when he was still fresh out of Burnley. All gone within a few months.

MightyDM
03-05-2015, 09:57 PM
Bloom, Dike, Jackson & Lovitz all staying in Toronto according to Larson.

Very surprised Jackson & Lovitz aren't going, not sure I get that honestly. Is this an indication we plan to play very centrally? Leaves us with no true wingers after Findley and Osorio. We're looking at a bench of something like Konopka, Hagglund, Morgan, Delgado, Warner, Chapman & Moore.

Morgan can play a quite effective wing back, IMHO. Interesting to see if he can be a winger too.

tfcleeds
03-05-2015, 10:00 PM
Interesting at the end of the interview with Robinson here - Vanney already stirring things up??

http://www.whitecapsfc.com/video/2015/03/05/carl-robinson-march-5-post-training

TFC07
03-05-2015, 10:00 PM
I really think we played with our feet off the gas deliberately in preseason. Too many signs they were told to play stand-up football. THe question is whether that was wise; the sheer change in speed and competitiveness alone might throw them off, although they were probably going full-on in the inter-team scrimmages. TOugh to say.

Robbo will have Vancouver prepared.

I hope so because Vancouver have looked impressed in their preseason games.

MightyDM
03-05-2015, 10:02 PM
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jesus. didnt we beat SKC at the dome with that or a similar team? Makes you appreciate the team we have now lol.

The other Brit played that game - the one with amazing moves but no vision. Plus Jeremy Hall actually had a pretty good run that season.

Blixa
03-05-2015, 10:18 PM
Amazing how much turnover this club has had since its inception. We easily have to be at around 250 players who have featured in the first team.

ManUtd4ever
03-05-2015, 10:38 PM
I'll give Vanney the benefit of the doubt, but I fear we're going to get exposed on the flanks against a club with the speed and creativity of Vancouver. We are going to have to control the midfield to earn a result in this one.

reggie
03-05-2015, 10:42 PM
Interesting at the end of the interview with Robinson here - Vanney already stirring things up??

http://www.whitecapsfc.com/video/2015/03/05/carl-robinson-march-5-post-training
robbo made a meal out of that...he has become such a cocky fuck...im sure if he had 20mil to spend on players he would,typical VAN inferiority complex when it comes to TORONTO...

ManUtd4ever
03-05-2015, 10:59 PM
http://prosoccertalk.nbcsports.com/2015/03/02/2015-mls-predictions-cup-winners-mvp-lampard-or-gerrard-kaka-or-giovinco/

This article makes me nervous. Far too much praise...

reggie
03-05-2015, 11:04 PM
http://prosoccertalk.nbcsports.com/2015/03/02/2015-mls-predictions-cup-winners-mvp-lampard-or-gerrard-kaka-or-giovinco/

This article makes me nervous. Far too much praise...
lol...i saw that,we do hv some talent on this club,,,if can stay away from injuries we should be ok.

ag futbol
03-05-2015, 11:10 PM
http://prosoccertalk.nbcsports.com/2015/03/02/2015-mls-predictions-cup-winners-mvp-lampard-or-gerrard-kaka-or-giovinco/

This article makes me nervous. Far too much praise...
You'd say expectations could never be higher than they were at the start of last year but...

I feel this club is real-madrid esque in it's operations. It will chop off it's own arm to one-up itself on hype.

OgtheDim
03-05-2015, 11:15 PM
Meh....anything to make yourself an underdog.



Fact - Most MLS teams win at home. Unless and until we show an ability to win away consistently, we will remain underdogs for all of these first 7 games.

OgtheDim
03-05-2015, 11:19 PM
You'd say expectations could never be higher than they were at the start of last year but...

I feel this club is real-madrid esque in it's operations. It will chop off it's own arm to one-up itself on hype.


NBC goes one way, ESPN goes another. If you look at the MLSsoccer.com TFC preview, a couple of guys on there think Vanney is the most likely first fired coach.

I feel this team is being realistic. Playoffs the goal. Best TFC team on paper. Not many obvious holes (wide play and defensive depth). Lots of work to do and lots of people willing to do that work. BUT, 7 away games (+ a Voyageurs Semi 1st leg away) is tamping down expectations. That's a good thing. IF we come out of those 7 games with anything more then 9 points, its a bonus.

PopePouri
03-05-2015, 11:26 PM
robbo made a meal out of that...he has become such a cocky fuck...im sure if he had 20mil to spend on players he would,typical VAN inferiority complex when it comes to TORONTO...

Just banter really.

reggie
03-05-2015, 11:29 PM
i dont like this 7 game rd trip.....they should hv played a couple of games at the dome...can u imagine if we 0 and 4 or 0and 5,we will be asking for Vanney s head

Cas87
03-06-2015, 06:46 AM
Kurtis Larson ‏@KurtLarSUN (https://twitter.com/KurtLarSUN) 42s42 seconds ago (https://twitter.com/KurtLarSUN/status/573590396950835201)
Notable absences: Bloom, Jackson, Lovitz appear to have missed out on selection. #TFC (https://twitter.com/hashtag/TFC?src=hash)

I feel as though everyone is reading too much into this.

jackson isn't up to match fitness yet, and maybe Vanney is rewarding the younger guys (who are TFC2 destined) for a good pre-season before they are officially sent to the deuce. And as a by product giving everyone a little extra rest for all the travel that will be happening over the next 2 months

Graeme
03-06-2015, 09:06 AM
I feel as though everyone is reading too much into this.

jackson isn't up to match fitness yet, and maybe Vanney is rewarding the younger guys (who are TFC2 destined) for a good pre-season before they are officially sent to the deuce. And as a by product giving everyone a little extra rest for all the travel that will be happening over the next 2 months

Lovitz looked great in pre-season, so I suspect Vanney has a plan for getting through these 7 away games by utilizing some of our depth (!) at various positions by only travelling people every other game. If it works, I'll hail him as a genius. I wonder if Delgado travelled?

Cas87
03-06-2015, 09:31 AM
Think you're way off. Sounds like TFC will continue their diamond mid formation.

Creavalle -- Caldwell -- Perquis -- Morrow
---------------------Bradley------------------
----Cheyrou--------------------Osorio-------
--------------------Giovinco------------------
-------Findlay-----------------Altidore-------

In other news.. i've been playing Fifa 15 online seasons lately to get myself all the more hyped up.. love the team we've assembled.. I'm generally beating every other MLS team with ease. Scorched the Shitecaps 3-0 with goals from Altidore, Cheyrou and Giovinco.

Think it will be more like this with who we have taken to Van City:

Creavalle -- Caldwell -- Perquis -- Morrow
------------Cheyrou-----Bradley-------------
------Findlay-----Giovinco-----Osorio-------
------------------Altidore---------------------

Section_105
03-06-2015, 10:54 AM
Robbo makes it (only slightly) harder to hate Vancouver. One of the biggest losses this team had as it was obvious he was going to be a great coach. One of the main reasons we were so tough to beat at home those first few years even though the team was still lacking quality all over the place.

Either way I hope we demolish them on their shit field and come away with no one hurt after playing there. The only worse pitch is the O in montreal when the lack of snow on the roof (?!?!?) lets them play there.

ManUtd4ever
03-06-2015, 11:08 AM
Think it will be more like this with who we have taken to Van City:

Creavalle -- Caldwell -- Perquis -- Morrow
------------Cheyrou-----Bradley-------------
------Findlay-----Giovinco-----Osorio-------
------------------Altidore---------------------

Agreed, I think that is the exact lineup and formation that we will see tomorrow.

jloome
03-06-2015, 12:04 PM
i dont like this 7 game rd trip.....they should hv played a couple of games at the dome...can u imagine if we 0 and 4 or 0and 5,we will be asking for Vanney s head

Consider what you just said...

1. They're on the road, therefore they're in tough.
2. If they lose, we might ask for Vanney's head.

The obvious conclusion is that you can't base that decision off the road trip alone.

And where do you get that Robbo seems arrogant? Least arrogant coach in the league and class all the way.

barticusz
03-06-2015, 01:01 PM
Any Edmonton TFCer's out there that get together to watch games?

jloome
03-06-2015, 01:05 PM
Any Edmonton TFCer's out there that get together to watch games?

Used to be some guys who went down to the Elephant and Castle on Whyte, but that was years ago now. I'm out in Beaumont, and pretty hermit-like these days.

Red CB Toronto
03-06-2015, 01:31 PM
The Reds just arrived at training.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B_byU3IUYAAF3AM.jpg:large

Red CB Toronto
03-06-2015, 01:36 PM
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B_bz9SVUIAAKPvT.jpg:large

FRANKIE65
03-06-2015, 02:03 PM
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B_bz9SVUIAAKPvT.jpg:large

Man that turf looks like shite.

Fort York Redcoat
03-06-2015, 02:16 PM
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B_bz9SVUIAAKPvT.jpg:large


Is this the Argos at BMO thread?

OgtheDim
03-06-2015, 02:22 PM
Nice example of how a team in blue can play in a red stadium.

OgtheDim
03-06-2015, 02:54 PM
In other news

Kurtis Larson ‏@KurtLarSUN (https://twitter.com/KurtLarSUN) 11m11 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/KurtLarSUN/status/573931650771369984) Expect to see Giovinco stand over any dead ball inside 25 metres. Just scored a pair over a wall and rang other three attempts off the bar.

ensco
03-06-2015, 02:57 PM
Based solely on how Defoe and Bradley looked in game 1 last year, I think we might kill them tomorrow. Adrenaline and all that.

I think Findley and Altidore will score.

MightyDM
03-06-2015, 03:17 PM
Based solely on how Defoe and Bradley looked in game 1 last year, I think we might kill them tomorrow. Adrenaline and all that.

I think Findley and Altidore will score.

based on the same thing, Bradley will try too hard and leave gaping holes. 3-2 Toronto

Kaz
03-06-2015, 03:20 PM
It is a shame that Gio's first experience will be on that turf.

jloome
03-06-2015, 03:44 PM
Based solely on how Defoe and Bradley looked in game 1 last year, I think we might kill them tomorrow. Adrenaline and all that.

I think Findley and Altidore will score.

Can anyone else see a bruiser like Kendall Waston giving up multiple penalties to Giovinco? Vancouver is dangerous, but that backline has some issues.

ManUtd4ever
03-06-2015, 03:46 PM
Based solely on how Defoe and Bradley looked in game 1 last year, I think we might kill them tomorrow. Adrenaline and all that.

I think Findley and Altidore will score.

I hope you're right, but Vancouver is a strong side, especially at home on their plastic pitch. Our starting lineup still needs time to gel. I'll be happy with a draw.

Super
03-06-2015, 03:47 PM
Gio is definitely deadly on free kicks right outside the box. I have a feeling we'll be getting plenty of goals from outside the box this year - a refreshing change from the endless balls that go well over the box.

Carts
03-06-2015, 03:49 PM
Those bed sheets hiding the upper deck make me laugh and SMH every time I see them - even when I see them in the video game...

Carts
03-06-2015, 03:50 PM
Gio is definitely deadly on free kicks right outside the box. I have a feeling we'll be getting plenty of goals from outside the box this year - a refreshing change from the endless balls that go well over the box.

I assume he's knocking our corners in as well...

Will be a very nice change to have (hopefully) consistent proper deliveries from dead balls...

Auzzy
03-06-2015, 03:51 PM
Is this the Argos at BMO thread?

This wins it all for today.



In other news

Kurtis Larson ‏@KurtLarSUN (https://twitter.com/KurtLarSUN) 11m11 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/KurtLarSUN/status/573931650771369984) Expect to see Giovinco stand over any dead ball inside 25 metres. Just scored a pair over a wall and rang other three attempts off the bar.

It's two points for a ball off the bar, isn't it?

Fort York Redcoat
03-06-2015, 03:51 PM
Those bed sheets hiding the upper deck make me laugh and SMH every time I see them - even when I see them in the video game...

Such intimate
Very atmosphere

OgtheDim
03-06-2015, 04:01 PM
Kurtis Larson ‏@KurtLarSUN (https://twitter.com/KurtLarSUN) 2m2 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/KurtLarSUN/status/573950679108050944) Bradley: "We've improved. It's not going to guarantee us anything tomorrow ... Every game, especially on the road, is very difficult."

John Molinaro ‏@JohnMolinaro (https://twitter.com/JohnMolinaro) 21m21 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/JohnMolinaro/status/573946094062731266) Vancouver, British Columbia (https://twitter.com/search?q=place%3A1e5cb4d0509db554)
Altidore on turf at BC Place: "It's not the best. It's dry. Hopefully they water it." #TFC (https://twitter.com/hashtag/TFC?src=hash)

ensco
03-06-2015, 04:09 PM
Vancouver got put out of the playoffs by a ridiculous 40 meter GOTY looper from the corner. That leaves big wounds.

We will beat them 3-0.

KGH
03-06-2015, 04:10 PM
Think it will be more like this with who we have taken to Van City:

Creavalle -- Caldwell -- Perquis -- Morrow
------------Cheyrou-----Bradley-------------
------Findlay-----Giovinco-----Osorio-------
------------------Altidore---------------------

If you had told me during the 2013 season that this is the lineup we'd begin the 2015 season with I would have laughed so hard I would shat myself.

Yohan
03-06-2015, 04:11 PM
Can anyone else see a bruiser like Kendall Waston giving up multiple penalties to Giovinco? Vancouver is dangerous, but that backline has some issues.
Waston was a stud last year. Adjusted well to MLS after coming in midseason. I still have no idea who is replacing Andy O'brien as Waston's partner, and I think it's O'brien's organizing that kept a lot of clean sheet for Caps last year.

jloome
03-06-2015, 05:11 PM
Waston was a stud last year. Adjusted well to MLS after coming in midseason. I still have no idea who is replacing Andy O'brien as Waston's partner, and I think it's O'brien's organizing that kept a lot of clean sheet for Caps last year.

He was a stud in the way that Colin and Marshall are studs, he controls the box. But he's big and clumsy compared to Giovinco; I'd run at him all game if I were him.

ag futbol
03-06-2015, 05:48 PM
They'll try to stuff giovinco in the mid before he gets a chance to face goal and run at central defenders. Most cbs in this league are oafs, it's the CDMs that save their bacon.

We saw how many issues Camilo gave defenders in this league when he found space. Gio could be even better but only if we continually adapt to find him a little space. The easy route through the middle won't be there against any reasonably well coached team with a decent mid (Vancouver ticks these boxes).

hulkrogan
03-06-2015, 06:23 PM
The other Brit played that game - the one with amazing moves but no vision. Plus Jeremy Hall actually had a pretty good run that season.

Bostock? I remember that guy. He looked like he was always just about to turn the corner into something useful. Never did. Him and Ephraim were disappointments.

Robert Earnshaw started the season like a stud. Backflip after backflip.

And then we sucked.

Alonso
03-06-2015, 07:09 PM
Lovitz looked great in pre-season, so I suspect Vanney has a plan for getting through these 7 away games by utilizing some of our depth (!) at various positions by only travelling people every other game. If it works, I'll hail him as a genius. I wonder if Delgado travelled?


I think you might be right.

I don't feel that our team has ever been man managed well to date.

Maybe Vanney is the first to actually utilize depth on our team.

ag futbol
03-06-2015, 07:30 PM
Bostock? I remember that guy. He looked like he was always just about to turn the corner into something useful. Never did. Him and Ephraim were disappointments.

Robert Earnshaw started the season like a stud. Backflip after backflip.

And then we sucked.
I will be interested to see earnshaw in Vancouver over the course of a season. Neither Toronto at the time or Chicago understood how to get that guy the ball or provide proper service or how to move their striker around to get him open.

We'll see if he can adapt.

gate7
03-06-2015, 08:30 PM
i dont like this 7 game rd trip.....they should hv played a couple of games at the dome...can u imagine if we 0 and 4 or 0and 5,we will be asking for Vanney s head

It is what it is......if we drop 4-5 games off the start then Vanney should do the right thing and make like a tree while there is still time to save the season.

.......but i don't think TFC will choke this time.:scarf:

daner90
03-07-2015, 06:56 AM
GAMEDAY!!! Already have my kit on ready to go....to work. Can't wait for tonight

kshep
03-07-2015, 09:11 AM
Hmm apparent sell out of BC Place for the match today, just wondering if that's the 21,000 seat mini soccer config or the 54,000 seat CFL config.

Going to assume that it's the 21,000 kind, which is meh in my books.

OgtheDim
03-07-2015, 09:14 AM
The bed sheets are up so its the soccer bowl config.

Red CB Toronto
03-07-2015, 09:16 AM
Hmm apparent sell out of BC Place for the match today, just wondering if that's the 21,000 seat mini soccer config or the 54,000 seat CFL config.

Going to assume that it's the 21,000 kind, which is meh in my books.

i believe it's the mini one as the curtains were hanging that block out the upper deck at training last night. But you never know. Now the roof apparently will be open.

kodiakTFC
03-07-2015, 09:24 AM
So while all of you are anticipating this game all day. I on the other hand have to find a way to wake up for 4:45am local time to watch this. Then I have to pray my internet is being cooperative so I can stream it.

Cashcleaner
03-07-2015, 10:22 AM
Got a bit of an update on Vancouver weather. Gonna be 13 degrees with little wind today coming in off the Pacific. Actually, pretty much the same for the whole weekend. They picked a great day for some soccer over in Vancouver. Think it's gonna be a good one, though apparently there have been complaints about the dry pitch at BC Place.

C'MON YOU REDS!!!

OgtheDim
03-07-2015, 10:42 AM
They watered the pitch after the TFC practice and before the VCWC one.


i.e. VCWC are playing games.

Standard stuff in some places, but kinda lame given the "we treat people better" vibe Robinson is talking about.

bigredone
03-07-2015, 11:13 AM
GAMEDAY!!! Already have my kit on ready to go....to work. Can't wait for tonight

Slept in it for good measure.

Saw some red in the city this morn. Brings up the excitement level every jersey, shirt, banner or decal I see. Feels great to be back!

jloome
03-07-2015, 11:14 AM
They'll try to stuff giovinco in the mid before he gets a chance to face goal and run at central defenders. Most cbs in this league are oafs, it's the CDMs that save their bacon.

We saw how many issues Camilo gave defenders in this league when he found space. Gio could be even better but only if we continually adapt to find him a little space. The easy route through the middle won't be there against any reasonably well coached team with a decent mid (Vancouver ticks these boxes).

I dunno... Camilo found space the way Giovinco is noted for doing so, by cutting diagonally across the space between lines before the midfielder could recover. That's all down to foot speed, which isn't really a defensive strength for Vancouver.

Maybe they'll stick Laba on him one-on-one.

jloome
03-07-2015, 11:15 AM
So while all of you are anticipating this game all day. I on the other hand have to find a way to wake up for 4:45am local time to watch this. Then I have to pray my internet is being cooperative so I can stream it.

Man, that's dedication.

Kaz
03-07-2015, 11:43 AM
Off to the beer store.. Going to pick up a case of Peroni Nastro Azzurro not something I would normally drink.. but with Seba there, and Bradley coming from there seems like a nice choice. Then I'm ordering a deep dish Canadian Pizza. (Though I may Olives and make it a 4 topping)

Looking forward to it.. When I moved back to Niagara I got Cable basically for this purpose. No More fighting for streams because nearly every game is blacked out.

AdamAM
03-07-2015, 02:07 PM
Vancouver have tons of crafty, attacking talent in Manneh, Morales, Rosales, and Rivero. Perquis and Caldwell are gonna need to be on their A game, and Bradley will probably be playing deep to try and stymie the runs at the backline.

OgtheDim
03-07-2015, 02:45 PM
....Maybe they'll stick Laba on him one-on-one.

Count on it. That is going to be fun to watch. The best destroyer in the league vs. Seba? Worth the price of admission.

Waggy
03-07-2015, 03:47 PM
Why is MLS live STILL only available in North America?! Don't they want to grow the leagues rep internationally?! Gah. Hopefully there's a good stream. COYR!!! Woke up at 8am on 3 hours sleep just PUMPED for the game. Now just the final waiting to get through

Greatest Ripoff
03-07-2015, 04:10 PM
Why is MLS live STILL only available in North America?! Don't they want to grow the leagues rep internationally?! Gah. Hopefully there's a good stream. COYR!!! Woke up at 8am on 3 hours sleep just PUMPED for the game. Now just the final waiting to get through

Not only that, but they have blocked the highlights they have on their website to people in the UK.

jloome
03-07-2015, 04:16 PM
Not only that, but they have blocked the highlights they have on their website to people in the UK.

Sky got rights to the highlights as part of their new two-game-per-week deal, I believe.

Alonso
03-07-2015, 04:55 PM
Why is MLS live STILL only available in North America?! Don't they want to grow the leagues rep internationally?! Gah. Hopefully there's a good stream. COYR!!! Woke up at 8am on 3 hours sleep just PUMPED for the game. Now just the final waiting to get through



Have you tried using a VPN? Try Zenmate browser plugin for Chrome.

You can trick the website into thinking you're in North America and get your stream started/make the purchase.

mowe
03-07-2015, 05:02 PM
Starting lineup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibzVKCI1CBY&feature=youtu.be

4-3-3 based on who called themselves a forward/mid.

notthesun
03-07-2015, 05:06 PM
The @BacardiCanada Starting XI: Bendik, Creavalle, Caldwell, Perquis, Morrow, Osorio, Bradley, Cheyrou, Giovinco, Altidore, Findley #TFClive

Wonder what the formation is going to look like here.

Bench: Konopka, Morgan, Zavaleta, Hagglund, Warner, Chapman, Moore

Waggy
03-07-2015, 05:09 PM
Have you tried using a VPN? Try Zenmate browser plugin for Chrome.

You can trick the website into thinking you're in North America and get your stream started/make the purchase.

Fucking legend. Cheers.

Still stupid though. I get why they would limit access in a country where the TV rights have been sold, but in the rest of the world? Come on MLS.

Graeme
03-07-2015, 05:13 PM
Bench: Konopka, Morgan, Zavaleta, Hagglund, Warner, Chapman, Moore

Chapman! Nice.

notthesun
03-07-2015, 05:14 PM
Vancouver 11:

#VWFC XI 1.Ousted 33.Beitashour 4.Waston 44.Kah 2.Harvey 15.Laba 31.Teibert 7.Rosales 77.Morales 23.Manneh 29.Rivero

Defoe
03-07-2015, 05:16 PM
Vancouver 11:

#VWFC XI 1.Ousted 33.Beitashour 4.Waston 44.Kah 2.Harvey 15.Laba 31.Teibert 7.Rosales 77.Morales 23.Manneh 29.Rivero

Let's see how good this Rivero guy really is, with that hype...

Ajax TFC
03-07-2015, 05:23 PM
According to MLS match center, we're playing a 4-4-2 diamond Findley and Altidore up front, Giovinco right behind them

Defoe
03-07-2015, 05:34 PM
really hope we can get something out of Findley tonight, or i'm afraid he may become the early season whipping boy....

OgtheDim
03-07-2015, 05:35 PM
Expected lineup.

Again, not expecting a result here at all. Be competitive, be lively, show what the future might look at and no injuries on that turf please.

Greatest Ripoff
03-07-2015, 05:40 PM
will the curling be done in time for kick off?

James17930
03-07-2015, 05:44 PM
If and when anyone gets any stream info, please post here.

I've been looking around but haven't found anything yet. Since Wiziwig went under I don't really know where to look for streams.

portu
03-07-2015, 05:49 PM
really hope we can get something out of Findley tonight, or i'm afraid he may become the early season whipping boy....

hes already my whipping boy

Alonso
03-07-2015, 05:52 PM
If and when anyone gets any stream info, please post here.

I've been looking around but haven't found anything yet. Since Wiziwig went under I don't really know where to look for streams.


Try this: http://livetv.sx/en/eventinfo/293995_vancouver_toronto/

But MLS Live with a VPN service will get you HD quality stream. $100 CDN

OgtheDim
03-07-2015, 05:52 PM
If and when anyone gets any stream info, please post here.

I've been looking around but haven't found anything yet. Since Wiziwig went under I don't really know where to look for streams.

http://firstrowca.eu/watch/327589/1/watch-vancouver-whitecaps-vs-toronto-fc.html

http://cricfree.sx/watch/live/vancouver-whitecaps-vs-toronto-fc-live-streaming

James17930
03-07-2015, 05:54 PM
http://firstrowca.eu/watch/327589/1/watch-vancouver-whitecaps-vs-toronto-fc.html

http://cricfree.sx/watch/live/vancouver-whitecaps-vs-toronto-fc-live-streaming

Cheers, thanks. I searched Cricfree and ended up at Cricfree.co ... which only took me to Bet365 stuff.

portu
03-07-2015, 05:55 PM
holy shit if curling eats
into this game ill break something, its not even a real sport what is it doing on tsn

Defoe
03-07-2015, 05:56 PM
holy shit if curling eats
into this game ill break something, its not even a real sport what is it doing on tsn

qft!

OgtheDim
03-07-2015, 05:58 PM
Game is on radio 1050 btw.

Richard
03-07-2015, 05:58 PM
This curling issue comes up every year. :facepalm:

Sad thing is that useless "sport" gets more views.

Kaz
03-07-2015, 05:58 PM
You know it is the same damn curling game on 4 channels... The Only reason TSN has 5 channels seems to be so they can black stuff out.. not provide better programming. I want to watch the game.

Canuck82
03-07-2015, 05:59 PM
It's not like TSN has 5 freaking channels of which it is showing the same curling game on 4 of them! They can't switch one channel over to TFC?

JavierMartini
03-07-2015, 05:59 PM
its 5:59 why is curling still on my TV ffs.

portu
03-07-2015, 06:00 PM
qft!
qft?

PAOK17
03-07-2015, 06:00 PM
And then they wonder why we would jump through hoops to change our IP's to get around black outs.

Defoe
03-07-2015, 06:00 PM
I cannot imagine the reaction at Joe. just sitting there like ducks watching stupid fucking CURLING lol. All drunk singing and they can't even watch lol. oh man get this shit off my station ffs

Richard
03-07-2015, 06:00 PM
its 5:59 why is curling still on my TV ffs.

Because Canada.:facepalm:

JavierMartini
03-07-2015, 06:00 PM
of all the fucking sports curling is still on the TV cutting into the game. What the fucking fuck.

Couchy81
03-07-2015, 06:01 PM
http://goatd.net/105815/watch-vancouver-whitecaps-vs-toronto-fc


MLS Live stream not TSN bs

James17930
03-07-2015, 06:01 PM
If Sask scores 2 here I'm gonna punch something.

Defoe
03-07-2015, 06:02 PM
this is mother fucking ridiculous fuck you TSN you stupid fucking morons ON 4 CHANNELS, FUCKING MORONS idiots. 602 now

JavierMartini
03-07-2015, 06:02 PM
ugh this needs to stop happening. It's the start of the god damn season and curling is running over into the brodcast.

PAOK17
03-07-2015, 06:03 PM
You want to get high ratings in Canada? Invent a sport on ice and play the "we're Canadian, we love winter" card.

Hilarious that they need 3 commentators for a scaled up version of darts.

shwade
03-07-2015, 06:03 PM
Golf is fcking done finally on TSN 5. Game on!!

Defoe
03-07-2015, 06:03 PM
they don't even give this sport a chance

rowjimi
03-07-2015, 06:03 PM
golf just ended and it is on TSN 5

James17930
03-07-2015, 06:03 PM
It's not like TSN has 5 freaking channels of which it is showing the same curling game on 4 of them! They can't switch one channel over to TFC?

Another case where common sense is not common.

At least Sportsnet is usually smart enough to do this.

JavierMartini
03-07-2015, 06:03 PM
don't worry, the mass influx of viewers will be seen as a peak intrest in curling. smh.

Canuck82
03-07-2015, 06:04 PM
Tsn 5 has switched to the TFC game

Alonso
03-07-2015, 06:04 PM
Im on MLS Live, and the broadcast hasn't begun yet, you guys aren't missing anything yet.

lobo
03-07-2015, 06:04 PM
TSN, why do you need 5 channels to show the same damn event?

fuck

JavierMartini
03-07-2015, 06:04 PM
they don't even give this sport a chance

what channel is that ?

Lab Rat
03-07-2015, 06:05 PM
this is mother fucking ridiculous fuck you TSN you stupid fucking morons ON 4 CHANNELS, FUCKING MORONS idiots. 602 now
Tsn 5 has the game on now. If you have it.

PAOK17
03-07-2015, 06:05 PM
Does anyone know if there are VLC streams this year? I don't know where to find them...

Alonso
03-07-2015, 06:07 PM
Does anyone know if there are VLC streams this year? I don't know where to find them...


I think they were posted on reddit.

Let me know if you find one.

OgtheDim
03-07-2015, 06:08 PM
And........its still not on MLSLive.....

JavierMartini
03-07-2015, 06:08 PM
https://www.facebook.com/TSN They are even advertising the game on their fb page...... let them know what you think of curling.

brad
03-07-2015, 06:08 PM
And........its still not on MLSLive.....

Well worth the $80, isn't it...

Sweeper
03-07-2015, 06:09 PM
Such a disappointment to tune into curling after looking forward to this day for so long. Once again going to be forced online it seems.

sully
03-07-2015, 06:09 PM
Tsn 5

Richard
03-07-2015, 06:09 PM
Yes this is exactly how TFC gets a return on investment by having your #1 TV carrier show curling instead. :facepalm:

woolly
03-07-2015, 06:10 PM
Well worth the $80, isn't it...

Doesn't work over here in China, either.... Wankers.

Defoe
03-07-2015, 06:10 PM
Tsn 5 has the game on now. If you have it.

nope. twitter is blowing up so hard right now holy shit. fuck this man I legit hate this network.

Sweeper
03-07-2015, 06:10 PM
Why is there so much curling on sports networks? Who sits around and watches this on tv? There is no way the number of viewers outnumbers soccer.

Gringo Starr
03-07-2015, 06:11 PM
Channel 498 on TSN for rogers

Richard
03-07-2015, 06:11 PM
Why is there so much curling on sports networks? Who sits around and watches this on tv? There is no way the number of viewers outnumbers soccer.

Don't underestimate the senior population......

Blixa
03-07-2015, 06:11 PM
Where the fuck is the game you goddamn TSN cocksuckers?

Couchy81
03-07-2015, 06:12 PM
The MLS live link I posted on pg 5 just kicked in

Actually its streaming TSN5 , either way its on

Richard
03-07-2015, 06:12 PM
Game is on here http://goatd.net/105815/watch-vancouver-whitecaps-vs-toronto-fc

James17930
03-07-2015, 06:12 PM
Fucking Sask pricks.

Unbelievable.

Greatest Ripoff
03-07-2015, 06:12 PM
fuck off. anyone with a stream that isn't curling?

Alonso
03-07-2015, 06:12 PM
Game has started!

Blixa
03-07-2015, 06:12 PM
OK, I'm sorted now. That pitch looks like shit.

James17930
03-07-2015, 06:13 PM
Game is on here http://goatd.net/105815/watch-vancouver-whitecaps-vs-toronto-fc

That says offline.

But I guess the game hasn't actually started yet ...?

Eastend
03-07-2015, 06:13 PM
For the folks watching on MLS Live, are you watching from Canada? Buddy was trying and he says it's blocked here.

Dom

kodiakTFC
03-07-2015, 06:16 PM
Man, that's dedication.

Well I'm up. The net isn't great. Ill watch this game in laggy intervals but... ITS TIME!

ag futbol
03-07-2015, 06:16 PM
Wtf is the point of tsn 1,2,3 and 4 if you show the same shit on all of them?

Alonso
03-07-2015, 06:16 PM
For the folks watching on MLS Live, are you watching from Canada? Buddy was trying and he says it's blocked here.

Dom


You're buddy needs to use a vpn to trick the website into thinking he is viewing from the USA.

Zenmate browser plugin for chrome is free.

Once the stream starts turn Zenmate off so that you get the best streaming speed.

James17930
03-07-2015, 06:18 PM
This one's working:

http://firstrowca.eu/watch/327589/1/watch-vancouver-whitecaps-vs-toronto-fc.html

mowe
03-07-2015, 06:18 PM
TFC got lucky there, Rivero should've scored.

Jpexxx
03-07-2015, 06:19 PM
Lucky..

Blixa
03-07-2015, 06:19 PM
Jesus, how did he miss that?

Richard
03-07-2015, 06:19 PM
So lucky right there.

Eastend
03-07-2015, 06:19 PM
You're buddy needs to use a vpn to trick the website into thinking he is viewing from the USA.

Zenmate browser plugin for chrome is free.

Once the stream starts turn Zenmate off so that you get the best streaming speed.

thanks

Alonso
03-07-2015, 06:20 PM
Damn... Rivero misses a sitter.

Blixa
03-07-2015, 06:21 PM
We're playing with fire at the back.

Leedsoronto
03-07-2015, 06:21 PM
How he Mis that ? Big let off early on for the Reds

Ajax TFC
03-07-2015, 06:22 PM
Gotta love the irony of how they got Rivero because of their inability to finish their chances. Obviously one miss doesn't mean you can't score, but not a good thing to do with your first chance of the season

James17930
03-07-2015, 06:24 PM
That wasn't offside? Okay ...

Alonso
03-07-2015, 06:25 PM
Wow Creavalle, Caldwell and Bendick were lucky there

Alonso
03-07-2015, 06:25 PM
That wasn't offside? Okay ...


Manneh is fast... but that looked offside to me to

Soccerpro
03-07-2015, 06:26 PM
TFC has no width. No surprise as they didn't sign any wide players this off season.

Davenport
03-07-2015, 06:26 PM
Defence is a shambles as predicted. Caldwell and Morrow...old, no thanks and this right back ? Not impressed so far.

Alonso
03-07-2015, 06:28 PM
Laba with a sublime pass to Manneh

Blixa
03-07-2015, 06:29 PM
Fuck, that was close.

mowe
03-07-2015, 06:29 PM
AWWW Giovinco should've scored!!!

Jpexxx
03-07-2015, 06:29 PM
Great chance

Alonso
03-07-2015, 06:29 PM
Giovinco 1 : Laba 0

James17930
03-07-2015, 06:30 PM
Arghaghgghghghghgh

Blixa
03-07-2015, 06:30 PM
Yup, that was coming. Gio misses a sitter and now we're down.

mowe
03-07-2015, 06:30 PM
fuck, caldwell too slow

portu
03-07-2015, 06:30 PM
such shitty team defending thus far

Ajax TFC
03-07-2015, 06:30 PM
Our back line is too slow and the midfield pressing isn't good enough. We need to actually maintain possession

Leedsoronto
03-07-2015, 06:30 PM
Bollox, they been springing past our defence, it was coming

Richard
03-07-2015, 06:31 PM
Lets just get out of here with no injuries.

Alonso
03-07-2015, 06:31 PM
Im obviously a minute or two behind with my MLS live stream

Eastend
03-07-2015, 06:31 PM
damn.

Davenport
03-07-2015, 06:31 PM
Caldwell ? Past it.

ag futbol
03-07-2015, 06:31 PM
It's easy to hide your defensive deficiencies when you have a conservative coach who plays 10 men behind the ball and hides in the box. Different game when you're playing a high line.

notthesun
03-07-2015, 06:31 PM
4th long ball that beat our backline. Not good.

ochos
03-07-2015, 06:33 PM
Absolute crap defending so far... I'd hope the new CBA will give us room to sign better because this is some vintage, 2010, slow-as-shite level defending

Alonso
03-07-2015, 06:33 PM
Bendick was 5 holed

TFC07
03-07-2015, 06:34 PM
Ugly turf and slow footed back line playing so high against athletic team. No surprise Whitecaps are up so far this game.

OgtheDim
03-07-2015, 06:34 PM
Caldwell slow and Creavalle jumping too far high.

Notice how they are going nowhere near our left side. Morrow and Perquis way better today.


BUT, the offence is starting to look better.

Eastend
03-07-2015, 06:34 PM
Guys look confused and lost. They will get their shit together....hopefully sooner than later. Too bad Whitecaps don't appear confused though.

Dom

Alonso
03-07-2015, 06:35 PM
Loving this game so far.

Toronto is settling in now.

ag futbol
03-07-2015, 06:35 PM
lol, Kevin Scott can't pick up the obvious tactical foul on bradley. Nice that works to our advantage and all... but

portu
03-07-2015, 06:36 PM
jason de vos thinks hes a tactical mastermind

[NBF]
03-07-2015, 06:36 PM
Can anyone tell me the lineup, i think i see 4-4-2 diamond

notthesun
03-07-2015, 06:36 PM
De Vos is blind or something. We're not playing a diamond, we're playing 4-3-3, it's obvious.

OgtheDim
03-07-2015, 06:37 PM
Not used to the pitch.

portu
03-07-2015, 06:37 PM
findley thinks hes paul pogba

James17930
03-07-2015, 06:37 PM
We only played 3 pre-season games, right?

Richard
03-07-2015, 06:37 PM
Lol Findley.

[NBF]
03-07-2015, 06:38 PM
Creavalle is horrendous

TFC07
03-07-2015, 06:38 PM
It's easy to hide your defensive deficiencies when you have a conservative coach who plays 10 men behind the ball and hides in the box. Different game when you're playing a high line.

Yes, but in this case, it's smart to play this way against team that is athletic like Whitecaps especially when you're playing on plastic turf where ball bounce awkwardly.

Blixa
03-07-2015, 06:38 PM
We're getting killed on the right side.

Ajax TFC
03-07-2015, 06:38 PM
Playing a high line just makes absolutely no sense if you can't play possession. When we have the ball, we play like a counter attacking team, yet we can't keep the ball high enough up the pitch the justify the high line

[NBF]
03-07-2015, 06:38 PM
lol@the first cross to giovinco

Soccerpro
03-07-2015, 06:39 PM
Who thought paying Findlay200 k+ was a good idea?

notthesun
03-07-2015, 06:39 PM
Creavalle is not up to this. Vanney should have brought Bloom.

Richard
03-07-2015, 06:39 PM
Why would you play a long ball to Giovinco. Just why.

ag futbol
03-07-2015, 06:40 PM
I'm not sure Bloom would be fairing any better defensively. Not exactly his strong suit. Both our fullbacks are being torched.

Alonso
03-07-2015, 06:40 PM
Manneh is killing Creavalle

Alonso
03-07-2015, 06:41 PM
Why would you play a long ball to Giovinco. Just why.


A total waste

TFC07
03-07-2015, 06:42 PM
What a goal! Jozy with goal, Gio with great pass

Ajax TFC
03-07-2015, 06:43 PM
#IdRatherHaveGilbertoThough

Blixa
03-07-2015, 06:43 PM
Holy fuck what a goal!

portu
03-07-2015, 06:43 PM
Beautiful

rowjimi
03-07-2015, 06:43 PM
awesome....

ag futbol
03-07-2015, 06:43 PM
For a guy who did absolutely dick all prior to that, not a bad time to show up.

ochos
03-07-2015, 06:43 PM
Giovinco the real deal

James17930
03-07-2015, 06:43 PM
that's better.

tfcfans
03-07-2015, 06:43 PM
Woo Hoo!

mowe
03-07-2015, 06:43 PM
Yesssssss giovinco to altidore i love moneyyyyyyyyyy

Jpexxx
03-07-2015, 06:43 PM
We've got a game

Eastend
03-07-2015, 06:43 PM
gooooooallllllllllll

Thank god!!!!! Very stressful 32 minutes for me on my sofa.

Dom