USL Matchday 2: Toronto FC II @ FC Montreal | 28 Mar | 12:30PM

[Shway]

LIVE STREAM (http://www.torontofc.ca/live)

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Academy call ups:
DF Raheem Edward, ?Raheem Thorpe, MF Martin Davis, MF Jordan Montoya, GK Filippo Di Bennardo

First team loanees:
MF Manny Aparicio, GK Alex Bono,

* MF Chapman, FW Hamilton, and DF Morgan were all recalled for Sundays game in Salt Lake. While MF Mannella and GK Roberts are on CMNT duty.


Projected Starting IX


http://www.footballuser.com/formations/2015/03/1228708_Toronto_FC.jpg
COYR!!!

[Red CB Toronto]

LIVE STREAM (http://www.torontofc.ca/live)

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Academy call ups:
DF Raheem Edward, ?Raheem Thorpe, MF Martin Davis, MF Jordan Montoya, GK Filippo Di Bennardo

First team loanees:
MF Manny Aparicio, GK Alex Bono,

* MF Chapman, FW Hamilton, and DF Morgan were all recalled for Sundays game in Salt Lake. While MF Mannella and GK Roberts are on CMNT duty.


Projected Starting IX


http://www.footballuser.com/formations/2015/03/1228708_Toronto_FC.jpg
COYR!!!

Cimonen did not travel to Montreal, he is with the first team this weekend.

[Shway]

Cimonen did not travel to Montreal, he is with the first team this weekend.

Source?
I didn't see any mentions of this.

[OgtheDim]

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/485405940330405888/RI36eH-6_normal.jpeg Kurtis Larson @KurtLarSUN (https://twitter.com/KurtLarSUN) · 4h 4 hours ago (https://twitter.com/KurtLarSUN/status/581488221713907713)

Simonin to travel, likely sign an MLS deal.

[Shway]

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/485405940330405888/RI36eH-6_normal.jpeg Kurtis Larson @KurtLarSUN (https://twitter.com/KurtLarSUN) · 4h 4 hours ago (https://twitter.com/KurtLarSUN/status/581488221713907713)

Simonin to travel, likely sign an MLS deal.

thanks!

[Walms]

Chance to ruin the fun for our much hated rivals across the 401! lets go kiddies!

[Greatest Ripoff]

I am pretty excited about this match. Is it really being played at the big O? I wonder if anyone will show up.

[Shway]

TFC II Starting XI: Bono, Charpie, Fabrizi, Bouchard, Serjeant, Uccello, Nunes, Aparicio, Mirabelli, Kaye, Babouli (C)
Bench: Di Bennardo, Montoya, Restrepo, Thorpe, Godinho, Edwards, Davis.

[Klinsmann]

when does the stream start? I'm just getting music on the stream

[Red CB Toronto]

when does the stream start? I'm just getting music on the stream

kickoff is 12:30 pm.

[Shway]

this game is going to be difficult to judge with the bouncey olympic stadium turf

[Shway]

Babouli is playing in the Giovinco role it seems....(freedom to roam)

[Shway]

This game is so scrappy...i don't think Ive seen 5 passes from either side.

[OgtheDim]

At work so watching intermittently...usually when something is happening near the MTL goal and they suddenly focus on a player farther up the pitch.

[Shway]

A lot of dirty tackles from FC montreal

[MartinUtd]

Why is Hassoun Camara playing for FC Montreal?

[Shway]

Why is Hassoun Camara playing for FC Montreal?

Got a red card in New England I believe. So I guess hes playing to stay match fit.

[Shway]

35' Kaye just missed a sitter

[notthesun]

Babouli looks like the real deal. Great moves and hit a difficult pass perfectly to Kaye who should've scored on the volley.

[flamehawk]

Babouli has been so consistently good. Two great skill moves to get away from defenders and an inch perfect cross to Kaye, whom unfortunately skies it from 4-5 yards out.

I would be surprised if Babouli doesn't get called up to the first team by next season.

[Shway]

GOLASSOO Marco Nunes, assist from Babouli

[jloome]

GOLASSOO Marco Nunes, assist from Babouli

Babouli was the best player on the pitch last week, he's the best this week. I don't think it'll be long before he gets a callup or two.

[Shway]

Babouli has been so consistently good. Two great skill moves to get away from defenders and an inch perfect cross to Kaye, whom unfortunately skies it from 4-5 yards out.

I would be surprised if Babouli doesn't get called up to the first team by next season.

I called this season...from what I've seen I know he's better than a few guys on the first team (i.e. Chapman)

I played against this guy a few weeks ago, and he's strong, quick, has a wicked first touch, and can smash a ball with both feet. We called him Aguero.

[Shway]

Babouli was the best player on the pitch last week, he's the best this week. I don't think it'll be long before he gets a callup or two.

I agree.....and not just to the first team....Canada as well.

Especially if Pasher, Manella, and other unproven targets are getting the call ups. This kind of player is rarely produced in Canada.

[jloome]

I'd say this has to be the highest-quality USL game I've seen. Even when Orlando or another club looked decent last season, the team they were playing was inevitably shit. But there's real talent out there today.

[flamehawk]

The ref needs to better protect Babouli, he's been hacked down by Montreal three times today.

[Shway]

^^last game was better.

Charleston is a wayyyy better team than FCMTL

[MartinUtd]

Babouli hits the woodwork from a freekick

[flamehawk]

Damn, Babouli is amazing. Great free kick, unlucky to hit the crossbar.

[Shway]

Man he is friggin sicck

[Shway]

^^He's hit a few of those in L1 last year.

[notthesun]

Highlights:

Babouli to Kaye (http://gfycat.com/TotalSpicyLacewing)

Nunes goal from Babouli's cross (http://gfycat.com/BriskIndelibleAmericanriverotter)

Babouli wins a free kick with some nice skill (http://gfycat.com/AfraidRepulsiveDoctorfish)

Babouli hits the crossbar (http://gfycat.com/DistantScaredDegus)

[OgtheDim]

Quite the pace this game compared to the one in Charleston.

[Shway]

manuel aparicio is non existent again.

[TFC07]

Score?

[Shway]

Does anyone know if its 3 subs now or is it still 5

[Shway]

score?

2-0 tfc

[Petor]

I'm finding this really fun to watch.
Some rough stuff at the start of the match and at times later on but entertaining non the less.

[Initial B]

Is it just me, or are both sides playing at a really fast pace? It's really bouncing around out there. Must be all those young legs...

[Alonso]

The amount of turnovers is ridonkulous

[ManUtd4ever]

I'm definitely going to make it out to some games with my kids in Vaughan. We have some quality on our side.

[Shway]

Is it just me, or are both sides playing at a really fast pace? It's really bouncing around out there. Must be all those young legs...

Its called the turf...saw it in the impacts CCL game against Pachuca and Alajuenese

[notthesun]

Counter attack leads to Edwards shot and Dinkota OG (http://gfycat.com/VengefulGiftedDobermanpinscher)

[Walms]

I'm finding this really fun to watch.
Some rough stuff at the start of the match and at times later on but entertaining non the less.

Agreed! Same way the Marlies games can be more entertaining then the leafs!

Its Fast! Its Raw! Its Exciting!!..... and were beating the TicTac kids 2-0 :scarf:

[Shway]

MoM = Mo Babouli

[jloome]

MoM = Mo Babouli

If he works on becoming a stone-cold finisher, he's going to be a monster.

[Petor]

I'm definitely going to make it out to some games with my kids in Vaughan. We have some quality on our side.

First game at the new stadium in Vaughan is on July 4th against Montreal. :)

[notthesun]

Give Babouli the year in USL to fine tune his game. He'll get tons of opportunities to improve his finishing because he can create 3-5 chances for himself per match. Then get him and Hamilton into the first team permanently next year.

[Leedsoronto]

Good showing by TFC, the academy v academy games will be easier than the team USL only games, TFC should beat every academy IMO.

[Fort York Redcoat]

How did Mirabelli look?

I work with his cousin so I have to be rooting for him..

[Walms]

Give Babouli the year in USL to fine tune his game. He'll get tons of opportunities to improve his finishing because he can create 3-5 chances for himself per match. Then get him and Hamilton into the first team permanently next year.

TFC II is the perfect place for them right now & possibly next year as well... I agree with what your saying but Jozy/Findley/Dike will probably get the priority over them till them can really breakout...... definitely a good idea to get them first team minuets threw out the season, but I'd hate for them to warm the bench & become the next Aston Morgan

[Walms]

How did Mirabelli look?

I work with his cousin so I have to be rooting for him..

Kind of invisible Pete IMO

[Fort York Redcoat]

Kind of invisible Pete IMO

Thanks anyway..:(

[reggie]

to be honest i rather have MO-BA then DIKE on the roster..he is good on the ball,can drop back in the mid and can play on the wing.
does anybody know why no BMO on ther kits?

[Petor]

to be honest i rather have MO-BA then DIKE on the roster..he is good on the ball,can drop back in the mid and can play on the wing.
does anybody know why no BMO on ther kits?

TFC2 has no shirt sponsor yet, maybe they can get a Vaughan business to sponser them.

[TFC07]

to be honest i rather have MO-BA then DIKE on the roster..he is good on the ball,can drop back in the mid and can play on the wing.
does anybody know why no BMO on ther kits?

Why is Dike on this team again? Bringing back Dike makes no sense at all! We got Hamilton and Babouli

I agree with lack of jersey sponsor thing is weird. I am guessing TFC asking extra money from BMO for TFC II jersey which BMO doesn't want to pay?

[TFC07]

TFC2 has no shirt sponsor yet, maybe they can get a Vaughan business to sponser them.

I am surprised KIA didn't sign a jersey shirt deal with TFCII. They're main sponsor of TFC academy and their facility.

[OgtheDim]

Not worth sponsoring yet. Team is seen by maybe 100 people right now. Sponsor should be lined up for the first TO match in May.

[Petor]

I am surprised KIA didn't sign a jersey shirt deal with TFCII. They're main sponsor of TFC academy and their facility.

I think that they are trying to keep the sponsor local to appease the Mayor of Vaughan and the city.

[TFC07]

I think that they are trying to keep the sponsor local to appease the Mayor of Vaughan and the city.

If that's case, then what companies in York region can afford to sponsor professional soccer club?

[Petor]

Magnotta?

[TFC07]

Magnotta?

LMAO! I don't think we want to be associated with that name.

[Initial B]

I'm just watching the St Louis-Louisville match right now. Compared to what I just watched, it's like night and day. No one touch passes, lots of slip-ups, and it just seems slower. Granted they're both expansion franchises, but so was TFCII and FCM. I get the feeling that the MLS reserve teams are going to make mincemeat of most of the independent sides this year.

[Petor]

LMAO! I don't think we want to be associated with that name.

Well, I'm just guessing, don't live in Vaughan so don't know many companies there.
How about the city itself, I was at the presentation at their city hall, what a palace!
Maybe a construction company then?

[Greatest Ripoff]

I am glad to finally be able to see Babouli play. He had lots of hype last year in L1O and he hasn't disappointed yet.

I was impressed with some the kids that can into the game.

Edwards - Did a good job getting behind the defenders, also put in some god crosses.

Davis - This is the kind of player I really like. Doesn't stand out but does a great job of keeping the midfield ticking over. Looked steady and confident on the ball.

Godinho - Made some great runs from leftback but the not the typical lung busting runs. Used some nice close control to to dribble past players.

[ag futbol]

Babouli was the best player on the pitch last week, he's the best this week. I don't think it'll be long before he gets a callup or two.
I think we've got a potential Osorio-esque transition coming. He's good enough to transition quickly and the coaches seem to know it.

Is he committed to canada or does he have something else in the background?

[scooter]

enjoyed the game immensely
it was a quick pace but felt a lot of balls given away in the middle which meant the defense had to soak up a lot of pressure that was needless
its early days and i am sure the coaches saw it and will address it
awesome offense and some really good passing but now they need to find that 3rd and 4th pass because a couple of time there were options that were not taken
in terms of going to the first team i think it would be better for development to let them play a full year first plus a winning year would be good for the club overall
looking forward to see them live and singing for them
any thoughts on original just for tfc 2 chants

[Red CB Toronto]

enjoyed the game immensely
it was a quick pace but felt a lot of balls given away in the middle which meant the defense had to soak up a lot of pressure that was needless
its early days and i am sure the coaches saw it and will address it
awesome offense and some really good passing but now they need to find that 3rd and 4th pass because a couple of time there were options that were not taken
in terms of going to the first team i think it would be better for development to let them play a full year first plus a winning year would be good for the club overall
looking forward to see them live and singing for them
any thoughts on original just for tfc 2 chants

I am getting into this USL thing, not only going to Montreal for the Voyageur Cup match in May but will be going for the TFC2 at FC Montreal fixture in August. Was a great result yesterday.

[Areathrasher]

Is he committed to canada or does he have something else in the background?

Can't remember which one but I read on Twitter that Iran or Iraq were sniffing around him.

[FRANKIE65]

I'm a little late replying on this thread, but, entertaining effort by the lads. These games are a great addition to the main squad. Those that purchased seasons for $96 a pop will be well rewarded.