Match Day 24 - TFC @ Houston Sat Aug 13 [postponed Sun Aug 14, 9:15pm]

[OgtheDim]

From The Album "Keep It Going"

The Right State of Mind


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACMckXr1j4o


On the morning after one of the most glorious home games ever - seems appropriate.

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Have at it people

[Yohan]

This game should be another 3 pts. Houston have trouble scoring goals, despite playing relatively well defensively. Only concern is the heat, but if the boys play even 80% of how they've been playing at BMO Field, it should be another win.

[Fort York Redcoat]

Those Houston highlights showed a team pretty hunkered down and defending the whole game. Not often I expect a win away but yep. Let's catch NYC and top East this Sat.

[KurtLarSUN]

Why are we "self-defeating" ... Why do North American fans have "inferiority complex". I was on @FAN590 moments ago http://www.sportsnet.ca/590/jeff-blair-show/toronto-fcs-part-isnt-media/

[Prof]

Why are we "self-defeating" ... Why do North American fans have "inferiority complex". I was on @FAN590 moments ago http://www.sportsnet.ca/590/jeff-blair-show/toronto-fcs-part-isnt-media/

It is obvious to me that there is a conspiracy against TFC and MLS and this is a shame. If only we could get 10% of the Jays coverage. Can you image what the attendance at Jays, Raptors or Argos games would be if they got absolutely no game day coverage as they ignore TFC but still get close to 28k to every match.

[Yohan]

This is some slick vid


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

[Ultra & Proud]

This game should be another 3 pts. Houston have trouble scoring goals, despite playing relatively well defensively. Only concern is the heat, but if the boys play even 80% of how they've been playing at BMO Field, it should be another win.
If they train here Wednesday & Thursday then they should be ready for it as I think it will be hotter and more humid here.

[reggie]

This is some slick vid


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_mXHNtctpc
best TFC vid ever

[Ivy]

This game is a must win. Houston really struggle scoring goals, and now with Barnes gone, they're even weaker up top.
Good defensive side, but if TFC keeps up the pressure, goals will come.
3-1 TFC

[Richard]

Classic trap game though, especially if it gets hot.

[Super]

Giovinco turns it on and we win. That's the formula. Keep it going!

[OgtheDim]

Game comes at a weird time. Of the next 3 away games, this is the one we should not mind losing points on; Western away game points are all bonus time.

Yes, Houston is not good. But, Houston has only lost once at home all season - they are 4-1-5. They find a way to get points at home. On our form, I think we can take this. And it will not be easy. Patience and concentration.

[AFCB+TFC]

Wonder if Altidore will get the start finally, were a much better side when he's on the field.

Good to have Bradley back fully fit, his ability to work out of tight spaces and execute long passes are key for us.

When will Irwin, Johnson and Cheyrou be fully healthy?

[DinamoTFC]

I hope we win so we can break a club record. We've never won 5 consecutive matches.

[Ultra & Proud]

Wonder if Altidore will get the start finally?

If it's as hot as people think it will be then I wouldn't start him yet but I'd look at giving him 35-40 minutes depending on the situation.

[Detroit_TFC]

Classic trap game though, especially if it gets hot.

Well, I thought the game vs NER was going to be a trap game, so I don't know any more. Based on Houston's record at home, it could be, but given the current form, good chance for a draw.

[AFCB+TFC]

If it's as hot as people think it will be then I wouldn't start him yet but I'd look at giving him 35-40 minutes depending on the situation.

Ah good point I hadn't factored in the weather, better safe than sorry!

[Oldtimer]

TFC doesn't do as well in the heat.

[ManUtd4ever]

TFC doesn't do as well in the heat.

They've been getting a lot of practice lately though.

[jason]

Living in Texas, this is a must see match. I will be in Houston supporting the boys and 3 points are expected. A Seba goal or two would be icing on the cake. It is going to be hot though. Little boys who lie grow up to be weathermen and the local weatherman is saying Saturday will be 99 degrees F 37 degrees C.

[OgtheDim]

Sounds like a good idea to do the Red Stripe shirts.

[Yohan]

http://www.proreferees.com/2016-mls-regular-season-assignments---week-23.php

The ref is Hilarious Grajeda. The guy who had a horrid game last week for LA-NYRB

[Richard]

http://www.proreferees.com/2016-mls-regular-season-assignments---week-23.php

The ref is Hilarious Grajeda. The guy who had a horrid game last week for LA-NYRB

Oh that's great. This game almost feels like a write off. I know were all high on TFC right now, and rightfully so, but this one feels like a classic mid summer debacle. You got a terrible referee, blazing heat, garbage team who is probably going to hack our players and the referee is going to be the star of the show.

That being said TFC probably win 3-0. LOL g:D

[Yohan]

TFC has only won once in Houston. Drew 5 times though

[Kamp Berg]

I know I am being way too overly confident, but at this point it seems almost impossible for defences in MLS to stop Jozy and Seba short of straight fouling them. With the way the whole team is clicking lately it's unleashed a beast of a front line (Ricketts included) 💥

[mistercorporate]

This game will be important, we need to have a stronger away record to be truly elite. Almost everyone has great home results it seems. I'm just happy we're likely to get a home playoff date!!

[T-boy]

They've been getting a lot of practice lately though.

Mind you, the Houston "low" is 28 degrees this week. These evening games at BMO have had a nice cool temp by kick off. That won't happen in Houston. It's gonna be a sauna whatever time of day!

[Joe Kool]

It is interesting reading other MLS teams' fan reactions as of late. Columbus, New England and now Houston fans going on about how they think their teams are basically throwing in the towel and some are contemplating renewing of tickets again already and some are trying to weather the storm hoping the team will make it right in the offseason but have already written off this season. Sound familiar? We had years of that. Nice to be the favourite coming into games for a change even though this is MLS and anything can happen on gameday like the San Jose game. Just feels good these days to be a TFC fan which we couldn't always say and we can empathize with these other fans now that they are going through it. Took us alot of years to not be the butt of all MLS jokes. Feels good to have some respect. I think the boys can pull this one out this weekend. Let's go REDS!

[Areathrasher]

It is interesting reading other MLS teams' fan reactions as of late. Columbus, New England and now Houston fans going on about how they think their teams are basically throwing in the towel and some are contemplating renewing of tickets again already and some are trying to weather the storm hoping the team will make it right in the offseason but have already written off this season. Sound familiar? We had years of that. Nice to be the favourite coming into games for a change even though this is MLS and anything can happen on gameday like the San Jose game. Just feels good these days to be a TFC fan which we couldn't always say and we can empathize with these other fans now that they are going through it. Took us alot of years to not be the butt of all MLS jokes. Feels good to have some respect. I think the boys can pull this one out this weekend. Let's go REDS!

Yup, Berhalter and Heaps deathwatches going on :lol:

[Oldtimer]

I know I am being way too overly confident, but at this point it seems almost impossible for defences in MLS to stop Jozy and Seba short of straight fouling them.

Don't worry, they'll foul them and the ref will give our players yellows instead for "diving."

[Oldtimer]

Yup, Berhalter and Heaps deathwatches going on :lol:

You are not kidding, the "fire Berhalter" thread is over 23 pages and 500 posts long! I feel their pain, we've been there.

http://forums.bigsoccer.com/threads/fire-berhalter.2031671/


(http://forums.bigsoccer.com/threads/fire-berhalter.2031671/)

[BelfastBoy]

It is obvious to me that there is a conspiracy against TFC and MLS and this is a shame. If only we could get 10% of the Jays coverage. Can you image what the attendance at Jays, Raptors or Argos games would be if they got absolutely no game day coverage as they ignore TFC but still get close to 28k to every match.

MLS receives decent coverage in the UK like on Sky Sports - because its MORE football. You see kids with LA Galaxy jerseys..

I get that feeling that people here are like ' well its not Premier League, La Liga etc. so its crap'. When in actuall fact MLS is mid-range in global terms.

P.S. Mad Caddies rule!

[C.Ronaldo]

I know I am being way too overly confident, but at this point it seems almost impossible for defences in MLS to stop Jozy and Seba short of straight fouling them. With the way the whole team is clicking lately it's unleashed a beast of a front line (Ricketts included) 

Jozy is obviously the superior player but having rickets our there changes EVERYTHING, and his addition shouldn't be overlooked. His speed opens up time and space for SEBA, and he also tracks back. Knowing he only plays 40-60 minutes allows him run balls out.

[Yohan]

If I was Vanney, I would op for a more conservative approach to this game, to save energy for full 90 and try to hit on counter. And use Altidore for hold up play to start, sub in Ricketts somewhere around 60-65 min mark to run at tired Houston defender as an impact sub.

[Yohan]

MLS receives decent coverage in the UK like on Sky Sports - because its MORE football. You see kids with LA Galaxy jerseys..

I get that feeling that people here are like ' well its not Premier League, La Liga etc. so its crap'. When in actuall fact MLS is mid-range in global terms.

P.S. Mad Caddies rule!
Being on Skysports for games and media coverage in England... there is a small, but growing numbers of Brits that's taking an interest in MLS. They happen to catch a game (midnight isn't that late on a Sat) and say it's not that bad. Some check out MLS out of sheer curiousity and stick with it. (like those finding toronto podcast guys)

I enjoy Skysports and the Guardian coverage of MLS. It's interesting to read what Brits think of MLS for a different perspective.
Some guys follow MLS hard enough to do a show.


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

There is no such thing as a bad PR...

[TFC/Everton]

You are not kidding, the "fire Berhalter" thread is over 23 pages and 500 posts long! I feel their pain, we've been there.

http://forums.bigsoccer.com/threads/fire-berhalter.2031671/


(http://forums.bigsoccer.com/threads/fire-berhalter.2031671/)

And they are arguing like we do when times are bad. Can't believe that team was in the cup final last year.

[AFCB+TFC]

The MLS show is garbage in my opinion. Baz is pretty reasonable but doesn't have anything more than mediocre knowledge whilst Ped is a moron. The way Ped talks about Jozy you can tell he has no understanding of the game. Even when Baz talks about Jozy he doesn't rate him much either. Just because he flopped in the Premier League doesn't mean he isn't a very good MLS player, which anyone who watches nearly all our games and has half a brain could tell you. Neither of them even mention his hold up play or how he pulls defenders off Giovinco. Or that he makes good runs and has good combination play with Seba.

Not to mention Ped is an attention whore who's annoying as fuck and always interrupts Baz.

[Richard]

^^^ Yeah I have to agree. I watched the whole thing to give them a shot at redeeming themselves but they really don't know what they're talking about, especially the idiot on the left.

[Richard]

You know the best part of this good run of games is that were going to get Johnson and Cheyrou back in the near future, that's two veteran tough as nails player who can give this team a
chance at a deep playoff run, there is no reason we cant win the whole thing when we have a player like Giovinco here.

[backbeat]

You know the best part of this good run of games is that were going to get Johnson and Cheyrou back in the near future, that's two veteran tough as nails player who can give this team a
chance at a deep playoff run, there is no reason we cant win the whole thing when we have a player like Giovinco here.

and Irwin as well...liking our chances...and loving how we were able to keep pace while they (et al) were gone

[AFCB+TFC]

You know the best part of this good run of games is that were going to get Johnson and Cheyrou back in the near future, that's two veteran tough as nails player who can give this team a
chance at a deep playoff run, there is no reason we cant win the whole thing when we have a player like Giovinco here.

Agreed, with the team we have it should be MLS cup or bust. Would take our squad on paper over any other in the league.

[molenshtain]

Agreed, with the team we have it should be MLS cup or bust. Would take our squad on paper over any other in the league.

I'd be careful with setting expectations too high. I agree that that is our ceiling right now, but a deep playoff run and a first round bye is probably where we're at right now. when we make our #10 signing in the off-season, that's when we'll be cup or bust. That's the way the roster was constructed.

[AFCB+TFC]

I'd be careful with setting expectations too high. I agree that that is our ceiling right now, but a deep playoff run and a first round bye is probably where we're at right now. when we make our #10 signing in the off-season, that's when we'll be cup or bust. That's the way the roster was constructed.

You make a good point about needing a #10 signing but this is MLS and every team is going to have an achilles heel or at the very least a subpar area due to the salary cap. I wouldn't be upset if we make at least the conference finals but I think this team is good enough to win the league once we get everyone healthy.

I agree next year with that #10 signing we will have an even better shot though (as long we can keep the current squad together)

[OgtheDim]

We as TFC supporters don't have enough experience in the playoffs to be able to judge how tough it is. My understanding from listening to other team's supporters is the playoffs are a crap shoot and nobody should expect anything.

The realistic goal is top 2 and a home playoff game. Anything else would be a bonus this season. IF we ended up in 3rd or 4th with a home playoff that would be building on last season and probably OK. 5th or 6th and we havn't really advanced.

[Oldtimer]

Agreed, with the team we have it should be MLS cup or bust. Would take our squad on paper over any other in the league.

I'd take LA with their "cap, what's a cap, we're LA" squad first. Our squad has good depth and balance for an MLS team though and could go far.

[Oldtimer]

We as TFC supporters don't have enough experience in the playoffs to be able to judge how tough it is. My understanding from listening to other team's supporters is the playoffs are a crap shoot and nobody should expect anything.

The realistic goal is top 2 and a home playoff game. Anything else would be a bonus this season. IF we ended up in 3rd or 4th with a home playoff that would be building on last season and probably OK. 5th or 6th and we havn't really advanced.

A good and timely warning before we get carried away.

[C.Ronaldo]

Being on Skysports for games and media coverage in England... there is a small, but growing numbers of Brits that's taking an interest in MLS. They happen to catch a game (midnight isn't that late on a Sat) and say it's not that bad. Some check out MLS out of sheer curiousity and stick with it. (like those finding toronto podcast guys)

I enjoy Skysports and the Guardian coverage of MLS. It's interesting to read what Brits think of MLS for a different perspective.
Some guys follow MLS hard enough to do a show.


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

There is no such thing as a bad PR...

I was not able to listen past 2 minutes.

I dont get to use this term often but what a bunch of wankers

[gmacpheetfc]

I was not able to listen past 2 minutes.

I dont get to use this term often but what a bunch of wankers

They're jokes what are you talking about.

[AFCB+TFC]

I'd take LA with their "cap, what's a cap, we're LA" squad first. Our squad has good depth and balance for an MLS team though and could go far.

You could definitely make the argument LA is a bit better but I think it's pretty comparable but we have a much better keeper and better DP's. Slight edge to TFC in my opinion.

[Oldtimer]

You could definitely make the argument LA is a bit better but I think it's pretty comparable but we have a much better keeper and better DP's. Slight edge to TFC in my opinion.

It's close. Giovinco is Giovinco, nobody better in the league. Bradley and even Altidore are strong players. However, LA besides their 3 DPs (Gerrard, Keene, Dos Santos) mysteriously fits in Nigel de Jong and Gyasi Zardes, and their whole team is way over budget. TAM? Garber bucks? Who knows? That gives a strength to their squad that makes them hard to beat. Toronto has some really good young players though that helps close that gap at low cost. I'd give the slight edge to LA, but it can be debated.

[Derko]

Why is almost the entire second page of this 'Houston vs. TFC game thread' dedicated to 2 knobs from the UK, and LA Galaxy's fucking budget.

I think TFC have a great chance at 3 points on Saturday

[Areathrasher]

You're right.Don't want to sidetrack the convo so deleted my post about the Galaxy.

Anyways....

Dynamo fans are pretty down about their chances this weekend it seems.

[GhostKiller]

--------Gio-------Altidore-------
----------Chapman------------
----Oso-------------Endoh-----
-----------Bradley-------------
--Morrow--Zavs---moor---Biet--
---------------Bono-------------

Bench: Ricketts, Hag, Delgado, Hamilton, Bloom, Q

[Oldtimer]

--------Gio-------Altidore-------
----------Chapman------------
----Oso-------------Endoh-----
-----------Bradley-------------
--Morrow--Zavs---moor---Biet--
---------------Bono-------------

Bench: Ricketts, Hag, Delgado, Hamilton, Bloom, Q

Ricketts in for Altidore in the 60th minute, maybe?

[OgtheDim]

Ricketts in for Altidore in the 60th minute, maybe?

Yes...speed in the heat kills.

[Ultra & Proud]

I'd take LA with their "cap, what's a cap, we're LA" squad first. Our squad has good depth and balance for an MLS team though and could go far.
LA might be tough to match up with seeing as they have 7 DPs but I am looking forward to seeing our depth come through in the CCL next year. If we keep things together all the young guys will have a good season under their belts and I'd like to see how we fair.

[PopePouri]

--------Gio-------Altidore-------
----------Chapman------------
----Oso-------------Endoh-----
-----------Bradley-------------
--Morrow--Zavs---moor---Biet--
---------------Bono-------------

Bench: Ricketts, Hag, Delgado, Hamilton, Bloom, Q

Swat Endoh with Delgado most likely.

[C.Ronaldo]

Agreed

Delgado has earned his sport over Endoh

[GhostKiller]

Either one who starts I think we will see Endoh and delgado subbing for one another. Same with Jozy for Ricketts and Oso for Hag, bloom or Morgan

[Ivy]

LA might be tough to match up with seeing as they have 7 DPs but I am looking forward to seeing our depth come through in the CCL next year. If we keep things together all the young guys will have a good season under their belts and I'd like to see how we fair.
You must be excited to lose 4 guys to the expansion drafts then :P

[portu]

You must be excited to lose 4 guys to the expansion drafts then :P
isn't the max u can lose 2?

[molenshtain]

Yes^

[Ivy]

Per team, no? There's 2 teams entering next year.

[molenshtain]

Per team, no? There's 2 teams entering next year.

It's just Atlanta coming next year. LAFC and maybe Minnesota the year after.

[Richard]

Oh yes the expansion draft, where we take your players that you develop for our benefit because were totally all for socialism, if it makes money that is(parity), who cares about the competitive spirit of the game. :facepalm:

GTFO with that concept.

[mistercorporate]

Ricketts in for Altidore in the 60th minute, maybe?

I'd rathe Ricketts for Endoh and keep Altidore on the pitch. Ricketts will be a great super sub till he gets to full match fitness.

[molenshtain]

Whole point is the competitive spirit of the game. No real harm in letting a new club getting two squad players so they aren't signing USL and NASL players to fill out there squad for the first year or two, leaving them shit and at the bottom of the pack to start off. Sure fire way of killing any momentum you've built on your way in. It's also a good way to get unwanted squad players off your roster.

[Ivy]

I'd love to be in the room when they explain to Seba that Atlanta took 2 players for free. Just because.

[Ivy]

Whole point is the competitive spirit of the game. No real harm in letting a new club getting two squad players so they aren't signing USL and NASL players to fill out there squad for the first year or two, leaving them shit and at the bottom of the pack to start off. Sure fire way of killing any momentum you've built on your way in. It's also a good way to get unwanted squad players off your roster.
except these teams aren't stupid... They don't take trash (usually). And who do we have on our roster that we'd be OK with getting taken?

[notthesun]

except these teams aren't stupid... They don't take trash (usually). And who do we have on our roster that we'd be OK with getting taken?

Lovitz. And I would be disappointed but I'd survive if we lost Williams, maybe Simonin.

[molenshtain]

except these teams aren't stupid... They don't take trash (usually). And who do we have on our roster that we'd be OK with getting taken?


well they'd have to. They don't have any other options to fill out their squad with American players and meet roster requirements.

If the expansion draft was today, my protected list would probably look something like this

Protected:
Seba
Bradley
Johnson
Irwin
Morrow or Morgan
Beitashour
Osorio
Delgado
Endoh
Moor
Hagglund or Zavs

that leaves Ricketts, Bloom, Bono, Roberts, Hamilton, Balbouli, Altidore, Williams, Chapman, Mannella, Simonin, Cheyrou Lovitz and two of Hagglund, Zavs, Morrow and Morgan. Bono is a GA, so he's automatically protected. Same goes for Hamilton, Chapman, Mannella and Roberts because they're still on their homegrown contracts.

So that leaves us with Ricketts, Bloom, Williams, Simonin, Cheyrou, Lovitz, Altidore, Hagglund or Zavs, Morrow or Morgan. Ricketts, Morgan and Simonin would be internationals on Atlanta, so a good bet they wouldn't take them. Cheyrou will be 35, I doubt they'd take him. It's a gamble, but I assume Atlanta will think they can get better value on their dp's then what they would get for Altidore (they also just signed an expensive target man in Kenwyne Jones). Then there's just Lovitz, Bloom, Williams, Hagglund or Zavs, and Morrow. Those guys are expendable. nice guys to have on the squad, but not at all the end of the world if we have to give them up. We'd probably end up losing Bloom (he was at Atlanta before, and presumably wants to get back to his wife and newborn, who are stationed in North Florida) and one of our cb's.

Anyway, we should get back on topic. I think this is a classic trap game. Heat, tough defense, both mentally and physically tired squad. 1-0 Houston.

[portu]

except these teams aren't stupid... They don't take trash (usually). And who do we have on our roster that we'd be OK with getting taken?
Actually if you look at the last expansion draft very few players are doing at all well

[portu]

Oh yes the expansion draft, where we take your players that you develop for our benefit because were totally all for socialism, if it makes money that is(parity), who cares about the competitive spirit of the game. :facepalm:

GTFO with that concept.
I think in this case the league would be much better off in terms of preventing the dilution of talent if they let expansion teams not have to put transfer fees on their cap for a full year plus anytime prior. I think that would allow them to bring new players into the league on transfers that usually wouldn't happen because the fees would create insane cap hits. For example, players from NASL USL and Central America that might be classified as DP's or warrant high cap hits would be brought into the league and increase the amount of talent rather than dilute it, in this manner. Not to mention this would allow teams to keep the talent they've acquired/developed, though I do believe in the overall "socialist" policy of the league.

[jason]

I do think the Houston fans are down on their team right now. I received a text offer from the Dynamo yesterday for special $30 tickets. I expect a half empty stadium. Look for our reds shirts second level.

[Areathrasher]

FYI, there's been talk that there won't be an expansion draft and they will just give Minny and Atlanta extra allocation money and international spots.

[ag futbol]

I'd rathe Ricketts for Endoh and keep Altidore on the pitch. Ricketts will be a great super sub till he gets to full match fitness.
Altidore injury history plus 35 degree heat makes me speculative of that plan. I'd say give him 45 minutes tops - it's one game.

[Ruffian]

well they'd have to. They don't have any other options to fill out their squad with American players and meet roster requirements.

If the expansion draft was today, my protected list would probably look something like this

Protected:
Seba
Bradley
Johnson
Irwin
Morrow or Morgan
Beitashour
Osorio
Delgado
Endoh
Moor
Hagglund or Zavs

that leaves Ricketts, Bloom, Bono, Roberts, Hamilton, Balbouli, Altidore, Williams, Chapman, Mannella, Simonin, Cheyrou Lovitz and two of Hagglund, Zavs, Morrow and Morgan. Bono is a GA, so he's automatically protected. Same goes for Hamilton, Chapman, Mannella and Roberts because they're still on their homegrown contracts.

So that leaves us with Ricketts, Bloom, Williams, Simonin, Cheyrou, Lovitz, Altidore, Hagglund or Zavs, Morrow or Morgan. Ricketts, Morgan and Simonin would be internationals on Atlanta, so a good bet they wouldn't take them. Cheyrou will be 35, I doubt they'd take him. It's a gamble, but I assume Atlanta will think they can get better value on their dp's then what they would get for Altidore (they also just signed an expensive target man in Kenwyne Jones). Then there's just Lovitz, Bloom, Williams, Hagglund or Zavs, and Morrow. Those guys are expendable. nice guys to have on the squad, but not at all the end of the world if we have to give them up. We'd probably end up losing Bloom (he was at Atlanta before, and presumably wants to get back to his wife and newborn, who are stationed in North Florida) and one of our cb's.

Anyway, we should get back on topic. I think this is a classic trap game. Heat, tough defense, both mentally and physically tired squad. 1-0 Houston.

This should be Bez's list also. Seems like this list will make us not to lose a lot of our depth.

[molenshtain]

FYI, there's been talk that there won't be an expansion draft and they will just give Minny and Atlanta extra allocation money and international spots.

Hadn't heard about that. Interesting if true. The biggest thing the expansion draft does is allow new teams to fill out their depth charts pretty handily with domestic players, something every successful team needs to do in this league. I don't know if the other option you mention would give us the same outcome.

[Areathrasher]

Hadn't heard about that. Interesting if true. The biggest thing the expansion draft does is allow new teams to fill out their depth charts pretty handily with domestic players, something every successful team needs to do in this league. I don't know if the other option you mention would give us the same outcome.

Minny coming into the league gets announced next week. Should be some clarity around what's going to happen soon.

[Ossington Mental Youth]

FYI, there's been talk that there won't be an expansion draft and they will just give Minny and Atlanta extra allocation money and international spots.

Heres hoping. The expansion draft is ridiculous considering there are players for this sport that could play in this league all over the world.

[PopePouri]

This should be Bez's list also. Seems like this list will make us not to lose a lot of our depth.

They'd probably protect Morrow than Morgan. Morgan would be an international and most likely wouldn't get picked up. Also Zavs is ahead of Hagglund on the depth chart.

[GhostKiller]

Altidore injury history plus 35 degree heat makes me speculative of that plan. I'd say give him 45 minutes tops - it's one game.
I agree. Vanny knows that if Altidore picks up another injury this year he is done. He's using him very sparingly and it's working. He's scored twice since coming on as a super sub and he has useful backups in Ricketts and Jham. No need to push him.

[Ultra & Proud]

I agree. Vanny knows that if Altidore picks up another injury this year he is done. He's using him very sparingly and it's working. He's scored twice since coming on as a super sub and he has useful backups in Ricketts and Jham. No need to push him.
And they're calling for thunderstorms at match time so if the pitch is sloppy like it usually is when wet down there, I'd sit Jozy.

[OgtheDim]

Hmm....Beitashour might be out for this one.


https://twitter.com/JohnMolinaro/status/763760558168506368



Leading to


https://twitter.com/DanRiccio590/status/763762290906701824

[Joe Kool]

Hmm....Beitashour might be out for this one.


https://twitter.com/JohnMolinaro/status/763760558168506368



Leading to


https://twitter.com/DanRiccio590/status/763762290906701824

I take it they don't trust a straight swap putting in Bloom for Beitashour? Doesn't say much about the depth if the team would rather change a formation versus putting in a backup right back.

[Areathrasher]

You missed the game last Saturday?

[OgtheDim]

Crap...its his hip. I always have a bad feeling about hip injuries.

https://twitter.com/DanRiccio590/status/763771749410435072

[mistercorporate]

This should be Bez's list also. Seems like this list will make us not to lose a lot of our depth.

Yes, molenshtain made an excellent list.

[mistercorporate]

Hmm....Beitashour might be out for this one.


https://twitter.com/JohnMolinaro/status/763760558168506368



Leading to


https://twitter.com/DanRiccio590/status/763762290906701824

3 defenders, an excellent Italian style formation for teams with elite defenders. This is why our little Italian scored so many goals, tons of support and distractions for him to have his way!

[KurtLarSUN]

I was up at training on Wednesday. I wouldn't be surprised if Toronto FC started Saturday's match in a 5-3-2, with Bloom/Morgan wide, though Morrow could still start.

[PopePouri]

I take it they don't trust a straight swap putting in Bloom for Beitashour? Doesn't say much about the depth if the team would rather change a formation versus putting in a backup right back.

Why? Bloom started the last game just fine in a 3-5-2. Morrow now comes in and plays LB, move Bloom to RB, start Jozy.

[KGH]

Horst has been suspended for the match.

[notthesun]

No David Horst for Houston, he was just suspended for this match by the DisCo after an elbow to the head of Bernier last week.

[Joe Kool]

Why? Bloom started the last game just fine in a 3-5-2. Morrow now comes in and plays LB, move Bloom to RB, start Jozy.

I agree.

[Oldtimer]

A 0-0 tie looks like the most likely outcome.

[Ben - D.O.W.]

A 0-0 tie looks like the most likely outcome.

I don't know about that - we haven't had a 0-0 draw in the league since May vs Columbus, I feel like this team just isn't made for them this year. We've only had one other all year (vs Montreal in the 2nd leg of the Canadian Championship).

I'm going 2-1 Toronto, with Altidore scoring the winner.

[OgtheDim]

Game Day :scarf:

[ensco]

Forecast is for heavy thunderstorms.

[mistercorporate]

Forecast is for heavy thunderstorms.

Should cool things a bit, but makes attacking harder. In Seba we trust.

[DinamoTFC]

Let's break this club record, get that 5th win in a row and hopefully some media will notice.

[Prof]

Let's break this club record, get that 5th win in a row and hopefully some media will notice.

It could be 19 games in a row. The main stream media will never report positively on TFC. Think of all the awful Leaf, Blue Jay, Raptors, Argos teams of the past and how much the media was acting as cheerleaders, but with TFC now winning no coverage. When TFC is bad they attack. For some odd reason they are afraid of TFC.

[ronzilla]

http://toronto-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/elfinderimages/Houston%20Projected%20XI.png

[Pint]

It could be 19 games in a row. The main stream media will never report positively on TFC. Think of all the awful Leaf, Blue Jay, Raptors, Argos teams of the past and how much the media was acting as cheerleaders, but with TFC now winning no coverage. When TFC is bad they attack. For some odd reason they are afraid of TFC.

The media in Toronto does nothing but shit on the leafs for everything they do. At no point in my 28 years on this planet have they acted as cheerleaders for them.

Jays and raptors yes

[mistercorporate]

Altidore over Ricketts, Ricketts over Delgado. We need an early goal, then they'll be hungry for some blood!



http://toronto-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/elfinderimages/Houston%20Projected%20XI.png

[Pint]

Looks like bloom is out for tonight, could be interesting if beit can't go.

[Ivy]

Looks like bloom is out for tonight, could be interesting if beit can't go.
Bloom is back in :P

[Pint]

Bloom is back in :P

I think that's the reason he is out

Neverending saw Molinaro say he is with team.

[105]

Go TFC
Go Columbus :puke:

[Auzzy]

Mark Bloom is with TFC in Houston, heading back to wife & kids after the game. No idea how focussed he'll be though, if he is playing:

https://twitter.com/markbloom21/status/764486791231483905

https://www.instagram.com/p/BJDeNG6honX/

[Derko]

Let's break this club record, get that 5th win in a row and hopefully some media will notice.

Zoomer radio mentioned the TFC match in Houston on their sports broadcast this afternoon:scarf::drum:

[Prof]

The media in Toronto does nothing but shit on the leafs for everything they do. At no point in my 28 years on this planet have they acted as cheerleaders for them.

Jays and raptors yes

Good times are coming for Leafs, sooner than you think: FeschukToronto's coming auditions will make the Leafs one of the teams to watch down the stretch.
https://www.thestar.com/sports/leafs/2016/02/28/good-times-are-coming-for-leafs-sooner-than-you-think-feschuk.html

[ronzilla]

https://twitter.com/torontofc/status/764612696822034432

https://twitter.com/torontofc/status/764613036279631873


Weather: Its currently pouring buckets.

[Pint]

Good times are coming for Leafs, sooner than you think: FeschukToronto's coming auditions will make the Leafs one of the teams to watch down the stretch.
https://www.thestar.com/sports/leafs/2016/02/28/good-times-are-coming-for-leafs-sooner-than-you-think-feschuk.html


Feschuk is an abomination of a journalist so that may be why I haven't seen those. Same reason I don't read Cathal Kelly.

[mistercorporate]

I wonder why Ricketts is on the bench, wouldn't he be more useful than Delgado in the midfield? Shouldn't we go in with our best players for the initial goal or two?

[notthesun]

I wonder why Ricketts is on the bench, wouldn't he be more useful than Delgado in the midfield? Shouldn't we go in with our best players for the initial goal or two?

Ricketts isn't a midfielder. No way I'd play him there ahead of Delgado, or pretty much any midfielder on our roster.

[mistercorporate]

NYRB leading Montreal 3-1 after the half, a good result for us, one less team to look over our shoulder on the way to the Supporters Shield *fingers crossed*.

[portu]

Ugh lightning/rain delay looming why does this always happen when we're in Texas???

[ronzilla]

NYRB leading Montreal 3-1 after the half, a good result for us, one less team to look over our shoulder on the way to the Supporters Shield *fingers crossed*.

Im also keepig an eye on the NYC game and its delayed due to lightnng.

Houston looks bad too

https://twitter.com/KurtLarSUN/status/764616388413526016

[tfcocd]

https://twitter.com/torontofc/status/764612696822034432

https://twitter.com/torontofc/status/764613036279631873


Weather: Its currently pouring buckets.

Is this another texas marathon like last year when they stopped the game for 3 hours and then seba scored a couple after the break to make it look close?

Think I passed out during that one, woke up and the game was still on.

Big difference, to name a few, is TFC was on a 3 game losing streak going in and had some serious keeper issues.

Onward and upward!

[CBTFC]

Flooding advisory for the Houston area, and it's supposed to be raining like a mofo for the next few hours.

I'd be surprised if this match starts on time, if at all.

[gracos2015]

Why are they showing CFL on TSN; it would be nice if they did an MLS recap show instead

[KRO]

If you look at the weather radar this game is not being played tonight. Storms don't clear till about 4 am.

[MartinUtd]

Yeah I was just checking the radars too. This isn't happening any time soon

https://weather.com/weather/radar/interactive/l/USTX0617:1:US?animation=true&layer=radarConus&zoom=8

[PAOK17]

All they need is for the lighting to stop and the rain to let up, assuming the pitch is still playable.

[PizzaEatingYeti]

They are going to play tom. morning at 10 AM local time instead.

[mistercorporate]

They are going to play tom. morning at 10 AM local time instead.

https://twitter.com/KurtLarSUN/status/764646187328679938



https://twitter.com/KurtLarSUN/status/764645084511875072

[Oldtimer]

Pitch is being inspected now.

[ronzilla]

Is TSN going to peter-out on the game?

[PAOK17]

Is TSN going to peter-out on the game?
Just realized they could do that since the Ti-Cats game is on at 11, right?

[sn0re]

TFC might as well announce Armando Cooper signing with this delay..

[CBTFC]

This is lame...I could understand waiting it out this long if it was earlier in the day, but it's already 9:30pm local time.

C'mon MLS, do the right thing and just cancel the match for tonight and re-schedule it for tomorrow

[ronzilla]

Just realized they could do that since the Ti-Cats game is on at 11, right?


I have no idea. Hope not.

Just found a few streams just in case


http://cricfree.tv/watch/live/toronto-fc-vs-houston-dynamo-live-streaming


http://firstsrowsports.eu/soccer/first-houston-dynamo-toronto-fc-row6ba653


http://wiz1.net/channel64


http://realstreamunited.tv/soccer/houston-dynamo-toronto-fc-rsu30f1c5?l=1676505330

[Eastend]

Just realized they could do that since the Ti-Cats game is on at 11, right?

Hamilton v BC actually started @ 10pm and is on 3 other channels. SHOULD be ok if it does start.

[CBTFC]

It should/will be on TSN 4.

[notthesun]

Another lightning strike. This may actually not happen tonight.

[notthesun]

https://twitter.com/KurtLarSUN/status/764657863075573760

[PAOK17]

Sounds like the firm decision will be in 20 minutes. the latest the game can kick off is 11 pm CT.

Based on Dynamo tweets:

https://twitter.com/HoustonDynamo

[mistercorporate]

https://twitter.com/KurtLarSUN/status/764659055113547779

[ronzilla]

https://twitter.com/HoustonDynamo/status/764659337432215552

[PAOK17]

Another massive lightning strike apparently. Doesn't look good

[CBTFC]

This isn't that complicated. If I can see the giant storm over the Houston area on my smartphone app from a couple thousand km's away, then surely they know what the area is like there at the stadium.

Just make the call already, really disrespectful to fans. Dynamo supporters are really giving the team shit on their FB page.

[ronzilla]

The latest the game could start is 12:00 EST.

[OgtheDim]

Realistically, this game either goes tomorrow night or later in the season. No way they can play a game during the mid day Texas heat.

[PAOK17]

i would blame the league more than Houston, I suppose. They're the ones making the decision and taking really long to do so. Probably are cancelling it but figuring out when it will be replayed? Maybe that's the reason for the delayed announcement?

[PizzaEatingYeti]

The most sense would make to play it tom. evening.

[notthesun]

https://twitter.com/torontofc/status/764673447536398336

This is going up straight against Bolt & De Grasse in the 100m final

[ronzilla]

https://twitter.com/torontofc/status/764673447536398336

[Auzzy]

With Beitashour out, I wonder if Mark Bloom will still be available to play tomorrow night, as his wife just had a baby...

[OgtheDim]

https://twitter.com/torontofc/status/764673447536398336

This is going up straight against Bolt & De Grasse in the 100m final

Surely TSN isn't covering that with 5 channels.

[flamehawk]

With Beitashour out, I wonder if Mark Bloom will still be available to play tomorrow night, as his wife just had a baby...

We may well have to move Morrow to RB, and have Morgan on.

[Hamilton_Red]

https://twitter.com/torontofc/status/764673447536398336

This is going up straight against Bolt & De Grasse in the 100m final

That will be inconvenient for 9.8 seconds or so.

[CBTFC]

That will be inconvenient for 9.8 seconds or so.

lol ;)

well played

[Red CB Toronto]

Guess we will have to wait to see what the broadcast plans are for tonight. With Olympic commitments I am curious?

[ManUtd4ever]

According to the MLS website, the game will be on TSN4 tonight.

[jason]

Well that really sucked. It was inconvenient for a hell of a lot longer than 9.8 seconds for me. Packed the family and drove three and a half hours to Houston. Waited in the concourse from 7-11pm local time just to drive back home again.

[Derko]

Well that really sucked. It was inconvenient for a hell of a lot longer than 9.8 seconds for me. Packed the family and drove three and a half hours to Houston. Waited in the concourse from 7-11pm local time just to drive back home again.

Ouch, that bloody well sucks. Feel it for all the travelling fans for both sides :facepalm:

[OgtheDim]

White shirts tonight, according to the team snapchat

[Auzzy]

Well that really sucked. It was inconvenient for a hell of a lot longer than 9.8 seconds for me. Packed the family and drove three and a half hours to Houston. Waited in the concourse from 7-11pm local time just to drive back home again.

Oh shit that's really awful, sorry to hear that.

[Kaz]

Guess we will have to wait to see what the broadcast plans are for tonight. With Olympic commitments I am curious?

TSN website says it is on.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ZDjD_dVhcVicDfqS2VNTC84DIejqPJe0OMLzKDa543csevGsl-M2YXFq_Qj2J5Hy-0lstnaV9FyMJJGw91x6xiS3cgW35YZkWSxhPuUerUZzNhTUwFf 0A9ZjfCUeYK5mADV9PCibNY8OJ4FFBYu6g9VJIAi5jUteZhjhv dvoe3LZ97VqdL-sK_t29aRvvWTrfHN1yQMWI5-cZRZXyvFx2V4FyFJPEvYdaooxsOvOl0CnqNrXwNE4L6jGuPcfR Z8IVLOaYCGW2Mr8vqsp6zz8nXhzNVpTXZq4CQjLr67MKawYThD oD2r6yZi4AHujn0hl-TTxjZTG1spnuQ6FWKrsRpe59eyz2ILiR9IreqNmfsyjY726i8m f3miaxHqsrVXiadayKN3xNxOsJgn6yrIEJyL0CAFhNWa_HmZpV 4JQblWVjfMbvuNdOIg_kCmflsZelNuquEyQDlH84kwoM_j5PGT 1PPuPFOST0y5oxyBUo0iOwhSZXtvoloo5t5UE8l2VUIHiQp6bt YUedG9mbuPRU-HqGIgXuqgFIA9zw0pgltzdktU71jcII5eSDPSUNcJ3U8isAfJY LgDV20JDdtLuAjd-v4N_iJJV=w626-h618-no

[ronzilla]

wtf..my guide is showing olympics on TSN4.


https://i.imgsafe.org/10620bca51.png

[Joe Kool]

wtf..my guide is showing olympics on TSN4.


https://i.imgsafe.org/10620bca51.png

My guide on Bell Fibe says Toronto FC at 9pm now in TSN4. Good to go.

[Ossington Mental Youth]

Mine says the 1966 democratic party convention oh god

[Abou Sky]

Well that really sucked. It was inconvenient for a hell of a lot longer than 9.8 seconds for me. Packed the family and drove three and a half hours to Houston. Waited in the concourse from 7-11pm local time just to drive back home again.

Sorry man, that's nasty.

[Kaz]

Often the guide data is provided on specific times and isn't updated in real time so a change like this happening between Midnight on a Saturday at 9pm on a Sunday may not update on all broadcast systems. Which is why the TSN website is the best place to know for sure. As it is straight from the horse mouth so to speak.

[PizzaEatingYeti]

Anyone has stream for tonight?
I watch on giostreams.eu in the last 3-4 months, but I can't find this one on there schedule. :(

[Cambassador]

Any streamed links? My go to is showing nothing.

[molenshtain]

Mine says the 1966 democratic party convention oh god

The riots or the actual convention? one of those could conceivably be billed as sports, I guess.

[JavierMartini]

Any streamed links? My go to is showing nothing.

http://nowwatchtvlive.co/tsn4-live-stream-watch-tsn4-channel-online-free/

this one only works for a little bit.

Search for a tsn4 stream. Not a specific tfc stream

[Leedsoronto]

I have an Argentine guy hitting a Tumisian guy on TSN4 ? Non of them look like Geo? But one is in red ....

[GlenM]

http://nowwatchtvlive.co/tsn4-live-stream-watch-tsn4-channel-online-free/

this one only works for a little bit.

Search for a tsn4 stream. Not a specific tfc stream

Seems to be working now.

Thanks.

GlenM

[Bobo]

Argh, not Vic "Seba was Sebasational" Rauter.

[Onyx]

Nothing says TSN dumping MLS at end of the season than unlocking vic from his coffin for a trip to houston

[ag futbol]

Good grief. I get all the tsn channels at home but when traveling my cable companies app gets me 1,2,3 and 5. Talk about bad luck.

[PizzaEatingYeti]

http://nowwatchtvlive.co/tsn4-live-stream-watch-tsn4-channel-online-free/

this one only works for a little bit.

Search for a tsn4 stream. Not a specific tfc stream

Nice!
Thanks.

[sully]

It's not blocked on mlslive

[PizzaEatingYeti]

I fcking hate this TFC gear!

[PizzaEatingYeti]

Huge crowd!!!!
2,000 maybe? Bwahahahaha!

[Kaz]

ya it better disappear at the end of the season.. it is bah

[molenshtain]

fuck

[Yohan]

Huge crowd!!!!
2,000 maybe? Bwahahahaha!
that's what you get for mocking Houston's crowd

1-0 Houston

[Detroit_TFC]

We need to break into the facility and burn those fucking blue shorts.

[Auzzy]

Fack, everyone sleeping.

Yes nice that it's not blocked on MLS Live.

Bradley is out of it so far.

[Kaz]

And I'm going to turn it off.. it is a poor formation, being played poorly.. hopefully they can turn it around.. but when a goal comes like that I turn it off so I don't get angry.

[ronzilla]

Have to admit, that was a nice goal.

[spe18]

That will be inconvenient for 9.8 seconds or so.

And just like that, the men's 100m race has just ended!!!!

btw - Bolt wins it in 9.81 seconds, Canadian De Grasse with the bronze!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Detroit_TFC]

Doesn't look like Bloom will be able to go back in. This is not good.

[QBall]

This link is working for me but no commentary:

http://firstrowca.eu/watch/457088/1/watch-houston-dynamo-vs-toronto-fc-.html

[ag futbol]

That really sucks for bloom. I can see how that would be missed but the defender took out his standing leg with his trailing foot. Bad tackle.

[QBall]

Huge crowd!!!!
2,000 maybe? Bwahahahaha!

Maybe because the game was moved one day later that people couldn't make it?

[Detroit_TFC]

The guys need to calm the hell down.

[Auzzy]

I would like to see a replay of that hit on Altidore.

Many effin sucks for Bloom, worked for ever to come back from injury, and this is how it ends.

[PizzaEatingYeti]

that's what you get for mocking Houston's crowd

1-0 Houston

WOW, nice crowd!
2,001!
Clap-clap-clap-clap!

[ag futbol]

Sunday night at what, 8 local time? Not exactly a convenient time and one day's notice to make it. Dare I say we shouldn't be judging.

[noimpactinmtl]

And I'm going to turn it off.. it is a poor formation, being played poorly.. hopefully they can turn it around.. but when a goal comes like that I turn it off so I don't get angry.

Our only defender on the bench is Morgan. Hagglund is not someone you want as your FB.

[PizzaEatingYeti]

The worst free kick I ever saw from Gio.
Zero power, zero direction.

[molenshtain]

Well done Jozy

[Detroit_TFC]

Yeesssss jozy

[PizzaEatingYeti]

The big man is back!

[Hamilton_Red]

We need a come from behind win... Alti - ya beauty! great technical finish.

[Auzzy]

Beautiful goal by Altidore.

Man fuck it Bradley, that's at least 5 bad passes when there was no need. You're not some genius passer on Barcelona. Calm it down and make passes that are within your ability. And he's leaving WAY too much open space in the defensive midfield. I know he's not the only one screwing up, but I expect more from him.

Everybody has to calm down though. Now there's a chance for the reset after leveling the score.

[smtavare]

Man, Bradley passes off today, just shit from him so far

[Hamilton_Red]

Man, Bradley passes off today, just shit from him so far

He was asleep on the goal as well. The play started from the middle he was watching 3 yards too slow.

[nonc]

I know ppl like to rail on Vic Rauter calling soccer but for me Rauter>>>Gerry Dobson any day.

[Auzzy]

Did anybody see what happened to Morrow? Houston feed sucks with the lack of some key replays.

[smtavare]

Why is it that every team seems dangerous in corners against tfc but we just suck shit at them - today was our first goal off a corner in about 1.5yrs - don't we train for these!

[smtavare]

I miss Cheyrou today, Bradley just shit

[Detroit_TFC]

Can't wait for Johnson to get back.

[Auzzy]

Can't wait for Johnson to get back.

Yes good point, I forgot about him. That's one guy we really need tonight.

[ronzilla]

Red card !!!

[Detroit_TFC]

Dogso!!!

also, why can't we capitalize anything anymore?

[Yohan]

that's some nice distribution by Bono to see Giovinco streaking down the pitch

[Auzzy]

Good that fucker is gone, destroyed Bloom's leg earlier.

[flamehawk]

Uh oh... red card to Houston... hoping Toronto learnt their lesson from San Jose.

But great kick by Bono

[PopePouri]

Bono with some crazy distribution there.

[MartinUtd]

Nice turn of events there, but I'm a bit worried about all these near-injuries. Why was Altidore down briefly? I'm hoping this is just a Houston heat thing.
,

[CBTFC]

That was a pure proper rugby tackle by mansally.

He prevented giovinco from scoring that try.

[ag futbol]

that's some nice distribution by Bono to see Giovinco streaking down the pitch
Yeah big credit to him - he was alert and on the money.

[SoccMan2]

So TFC now up a man let's hope they can do something with it this time , they couldn't capitalize with two men up the last time lol.

[Hugh Jazz]

Why was Altidore down briefly? I'm hoping this is just a Houston heat thing.

I'm guessing he went down so that they could get Morgan on.

[stevep]

before everybody freaks out if tfc does not win
these are the half time odds
1.83 is around 55% probabalilty


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Toronto FC (http://www.oddschecker.com/football/world/usa/mls/houston-dynamo-v-toronto-fc/winner/bet-history/toronto-fc/today)
1.83

1.91


1.91

1.83


2.3


1.91



1.87



1.85







Draw (http://www.oddschecker.com/football/world/usa/mls/houston-dynamo-v-toronto-fc/winner/bet-history/draw/today)
2.88

2.75


2.65

2.75


3.4


2.8



2.85



2.84







Houston Dynamo (http://www.oddschecker.com/football/world/usa/mls/houston-dynamo-v-toronto-fc/winner/bet-history/houston-dynamo/today)
5.5

5.25


4.5

5.5


2.9


5.5



5.4



5.5

[ronzilla]

Down to 10 men. Seba's now licking his lips.

[Auzzy]

I haven't said much in the grand "Vanney" thread, but I really would like to see if he can influence the game now at halftime. TFC has been crap most of the time. Giving a not-very-good Houston team way more opportunities than they deserve. Numerous TFC players have been bad or invisible. Bradley has been mentioned a few times above, and not in a good way. Giovinco has been off as well; e.g. we can't count on free kick goals tonight. The whole shape doesn't look right most of the time. And now Houston is down a man.

Vanney, can you motivate your team to change their ways for the 2nd half? Can you find a formation that works, after seeing that first half, and now playing against 10 men? Can you find a way to plug the huge holes in our defensive midfield?

[burlington Red]

Great distribution from Bono on the Mansally red card. Just prior he made a great quick long throw to osario also. Good to see.

[Hugh Jazz]

Such a big difference when Bradley is off his game - lots of poor passes that should be simple and he seems to be pressuring players way too quickly in the middle much like last year.

[Abou Sky]

Down to 10 men. Seba's now licking his lips.

He doesn't just want to win, he wants to bury every team and make them fear playing TFC more than anything.

He has 4 hat tricks, league record is 5, $$$ says he at least ties it this year.

[Auzzy]

Such a big difference when Bradley is off his game - lots of poor passes that should be simple and he seems to be pressuring players way too quickly in the middle much like last year.

Exactly! He often doesn't seem to be aware of where he is, or where is teammates are, when he pressures. E.g. pressuring Houston players aggressively far off to the side of the field, or even in Houston's half, when there are acres of space behind him, and no other TFC midfielders that can help if Houston gets past his aggressive tackle.

Watch Bradley when Houston advances, even when he's not close to the ball. I don't see him turning his head back and forth to see where everybody is positioned, and what dangerous Houston movements are developing. I don't see him calling people out or organizing his other midfielders. He mostly stares at the ball.

[Auzzy]

Bradley looks better so far 2nd half. Maybe Vanney had a chat with him.

[PizzaEatingYeti]

TFC, wake the fuck up, you're one man up!
WTF???

[MartinUtd]

Altidore with a post, but what a ball by Chapman

[Detroit_TFC]

Chapman in great form.

[Eastend]

Johnson warming up?

[molenshtain]

Altidore playing really well tonight.

[Yohan]

Vanney decides to sub in Ricketts against bunkering Houston. don't like that sub

[PizzaEatingYeti]

Why the fuck Chapman didnt shot?????

[PizzaEatingYeti]

Vanney decides to sub in Ricketts against bunkering Houston. don't like that sub
+ 1

[smtavare]

Chapman, Osario, Delgado, - shoot the fucking ball - When is Cooper coming? #needCAM

[mowe]

This is so frustrating...

[PizzaEatingYeti]

Bradley every once in a while is giving some horrendous passes.

[smtavare]

Fuckin Bradley

[smtavare]

I sense a tie or loss - this will be on Vanney - a little Bradley too

[smtavare]

Houston has more solid chances than TFC - unacceptable

[smtavare]

Where are all you Vanney band wagoners now! Calling KurtLarson? - last place Houston with man down

[marquis]

Vanney is an idiot. This is so frustrating to watch. He needs to go, regardless if we end up winning tonight.

[PizzaEatingYeti]

This is clueless how to play with 1 man up for TFC.
Again.

[MartinUtd]

What the hell are we doing with all these crosses?

[MartinUtd]

Hagglund... jesus christ, learn how to defend a set piece that's not a header

[Onyx]

Where are all you Vanney band wagoners now! Calling KurtLarson? - last place Houston with man down

i can't believe Houston is last place club when clubs have to come down and play in 38C heat all summer

[DSouzaZ]

It actually makes no sense that Vanney took off Jozy, when a team is sitting that deep, how exactly do you plan on using Ricketts speed to get in behind?

[Auzzy]

Argh this is a fucking disgrace.

[Hamilton_Red]

We are unable to come form behind. Unable to play against teams that are down a man. Repeatedly. Coaching issue. Gio should have been subbed...Bradley meh...