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OgtheDim
08-14-2016, 10:45 PM
A team that has gotten over a mid season slump.

A really good test for the defence and the midfield.

**********

Have at it people.

Ivy
08-14-2016, 11:13 PM
PHILLY SUCKS.
3-2 TFC
expert analysis.

Pint
08-14-2016, 11:23 PM
TFC, then hip final concert then McGregor fight. Saturday is looking like a very notable night.

Mateo1985
08-14-2016, 11:28 PM
Looks like quite the night indeed

Detroit_TFC
08-15-2016, 08:00 AM
Hoping the poor form in Houston will give way to better in Philly. 3 pts vs EC team would help a lot. Most important person this week leading up to the game might be the physio. Really need Beitashour back.

Fort York Redcoat
08-15-2016, 08:16 AM
Philly on a high. There will be goals. Seba and Ricketts, please.:scarf:

Red4ever
08-15-2016, 10:14 AM
This game is a socialist utopia.

Reds vs Union

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/z2_dhUv_CrI/hqdefault.jpg

OgtheDim
08-15-2016, 01:37 PM
I'm going to steal that title for the rematch later this season. And the pic.

With credit.

Excellent idea Red4

spark
08-17-2016, 12:23 PM
TFC, then hip final concert then Diaz fight. Saturday is looking like a very notable night.

Fixed :)

portu
08-17-2016, 12:42 PM
PHILLY SUCKS.
3-2 TFC
expert analysis.
Retweet

MartinUtd
08-17-2016, 01:40 PM
Go big or something, something

4-2 win!

Yohan
08-18-2016, 07:07 PM
I find this game to be one of more intriguing match ups in Eastern Conference. Philly is a flawed team, but they can be very dangerous. It should be interesting to observe how Curtin and Vanney choose to approach the game.

Accounting for injuries, I see something like this for lineup
------------------Bono
Hagglund-Williams-Moor-Morgan
----------------Bradley
-----------Delgado---Osorio
----------------Chapman
----------Altidore---Giovinco

Will Vanney choose to go for broke and try to bury the game early riding on good form of Giovinco and Chapman, relying on Bradley to clean up on Philly counters... (except Bradley loves to push up to join in on the attack, so Delgado has to be very disciplined to cover for Bradley)

Or, knowing FBs are weak and Morgan probably not 90 mins fit yet, play more conservatively to protect the flanks and hit more on the counter. (More likely, considering TFC has won only once in Philly IIRC)

Philly relies too heavily on GK Andre Blake to bail them out IMO. RB Quisenberry is solid even for a rookie, but FB Fabinho is dangerous attacking, and also lapses in defence. Their 2 CBs are strong in the air, but not very good otherwise, protected by an experienced but rather slow Brian Carroll as DM.

Their midfield combo of Barnetta, Alberg, Bedoya, Ilsinho, Pontius are pretty damn good when they click, although Bedoya is still being integrated into the game. All of them can create, but can be caught pushed up too high sometimes on the counter. Barnetta is also a danger on set pieces, so TFC has to be disciplined not to give away free kicks in bad spots.

All held together by CJ Sapong who as a target man takes a lot of punishment and hard to push off the ball, allowing midfielders to make runs. Philly doesn't have much depth at forward, with Charlie Davies adding a bit of pace off the bench and rookie Herbers is more of a second forward who's still growing in the game.

It could easily be a goal fest if one of the teams score early and open up the game. Or both teams try to shield each other's weakness and play conservatively to a 1-1 draw.

GhostKiller
08-19-2016, 11:15 AM
With all the injuries and players returning from injuries I think we are out of sorts on how this team plays at the moment. Not to mess to much with whats working at the moment, but why isn't Ricketts playing 90 mins? Hamilton has proven he can score at this level so why not use him to sub for Jozy?
In my ideal world I would see:

---Gio------Jozy-------Ricketts----
--Oso-----------------Endo-----
------Bradley---Delgado------
-----Hag-----Zavs-----Moor---
----------Bono--------
Sub on Hamilton for Jozy, Mo for Ricketts if he can't play the 90 and chapman or williams depending on the game.

I know we don't play that formation or combo of players but I have a bad feeling about this game. Hopefully its a trap game for Phili.

Yohan
08-19-2016, 11:29 AM
3-4-3?

*shudder* flashbacks of aron winter days

GhostKiller
08-19-2016, 12:25 PM
3-4-3?

*shudder* flashbacks of aron winter days

Ha ya but using players like Yorassowsky, Ty Harden and Andy Iro

ronzilla
08-19-2016, 01:11 PM
Anyone have injury update on cheyrou, johnson, and irwin?

Yohan
08-19-2016, 01:28 PM
Anyone have injury update on cheyrou, johnson, and irwin?

http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/toronto-fc-tfc-mls-major-league-soccer-philadelphia-union/

Both Kurt Larson and John Molinaro does pretty good job of keeping track of injuries in their TFC articles published every couple of days.

Detroit_TFC
08-19-2016, 03:11 PM
Beitashour should start. Might see Johnson sub in late for some running around minutes. Don't think we'll see Cheyrou. Irwin still a couple weeks from training.

hulkrogan
08-19-2016, 05:04 PM
So glad Johnson is going to get some minutes before the September WCQ games. Hopefully he and Ricketts are in good form.

ManUtd4ever
08-19-2016, 06:47 PM
Is Cooper available for this one?

sn0re
08-19-2016, 06:51 PM
Is Cooper available for this one?

No, the goal is for the August 27th game. I'm pretty sure Cooper isn't in Canada yet. The team would have to have him to match fitness before he could play.

OgtheDim
08-20-2016, 06:05 AM
Game Day :scarf:

Kamp Berg
08-20-2016, 09:46 AM
Game Day :scarf:

Unfortunately the farewell Tragically Hip concert tonight starts at 8:30. Supposedly it's only going to be a live feed and not recorded 😕. Might have to move a tv so the family can watch both at once!

Derko
08-20-2016, 10:10 AM
So glad Johnson is going to get some minutes before the September WCQ games. Hopefully he and Ricketts are in good form.

Let's be selfish here and hope that both Johnson and Ricketts are in good form for the playoff run, WCQ is secondary to me personally. Club before country

MartinUtd
08-20-2016, 12:12 PM
Great to hear Will Johnson is close to being back. He's already a TFC legend in my books.

Auzzy
08-20-2016, 12:21 PM
I'll be watching on MLS Live, usually those announcers are pretty bad. TTH can provide the soundtrack for the end of the game.

OgtheDim
08-20-2016, 12:50 PM
Uh...Cooper is in Philly

https://twitter.com/torontofc/status/767053094408613889

OgtheDim
08-20-2016, 12:52 PM
FWIW

http://toronto-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/elfinderimages/2016-StartingXI-082016.png

smtavare
08-20-2016, 01:29 PM
Philly on a high, I predict a loss, and Montreal win vs Chicago, NY Red Bulls win vs DC.

Boom - we will then be tied for 3rd & 4th with Philly, with Impact one point behind us in 5th

I hope I'm wrong!

OgtheDim
08-20-2016, 02:24 PM
Yeah, a loss today would be hardly unexpected, nor the end of the world.

CBTFC
08-20-2016, 02:57 PM
Vanney out!

(Just thought I'd get that in pre-emptively even if we win or draw)

;)

OgtheDim
08-20-2016, 03:50 PM
http://i.imgur.com/bzuhaVD.png

Oldtimer
08-20-2016, 04:41 PM
http://i.imgur.com/bzuhaVD.png

GOLD!!!! :lol:

Detroit_TFC
08-20-2016, 04:56 PM
Vanney out!

(Just thought I'd get that in pre-emptively even if we win or draw)

;)

Good to plan ahead.

Detroit_TFC
08-20-2016, 04:59 PM
Playing TFC bingo during a match would probably be better for me than my usual activity of chain-drinking bourbon.

OgtheDim
08-20-2016, 05:06 PM
TFC tweeting out that Cooper not in the 18 tonight. He was off to the side running with Hamilton and Morgan (I think).

Detroit_TFC
08-20-2016, 05:12 PM
Glad to see the return of WJ.

ronzilla
08-20-2016, 05:21 PM
https://twitter.com/torontofc/status/767119232047788032


https://twitter.com/torontofc/status/767120641443106816

mistercorporate
08-20-2016, 05:23 PM
TFC tweeting out that Cooper not in the 18 tonight. He was off to the side running with Hamilton and Morgan (I think).

#BitchyOut!

molenshtain
08-20-2016, 05:35 PM
No thoughts on the game today really. Still trying to figure out why Steven Caldwell is putting up YouTube vidoes of himself trying out local craft beers. It's put a real dent in my productivity this week.

Yohan
08-20-2016, 06:04 PM
I am very happy with that starting lineup with so many guys back from injury.

Too bad that Hamilton can't even make the bench. The guy's confidence must have taken a shit after Altidore took his spot

OgtheDim
08-20-2016, 06:06 PM
Before this gets started



I hate that Doop song almost as much as I hate that freaking bell in Montreal.


Anybody got a feed form SNWorld?

Yohan
08-20-2016, 06:14 PM
I'm going to laugh if Creavalle scores on us

stegosaurus
08-20-2016, 06:22 PM
Bono close-up: "SHIT!"

mistercorporate
08-20-2016, 06:28 PM
F#ck, TFC is playing so smooth, elite team in the making!

MartinUtd
08-20-2016, 06:31 PM
Found a good stream

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t74HUs45upw

ag futbol
08-20-2016, 06:33 PM
What a pass by Delgado! Good road performance so far.

Edit: and almost a second!

stegosaurus
08-20-2016, 06:34 PM
Sebaa!!!

Inklink
08-20-2016, 06:35 PM
Where would this team be without this beast.

Yohan
08-20-2016, 06:35 PM
that really should have been 2-0

ronzilla
08-20-2016, 06:35 PM
What a fuckin goal from GIOVNCO !!

stegosaurus
08-20-2016, 06:38 PM
Filthy Jozy nutmeg!

ronzilla
08-20-2016, 06:38 PM
Fuck..Bono had no chance

mistercorporate
08-20-2016, 06:38 PM
#IsmellBlood #bitchyOut #PhillyCheeeseSteakTime!

ordrummerboi
08-20-2016, 06:39 PM
That meg

Sweeper
08-20-2016, 06:39 PM
Found a good stream

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t74HUs45upw

Wicked stream, thanks!!!

ordrummerboi
08-20-2016, 06:40 PM
1-1 from tribbet of all people

ag futbol
08-20-2016, 06:44 PM
Did we just score from a ball into the box? Hell has frozen over.

notthesun
08-20-2016, 06:45 PM
"OVERRATED! *clap clap clap* OVERRATED"

*Bradley delivers inch-perfect 50 yard cross and we score*

*silence*

stegosaurus
08-20-2016, 06:45 PM
Moor headers!

stevep
08-20-2016, 06:46 PM
good away game for once (so far) has a bmo game feel to it
nice stadium also

ordrummerboi
08-20-2016, 06:46 PM
Jozy had 4 around him on that one

MartinUtd
08-20-2016, 06:46 PM
Drew Moor gonna score more goals than Luke (e)

mistercorporate
08-20-2016, 06:48 PM
Delgado's growing on me, like a juniour Wil Johnson. Getting better both defensively and offensively.

mistercorporate
08-20-2016, 06:51 PM
http://www.thenerdpalace.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/1390544176442.png

MartinUtd
08-20-2016, 06:57 PM
Nice camera work on that Moor high studs up horror boot.

Yohan
08-20-2016, 06:57 PM
dumb yellow by Morrow with Moor also on a yellow

notthesun
08-20-2016, 06:57 PM
Holy fuck Altidore. That's a quality goal, wow.

stegosaurus
08-20-2016, 06:59 PM
Goalzyyyyyy!

Yohan
08-20-2016, 06:59 PM
Altidore turned couple of Philly defenders into bitches. 4 goals in 5 games.

is he still useless? lol

stegosaurus
08-20-2016, 07:00 PM
Altidore turned couple of Philly defenders into bitches. 4 goals in 5 games.

is he still useless? lol

He didn't even try to go down either.

Yohan
08-20-2016, 07:00 PM
another Will Johnson yellow. so predictable

notthesun
08-20-2016, 07:00 PM
That goal was Drogba-like. Posts up his man then turns him and shrugs him off like it's nothing, and the finish. Impressive stuff.

mistercorporate
08-20-2016, 07:01 PM
Jozyvincoooo!!!

ronzilla
08-20-2016, 07:01 PM
Another rubbish referee. That was not yellow on Johnson.

Detroit_TFC
08-20-2016, 07:03 PM
Very good half from TFC. Have to keep the pressure up in the 2nd half. Could see Philly having no problem getting a couple if TFC sits back.

ordrummerboi
08-20-2016, 07:03 PM
"Get bullied by jozy" lol

Areathrasher
08-20-2016, 07:04 PM
Best half of the season?

mistercorporate
08-20-2016, 07:05 PM
Gotta admit i wasn't expecting such a good result with them at the half, they're a good team with a great stadium and fans.

Oldtimer
08-20-2016, 07:06 PM
Defender trying to haul down Jozy, could have been a PK. Jozy makes that unnecessary. Dominant first half.

Hugh Jazz
08-20-2016, 07:06 PM
Definitely one of the more entertaining ones. Both teams came to play.

OgtheDim
08-20-2016, 07:07 PM
EDIT:

Apparently Morrow lost a yellow for good behaviour. So that was his 4th and he's out the next one he gets.

PopePouri
08-20-2016, 07:08 PM
Morrow out for Wednesday with yellow card accumulation.

It'll be good to see Morgan.

OgtheDim
08-20-2016, 07:11 PM
If we lose this game, the interwebs are going to go nutso.

But, that was a dang good first half. Can tell Johnson is rusty. Would be a good idea to sub him. But we don't really have a DM on the bench.

MartinUtd
08-20-2016, 07:13 PM
Great first half but the three cards are a bit concerning. With Morrow and Johnson on yellows, I wouldn't mind seeing them subbed early. Bring on Lovitz and Chapman, get Bradley to drop back further.

mistercorporate
08-20-2016, 07:16 PM
Chicago's leading against limpact, this could give us some distance in the standings, fingers crossed...

Jack
08-20-2016, 07:19 PM
Find me another MLS forward who scores that Altidore goal.

mistercorporate
08-20-2016, 07:19 PM
Jozy thinks he's in the NFL lol...

MartinUtd
08-20-2016, 07:22 PM
Haha Union is a comedy of errors inside the six

Yohan
08-20-2016, 07:24 PM
Find me another MLS forward who scores that Altidore goal.
Drogba... lol

ag futbol
08-20-2016, 07:28 PM
What a bullshit yellow. Where is the one for barnetta?

mistercorporate
08-20-2016, 07:29 PM
Mama chazzo! That crossbar!

Richard
08-20-2016, 07:30 PM
That Drew Moor goal was hilarious, that wasn't even up to beer league defending.

Jack
08-20-2016, 07:31 PM
Drogba... lol
Ok, fine. An international superstar, 10 years older and just as injury-prone.

Also, Geiger is a shit ref.

mistercorporate
08-20-2016, 07:33 PM
Elite footwork, Toronto Galaxy..

Detroit_TFC
08-20-2016, 07:35 PM
Not surprisingly, Bradley much more effective with Johnson out there, even though Johnson is still short of full fitness.

Jack
08-20-2016, 07:35 PM
Elite footwork, Toronto Galaxy..
This has been impressive. On the road, too.

This is is just about our first team, right? I mean, apart from Cheyrou and Irwin.

mistercorporate
08-20-2016, 07:40 PM
This has been impressive. On the road, too.

This is is just about our first team, right? I mean, apart from Cheyrou and Irwin.

We have depth, Chapman and Ricketts and one day maybe Cooper too, are all quality players in this league. The expansion draft is gonna suck, an overflow of talent.

molenshtain
08-20-2016, 07:47 PM
I think wight be really fucking good this year. I know I shouldn't get too excited, cuz this is tfc at the end of the day, but holy shit. We could really go far this year.

We might be dreaming big soon enough

stegosaurus
08-20-2016, 07:49 PM
Morrow has been bad on the ball all evening.

Detroit_TFC
08-20-2016, 07:53 PM
The first team is very impressive, we have some depth with minutes under their belt (including #2 GK who is making me eat quite a few of my words). If the injury monster can be kept in check, playoffs might be not as scary this year.

Detroit_TFC
08-20-2016, 07:56 PM
For jeebus sake, don't get Philly go down a man here at the end!!!111!!!1!

ag futbol
08-20-2016, 08:04 PM
Solid performance. Can't say too much other than that.

Thought Delgado was exceptional.

mistercorporate
08-20-2016, 08:04 PM
This is what stability can do...#VanneyHatersCanSuckIt

OgtheDim
08-20-2016, 08:06 PM
Professional...take it and move on to Orlando.

Ivy
08-20-2016, 08:08 PM
PHILLY SUCKS.
3-2 TFC
expert analysis.
I gave Philly too much credit.

PopePouri
08-20-2016, 08:08 PM
#VanneyOut

notthesun
08-20-2016, 08:12 PM
Complete road performance. That makes this a successful road trip. Altidore was great today, and Bradley is getting up to speed after his long time away.

Credit to Bono for that big save following the reset off the corner. Other than that we didn't give them too much in the 2nd half.

I really wanna catch NYCFC at the top, hopefully we'll be there by the end of next week.

mistercorporate
08-20-2016, 08:13 PM
Chicago is now up 2-0, au revoir bitches!!!

Yohan
08-20-2016, 08:14 PM
Unbeaten in 6, only 1 loss in last 10 games

PopePouri
08-20-2016, 08:15 PM
chicago is now up 2-0, au revoir bitches!!!

hahahahahahaha!!!!

Oldtimer
08-20-2016, 08:21 PM
A statement match. NYCFC won so TFC is still in 2nd in the east.

Hamilton_Red
08-20-2016, 08:27 PM
Great performance. Good bounce back from last week. Altidore looking like he is in too form and earning a DP spot. If this keeps up we really have a chance.

Detroit_TFC
08-20-2016, 08:28 PM
GD +11, second in the league behind LA. When did you ever think you'd see that?

PopePouri
08-20-2016, 08:31 PM
I'm hoping the Eastern Conference Orlando wins so that Colorado drops points in the SS race. I've never experienced these types of expectations.

canta15
08-20-2016, 08:32 PM
Great win! Only player that looked out of place was Morrow.

OgtheDim
08-20-2016, 08:50 PM
If we lose or tie on Wednesday and certain people who never come in here when we win show up, I might drop a few words of approbation.

mistercorporate
08-20-2016, 08:52 PM
Warm up those NYC hoagies, we're gonna Feast on the East! yeehawww

ManUtd4ever
08-20-2016, 09:35 PM
Dominant performance on the road. When this team is at full strength, it looks the part of a legitimate contender. The experienced TFC supporter in me keeps waiting for the bubble to burst, but this has been an impressive extended run.

Ivy
08-20-2016, 09:53 PM
Philly on a high, I predict a loss, and Montreal win vs Chicago, NY Red Bulls win vs DC.

Boom - we will then be tied for 3rd & 4th with Philly, with Impact one point behind us in 5th

I hope I'm wrong!

Boom - not even close :P

Redcoe15
08-20-2016, 09:56 PM
Jozy is a fucking Bull! That should be his nickname!

Our side is awesome! We CAN finish first in the east and possibly host the MLS Cup for victory! Yes, I did fucking say that, so fucking what?!! YA GOTTA BELIEVE!!! (I'm fucking drunk BTW)

Now on to Orlando to savagely bitchslap Shithole City FC!

Couchy81
08-20-2016, 10:38 PM
Just noticed we have best GA in the East. What a turnaround over the past decade.

nonc
08-20-2016, 11:02 PM
Impressive goals good to see Altidore do something like that.

Jack
08-20-2016, 11:18 PM
Impressive goals good to see Altidore do something like that.
It was great. Held off two defenders with sheer strength, controlled the ball and finished with sheer skill.

barticusz
08-20-2016, 11:23 PM
What a performance. Keep it going boys!!!!

James17930
08-20-2016, 11:28 PM
Fantastic game. It's amazing how well we can keep possession now.

Don't know if Jozy is going to be able to stay healthy over the long term, so that's still a concern and something TFC needs to think about in the off-season (I hope the medical staff and trainers can figure out a routine for him that works), but right now he's one of our best players and the club need to ride him for all he's worth. You can see the fire there, and he's got great rapport with Seba, so if those two can keep clicking, yeah, MLS Cup is not unrealistic at all.

tfcocd
08-20-2016, 11:45 PM
Fantastic game. It's amazing how well we can keep possession now.

Don't know if Jozy is going to be able to stay healthy over the long term, so that's still a concern and something TFC needs to think about in the off-season (I hope the medical staff and trainers can figure out a routine for him that works), but right now he's one of our best players and the club need to ride him for all he's worth. You can see the fire there, and he's got great rapport with Seba, so if those two can keep clicking, yeah, MLS Cup is not unrealistic at all.

Wow, guess there is not as much to talk about when the team wins handily! Was this on MLS live, if not when would it be available?

Just taking a peak at the table and the stats look good! (5 wins in 6 will do that for a club)

- only one loss at home
- best defence in the east
- 3rd best PPG
- 4th in points, game in hand on two above

I thought I was in soccer dreamland after the homestand! Long may it continue.

Areathrasher
08-20-2016, 11:50 PM
Yep it was on MLS Live. Any game that's on sportsnet won't be blacked out on MLS Live.

TFC/Everton
08-21-2016, 01:06 AM
I have been very critical of Jozy in the past, but I am thrilled to be wrong. He has been a monster for us since coming back.

If we can keep this core group together, we can do big things over the next few years.

DinamoTFC
08-21-2016, 01:34 AM
I am so proud of this team. That is all.

James17930
08-21-2016, 01:42 AM
I have been very critical of Jozy in the past, but I am thrilled to be wrong. He has been a monster for us since coming back.

If we can keep this core group together, we can do big things over the next few years.

I was sort of the opposite. I believed he needed to be given as much time and chances as possible to get things right, and then he got hurt again, which made me strongly question his durability and wonder if TFC really should trade him while they could still get something for him.

Now he's playing awesomely. So ... I HOPE, really hope that him and the staff have figured out some kind of new regimen for him and he stays healthy. If he can put these hamstring troubles behind him, then I'm totally pro-Jozy.

If he gets injured again before the end of the season and thus leaves TFC short-handed for the playoffs, it'll be somewhat of a disaster.

General Woolfe
08-21-2016, 01:51 AM
Great performance from TFC tonight and a great result. Given it was a road win against one of the pacesetters in the conference it would be churlish to complain about the 2nd half and I'm willing to go along with Vanney's assessment that it was "tying down the points.

Indeed I think it's safe to say with the odd exception our recent form in general has been first class and for the first time ever supporting this team I'm starting to believe that Eastern Conference Champions is within our grasp, and who knows what might happen in the playoffs if we can secure not just the Conference title but the home field advantage that goes with it.

You gotta believe, but can only do so when performances give you Te hope to do so, and there have been several performance this season, tonight being one of them, which have done just that...

Alonso
08-21-2016, 06:16 AM
Find me another MLS forward who scores that Altidore goal.


El Toro!

Almost sounds like Altidore....

Alonso
08-21-2016, 06:21 AM
GD +11, second in the league behind LA. When did you ever think you'd see that?


Basically Never.

Not after ten years of having the worst defense in the league.

PAOK17
08-21-2016, 07:12 AM
Yep it was on MLS Live. Any game that's on sportsnet won't be blacked out on MLS Live.
The Philly commentators were calling us legitimate MLS Cup and Supporters Shield contenders. Has that ever been discussed about us this late into a season?

A big part of it is how well our young guys played during that 1-2 month stretch earlier this summer. I am really starting to feel confident when guys like Chapman can come off the bench to help us shut down the match.

Abou Sky
08-21-2016, 07:26 AM
Let's be selfish here and hope that both Johnson and Ricketts are in good form for the playoff run, WCQ is secondary to me personally. Club before country

I've decided the same, glad I'm not the only one.

Abou Sky
08-21-2016, 07:27 AM
Basically Never.

Not after ten years of having the worst defense in the league.

2012 still haunts many of us...

shwade
08-21-2016, 08:35 AM
This team is an amazing form, what a feeling. Finally getting what we wanted from altidore.

Yohan
08-21-2016, 08:46 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KggzEop8h5o

Areathrasher
08-21-2016, 09:17 AM
Awfully quiet in here especially after a landmark win.

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/480189838532935680/2CJtUb3N_400x400.jpeg

andyboy
08-21-2016, 10:27 AM
I taped the game and watched it after the Hip concert, so I may have been somewhat 'tired and emotional', but did anyone else hear fans chanting "Aaron Driver" or did I just imagine this? I fast forwarded a few times and deleted too hastily.

Bobo
08-21-2016, 10:50 AM
Stellar performance. Oso has been taking a lot of flack of late so I'll say this: Oso looked very incisive last night at the tip of the diamond. Wasn't content to just take a short pass and give one back, several intelligent runs opened a lot of space for other players. (e.g. Jozy's goal)

Fort York Redcoat
08-21-2016, 10:53 AM
Awfully quiet in here especially after a landmark win.

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/480189838532935680/2CJtUb3N_400x400.jpeg

Well everybody gets a post to agree how great this game, this feel is and then...

:scarf:

Hamilton_Red
08-21-2016, 11:35 AM
The team is playing with growing confidence. As the first team comes back from injury each player brings a boost to the squad. But now we have the confidence of depth.

Mid-week game while we are on a high...great stuff. These next 3 matches are very winnable. I'd do a bit of squad rotation for Orlando though.

Ultra & Proud
08-21-2016, 11:53 AM
I taped the game and watched it after the Hip concert, so I may have been somewhat 'tired and emotional', but did anyone else hear fans chanting "Aaron Driver" or did I just imagine this? I fast forwarded a few times and deleted too hastily.
I had it cranked on my TV and thought they were saying 'Fuck you Geiger'. It was right after Sappong went down in the box and Geiger called an offensive foul or offsides or something. Was never really explained.

stegosaurus
08-21-2016, 12:21 PM
I had it cranked on my TV and thought they were saying 'Fuck you Geiger'. It was right after Sappong went down in the box and Geiger called an offensive foul or offsides or something. Was never really explained.

There was a lot of this chant going on throughout the game after calls.

https://www.reddit.com/r/MLS/comments/4yuw69/sons_of_ben_showing_geiger_their_affection/

KurtLarSUN
08-21-2016, 04:09 PM
Numbers starting to suggest what I've been saying for two seasons: Altidore is the best pure target man in this league.

*Altidore now has 17 goals and 3 assists in 29 MLS starts for Toronto FC.
*Altidore is scoring a goal every 151 minutes, a good return for TFC's secondary scorer and a target man.
*Altidore is collecting a point every 128 minutes.
*Altidore is either scoring a goal, assisting on a goal, or drawing a penalty (Giovinco converts) every 117 minutes.

If he can stay healthy, he'll compete for a golden boot at some point.
Just wonder if MLSE leadership are going to continue shelling out for all threes DPs, especially if TFC stumble in the playoffs.

andyboy
08-21-2016, 04:12 PM
There was a lot of this chant going on throughout the game after calls.

https://www.reddit.com/r/MLS/comments/4yuw69/sons_of_ben_showing_geiger_their_affection/

OK thanks gentlemen, my hearing is not what it used to be!

Areathrasher
08-21-2016, 04:30 PM
Just wonder if MLSE leadership are going to continue shelling out for all threes DPs, especially if TFC stumble in the playoffs.

Speculating or have you hear something?

portu
08-21-2016, 04:53 PM
It's so nice to finally have a smile on my face as I watch this team

Auzzy
08-21-2016, 06:56 PM
Great turnaround from the previous game! You could tell that was a real gut punch and the whole team responded. Nice to hear the players last night, not getting ahead of things, saying there's still things to improve and targets to reach. Much better play from specific players, like Bradley (who was pissing me off the previous game) and a number of others.

Interesting that Philly didn't try to bunker and try similar things that seem to work against TFC. As TFC becomes a serious contender, we may see those tactics more often -- and of course in the playoffs. Hopefully with players returning & improving, adding Cooper, and better tactics from TFC, that won't be such a concern in the future.

OgtheDim
08-22-2016, 06:02 AM
All 3 goals up for GOTW

http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2016/08/22/vote-mls-goal-week-week-24

TFC Tifoso
08-22-2016, 07:19 AM
great win for TFC!!

I was very critical of Altidore this year, but man has he been great since coming back.....practically took the Philly defender for a piggy back ride on his goal....excellent!!

And we're so lucky to watch Giovinco give us GOTY possibilities every single week.

On to Orlando!!

#KeepCalmAndVanneyOn

ManUtd4ever
08-22-2016, 08:25 AM
Numbers starting to suggest what I've been saying for two seasons: Altidore is the best pure target man in this league.

*Altidore now has 17 goals and 3 assists in 29 MLS starts for Toronto FC.
*Altidore is scoring a goal every 151 minutes, a good return for TFC's secondary scorer and a target man.
*Altidore is collecting a point every 128 minutes.
*Altidore is either scoring a goal, assisting on a goal, or drawing a penalty (Giovinco converts) every 117 minutes.

If he can stay healthy, he'll compete for a golden boot at some point.
Just wonder if MLSE leadership are going to continue shelling out for all threes DPs, especially if TFC stumble in the playoffs.

Altidore is an elite striker at this level when he is in top form. The only isse I've had with him (and Bradley for that matter) is the number of games they've missed collectively as a result of national team duty and injuries, and those two factors are not mutually exclusive.

It's difficult to justify allocating 2 DP slots and astronomical salaries to players that might give you 20 games a year on average.

That being said, I'm glad we have them right now heading into the stretch drive of the season, and hopefully, they can both stay healthy.

KurtLarSUN
08-22-2016, 08:50 AM
Speculating or have you hear something?

Educated speculation. At the end of the day, TFC needs to make money eventually. It's about figuring out how to do that. I think if an offer cam in for Altidore they'd consider it. However, I think that would be the wrong play. As I said, Altidore would compete for a Golden Boot if he could stay healthy and play 34 games.

Pint
08-22-2016, 09:09 AM
Educated speculation. At the end of the day, TFC needs to make money eventually. It's about figuring out how to do that. I think if an offer cam in for Altidore they'd consider it. However, I think that would be the wrong play. As I said, Altidore would compete for a Golden Boot if he could stay healthy and play 34 games.

Wasn't the pitch from TL that the new building allowed them to run break even while building up the brand? I seam to remember that being his mantra during the stadium tour he gave a few of us

Canary10
08-22-2016, 09:13 AM
Didn't TFC lose about $8 million last year? Don't think they're running break even at this point.

DYNAMO
08-22-2016, 09:48 AM
My wife and i attended the philly match saturday. The stadium has great sightlines but the atmosphere is no where near the level of bmo. A large contingent of tfc fans were scattered throughout the stadiium. Our section--reserved for opponents supporters--was populated by a travelling ottawa soccer team numbering about 100. It was a lot of fun and really nice to meet fellow supporters. The philly fans were very pleasant and made us laugh when they shouted over-rated each time bradley touched the ball. They also booed Jozzy who gave them the quiet finger to shoosh them after he scored what i think was one of the best goals of the year. I already hear a large group is headed to chicago. For those who havn't made an away trip--consider it. A hello to those in our section whom we met.

ChrisFizik
08-22-2016, 10:29 AM
Good report Dynamo, glad you had fun. Ottawa soccer team?! crazy
Sons of Ben (Philly supporters) are decent guys.


All three goals up for GOTW? What a time to be alive

DYNAMO
08-22-2016, 10:46 AM
Good report Dynamo, glad you had fun. Ottawa soccer team?! crazy
Sons of Ben (Philly supporters) are decent guys.


All three goals up for GOTW? What a time to be alive
We were actually afraid to wear our tfc gear because we thought fans would be hostile. It was opposite of that. The only negative is that the stadium is located in Chester which is an absolute blight and there is no place to go after the game. Also incredible is that none of the parking lots are paved yet it cost us 30 dollars to park. Outside of Chester, there are so many great places to visit including old Philly, the Hagey museum which were the industrial revolution pretty well started and Lancaster. As is typical with many tfc supporters, many arrived just after kickoff. Some things never change.

OgtheDim
08-22-2016, 03:47 PM
The Philly view - good analysis.

http://www.phillyvoice.com/union-1-toronto-3-player-grades-and-analysis-disappointing-home-loss/

Alonso
08-22-2016, 05:00 PM
Awfully quiet in here especially after a landmark win.

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/480189838532935680/2CJtUb3N_400x400.jpeg


These threads only get rocking when there is a lot of whining and bitching to be had.

Not much of that available from this game.

Blkndkr
08-22-2016, 09:13 PM
My wife and i attended the philly match saturday. The stadium has great sightlines but the atmosphere is no where near the level of bmo. A large contingent of tfc fans were scattered throughout the stadiium. Our section--reserved for opponents supporters--was populated by a travelling ottawa soccer team numbering about 100. It was a lot of fun and really nice to meet fellow supporters. The philly fans were very pleasant and made us laugh when they shouted over-rated each time bradley touched the ball. They also booed Jozzy who gave them the quiet finger to shoosh them after he scored what i think was one of the best goals of the year. I already hear a large group is headed to chicago. For those who havn't made an away trip--consider it. A hello to those in our section whom we met.

*highfive*

DYNAMO
08-22-2016, 10:59 PM
*highfive*Thanks Blkndkr; nice meeting you and your gal. Hope to see you again:o

Initial B
08-23-2016, 06:51 AM
Watching this game warmed my heart. For once in the last 10 minutes I didn't think once of Tobias. What's this warm feeling I have when I think of the team? I'm not used to it.

OgtheDim
08-24-2016, 08:43 AM
Philly coach goes over the game film, on the record. Really good insight on how they handled the TFC goals.

http://www.phillyvoice.com/talking-tactics-curtin-goes-record-union-film-breakdown/

mistercorporate
08-24-2016, 10:10 AM
Philly coach goes over the game film, on the record. Really good insight on how they handled the TFC goals.

http://www.phillyvoice.com/talking-tactics-curtin-goes-record-union-film-breakdown/

Wow, throwing his player under the bus, one thing i like about Vanney that even Nelsen dodn't do was he doesn't criticize his individual players publicly, only the team as a whole.