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07-29-2008, 06:07 AM
TFC road show flops again
Salt Lake scores winner in 87th minute to send Toronto to fifth straight loss away from home
SALT LAKE CITY–Robbie Findley scored on a sliding strike in the 87th minute and Real Salt Lake escaped with a 2-1 victory over Toronto FC after a wild finish last night.
RSL (7-6-6) is unbeaten in 11 home games this season and sits in first place in the MLS Western Conference.
Defender Jamison Olave scored the first goal of his MLS career for RSL in the 63rd minute, bouncing a header past goalkeeper Greg Sutton at the near post.
But Toronto midfielder Amado Guevara tied the game on a free kick from about 28 yards out in the 84th minute, putting TFC (6-7-4) in position to snap a four-game road losing streak. It didn't happen.
Read more (http://www.thestar.com/Sports/article/468949)
Defensive lapse proves costly
SALT LAKE CITY — Robbie Findley scored on a sliding strike in the 87th minute and Real Salt Lake escaped with a 2-1 victory over Toronto FC after a wild finish on Monday night. RSL (7-6-6) is unbeaten in 11 home games this season and sits in first place in the MLS Western Conference heading into a team-record, 18-day layoff.
Defender Jamison Olave scored the first goal of his MLS career for RSL in the 63rd minute, bouncing a header past goalkeeper Greg Sutton at the near post. But Toronto midfielder Amado Guevara tied the game on a free kick from about 28 yards out in the 84th minute, putting the Reds (6-7-4) in position to snap a four-game road losing streak.
It didn't happen.
Findley raced to catch up with the rebound of teammate Kyle Beckerman's shot in the middle of the area, poking the winner past Sutton to stretch Toronto's overall winless streak to five games.
Read more (http://www.globesports.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080728.wsptfc28/GSStory/GlobeSportsSoccer/home)
Findley lifts Real Salt Lake over Toronto FC
Make it six weeks and counting between wins for Toronto FC.
Robbie Findley scored in the 87th minute as Real Salt Lake prevailed 2-1 over visiting Toronto FC at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Monday night.
Toronto has not tasted victory since clipping the Colorado Rapids 3-1 on June 14, with its stagnant offence mustering just three goals in five games (0-3-2).
"We know we have a good team," TFC goalkeeper Greg Sutton told CBC Sports. "We just have to put it together for 90 minutes."
Defender Jamison Olave broke the scoreless stalemate in the 63rd minute, slipping behind the defence and bouncing a header off the turf and behind Sutton for his first MLS goal.
Amado Guevara tied it 1-1 for Toronto on a free kick in the 84th minute, blasting a shot beyond the reach of a diving Nick Rimando and inside the right post.
Read more (http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/story/2008/07/28/mls-torontofc-realsaltlake.html)
It's time for TFC to sign a star
By GARETH WHEELER
Welcome to Toronto, Chad Barrett.
The 23-year old striker was the eventual acceptable ransom for TFC, ending the protracted Brian McBride trade saga. The former Fulham talisman, McBride got his wish to play in Chicago, giving the Fire (pardon the pun) some serious fire power once he returns from Olympic duty.
As for Barrett, his inclusion in the deal reeked of apparent desperation by Toronto FC. Barrett's name hadn't emerged in any trade rumours, with TFC reportedly more interested in striker Chris Rolfe and/or talented midfielder Justin Mapp.
But Mo Johnston had little choice other than to make a move. Pressure from the commissioner's office, a manager calling out his own players, an impatient fan base, and frustration amongst players themselves forced Mo's hand.
Barrett is no slouch. He led the Fire with seven goals in 2007 and has led them in scoring with five thus far in 2008. But Barrett was a constant scapegoat for Chicago's offensive struggles as he, much like a current TFC player, fell into the bad habit of missing easy chances.
Read more (http://www.torontosun.com/Sports/OtherSports/2008/07/29/6295616-sun.html)
Reds fall short
By DEAN MCNULTY (dean.mcnulty@sunmedia.ca), SUN MEDIA
Toronto FC coach John Carver was forced to start three pure rookies in last night's Major League Soccer match against Real Salt Lake in the Utah capital city.
The result was a 2-1 loss to the best team in the MLS West and it stretched Toronto's league winless streak to five games and their road record to 1-7.
Last night's result, however, could have just as easily been 5-1 without the play of TFC goaltender Greg Sutton, who faced 20 shots, nine of them on the net.
On Salt Lake's first goal in the 63rd minute, Sutton was left defenceless after Jamison Olave eluded TFC defenders inside the penalty area to put a header in the far right corner.
And the game-winner in the 87th minute came when first-round draft pick Julius James allowed Salt Lake's Robbie Findley to get a clear shot on goal.
Read more (http://www.torontosun.com/Sports/OtherSports/2008/07/29/6295626-sun.html)
Old demons once again doom Reds
Shortcomings along backline, inconsistent attack result in road loss
SALT LAKE CITY -- The same shortcomings continue to doom Toronto FC, who have yet to earn a clean sheet while playing outside the comfort of BMO Field, and even the similar artificial surface of Rice-Eccles Stadium couldn't change that. When looking for an explanation, TFC head coach John Carver said that his team continually suffers from the same mistakes, and he told his players following the 2-1 loss to Real Salt Lake that he's starting to feel like a recording, saying the same thing after each match.
So, rather than dictate only his thoughts, Carver opened the floor to his players for a two-way discussion on what needed to be done to set Toronto FC on a successful course. Their private conversation lasted for several minutes following the match, more than twice the normal time that teams hold post-match talks.
Read more (http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080729&content_id=176413&vkey=news_mls&fext=.jsp)
SUNSHINE (http://www.torontosun.com/SUNshineGirl/home.html)
Salt Lake scores winner in 87th minute to send Toronto to fifth straight loss away from home
SALT LAKE CITY–Robbie Findley scored on a sliding strike in the 87th minute and Real Salt Lake escaped with a 2-1 victory over Toronto FC after a wild finish last night.
RSL (7-6-6) is unbeaten in 11 home games this season and sits in first place in the MLS Western Conference.
Defender Jamison Olave scored the first goal of his MLS career for RSL in the 63rd minute, bouncing a header past goalkeeper Greg Sutton at the near post.
But Toronto midfielder Amado Guevara tied the game on a free kick from about 28 yards out in the 84th minute, putting TFC (6-7-4) in position to snap a four-game road losing streak. It didn't happen.
Read more (http://www.thestar.com/Sports/article/468949)
Defensive lapse proves costly
SALT LAKE CITY — Robbie Findley scored on a sliding strike in the 87th minute and Real Salt Lake escaped with a 2-1 victory over Toronto FC after a wild finish on Monday night. RSL (7-6-6) is unbeaten in 11 home games this season and sits in first place in the MLS Western Conference heading into a team-record, 18-day layoff.
Defender Jamison Olave scored the first goal of his MLS career for RSL in the 63rd minute, bouncing a header past goalkeeper Greg Sutton at the near post. But Toronto midfielder Amado Guevara tied the game on a free kick from about 28 yards out in the 84th minute, putting the Reds (6-7-4) in position to snap a four-game road losing streak.
It didn't happen.
Findley raced to catch up with the rebound of teammate Kyle Beckerman's shot in the middle of the area, poking the winner past Sutton to stretch Toronto's overall winless streak to five games.
Read more (http://www.globesports.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080728.wsptfc28/GSStory/GlobeSportsSoccer/home)
Findley lifts Real Salt Lake over Toronto FC
Make it six weeks and counting between wins for Toronto FC.
Robbie Findley scored in the 87th minute as Real Salt Lake prevailed 2-1 over visiting Toronto FC at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Monday night.
Toronto has not tasted victory since clipping the Colorado Rapids 3-1 on June 14, with its stagnant offence mustering just three goals in five games (0-3-2).
"We know we have a good team," TFC goalkeeper Greg Sutton told CBC Sports. "We just have to put it together for 90 minutes."
Defender Jamison Olave broke the scoreless stalemate in the 63rd minute, slipping behind the defence and bouncing a header off the turf and behind Sutton for his first MLS goal.
Amado Guevara tied it 1-1 for Toronto on a free kick in the 84th minute, blasting a shot beyond the reach of a diving Nick Rimando and inside the right post.
Read more (http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/story/2008/07/28/mls-torontofc-realsaltlake.html)
It's time for TFC to sign a star
By GARETH WHEELER
Welcome to Toronto, Chad Barrett.
The 23-year old striker was the eventual acceptable ransom for TFC, ending the protracted Brian McBride trade saga. The former Fulham talisman, McBride got his wish to play in Chicago, giving the Fire (pardon the pun) some serious fire power once he returns from Olympic duty.
As for Barrett, his inclusion in the deal reeked of apparent desperation by Toronto FC. Barrett's name hadn't emerged in any trade rumours, with TFC reportedly more interested in striker Chris Rolfe and/or talented midfielder Justin Mapp.
But Mo Johnston had little choice other than to make a move. Pressure from the commissioner's office, a manager calling out his own players, an impatient fan base, and frustration amongst players themselves forced Mo's hand.
Barrett is no slouch. He led the Fire with seven goals in 2007 and has led them in scoring with five thus far in 2008. But Barrett was a constant scapegoat for Chicago's offensive struggles as he, much like a current TFC player, fell into the bad habit of missing easy chances.
Read more (http://www.torontosun.com/Sports/OtherSports/2008/07/29/6295616-sun.html)
Reds fall short
By DEAN MCNULTY (dean.mcnulty@sunmedia.ca), SUN MEDIA
Toronto FC coach John Carver was forced to start three pure rookies in last night's Major League Soccer match against Real Salt Lake in the Utah capital city.
The result was a 2-1 loss to the best team in the MLS West and it stretched Toronto's league winless streak to five games and their road record to 1-7.
Last night's result, however, could have just as easily been 5-1 without the play of TFC goaltender Greg Sutton, who faced 20 shots, nine of them on the net.
On Salt Lake's first goal in the 63rd minute, Sutton was left defenceless after Jamison Olave eluded TFC defenders inside the penalty area to put a header in the far right corner.
And the game-winner in the 87th minute came when first-round draft pick Julius James allowed Salt Lake's Robbie Findley to get a clear shot on goal.
Read more (http://www.torontosun.com/Sports/OtherSports/2008/07/29/6295626-sun.html)
Old demons once again doom Reds
Shortcomings along backline, inconsistent attack result in road loss
SALT LAKE CITY -- The same shortcomings continue to doom Toronto FC, who have yet to earn a clean sheet while playing outside the comfort of BMO Field, and even the similar artificial surface of Rice-Eccles Stadium couldn't change that. When looking for an explanation, TFC head coach John Carver said that his team continually suffers from the same mistakes, and he told his players following the 2-1 loss to Real Salt Lake that he's starting to feel like a recording, saying the same thing after each match.
So, rather than dictate only his thoughts, Carver opened the floor to his players for a two-way discussion on what needed to be done to set Toronto FC on a successful course. Their private conversation lasted for several minutes following the match, more than twice the normal time that teams hold post-match talks.
Read more (http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080729&content_id=176413&vkey=news_mls&fext=.jsp)
SUNSHINE (http://www.torontosun.com/SUNshineGirl/home.html)