II: Match Day 1 - They Will Grow & Become Men - TFCII @ Phoenix Rising March 24 9:30p

[Shway]

STREAM (https://youtu.be/WXXwxV6eOvE)
(time is actually 10:30p est)
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Toronto FC loanees:
Oyvind Alseth, Brandon Aubrey, Jay Chapman, Marky Delgado, Raheem Edwards, Tsubasa Endoh

Toronto FC academy call up:
Brandon Onkony

Toronto FC II Roster:
GK:Angelo Cavalluzzo, Mark Pais
DF: Lars Eckenrode, Jordan McCrary, Mitch Taintor (suspended)
MF: Liam Fraser, Brian James, Aidan Daniels, Anthony Osorio, Luca Uccello, Matthew Srbelly
FW: Shaan Hundal, Malik Johnson, Ricardo John, Ryan Teffler

Undetermined:
FW: Ben Spencer
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Projected Lineup
*some TFCII regular players just got back from Italy (Fraser, Uccello, Johnson, Hundal, Daniels), and could also be attending/preparing for the Dallas Cup(U-20) in two weeks.

http://i.imgur.com/ZHPKArR.png

[Red CB Toronto]

Also read Ben Spencer made the trip so he could see some action.



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(will updated when provided)
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Toronto FC loanees:
Oyvind Alseth, Brandon Aubrey, Jay Chapman, Marky Delgado, Raheem Edwards, Tsubasa Endoh

Toronto FC academy:
Brandon Onkony

Toronto FC II Roster:
GK:Angelo Cavalluzzo, Mark Pais
DF: Lars Eckenrode, Jordan McCrary, Mitch Taintor (suspended)
MF: Liam Fraser, Brian James, Aidan Daniels, Anthony Osorio, Luca Uccello, Matthew Srbelly
FW: Shaan Hundal, Malik Johnson, Ricardo John, Ryan Teffler
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Projected Lineup

*some TFCII regular players just got back from Italy (Fraser, Uccello, Johnson, Hundal, Daniels), and could also be attending/preparing for the Dallas Cup(U-20) in two weeks.

http://i.imgur.com/ZHPKArR.png[/QUOTE]

[AK47]

Just a heads up the game is set for 10:30 PM ET. The league's schedule system didn't factor in Arizona not observing DST.

Stream here: https://youtu.be/WXXwxV6eOvE

[Shway]

Just a heads up the game is set for 10:30 PM ET. The league's schedule system didn't factor in Arizona not observing DST.

Stream here: https://youtu.be/WXXwxV6eOvE

Merci my friend, and welcome.

[Soccerpro]

This might be the strongest TFC2 lineup in quite some time.

Bill Manning recently talked about how he didnt wan't TFC 2 to just be young team that lost a lot this season. He wanted all teams to develop a winning mentality.

[notthesun]

https://twitter.com/TorontoFCII/status/845810165580468224

With Taintor suspended I don't think this is a 3-5-2. Aubrey and Eckenrode are the only CBs here. I'm guessing it's a 4-man back line with Edwards LB and Alseth RB, will have to see how it lines up at kickoff though (I hate these lineups that are just names and don't show the formation).

[reggie]

how can spencer play if he is not signed?

[Red CB Toronto]

This feed is hilarious, how late does your girlfriend stay up?

[Shway]

how can spencer play if he is not signed?

I was wondering the samething... looking exactly for the news report.

[Shway]

https://twitter.com/TorontoFCII/status/845810165580468224

With Taintor suspended I don't think this is a 3-5-2. Aubrey and Eckenrode are the only CBs here. I'm guessing it's a 4-man back line with Edwards LB and Alseth RB, will have to see how it lines up at kickoff though (I hate these lineups that are just names and don't show the formation).

my projected lineup was close..

Swap McCrary with the unsigned Spencer, and put Endoh at the RWB spot.

Alseth will play in one of the CB spots.

[OgtheDim]

Those blue shorts suck.

[Red CB Toronto]

Those blue shorts suck.

Completely agree, it looked much better with the red shorts and white jersey.

[OgtheDim]

That's a 3-5-2.

And that's a decent goal.

[Red CB Toronto]

What a goal for the kid who just signed yesterday on a nice crosser from Spencer.

[Shway]

great entry pass, and great assist.

[Yohan]

jay chapman with the throughball to unlock Phoenix defence

[Red CB Toronto]

Will be interesting to see when they announce Spencer's deal.

[PopePouri]

Odds when Endoh gets traded?

[OgtheDim]

Endoh doing Endoh things. Good defensive positioning but cant cross worth beans in Libbyland.

[notthesun]

Yeah Chapman has played Endoh in about 5 times down the right and he's yet to hit a nice cross into the box. I will say Endoh looks decent in build up though, I think USL is just really more his speed.

Edwards is giving their poor RB fits. Spencer with some good hold up play and runs.

[Red CB Toronto]

Have really been impressed with the Duece so far. Some nice plays in both ends of the field. Defence has been solid.

[SirBobSaget]

Just started watching. Strong lineup for TFC2. Seems they have changed their philosophy to now mix Vet and Youth players rather than trot out youth to get slaughtered week after week.

[OgtheDim]

You can see how comfortable they are with the 3-5-2. Game states once again a concern as they got a tad flustered in extra time there.

[SirBobSaget]

So apparently confidence is a key skill thanks color commentator's 5 min speech.

[Red CB Toronto]

Edwards has really been impressive, drawing in defenders from all angles.

[notthesun]

Aw man, beautiful interception then through ball from Chapman to Spencer. He was in clean but his touch was too heavy and it got away from him.

[Red CB Toronto]

What a chance for Phoenix , despite a few hiccups , the Reds have really looked good.

[Red CB Toronto]

A good start for TFC2 tonight with their 1-0 victory.

[notthesun]

There it is, 3 points to start the season for TFC II. Really solid performance all around, having the senior team players loaned down definitely helped. Edwards and Chapman with the best performances but a lot of good all the way through the roster today.

[SirBobSaget]

This squad looks completely different than the past years. i was a season ticket holders in the past, it was brutal soccer. The strategy was to kick the ball far upfield then hope to not get scored on. Now the team seems to have a plan and confidence. Arizona is a strong team with a big financial backing. Wow great result. TFC management is the real deal.

[Leedsoronto]

Last years TFC2 was more exciting than yesterday's game. They would usually make a last minute goof and all hell would break loose 85 minutes onwards which was very entertaining.

The team that played last night closed the game down in the second half with the exception of a few counter attacks. A more measured approach to the game which they obviously won.

This may be due to The addition of several first team members wanting to impress and some new blood brought in.

My guess is as long as Raheem stays fit Hamilton and Mo B will struggle to take minutes from him.

[SoccerWatch]

Raheem is playing left wing back in 3-5-2 , not sure how that affects hamilton or babouli.. More like if jozy seba and ricketts stay healthy.

[Section_105]

I'd really like to see Raheem at attacking mid or striker for a game or two with TFC2 ...... he just has the skills to play there

[PopePouri]

I'd really like to see Raheem at attacking mid or striker for a game or two with TFC2 ...... he just has the skills to play there

They did that in 2015 and 2016 with mixed results. Don't feel the need to Klinsmann him. Play him in his preferred position.

[Shway]

They did that in 2015 and 2016 with mixed results. Don't feel the need to Klinsmann him. Play him in his preferred position.

Agreed. The reality is that his skill set is built for the 1v1 game. Putting him in the middle would essentially kill his effectiveness.

[Section_105]

They did that in 2015 and 2016 with mixed results. Don't feel the need to Klinsmann him. Play him in his preferred position.


Agreed. The reality is that his skill set is built for the 1v1 game. Putting him in the middle would essentially kill his effectiveness.

good points both. just interested to see what would happen and if he could adapt to that role. but this is why I'm in my armchair and not a coach ;)