Match Day 27 - TFC @ Impact Sunday August 27 4:30pm - Into The Montreal Trees

[OgtheDim]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bsoeZUCBlg

Appropriate mood music for this game (and Zoe Keating is a genius)


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Have At It People

[Redcoe15]

Bring on the L'impact! We shall feast on their bones! Especially Fisher! :mad5:

http://oi68.tinypic.com/2z6sdbo.jpg

[Section_105]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bsoeZUCBlg

Appropriate mood music for this game (and Zoe Keating is a genius)


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Have At It People

Great song choice and I agree with your estimation of her skills.


So do we pound montreal out of the playoffs or do they get our number and screw with out shield race.....this is the question.

hopefully we score bucket fulls and smack a few balls off their bell for good measure.

[TheSloanRanger]

There was a man from Montreal, his name was Mr. Sap
he liked to drink, and cried a lot, cuz his team was bloody crap
he bought a bell to hear it ring but still he always knew
the boys in red would always own his fu&king boys in blue

[Cuppy]

There was a man from Montreal, his name was Mr. Sap
he liked to drink, and cried a lot, cuz his team was bloody crap
he bought a bell to hear it ring but still he always knew
the boys in red would always own his fu&king boys in blue This, This is what living is. Love it

[Detroit_TFC]

Lol, mint.

[Blindside16]

There was a man from Montreal, his name was Mr. Sap
he liked to drink, and cried a lot, cuz his team was bloody crap
he bought a bell to hear it ring but still he always knew
the boys in red would always own his fu&king boys in blue

This is absolutely brilliant. Nothing would make me happier than being the team to flat line their playoff hopes over the next 3 matches with them.

[Yohan]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSxMW-uLcvM


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KK39iwF6phs&t=5s

[molenshtain]

Is it sad that I've watched those videos multiple times?

[shwade]

There was a man from Montreal, his name was Mr. Sap
he liked to drink, and cried a lot, cuz his team was bloody crap
he bought a bell to hear it ring but still he always knew
the boys in red would always own his fu&king boys in blue

Brilliant!

[whositwhatnow]

this is going to be a fun game, wish i could make it to the game.

[googz]

Does anyone know if McLeans pub in Montreal is booked for Supporters pre-game as usual? Thx!!

[Oldtimer]

Does anyone know if McLeans pub in Montreal is booked for Supporters pre-game as usual? Thx!!

http://forums.redpatchboys.ca/showthread.php?40678-to-hell-and-back-again&p=1846128#post1846128

[ManUtd4ever]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSxMW-uLcvM


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KK39iwF6phs&t=5s

Thanks for posting. I really enjoyed watching that.

[MightyDM]

Oh yes lovely

[Eastend]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSxMW-uLcvM


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KK39iwF6phs&t=5s

As stated above, thanks for posting, these are awesome.

Dom

[Auzzy]

Montreal get many of their goals and opportunities off of fast breaks, or at least against defenses that are not compact. Vs TFC, I think they'll be quite content to sit back, bunker, and hit Toronto on the counter, at least for stretches of the game. TFC have shown they can be vulnerable to these offensive & defensive approaches. Let's see if Vanney and Co come up with a game plan today to effectively counteract that.

[Fort York Redcoat]

Montreal get many of their goals and opportunities off of fast breaks, or at least against defenses that are not compact. Vs TFC, I think they'll be quite content to sit back, bunker, and hit Toronto on the counter, at least for stretches of the game. TFC have shown they can be vulnerable to these offensive & defensive approaches. Let's see if Vanney and Co come up with a game plan today to effectively counteract that.

I still can't believe the week SL has had since losing 3-1 to Montreal. But we're no SL, either. This match should be a lot closer in score.

[Red CB Toronto]

For those who are in Montreal, McLeans is ready for us.

[pdubs]

Pumped! Expecting a fight. Keep that bell silent.

[pdubs]

http://www.facebook.com/ExtraTimeLive/videos/129512311003761/

Extratime live from Montreal.

[OgtheDim]

The usual starting 11. Osorio back out...Zavs in the back.



Should be a great match.

[CBTFC]

I'm a little uncertain, is kickoff just after 4pm, or 4:30pm?

[charlieocc]

The usual starting 11. Osorio back out...Zavs in the back.



Should be a great match.

Vanney seems really keen on keeping his best lineup together to mesh as much as possible. Thought Oso and Beita would start.

[OgtheDim]

I'm a little uncertain, is kickoff just after 4pm, or 4:30pm?


4:38 - ESPN has a two hour window until 6:30 EST for this game.

[pdubs]

Our bench is stacked... Irwin, Beita, Hernandez, Cooper, Osorio, Edwards, Ricketts.

Like seeing Hasler out again honestly. Would like to see Edwards but this team is deep.

[Oldtimer]

Security very tight at Stade Saputo. We got frisked three times and had our tickets checked four times. I only saw one idiot get caught trying to smuggle in stuff.

[OgtheDim]

https://twitter.com/ESPNFC/status/901897274908962816

The Impact fan getting his Giovinco shirt signed is so sweet....

[Batman]

I am watching ESPN broadcast. They are really playing up the rivalry.

[BenRhodes23]

Salazar's haircut makes me want to beat Montreal even more

[tfcfans]

Salazar's haircut makes me want to beat Montreal even more

Is it better or worse than cutting a slice of pizza into the side of your head....😄

[pdubs]

Bono is a stud

[Tdot_LFC]

That was a serious save.

[pdubs]

Montreal looking suspect in the back. Altidore has been in a few times now.

[tfcfans]

Awesome.....

[ag futbol]

Yes!!!!

[pdubs]

GOOOOOOOOAAAAAALLLLLLL

suck it you frogs

[Tdot_LFC]

Boom!

[Tdot_LFC]

...and here comes the 401 heat...

[pdubs]

I love Giovinco's goal celebration. Cry face LOL.

[pdubs]

https://twitter.com/TotalMLS/status/901918067009232898

[daner90]

Super Seba!!!!

[charlieocc]

Seriously, where does Seba rank among the best free kick takers in the world? He has to be up there

[5GallonAlan]

I realize Vic and Alti have the skill to pot those free kicks but Seba is an artist! Proven. Let it ride. Love this team. Never been more excited for playoffs!!

[Oldtimer]

Montréal was testing our high backline with long passes into space. It will be interesting to see what adjustments Vanney does in the second half.

[pdubs]

I love seeing salty limpact fans on twitter. lol

[OgtheDim]

Streams are crashing periodically.

Anybody got a decent SD one or a youtube?

[PizzaEatingYeti]

http://goatdee.net/215116/watch-montreal-impact-vs-toronto-fc

never crashed

[Tyler]

http://bambusports.co/2016/09/15/live-soccer-stream-05/

works consistently. ads.

[pdubs]

Well TSN missed the goal lol. Excited to see it lol

[flatpicker]

WTF???!!!
What happened to the camera on that goal?

[ag futbol]

Wtf tsn?!? Maybe the camera man should follow the play?!?

[tfcfans]

Great TV coverage.....😄

[Eastend]

Ohhhhhh, what a feeling, what a rush!

[pdubs]

What a ball. Limpact sleeping. Jozy!!!!

[flatpicker]

What a ball. Limpact sleeping.

Curled up with the camera man.

[pdubs]

Vazquez off the crossbar!

[Yohan]

lol. Vanney split his pants open while yelling at supposed Morrow foul

[Yohan]

Wtf tsn?!? Maybe the camera man should follow the play?!?
huh. ESPN is sharing same feed from TSN I guess

[pdubs]

Oduro's knee right to Bono's head. Seemed like he could have tried more to get out of the way

[pdubs]

Fuck. That bell.

[pdubs]

Gio just shut all those frogs up. Man how sweet it is

[flatpicker]

I love this team so much!

[ag futbol]

Wooo!! This team just keeps on rolling.

This was the best test we've had in a while and we still cleared it with relative ease.

[Eastend]

Gio just shut all those frogs up. Man how sweet it is

Happy we're beating them...again, but originally being from Montreal, this is not required.

[StokeciTFC]

How many games have we scored 3 or more this season? It seems like every game at the moment!

[flatpicker]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wxyN3z9PL4

:D

[OgtheDim]

That felt like a playoff game. A lot like the game 8 days ago. This team means business.

[mauser09]

How many games have we scored 3 or more this season? It seems like every game at the moment!

I believe that is 9 games now, not bad at all.

[Batman]

It's amazing how used to winning we're getting.
A lot has changed in a few years, that's for sure.
Thank Tim Leiwike for waking up what was a generally horrid sports scene in Toronto and getting the right people and financial resources in place to run each franchise.
Too bad he didn't stick around long enough to enjoy it.

[Detroit_TFC]

I had this down as a draw. Getting 3-1 in MTL is incredible. Was thinking 10 pts from 15 in Sept, but starting to wonder, what if....

[Oldtimer]

Best team in MLS.

[Redcoe15]

g:D

VICTOREEEEE!!!!!

SUCK IT, L'IMPACT!!!!!

[Batman]

fixed this.

g:D

VICTOREEEEE!!!!!

SUCK IT, LIMP ACT!!!!!

[SoccMan2]

GOOOOOOOOAAAAAALLLLLLL

suck it you frogs
Great win great confidence being shown by this team, good teams in leagues all over the world who win championships this is how it's done by being consistent, re the Juventus, the Real Madrids etc. so this is how you do it. However, no need for this type of crap my friend, no difference if someone came on here and called out some other ethnic or racial group or even used a derogatory term towards a group because of who one chooses to marry or live with or go out with , no need for this shit on these boards sorry.

[pdubs]

Well I guess i ruffled a few feathers. Won't apologize tho. Duly noted.

[Oldtimer]

Gio just shut all those frogs up. Man how sweet it is

Borderline racist term. You have been warned. Celebrate the team, don't use epithets like this.

[Hugh Jazz]

Not a weak link to be found in our starting 11. Everyone did what they needed to do.

[Redcoe15]

fixed this.
Works for me. g:D

[charlieocc]

(Not sure how to embed photos so I'll just link from Twitter) I think we've clinched a playoff spot apparently
https://twitter.com/charliejclarke/status/901941030496464896

[flatpicker]

Altidore looks scary as fvck in this picture from the TFC site!

https://toronto-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/styles/full_landscape/s3/images/PostGameTopNode_17.png?wippkP49mSsA7YUEupxqciezWiB nJIgQ&itok=BHfn4Wnn&c=d34259491aa076672ff8b5da4ad45fcd

[General Woolfe]

What can you say...? Another absolutely awesome display from our Reds. I must confess I was a little nervous about this tie, what with it being a derby and all that brings with it. I need not have worried. Once more TFC controlled things from start to finish and i'm glad Seba nail that third because a two goal victory was the least we deserved. You cant overlook a two goal contribution so Seba has to be MOTM but I thought that once again we saw a stellar display from the Captain, along with a great shift from Moor, Bono, and Morrow

Onward and upwards TFC!! ...and here's hoping Bradley & Altidore stay safe on International duty

:scarf:

[ManUtd4ever]

Beating Montreal never gets old. That 3rd goal was a thing of beauty.

[Auzzy]

What a game, amazing! Too bad I couldn't make it to Montreal for this one.

[notthesun]

Running out of good things to say after a win... there's no justice in the world if this team doesn't win MLS Cup.

[ManUtd4ever]

Kudos to the travelling supporters as well.

[paul-collins]

Beyond the obvious celebration of the win, can I just point out how stylish this game looked (beyond the coverage missing the Jozy goal)?

1. Both teams have very nice, not mickey mouse, kits.
2. That stadium is very pretty. (And this isn't a commentary on our house, which I love to bits.)
3. The crowd is very into it, and it is audible. And it helps to have serious away support.
4. The soccer is technically pretty nice. Not as certain as top flight Euro/England stuff, but lovely to watch.

The only complaint I have about BMO Field is that I wish the stands were full at kickoff. Otherwise our TV presentation is equal to or better than Montreal.

But this was a lovely game to behold, for a neutral. I think this is exactly the product TSN is looking for.

[JuliquE]

Altidore looks scary as fvck in this picture from the TFC site!
hahha Was telling the wife, in my jubilation, that it looks like something straight outta Marvel comics—the passion is really striking, especially against the out-of-focus crowd in the background.

Epic pic. Saved.

Les Rouges allez tout droit!

[pdubs]

One thing to worry about for our next two games against them is Piatti. Man he has class. Piette put in a shift as well. Hopefully we can deny them a playoff spot because just to limit a potential clash in the post season where who knows what will happen.

[James17930]

Just watching the highlights ... I don't think Oduro's knee to Bono was intentional, or even lazy. Bono actually dives forward into him right at the last moment and you can tell that Oduro isn't expecting it at all, and he really doesn't have time to get out of the way. In the slo-mo replay you can even see the look of surprise on his face. So I'm glad Bono's okay, and I don't think it needs to be made a big deal of.

[Tfc/lfc]

So very happy wins todays big win. Waiting til Sept 9 will be torture.

[OgtheDim]

......

But this was a lovely game to behold, for a neutral. I think this is exactly the product TSN is looking for.

Apparently the game went long, so they had to preempt the curling for a bit.


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Binks with some post game stories she didn't get to use during the match.

Hasler's dad one was interesting. .

http://www.espnfc.com/major-league-soccer/19/video/3190643

[JuliquE]

Is it sad that I've watched those videos multiple times?
I can't ever watch those without fighting tears, my friend, so I might just have you beat (a fight I tend to lose, more often than not).

[Yohan]

https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/08/27/montreal-toronto-fans-trade-banner-banter-401-derby

https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/08/27/giovinco-taunts-impact-fans-crying-gesture-after-scoring-stunner

[Canary10]

Just amazing. What more can be said?

[ensco]

My main concern 5 games ago was that Seba wasn't looking right, and that it was more important to get that sorted than to win games.

Right now my main concern is: are we watching the MLS equivalent of the Golden State Warriors, and don't realize it?

[Hamilton_Red]

Seba has found his shooting boots from free kicks..that is for sure. If he get's back to his best form from the last two years and Alti hit's his stride...well we might be looking at a double. I thought we strolled Montreal today and we didn't see the the best TFC. The beauty of this team is that the rest of the players are brilliant...we have 16+ very good players and they are fit for the most part.

[SoccMan2]

Can't remember a Toronto team in any of the top 5 North American leagues be this dominant, when was the last time? They have been destroying teams lately, it's like they are from a higher league playing in a lower league they don't belong in right now,it's amazing to see it's a thing of beauty really .

[General Woolfe]

https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/08/27/montreal-toronto-fans-trade-banner-banter-401-derby

https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/08/27/giovinco-taunts-impact-fans-crying-gesture-after-scoring-stunner
What exactly was that banner supposed to say? From what I could make out there was a crying emoji + an ant+ a diving graphic + a bag of money = something I couldn't make out but looked like a stamp. Typical of our québécois friends to be so obscure....

[OgtheDim]

The last emoji said "censored".

[Eastend]

made total sense.

[C.Ronaldo]

What exactly was that banner supposed to say? From what I could make out there was a crying emoji + an ant+ a diving graphic + a bag of money = something I couldn't make out but looked like a stamp. Typical of our québécois friends to be so obscure....

I liked the banner and I LOVED Sebas response :)

[C.Ronaldo]

Seba has found his shooting boots from free kicks..that is for sure. If he get's back to his best form from the last two years and Alti hit's his stride...well we might be looking at a double. I thought we strolled Montreal today and we didn't see the the best TFC. The beauty of this team is that the rest of the players are brilliant...we have 16+ very good players and they are fit for the most part.

the bench options are astounding and Cheyrou is not even back yet

its an entire MLS 1st team.

Not to mention hamilton is on fire in USL while endoh seems to be improving. And morgan is down there doing a decent job

[paul-collins]

I liked the banner and I LOVED Sebas response :)
The travellers' sign was great too. But, yeah, wiping away the tears was awesome.

[C.Ronaldo]

Happy we're beating them...again, but originally being from Montreal, this is not required.

agreed

derogatory terms are not necessary

[BelfastBoy]

Simmons and Naylor talking TFC right now on TSN lol.

[C.Ronaldo]

One thing to worry about for our next two games against them is Piatti. Man he has class. Piette put in a shift as well. Hopefully we can deny them a playoff spot because just to limit a potential clash in the post season where who knows what will happen.

Piatti is my favourite player to hate. seriously underappreciated in MLS

hes so good, you cant give him an inch

[Canary10]

...it's like they are from a higher league playing in a lower league they don't belong in right now,it's amazing to see it's a thing of beauty really .

Yeah that's exactly what I was thinking yesterday.

[Areathrasher]

Simmons and Naylor talking TFC right now on TSN lol.

How'd that go?

[BelfastBoy]

How'd that go?

Basically admitted they can't ignore the team anymore. KJ provided better analysis obviously.

[MightyDM]

It's amazing how used to winning we're getting.
A lot has changed in a few years, that's for sure.
Thank Tim Leiwike for waking up what was a generally horrid sports scene in Toronto and getting the right people and financial resources in place to run each franchise.
Too bad he didn't stick around long enough to enjoy it.

Absolutely deserves credit

[OgtheDim]

Basically admitted they can't ignore the team anymore. KJ provided better analysis obviously.

Reminds me of the Jays in 85. There were sports guys at the time who didn't like baseball and had to change their tune.

What happens over these years is going to create a generation of fans.

[C.Ronaldo]

eekk

watched piattis goal again.

bradley chews a piece off osorio for not blcoking that

the standard is very high now

[Ben - D.O.W.]

Pumped! Expecting a fight. Keep that bell silent.

I would have loved to see a clean sheet, but if Montreal had to score and we had to hear that stupid bell, I'm glad it was like this. Such a perfect response.

[michaeltfc91]

eekk

watched piattis goal again.

bradley chews a piece off osorio for not blcoking that

the standard is very high now


You might be right. Or he screamed as Vasquez for not closing down wayyyy before that happened. I think it was more Vasquez's fault

[SoccMan2]

Reminds me of the Jays in 85. There were sports guys at the time who didn't like baseball and had to change their tune.

What happens over these years is going to create a generation of fans.
Really some people in the media in the early days of the Jays were not fans? I'm old enough to remember when the Jays started , and the media was behind them from the start , baseball was getting good coverage in Toronto even before the Jays, no comparison with the many people in mainstream media who more or less ignored this team for the longest time, and still do to a certain extent I listened to prime time sports last Friday on sportsnet and not a word on TFC but actually had some CFL talk lol, the Jays were never ignored the way TFC was and still is sometimes today in their early days no comparison, sorry.

[Scotty74]

another great performance! It's feels like this team are never going to lose again :scarf:

[fergiejr]

... it's gonna be a long 2 weeks...

[Fort York Redcoat]

... it's gonna be a long 2 weeks...

Ahem

See yall Sat?:canada:

https://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/sports/soccer/2016/09/07/canadas-2018-fifa-world-cup-hopes-end/tosaint-ricketts.jpg.size.custom.crop.1086x673.jpg

[Section_105]

after the third goal I saw security rushing down the aisle behind the goal and someone was throwing serious punches downwards. WTF happened there?




you get a glimpse of it here after 12 seconds but in game there was a closer shot of the players celebrating and the goings on in the stands are quite apparent.

https://twitter.com/torontofc/status/901936701718880257

[Borga]

The only thing I didn't like was that Osorio looks out of place. The control of the ball the team exhibits was exemplary, as they moved it around looking for an opening. Whenever it got to Osorio, it immediately was in peril. He looked way less confident on the ball than basically anyone else.

[OgtheDim]

Really some people in the media in the early days of the Jays were not fans? I'm old enough to remember when the Jays started , and the media was behind them from the start ....

I was around then too.

CTV & the CBC loved them because they had the games.....radio and print less so. And a lot of columnists thought it was a fad that was never going to be as big as the CFL.

[Ponderosa]

Not sure what the fracas was over but one of the ineb's got ejected. Then there was drama with the 30 minute holding period because ineb's were worried he'd be targeted outside the gates and security wouldn't let anyone out to check on him.

Everyone was rather agitated. The holding period isn't a problem but some common sense needs to prevail on both sides...like seriously if there are people who need to use a washroom security needs to just escort them down and back. On the other hand people need to just accept they are going to hold you and if you're not willing to wait it out buy your tickets and sit else where.

The port-a-potty situation by half time was disgusting I don't know who thought that brilliant idea up.

Otherwise it was a fantastic day out and a glorious win!

[MightyDM]

The only thing I didn't like was that Osorio looks out of place. The control of the ball the team exhibits was exemplary, as they moved it around looking for an opening. Whenever it got to Osorio, it immediately was in peril. He looked way less confident on the ball than basically anyone else.

He was very good on Wednesday, very good. I think he is pressing for a starting role in training, as he is Vanneys number one sub these day.

[MightyDM]

eekk

watched piattis goal again.

bradley chews a piece off osorio for not blcoking that

the standard is very high now

Oso looked like he was too aggressive in closing down Piatti. On the other hand, he was in the wall. Someone else should have been marking Piatti before that, I would have thought. And over aggression from someone fighting to regain a starting role is understandable if not acceptable.

[C.Ronaldo]

Oso looked like he was too aggressive in closing down Piatti. On the other hand, he was in the wall. Someone else should have been marking Piatti before that, I would have thought. And over aggression from someone fighting to regain a starting role is understandable if not acceptable.

yah, i dont see what else he should have done. too many guys in the box at that point and seba was closing the passing lane. But knowing how good Piatti is, if I were Seba, would have double teamed him

[C.Ronaldo]

He was very good on Wednesday, very good. I think he is pressing for a starting role in training, as he is Vanneys number one sub these day.

Osorio does not look out of place but he does change the dynamics a bit.

Hes been great two game straight.

This is the way is should be when competing for a starting role

[ag futbol]

I thought he was good both games but especially Wednesday. Getting turned by piatti on the goal is unfortunate but piatti has done that to plenty of people.

Maybe it's worth noting the 4-4-2 suits him better? When he gets pulled to those wide positions, especially defending, he looks uncomfortable.

[TFC Tifoso]

Very comprehensive win....this team is on fire, with no signs of slowing down.

I think what impresses me most is the professionalism of the whole organization, from players straight up to management....after what we've seen and been through all these years, I wasn't sure if this team could ever be.

And as much as some have called him a big mouth and such, credit here goes to Leiweke....I made a point to call him over when I seen him at the MLS Final last year to thank him and tell him TFC was there because of him.
And shame he's not around anymore, but he definitely keeps an eye on TFC.


My main concern 5 games ago was that Seba wasn't looking right, and that it was more important to get that sorted than to win games.

Right now my main concern is: are we watching the MLS equivalent of the Golden State Warriors, and don't realize it?

I've been saying this for a couple of weeks now....and I get that it is in the context of MLS, but damn, they are such a class above right now....

[Hugh Jazz]

Maybe it's worth noting the 4-4-2 suits him better? When he gets pulled to those wide positions, especially defending, he looks uncomfortable.

Yeah I thought he looked better on Wednesday as well. Still, I think he's the best midfield option coming off the bench when we're leading - he's responsible positionally and great at keeping possession when we want to control the tempo. Edwards and Chapman are a bit more dynamic when attacking so are better subs when we need a goal. So nice to have choices.

[MightyDM]

I think Osorio is completely starting calibre and has actually improved this season. Valuable.

[molenshtain]

I think Osorio is completely starting calibre and has actually improved this season. Valuable.

That's so nuts to me. not going to rehash our debate but I've seen the exact opposite.

[pdubs]

I thought Osorio played well in his start against the union.

Then again Philly isn't exactly a large test.

[Oldtimer]

Game recap from a Montréal perspective: partly blame the refs, partly acknowledge Giovinco's quality, partly blame their team, partly blame their coach: http://www.tsn.ca/radio/montreal-690/needham-mls-referees-are-inconsistent-1.840877

[ag futbol]

Game recap from a Montréal perspective: partly blame the refs, partly acknowledge Giovinco's quality, partly blame their team, partly blame their coach: http://www.tsn.ca/radio/montreal-690/needham-mls-referees-are-inconsistent-1.840877
I think Biello has been somewhat poor. Mancousu continuing to start over Jackson-Hamel feels more like politics and less like merit. One provides a clear reference point and the occasional goal, the other.... still trying to figure that out. Duvall putting in crosses gave me memories of Endoh. It was predictable and the quality of the service was poor.

Anyway, I digress. Still think that's the best game anyone has given us in a while though. Maybe NYC would have been better if not for Pirlo and some absences.

[UpTheReds]

I has never been to Stade Saputo before yesterday. What an absolute nightmare of a stadium. The bathrooms are trailers, the stadium is surrounded by gravel and hills. It's a horrendous layout within the stadium. The impact players walk through the stands to get out to there parking area which is yet again on gravel. It was quite comical watching BMW, Porsche, Audi, and Mercedes driving away throwing up gravel at each other. What a Mickey Mouse setup they have there.

[DIEHARDTFC]

This was my fourth trip to the Shit Pit, and I would wager that it is one of the worst soccer specific venue in MLS.

[UpTheReds]

Ya I would agree with that. I've been to numerous other stadiums to see TFC and this was by far the worst I have been to.

[Oldtimer]

This was my first to Stade Saputo. I agree with all the above. It looks great on TV, but is really a crappy cheap poorly constructed stadium in person. It's only redeeming features are that the roof reflects sound well, and the pitch is really excellent for the players (and not ground shared with the Allouttes). By contrast, the Charleston Battery (who we used to visit for preseason play) have a much nicer cheap stadium.

[molenshtain]

Shite stadium indeed. but what did you expect? The Mob and the heir to a billionaire's fortune to pony up on infrastructure? Doesn't seem like something they'd be interested in.

[Oldtimer]

Shite stadium indeed. but what did you expect? The Mob and the heir to a billionaire's fortune to pony up on infrastructure? Doesn't seem like something they'd be interested in.

The mob is involved in a lot of construction in Montréal, and that means a lot of construction has a "tax" on it and consequently is worse built. Joey doesn't seem to have mob connections himself, but he does not have the resources of MLSE and was even trying to haggle down his franchise fee when they entered MLS. The Impact are more a rich guy's play thing than a serious business.

[Section_105]

I think Biello has been somewhat poor. Mancousu continuing to start over Jackson-Hamel feels more like politics and less like merit. One provides a clear reference point and the occasional goal, the other.... still trying to figure that out. Duvall putting in crosses gave me memories of Endoh. It was predictable and the quality of the service was poor.

Anyway, I digress. Still think that's the best game anyone has given us in a while though. Maybe NYC would have been better if not for Pirlo and some absences.

I dunno....Colorado had quite the strategy against us and stole a point.....they weren't lying down on the job.

but seriously that was a great game to watch. attacking/defending on both sides made it a good football match. The ending was spectacular. Only thing better would be to cause total mayhem by taking ball out of the net and tossing/kicking it at the bell.....could you imagine the complete loss of shit from the limpact ooltras.

[kodiakTFC]

Saputo Stadium is beautiful at field level/in the stands. Its behind the stands in the concourse where you realize how minor league it is. It really wasn't that much of an upgrade from their USL facility.

[ryan]

That's so nuts to me. not going to rehash our debate but I've seen the exact opposite.


I thought Osorio played well in his start against the union.

Then again Philly isn't exactly a large test.

I would chime in that Osorio is a perfect good MLS talent, it's just that half our roster is better than MLS which makes him look a step behind. Seb/Jozy/MB/Vazquez and arguably a couple more, could play in leagues of overall higher quality than MLS.


I has never been to Stade Saputo before yesterday. What an absolute nightmare of a stadium. The bathrooms are trailers, the stadium is surrounded by gravel and hills. It's a horrendous layout within the stadium. The impact players walk through the stands to get out to there parking area which is yet again on gravel. It was quite comical watching BMW, Porsche, Audi, and Mercedes driving away throwing up gravel at each other. What a Mickey Mouse setup they have there.

This is a team that is going to have to give Piatti a $2,000,000 (earned) raise to keep him, yet their stadium is in this shape. Adios amigo!

[C.Ronaldo]

Saputo Stadium is beautiful at field level/in the stands. Its behind the stands in the concourse where you realize how minor league it is. It really wasn't that much of an upgrade from their USL facility.

lets be happy its not in the middle of nowhere like some ameircan cities

[YYZ_Fan]

lets be happy its not in the middle of nowhere like some ameircan cities

Changing topics i know...but has there been a thread ranking the best away stadiums to visit as a TFC fan?

[Yohan]

This was my fourth trip to the Shit Pit, and I would wager that it is one of the worst soccer specific venue in MLS.
Columbus?

[kodiakTFC]

Columbus?

Crew Stadium is certainly minor league but I'd say it is still any improvement on Saputo. The bench seating at Crew Stadium is definitely trash though.

[Initial B]

I've been to the Montreal Stadium several times. It was a lot worse back in 2012 when it was still under construction. The Northeast family corner is where I'd go with my son to take advantage of the cheaper seats for U16s there. They actually have washrooms up there. But honestly, it doesn't look that different from the LAG Stubhub Center when I went to a game last year visiting California (sat on bleachers). Stade Saputo has better seating options and the sound reflects better there. And the atmosphere is top notch - you have to give them credit for that.

[VoxPopuliCosmicum]

This report of Saputo's poor quality is unfortunate. Montreal was always my favourite away venue (before MLS). There were no rules (smoking in the stands was tolerated), no security (police not allowed on grounds, and they had like 12 keystone cop security guards who would run from one pyro to the next) and they served glasses of wine all over the place. Hell the Limpact supporters even had the decency to make pinatas of themselves for us, complete with the wimpiest violence to justify our self-defence. Ahhhhhhhhh...such fun memories. Even the CMNT massacre (only 2-1, but getting beat by Amado Guevara felt like a massacre) by Honduras in 2008 was an entertaining event to attend.

[CanadaLFC]

It looks really good on TV, but is bad in person. The worst part is that when people want to go for a smoke at half-time, they make you stand in this smoker's pen kind of thing, where away fans are surrounded by home fans and if potentially something can kick off. Add in their trailer washrooms and this makes for a pretty bad venue. I will always love Montreal away days though!

[MightyDM]

Saputo Stadium is beautiful at field level/in the stands. Its behind the stands in the concourse where you realize how minor league it is. It really wasn't that much of an upgrade from their USL facility.

The important parts: the field, the stands, the atmosphere, are excellent. They have Porta potties. Who cares? Great sightlines, an impeccable field, and maniac fans. Bring it on.

[strictlye]

let me chime in on a few things:

- Osario sucks
- Stade Suputo is horrible and not considered a real stadium in my opinion (been there 4 times)
- Absolutely love the experience when TFC plays Mtl. The Toronto fans were louder and drowning out Montreal fans. Especially loved that the Toronto fans were singing O'Canada in English and drowning out the entire stadium singing it in French.
- We need crappy stadiums in the league so more top players would want to come to Toronto. We also need crappy stadiums so its cheaper for us to attend away games. Gotta look on the positives.
- Giovinco crying was hiliarous. And he scoring and silencing all the montreal fans while the bell was still ringing was classic!
- Montreal didn't play poorly but they were out classed.
- Bono is the MAN!!!!
- Can't wait for the Jamaica vs Canada game. I'm a dual citizen so I'm cheering for both teams and am just looking forward to a great game.

[Oldtimer]

The important parts: the field, the stands, the atmosphere, are excellent. They have Porta potties. Who cares? Great sightlines, an impeccable field, and maniac fans. Bring it on.

The stands back when I used to watch the Toronto Lynx in Centennial Stadium were better than what Saputo has (although they were only half the field). So were the washroom facilities.

I'm surprised that MLS let Joey go so cut rate even back in 2010, it screams "minor league," I doubt they would allow that today.

[MightyDM]

Oldtimer, I'm usually with you, but not in comparing Centennial to Saputo Cheese stadium. I watched the Lynx, and went to numerous track meets at Centennial. Not bad for a municipal stadium but come on, it's nothing like Saputo. My only point is its a great place to go at the
moment as TFC supporters, so why are we criticising the washrooms? Silencing the Bell is surely more interesting and more fun.

[Fort York Redcoat]

Oldtimer, I'm usually with you, but not in comparing Centennial to Saputo Cheese stadium. I watched the Lynx, and went to numerous track meets at Centennial. Not bad for a municipal stadium but come on, it's nothing like Saputo. My only point is its a great place to go at the
moment as TFC supporters, so why are we criticising the washrooms? Silencing the Bell is surely more interesting and more fun.

Nope I'm with OT on this.

I'm jelly of the reno at the Sap stadium inside but their facilities are the worst.

Now I'd trade with their sitch any day of the week (Alouettes share?) but porto potties are not pro.

[synkronized1]

Favourite chants - both happened after the game and directly at Oduro as he walked through the remaining Impact fans, on the dusty gravel walkway, in his fresh suit, to his car.: "Toronto Reject" and "Where's My Pizza?". :rolleyes: