Match Day 28 - SJE @ TFC Saturday Sept 9th 5pm - You Tell Em just One Thing

[OgtheDim]

When you get great coaches

then after you have great coaches you get great players

you have a great organization

& you tell em one thing


Just Win Baby


*************

[Oldtimer]

All these great potential records mean zip. As Bradley has pointed out, they haven't won yet.
Barring major injuries, TFC's future is totally in their hands at this point.

[Scotty74]

All these great potential records mean zip. As Bradley has pointed out, they haven't won yet.
Barring major injuries, TFC's future is totally in their hands at this point.

agreed, the supporters shield is ours to lose right now

[Cas87]

Its Going to be a long week (after the Canada game of course)

https://frinkiac.com/video/S13E11/jB4euG0domFzbWw444hdvqMJMPs=.gif

[noimpactinmtl]

All these great potential records mean zip. As Bradley has pointed out, they haven't won yet.
Barring major injuries, TFC's future is totally in their hands at this point.

They know what they're doing, they all on the same page. One game at a time. We don't celebrate until we get the treble.

[OgtheDim]

Well looks like we are going to get Jozy back and rested.

[PizzaEatingYeti]

Well looks like we are going to get Jozy back and rested.

Nice!
I was happy when he got the yellow card.

[PizzaEatingYeti]

On another note, I am worried that the USA national team's shitshow with Costa Rica will have a bad influence on Bradley's and Altidore's performance in TFC uniform, and not for only this coming game with SJE, but maybe for a stretch of 3-4 games.

For these guys TFC comes a distant second after the USMNT.

[ChristianTFC]

Hey guys. Im taking my little cousin to his first TFC game this saturday and I wanted to give him the full experience. Does anyone know if there will be a pre game march to the game? And what time it starts? Thanks

[Oldtimer]

Hey guys. Im taking my little cousin to his first TFC game this saturday and I wanted to give him the full experience. Does anyone know if there will be a pre game march to the game? And what time it starts? Thanks

We only have marches for specific games, this isn't one of them. However kids are welcome at the nearby Shoeless Joe's, where a lot of us hang out pregame.

[anto7]

On another note, I am worried that the USA national team's shitshow with Costa Rica will have a bad influence on Bradley's and Altidore's performance in TFC uniform, and not for only this coming game with SJE, but maybe for a stretch of 3-4 games.

For these guys TFC comes a distant second after the USMNT.

And you are basing this on what exactly? How could you possibly know that TFC comes a distant second? Sure they will be upset by the USA performance but I doubt for 1 second it will effect their performances for TFC. And yes that's just my opinion based on their level of professionalism and the desire they show every time they step on the field

[ChristianTFC]

We only have marches for specific games, this isn't one of them. However kids are welcome at the nearby Shoeless Joe's, where a lot of us hang out pregame.

Taking him to Shoeless Joe's before the match for a bite to eat but he really wanted to be apart of a pre game march. Do you know if any other supporter group will be organzing anything?

[Oldtimer]

Taking him to Shoeless Joe's before the match for a bite to eat but he really wanted to be apart of a pre game march. Do you know if any other supporter group will be organzing anything?

Not that I know of. Neither the Innebriatti nor U-Sector have posted anything.

There likely will be something later on in the year (e.g. the playoffs, or maybe one of the Montreal games), if he wants to go again.

[ChristianTFC]

Not that I know of. Neither the Innebriatti nor U-Sector have posted anything.

There likely will be something later on in the year (e.g. the playoffs, or maybe one of the Montreal games), if he wants to go again.


Sounds good. Appreciate the help. Cheers

[Section_105]

Sounds good. Appreciate the help. Cheers
The innebriatti tend to do a mass walk if not a full on flares and fireworks march to most matches. They hang out at the cornerstore/food spot at Jefferson and liberty so you could check with them about an hour before the game to see if they will be in party mode or not. don't have any connections there so can't ask for you.

[Section_105]

Hope Jozy and Mike get back into the swing quickly. They don't seem to have the down time that Morrow exhibited after his first time back in a while. We had so much momentum going before the break and I hope we don't lose that.

Osorio and Edwards were fantastic vs. Jamaica so hopefully they keep that fire as well as one or both could come off the bench if we keep the usual lineup.

[Oldtimer]

I'm worried about Michael Bradley having a NT hangover like he usually does.

We're going to need everyone to step up for this game.

I have a feeling that Vanney may bring in a player or two who needs minutes. Maybe Osorio and Irwin.

[Detroit_TFC]

I'm worried about Michael Bradley having a NT hangover like he usually does.

We're going to need everyone to step up for this game.

I have a feeling that Vanney may bring in a player or two who needs minutes. Maybe Osorio and Irwin.

I can't lie, I was happy about Jozy's suspension (about the only thing that made me happy watching that game). Not having to go down to San Pedro Sula and run around in that humidity is a gift from the soccer gods.

[Hamilton_Red]

I tell you who won't be in a funk on Saturday...Marcos Urena...2 goals against the USA and 1 absolute belter against Mexico..hit the post in the last minute as well. He is on fire and will be well up for the game. Very glad that we are at home.

[Section_105]

I tell you who won't be in a funk on Saturday...Marcos Urena...2 goals against the USA and 1 absolute belter against Mexico..hit the post in the last minute as well. He is on fire and will be well up for the game. Very glad that we are at home.

wonder if he's the kind to then go quiet after a period of terror. but good catch, he will be one to watch and lock down. Hopefully bradley is right as rain to mark this guy out of the game.

[Brooker]

Wondo scares me more by miles.

[OgtheDim]

Urena is a poacher -which is Wondo's game at SJE.

More worried about Vako.

[TheSloanRanger]

On another note, I am worried that the USA national team's shitshow with Costa Rica will have a bad influence on Bradley's and Altidore's performance in TFC uniform, and not for only this coming game with SJE, but maybe for a stretch of 3-4 games.

For these guys TFC comes a distant second after the USMNT.

I guess we should just release Hasler then. 8-0 loss at home in front of 5,000 people ....ouch

[ChrisFizik]

Just a note of the prematch festivities that'll be happening saturday, weekend match day why not? Come by Joe's to put your name in a draw for some merch prizes and donate to our annual fundraiser for the Terry Fox Foundation (or online terryfox.ca/rpb (http://bit.ly/terryfoxrpb)) and YES, we will be gathering around 3:45 to head down the street from Joe's for a little march to the stadium picking up other SGs along the way. Kick off the fall season of this epic campaign in style :)

[German21]

Just a note of the prematch festivities that'll be happening saturday, weekend match day why not? Come by Joe's to put your name in a draw for some merch prizes and donate to our annual fundraiser for the Terry Fox Foundation (or online terryfox.ca/rpb (http://bit.ly/terryfoxrpb)) and YES, we will be gathering around 3:45 to head down the street from Joe's for a little march to the stadium picking up other SGs along the way. Kick off the fall season of this epic campaign in style :)

why is this not plastered everywhere!!! come on veep. get the word out!!!

side note, as of writing this i checked the time and realized this is the start of your march information roll out. ;) keep up the good work

[benito]

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[Red CB Toronto]

Just a note of the prematch festivities that'll be happening saturday, weekend match day why not? Come by Joe's to put your name in a draw for some merch prizes and donate to our annual fundraiser for the Terry Fox Foundation (or online terryfox.ca/rpb (http://bit.ly/terryfoxrpb)) and YES, we will be gathering around 3:45 to head down the street from Joe's for a little march to the stadium picking up other SGs along the way. Kick off the fall season of this epic campaign in style :)

Plus it will be really busy in the area with the Wolfpack also playing essentially at the same time. They kickoff at 4:30, Reds at 5 pm.

[Cas87]

Plus it will be really busy in the area with the Wolfpack also playing essentially at the same time. They kickoff at 4:30, Reds at 5 pm.

And for those travelling in on the Lakeshore GO (either direction) the Jays game is a 4pm start as well. Busy, Busy.

[OgtheDim]

AND.....King St is closed Spadina to University for TIFF.

Take the Dufferin or Ossington bus to Liberty Village or the Union Car.

[anto7]

So if Jozy appears off of his game Sat it could be that he is a little distracted with his girlfriend playing in the Women's US Open tennis final at 4:00pm !!!

[jloome]

I guess we should just release Hasler then. 8-0 loss at home in front of 5,000 people ....ouch

He played striker, apparently.

[TheSloanRanger]

He played striker, apparently.

Look out seba

[Initial B]

Hey, watch for Doug Smith from the Toronto Star. He posted to his blog that he's going to the match tomorrow and will be around the south end. I sent him an email saying he should start his day at Shoeless Joe's with you guys for the march, but I don't know if he (and possibly Laura Armstrong) will do so.

[TheGoodson]

Looking forward to the match tomorrow....

It's such a nice feeling going when I know expected a win, it's just how many goals will we score

[TheSloanRanger]

So if Jozy appears off of his game Sat it could be that he is a little distracted with his girlfriend playing in the Women's US Open tennis final at 4:00pm !!!

Who's starting the "Jozy and Sloane sitting in a tree .." chant ??

[Red CB Toronto]

So if Jozy appears off of his game Sat it could be that he is a little distracted with his girlfriend playing in the Women's US Open tennis final at 4:00pm !!!
He was at her semi-final match last night in NYC.

[spe18]

Hey, watch for Doug Smith from the Toronto Star. He posted to his blog that he's going to the match tomorrow and will be around the south end. I sent him an email saying he should start his day at Shoeless Joe's with you guys for the march, but I don't know if he (and possibly Laura Armstrong) will do so.

Link?!

[Initial B]

Link?!

https://www.thestar.com/sports/doug_smiths_sports_blog/2017/09/-a-career-full-of-what-if--winds-up-with-a-hall-of-fame-induction.html

His comment is just below the Lady Gaga video. He's asking for tips on what to do game day.

[Auzzy]

Hey, watch for Doug Smith from the Toronto Star. He posted to his blog that he's going to the match tomorrow and will be around the south end. I sent him an email saying he should start his day at Shoeless Joe's with you guys for the march, but I don't know if he (and possibly Laura Armstrong) will do so.

If somebody sees him, maybe let him know our team isn't called "the TFCs" as mentioned in the article linked above (and in a previous one from August).

Or "the FCs" as he's sometimes called them.

[shwade]

If somebody sees him, maybe let him know our team isn't called "the TFCs" as mentioned in the article linked above (and in a previous one from August).

Or "the FCs" as he's sometimes called them.

Pretty sure a seasoned sports writer like him already knows that. Better question would be to ask him why he does that..

[OgtheDim]

GAME DAY!!!! :scarf:

[Red CB Toronto]

I love days like this , it's game day baby, can you feel it !!

[Redcoe15]

Not afraid to admit it, I'm a little nervous about this match. San Jose's always played our side tough, last year being a classic example. And Chris Wondolowski has been a TFC killer since suiting up for the Quakes. Between this match and the Blue Scum hosting Portland at Yankee Stadium, our side could end up three points behind after today. :P

[Petor]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DJTncliVAAAqQ00.jpg

[Oldtimer]

Not afraid to admit it, I'm a little nervous about this match. San Jose's always played our side tough, last year being a classic example. And Chris Wondolowski has been a TFC killer since suiting up for the Quakes. Between this match and the Blue Scum hosting Portland at Yankee Stadium, our side could end up three points behind after today. :P

I'm pretty confident for a win. TFC has not lost at home this year, and this is not the team to change that. Spirits are high for the squad, our strikers are hot, the defense is solid.

[ronzilla]

Crap..its on TSN2.

Share streams if you have them.


http://www.sportwoop.com/Toronto-FC-San-Jose-Earthquakes-TJZZ7Y

http://wiz1.net/channel38

[molenshtain]

http://goatdee.net/index2.html ^^

[PizzaEatingYeti]

http://goatdee.net/index2.html ^^

Yep! This is the best one around here.

[James17930]

Good day all.

[PizzaEatingYeti]

go tfc!

[Redcoe15]

I'm pretty confident for a win. TFC has not lost at home this year, and this is not the team to change that. Spirits are high for the squad, our strikers are hot, the defense is solid.
Fingers crossed.

[James17930]

Pretty free-flowing game so far. Nice to watch.

[Sweeper]

Thanks for the stream link!

[ensco]

We are just toying with them.

[CBTFC]

Damn what a fun first half. SJ look completely overwhelmed and bewildered with our play

[ag futbol]

What's the possession stats this first half? Feels like 80-20

[notthesun]

SJ is down a goal and still has no interest in attacking.

A 2nd goal will wrap this up. I'll give them a bit of credit because they've done a decent job stifling our attacks.

[James17930]

What's the possession stats this first half? Feels like 80-20

It really still amazes me just how good we are right now. I mean, SJ have been decent when they've had the ball ... but they've almost never seen the ball. We are just so much better.

[PizzaEatingYeti]

Nice first half.
We must score one more until the 75th minute, so we won't be in the danger of being poached a goal against, and finishing 1-1.

[ronzilla]

SJ have nothing and will be lucky to score 1.

[Hugh Jazz]

Been noticing it more and more lately but the interchange between are wingbacks and CMs has been really explicit today. Delgado and Vazquez often on the touchline with Beita and Morrow coming in and playing really ​high up.

[Oldtimer]

Good first half. 70% possession. Up 1, need another.

[PizzaEatingYeti]

What happened with the goatdee stream?
I have no sound!

[ag futbol]

Boom! And that's that.

[Oldtimer]

Game over for SJ.

[shwade]

Seba injured??

[ronzilla]

Gio subbed off at 46 whats up?

[James17930]

Seba injured??

What happened? My stream went down for a bit.

[notthesun]

What happened? My stream went down for a bit.

Subbed at half, precautionary for quad tightness.

[PizzaEatingYeti]

What happened with Seba ??????


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[ronzilla]

Giovinco quad tightness - subbed off for Osorio

[ag futbol]

It's just getting to this point every game now. Other team capitulates and we roll them over.

[ensco]

This looks like an FA Cup mismatch, when an Arsenal or Man City play Bradford City or something.

I am gobsmacked at our dominance

[notthesun]

Good for Oso, his last few appearances off the bench have been quite good. Good player to have in our back pocket.

Hope Altidore isn't hurt or anything, he said something to Vanney then seemed to be heading down the tunnel after coming off.

[ag futbol]

Fantastic that osorio scored. Haven't seen this guy really get his confidence up since year 2. Hoping he stays hot and brings his game up.

[James17930]

Seba injured??


Subbed at half, precautionary for quad tightness.

Cheers, thanks.

[ag futbol]

Good. Now lets stuff these dirty losers for 2 more.

[James17930]

Change to red maybe?

[Nerepis]

Very well done.

[molenshtain]

won five in a row. outscored opponents 17-3 over that span.

I love this team.

[Hugh Jazz]

he said something to Vanney then seemed to be heading down the tunnel after coming off.

"Stop wasting my time with these chumps".

-Jozy

[Initial B]

I thought Urena had quality, but TFC's defence is a little tougher to crack than the USMNT.

TFC's dominance over this winning streak is unreal. Can they possibly win out the season?

[Richard]

We are pummeling every team in the league and its refreshing to see a dominate MLS team for once.

[molenshtain]

We are pummeling every team in the league and its refreshing to see a dominate MLS team for once.

There's been teams as dominant as this in the past. LA in 2011 and 2014, sounders the same year. granted neither of them passed the eye test like we do currently. sort of an air of inevitability every time we're on the field that we'll win.

[Nerepis]

NYCFC lose 1 to Nil, we are now up by 9 points.

[PizzaEatingYeti]

WOW, just WOW...
I'm so disappointed...
This is a team with loser mentality, we are weak as molasses.
...Can't score on a team playing in 10 men, even if our life is depending on it, for how many minutes? 20? 25?
Surely this TFC team is not among the 300 best in the world.
Well, it's always a "next year" I guess.

[Carter]

"Stop wasting my time with these chumps".

-Jozy

"Coach I gotta go, off to NYC to party with my girlfriend that just won the US Open Final. I'll be back for training on Tuesday."

-Jozy

[Oldtimer]

WOW, just WOW...
I'm so disappointed...
This is a team with loser mentality, we are weak as molasses.
...Can't score on a team playing in 10 men, even if our life is depending on it, for how many minutes? 20? 25?
Surely this TFC team is not among the 300 best in the world.
Well, it's always a "next year" I guess.

:lol: good parody of our board in years past always managing to find the negative.

[PizzaEatingYeti]

:lol: good parody of our board in years past always managing to find the negative.

:hump: g:D

The scary thing is that the team is so good now, that when we'll be "just" in the first 10 best in MLS, but not in the first 4, will seem almost as bad to us like in the first 7 dark years of TFC history.
We really need to fully savor this year and I really hope at least the next 1-2.
Even if we never win the MLS cup.

[Hamilton_Red]

Couldn't watch the game live - ober visiting in Scotland. The highlites weren't too flattering to Bradley - how was his game overall. The thing that is so brilliant this season is how good the non-DP players are. We don't panic when 1-2 of the DP's aren't on form or are Missing. Pleasure to watch.

[jloome]

Couldn't watch the game live - ober visiting in Scotland. The highlites weren't too flattering to Bradley - how was his game overall. The thing that is so brilliant this season is how good the non-DP players are. We don't panic when 1-2 of the DP's aren't on form or are Missing. Pleasure to watch.

He pretty much dominated the midfield. After the first goal we were pretty rampant. It was like San Jose just gave up.

[Oldtimer]

Bradley played a little uneven. A few doofus giveaways but some brilliant plays as well. Mostly solid on reading opposition plays. Overall a smidge less excellent than usual.

[Blkndkr]

Bradley played a little uneven. A few doofus giveaways but some brilliant plays as well. Mostly solid on reading opposition plays. Overall a smidge less excellent than usual.

I think you are being complimentary. There was far more doofus than brilliance from the captain tonight. USMNT hangover perhaps?

[molenshtain]

I think you are being complimentary. There was far more doofus than brilliance from the captain tonight. USMNT hangover perhaps?

he misplayed more passes than usual but he was his usual self defensivly and still played point guard on a team that scored four goals. I wouldn't be overly critical.

[Oldtimer]

He pretty much dominated the midfield. After the first goal we were pretty rampant. It was like San Jose just gave up.

That wasn't due specifically to Bradley. The whole midfield outplayed them as a whole.


I think you are being complimentary. There was far more doofus than brilliance from the captain tonight. USMNT hangover perhaps?

His defensive reading was quite good, with only one notable exception. He had a hangover I would agree from USMNT play with those doofus giveaways.

[Oldtimer]

Impact lose 1-0 so TFC has now officially clinched a playoff spot.

[OgtheDim]

The difference in quality between TFC and the rest of the league in terms of passing and attacking ability and technical ability and defensive control is immense.

As we were saying in our section today, its a privilege to watch this team this season.

[pdubs]

Missed the game. Glad of the result clinching the playoff spot. Happy to see Osorio on the score sheet. Hope the injuries are just minor.

[ManUtd4ever]

This club has truly been a pleasure to watch this season.

[Canary10]

The difference in quality between TFC and the rest of the league in terms of passing and attacking ability and technical ability and defensive control is immense.

As we were saying in our section today, its a privilege to watch this team this season.

Also in work rate. They never stop trying to win back a ball. We often have two guys on someone the second they get the ball. It's like we have 22 players out there to their 11. It starts with Bradley I think.

We were seeing that game out for like 35 minutes. Hilarious.

[OgtheDim]

On another note - two goals which were opened up by a defender pass. Moor with the pass to Vasquez on the Josy first goal & Mavinga got an assist on the Osorio goal. Mavinga went to the bench and was high fiving it with the subs - looked really happy. Guy has worked so hard.

And old man Moor getting back in the last few minutes to stop an SJE foray forward. These guys really want that shutout every game.

[Redcoe15]

Not afraid to admit it, I'm a little nervous about this match. San Jose's always played our side tough, last year being a classic example. And Chris Wondolowski has been a TFC killer since suiting up for the Quakes. Between this match and the Blue Scum hosting Portland at Yankee Stadium, our side could end up three points behind after today. :P


I'm pretty confident for a win. TFC has not lost at home this year, and this is not the team to change that. Spirits are high for the squad, our strikers are hot, the defense is solid.


Fingers crossed.

Toronto FC 4, San Jose 0

NYCFC 0, Portland 1

I would like the mesquite bbq Crow please. :blush:

[ensco]

TFC have clinched home field in the MLS Cup final against every team in the west ex Seattle.

We are 17 points ahead of Seattle, who have 7 to play.

[nonc]

Altidore scored with his left foot I can't believe it, that's great.

[jloome]

TFC have clinched home field in the MLS Cup final against every team in the west ex Seattle.

We are 17 points ahead of Seattle, who have 7 to play.

The number that really stood out tonight was that we had 827 passes in a single game, and the team passed for 91% as a whole. That's crazy. That's pretty much total domination.

EDIT: And Bradley was crazy good: https://matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2017-09-09-toronto-fc-vs-san-jose-earthquakes/boxscore

I swear sometimes people just don't see what's really going on with him. He complete 96% of 127 passes. I mean, holy shit.

Vazquez's WhoScored game rating was 9.51

[Richard]

The number that really stood out tonight was that we had 827 passes in a single game, and the team passed for 91% as a whole. That's crazy. That's pretty much total domination.

EDIT: And Bradley was crazy good: https://matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2017-09-09-toronto-fc-vs-san-jose-earthquakes/boxscore

I swear sometimes people just don't see what's really going on with him. He complete 96% of 127 passes. I mean, holy shit.

Vazquez's WhoScored game rating was 9.51

To bad we are not in the CCL this year. Im salivating for a TFC matchup against a top Mexican club.

[Hugh Jazz]

There were a couple stretches towards the end of the game where Bradley & co. were basically playing catch on the half-way line which helps pad those passing stats. Still, a very dominant game.

[ensco]

To bad we are not in the CCL this year. Im salivating for a TFC matchup against a top Mexican club.

Good point. I think we can play with any Mexican team right now.

[Canary10]

It's good we play Montreal with playoffs on the line for them still. Watching that game yesterday I kept thinking we need a friendly or something against higher level competition to be ready for playoff intensity. It was just far too easy yesterday and the playoffs won't be like that. Montreal will be a good tune up opportunity.

[sidvan]

Pathetic news coverage on digital papers this morning. The Star doesn't even mention TFC on "front page" - leads with CFL Calgary/Edmonton, followed by Hamilton/Ottawa, with US College football lead, US Open, and deserving TO Wolfpack.

G&M - Blue Jays, US OPen, Wolfpack, Blue Jays

[Detroit_TFC]

Not everything the team tried worked but the high degree of understanding of where everyone was on the pitch, and willingness to manage the game was at a whole different level. Trying to think when I've see this much organization from a team in MLS.

[TheSloanRanger]

Call me crazy, but is Victor Vazquez the best player in MLS ?

[shwade]

The number that really stood out tonight was that we had 827 passes in a single game, and the team passed for 91% as a whole. That's crazy. That's pretty much total domination.

EDIT: And Bradley was crazy good: https://matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2017-09-09-toronto-fc-vs-san-jose-earthquakes/boxscore

I swear sometimes people just don't see what's really going on with him. He complete 96% of 127 passes. I mean, holy shit.

Vazquez's WhoScored game rating was 9.51

Tbh tho his passes rarely open up play. No disrespect to our captain but at least 50% of those passes are back to defenders or to vasquez right beside him.

[shwade]

Pathetic news coverage on digital papers this morning. The Star doesn't even mention TFC on "front page" - leads with CFL Calgary/Edmonton, followed by Hamilton/Ottawa, with US College football lead, US Open, and deserving TO Wolfpack.

G&M - Blue Jays, US OPen, Wolfpack, Blue Jays

This is the biggest piss off.. incredibly disrespectful. Fuck CFL.. how are these Toronto writers not getting it yet.

[ochos]

Victor Vasquez has (quietly?) made a case for our MVP this year... it's really too good to be true. I'd almost prefer if we just pretended like he didn't exist, and keep the accolades centred on Jozy and Seba. Let the man do his job without having other teams too focused on him.

Really unbelievable how good we've become this year. Never thought I'd see the day we'd be straight pummelling teams with this kind of possession. A stark change from the Preki-ball of days of yore

[Fort York Redcoat]

Pathetic news coverage on digital papers this morning. The Star doesn't even mention TFC on "front page" - leads with CFL Calgary/Edmonton, followed by Hamilton/Ottawa, with US College football lead, US Open, and deserving TO Wolfpack.

G&M - Blue Jays, US OPen, Wolfpack, Blue Jays

LOL they are confused and clueless as to what to do when a Toronto team is first into the playoffs. This sports landscape is pathetic. Thanks for checking the general media. I don't anymore now that there's choice in the matter. They become less relevant every year.

[flatpicker]

Call me crazy, but is Victor Vazquez the best player in MLS ?


He is the first player to ever make me consider adding their name to a jersey.

I won't say that he is "the best".
But I definitely think he should be up for MVP consideration.
Hands down the best newcomer in MLS this season.

[Redcoe15]

Pathetic news coverage on digital papers this morning. The Star doesn't even mention TFC on "front page" - leads with CFL Calgary/Edmonton, followed by Hamilton/Ottawa, with US College football lead, US Open, and deserving TO Wolfpack.

G&M - Blue Jays, US OPen, Wolfpack, Blue Jays
The media in town is run by old people who think soccer is a wuss sport and that the CFL is still relevant and will go to great lengths to make it so. They look at the rise of TFC and the decline of the Argo and put their fingers in their ears and go "LA-LA-LA-LA-I'M-NOT-LIST-NING-I'M-NOT-LIST-NING!!!"

[barticusz]

Watching this team this year reminds me of watching the Keane, Donovan, Beckham side that just had so much chemistry that they managed to continually stay in games.

Never thought I'd be able to watch a team that is this dominant in their league (especially being a Toronto sports fan). Just a pure pleasure to watch right now. Keep it going Reds!

[RealG-TFC]

Glad Cooper got some action yesterday and though his passing was off he did add to our game (almost scored). I think it's important to have everyone in decent form going into the playoffs, even guys like Cooper.

[MightyDM]

The number that really stood out tonight was that we had 827 passes in a single game, and the team passed for 91% as a whole. That's crazy. That's pretty much total domination.

EDIT: And Bradley was crazy good: https://matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2017-09-09-toronto-fc-vs-san-jose-earthquakes/boxscore

I swear sometimes people just don't see what's really going on with him. He complete 96% of 127 passes. I mean, holy shit.

Vazquez's WhoScored game rating was 9.51

a dominant game but have to disagree about Bradley. Made two terrible giveaways early on, each of which could have cost us a goal. Very sloppy and not like him at all. He picked it up later on but if they had scored to go up one nil it changes the game.

[PizzaEatingYeti]

This is the biggest piss off.. incredibly disrespectful. Fuck CFL.. how are these Toronto writers not getting it yet.

I'm not living in Toronto, but this is an universally valid thing.

The actual generation who is leading the sports media in TO will never get it, because in their head "soccer" (football) will be forever the 5th most important sport.
They never gave a flying fart about football when they were kids, then teenagers, then young adults, why give now when they are 40-60?

Expect a right place for TFC in the Toronto sports media only when it will be dominated and leaded by the generation who is now maximum 30 years old. How many years will that take? 10, 15, 20? I have no idea.

But be prepared that even if TFC wins the MLS cup this year, though most of the actual leaders of the sports media will cover the event, they will be very quick to forget again about TFC when the glory dust is settled in a few weeks...

[flatpicker]

Expect a right place for TFC in the Toronto sports media only when it will be dominated and leaded by the generation who is now maximum 30 years old. How many years will that take? 10, 15, 20? I have no idea.


This is it.
Once the old farts move on (and I'm no spring chicken, lol),
then more attention will begin to swing towards soccer.
Hopefully sooner than later.

[TFC Tifoso]

Pathetic news coverage on digital papers this morning. The Star doesn't even mention TFC on "front page" - leads with CFL Calgary/Edmonton, followed by Hamilton/Ottawa, with US College football lead, US Open, and deserving TO Wolfpack.

G&M - Blue Jays, US OPen, Wolfpack, Blue Jays


This is the biggest piss off.. incredibly disrespectful. Fuck CFL.. how are these Toronto writers not getting it yet.

Sun had Jozy on the cover of the Sports and game article on Pg. 2....Wolfpack was on Pg. 1...they've had far and away the best coverage for many years now....even back from the Winter/Mariner years....

[Auzzy]

What I was really loving yesterday (especially compared to dismal seasons past) was defenders who not only defend well, but hold possession even under pressure. Guys already mentioned the great passes forward leading to goals. But look at Moor did just before his pass to Vazquez. With a small smart move, he dekes out the San Jose forward trying to pressure him, ends up giving himself a ton of space & an open channel to pass to Vazquez.

Earlier there was a situation where Zavaleta was double-teamed & pressured. He didn't boot it long in panic like TFC always would have in the past, therefore giving up possession. He was able to shield the ball, then they strung together 3-4 short passes to shake off the pressure and give themselves room. Those kinds of plays were happening all game throughout our defense.

[Hugh Jazz]

Earlier there was a situation where Zavaleta was double-teamed & pressured. He didn't boot it long in panic like TFC always would have in the past, therefore giving up possession. He was able to shield the ball, then they strung together 3-4 short passes to shake off the pressure and give themselves room. Those kinds of plays were happening all game throughout our defense.

Although small, this is probably the best thing we've improved from early 2016 onwards. When we win a tackle or cause a turnover in our third the defenders are much more patient and confident with getting the ball forward and maintaining possession. Bradley excels at this because he has the technique for close dribbling and short passes and the physicality to shield the ball and get away from others with speed. Credit Vanney for getting the rest of the backline disciplined to continually do this. Watching San Jose punt it forward and then having to defend again reminded me of how we used to play.

[paul-collins]

x - Clinched playoff spot

:drum:

[oranje boven]

This team whether they sub a player in during a game or change a player to the starting lineup.... Just doesn't miss a beat.
I felt like starting a chant "it's too easy"