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OgtheDim
09-16-2018, 06:50 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRmBChQjZPs


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Have at It People

Red CB Toronto
09-17-2018, 12:02 AM
I figure with the Reds playoff chances still alive by whatever a slim margin, Greg will send out something of a reserve team Wednesday night. Maybe even call up someone like Endoh from TFCII who has been on one heck of a hot streak of late including a hat trick vs. Cincinnati.

With an important game on Saturday night at the Red Bulls this is not a time to risk injury/fatigue as much as I want the Reds to win this. I also don't expect Tigers either to run out a top flight squad.

Redpunkfiddle
09-17-2018, 05:51 AM
Tigres has their Classico against Monterrey this weekend. They are in a playoff battle.

We may see jersey numbers with three digits on the field.

Auzzy
09-17-2018, 06:28 AM
There may be stipulations on how many regular starters have to play at least part of the game.

Cas87
09-17-2018, 09:44 AM
There may be stipulations on how many regular starters have to play at least part of the game.

I would figure as much.

Bradley will play (because he always does), flip a coin to get either Jozy or Seba, and Janson over Vazquez would be mu guesses.

woolly
09-17-2018, 09:53 AM
I think we'll see Jozy and Janson up front, since Seba has been piling on the minutes all season. Maybe Endoh starting instead of Jozy.

Midfield will be Bradley with Delgado and Chapman.

Fullbacks will be whoever we have that isn't hurt.

Bench will be Deba, Oso and our typical bench depth.

We will be playing to win, but not going all in.

Voodooman
09-17-2018, 12:18 PM
https://twitter.com/JohnMolinaro/status/1041733916774719496

No TFC 2 or Academy Players

So likely could see something like this? Im just spitballing here.

Irwin
Morgan Hernandez Hagglund Telfer
Chapman Fraser Bradley Janson
Ricketts Hamilton

Oldtimer
09-17-2018, 05:08 PM
https://twitter.com/JohnMolinaro/status/1041733916774719496

No TFC 2 or Academy Players

So likely could see something like this? Im just spitballing here.

Irwin
Morgan Hernandez Hagglund Telfer
Chapman Fraser Bradley Janson
Ricketts Hamilton

I'm pretty sure Jozy will be starting. He needs minutes, not rest right now.

wynne
09-17-2018, 06:48 PM
Manning was on 1050 this morning and said all the big guns want to play in this game. As much as they shouldn’t, I bet you see almost a full squad for at least the first half

Areathrasher
09-17-2018, 07:15 PM
Manning was on 1050 this morning and said all the big guns want to play in this game. As much as they shouldn’t, I bet you see almost a full squad for at least the first half

Bradley said the same thing on the Max and Herc podcast

ensco
09-17-2018, 07:28 PM
C'mon, the regular season is a lost cause. That simplifies things.

Even if it weren’t, you have to go all out in this game.

If you don’t understand that, no one can explain it to you.

Rocket Robin
09-17-2018, 10:09 PM
TFC III will play on Tuesday night to fulfil their commitments to League 1 Ontario even though they have declined to participate in the playoffs because they are involved in the USSDA season--going to Ohio on the weekend and playing Columbus and Cleveland academy teams.

Therefore, don't expect any teenage players!

Red CB Toronto
09-17-2018, 11:06 PM
TFC III will play on Tuesday night to fulfil their commitments to League 1 Ontario even though they have declined to participate in the playoffs because they are involved in the USSDA season--going to Ohio on the weekend and playing Columbus and Cleveland academy teams.

Therefore, don't expect any teenage players!

Yep, if anyone was going to play from outside of the first team it would have been Endoh who is on fire in the USL.

OgtheDim
09-18-2018, 09:54 AM
Tigres is bringing some big guns

https://twitter.com/TigresOficial/status/1041794839912828928

Voodooman
09-18-2018, 10:13 AM
It's on than!

Kaz
09-18-2018, 10:17 AM
if they start a strong line up it is clear they don't care about the season.. this should be b team give the mexicans a trophy let them see the sights and never do this silliness again

OgtheDim
09-18-2018, 10:37 AM
Never EVER give up on a trophy.

backbeat
09-18-2018, 10:44 AM
it's beyond me why people don't rate this match.

I'd love for TFC to be the first to win this as it will gain importance as the years progress imho

it's a trophy and one that will be noticed throughout N.A.

Red CB Toronto
09-18-2018, 10:51 AM
Just a heads up, TSN goes to air at 8:30 so kickoff will be sometime after that. Is this the latest start ever for a game at BMO I wonder?

paul-collins
09-18-2018, 11:20 AM
MLS lists it as an 8:15 start (as does the Campeones Cup website), the TFC website says 8:00, and you're right that TSN1 coverage starts at 8:30. My guess is the kickoff is almost right at 8:30. (It's just SportsCentre from 8:00 to 8:30 so it's not like TSN couldn't pre-empt it)

OgtheDim
09-18-2018, 11:21 AM
Anybody know of the "if its tied after 90" rules?

fergiejr
09-18-2018, 11:25 AM
Just a heads up, TSN goes to air at 8:30 so kickoff will be sometime after that. Is this the latest start ever for a game at BMO I wonder?

Island residents won't be happy. Isn't there an 11pm curfew for stuff that close to the shore?

Red CB Toronto
09-18-2018, 11:38 AM
Island residents won't be happy. Isn't there an 11pm curfew for stuff that close to the shore?

Not sure if that pertains to footy matches at BMO as it does to concerts at The Budweiser Stage? Music definitely carries across the water.

Red CB Toronto
09-18-2018, 11:40 AM
MLS lists it as an 8:15 start (as does the Campeones Cup website), the TFC website says 8:00, and you're right that TSN1 coverage starts at 8:30. My guess is the kickoff is almost right at 8:30. (It's just SportsCentre from 8:00 to 8:30 so it's not like TSN couldn't pre-empt it)

With a 8:30 broadcast start it would likely be something like a 8:37 kickoff with a little bit of lead in. The 8:15 thing is way to get people into the stands earlier.

Areathrasher
09-19-2018, 09:08 AM
With a 8:30 broadcast start it would likely be something like a 8:37 kickoff with a little bit of lead in. The 8:15 thing is way to get people into the stands earlier.

It was either the Tigres or Liga Mx account that gave the game away on twitter the other day. They said kick off is 7:38 local time which is 8:38 our time.

Mike_S
09-19-2018, 09:38 AM
Anybody know of the "if its tied after 90" rules?

Straight to penalties.

https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/09/18/2018-campeones-cup-rules-and-regulations

samuraizero
09-19-2018, 01:20 PM
This wasnt included in SSH ticket packages, was it?

Menelaos
09-19-2018, 01:21 PM
No it wasn't.



This wasnt included in SSH ticket packages, was it?

paul-collins
09-19-2018, 01:27 PM
It was either the Tigres or Liga Mx account that gave the game away on twitter the other day. They said kick off is 7:38 local time which is 8:38 our time.Yes, @TigresOficial just tweeted the image at noon that shows a 19:38 kickoff.

Luanda
09-19-2018, 06:05 PM
ALL: I am seeing 2 possible streams

U.A.N.L Tigres @ Toronto FC HD 720P Adaptive (http://grandmastreams.live/espn2.html)

Toronto FC vs Tigres UANL (TSN 1) (http://freezersports.com/pre/pre14.php)

paul-collins
09-19-2018, 06:30 PM
Aside from VV, it’s last weekend’s squad.

SoccMan2
09-19-2018, 07:42 PM
So what kind of crowd are they going to get for this maybe less than what the Argos get?

benito
09-19-2018, 07:58 PM
It looks really sparse. The east upper deck is closed too.

SoccMan2
09-19-2018, 08:01 PM
Embarrassing crowd there tonight maybe what 5000, if Atlanta wins MLS Cup this year and they host this game next year I’ll gaurantee you there will be over 70000 in Altanta next year.

benito
09-19-2018, 08:15 PM
There’s more than 5000. I think it will be somewhere around 12,500.

Auzzy
09-19-2018, 08:32 PM
Zavaleta doing quite decent tonight. Well except for the goal.

Hopefully Giovinco coming off was mostly a precaution. He really didn't look sharp or into it all game.

bhandsome90
09-19-2018, 08:34 PM
Idk why. It seems Chapman is holding onto the ball too long with a streaking VDW down the line all the time. But the team is playing well overall.

Ultra & Proud
09-19-2018, 08:42 PM
Zavaleta terrible as usual. Positionally terrible and not listening to Bradley, Oso, Delgado, & Van der Wiel when being told where to be. Exactly like last Saturday. He wasn't good all year but is gradually getting worse as the season winds down.

RedsYNWA
09-19-2018, 08:48 PM
What what a joke of a game 5K max:facepalm:

NK Toronto
09-19-2018, 08:59 PM
Bono looked bad on that shot off the post. In my opinion his play has declined more than anyone on the team. Do we look for another keeper in the off-season? Irwin is not the answer.

NK Toronto
09-19-2018, 09:01 PM
Alidore is being subbed off for Ricketts. I guess Vanney has given up on this game.

PizzaEatingYeti
09-19-2018, 09:03 PM
Alidore is being subbed off for Ricketts. I guess Vanney has given up on this game.

Yep...
We have now almost zero chance to do anything close to the Mexican goal... unless there's some big messing up by their defense.

benito
09-19-2018, 09:07 PM
Game over

bhandsome90
09-19-2018, 09:07 PM
Built up is just so slow. As has been all year.

PizzaEatingYeti
09-19-2018, 09:08 PM
Well... good night boys, there's nothing more to watch around here.

benito
09-19-2018, 09:09 PM
Oh my. That was some horrible defending.

NK Toronto
09-19-2018, 09:09 PM
This has turned into a comedy.

PizzaEatingYeti
09-19-2018, 09:11 PM
This has turned into a comedy.

Sadly, it's becoming shameful for TFC.

NK Toronto
09-19-2018, 09:12 PM
Is it my imagination or does it seem whenever we extend a player's contract it comes back to bite us in the ass? Example Zavaleta, Bono, Vazquez. I hope the same doesn't happen with Osorio.

spe18
09-19-2018, 09:14 PM
Let's just hope Toronto FC doesn't come out flat footed on Saturday vs. New York Red Bulls

Ultra & Proud
09-19-2018, 09:17 PM
It's all over already. No need to stress over that which cannot be. We don't deserve the playoffs anyway.

SoccMan2
09-19-2018, 09:20 PM
TFC embarrassing the league with this performance.

Oldtimer
09-19-2018, 09:21 PM
14,823 attendance. Better than it looks.
Of course 5,000 of them are Tigres fans.

PizzaEatingYeti
09-19-2018, 09:22 PM
It's all over already. No need to stress over that which cannot be. We don't deserve the playoffs anyway.

Yes. It was over a longer time ago, though almost nobody could admit it.

Auzzy
09-19-2018, 09:23 PM
TFC have had enough chances up front to put in a goal or two at least. As poor in front of goal as in defence. Other than 15 or 20 minutes of play, really weak all over the pitch.

NK Toronto
09-19-2018, 09:27 PM
Speaks to the imbalance in MLS rosters. Our top 2 strikers collectively earn over $10 Million, and at the other end of the field we have a $100K starting goalkeeper.

benito
09-19-2018, 09:29 PM
Tfc looked good for the opening 20 minutes and then Tigres began to take over. Vazquez is clearly missed in the middle to create chances.

Auzzy
09-19-2018, 09:31 PM
I think Chapman should have been off the field a long time ago.

NK Toronto
09-19-2018, 09:33 PM
I think Chapman should have been off the field a long time ago.

I think Chapman should never have been on the field.

Auzzy
09-19-2018, 09:35 PM
FFS guys put your foot through it, get a friggin shot on net!

Oldtimer
09-19-2018, 09:41 PM
At least it wasn't a complete blow out.

TFC1154ever
09-19-2018, 10:37 PM
The pitch tonight was just awful. It’s gotten worse and worse this year.

On another note, this might be the biggest swing from being the 2nd best defensive team in the MLS, to the 2nd worse the next season. Every time I see Hagglund with Zavaleta, I can literally put 2 goals up on the other side before the game starts

I also don’t know what to think of GVW. I think he’s decent, but not sure about it. Weird player to judge.

Ultra & Proud
09-19-2018, 11:15 PM
GVW is good but the problem is that he just doesn't care enough to work hard and focus for 90 minutes. Whether it's because he thinks he's too good for MLS or that's just his way, who knows?

Hamilton_Red
09-19-2018, 11:41 PM
When Morrow, Moor and Mavinga all got injured and we didn't sign a CB before the signing window closed - we blew the MLS season. The galling thing right now is that Seattle could quite possibly get to a 3rd MLS Cup Final in a row.

noimpactinmtl
09-19-2018, 11:43 PM
I think Chapman should never have been on the field.

On the flip side, he gets playing time against a good opponent in a “meaningful” game. Meanwhile, Vazquez is well rested for Saturday (fingers crossed).

PizzaEatingYeti
09-20-2018, 03:51 AM
GVW is good but the problem is that he just doesn't care enough to work hard and focus for 90 minutes. Whether it's because he thinks he's too good for MLS or that's just his way, who knows?

I'm thinking the same about him.
Anyways, for what he's shown until now in almost a full season for TFC, no way in hell that he should be getting paid more than in the range of $300,000 - $400,000 per season. I do not have time now to look up his salary, but for sure he's making a lot more than that.

OgtheDim
09-20-2018, 05:46 AM
Ricketts defensive work on that Chapman attempt was magnificent. The way he closed down his own man to get the block in was possibly his best play all season.



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It was fun watching a quality team play. Liga Mx still way better then MLS as far as positional awareness & speed onto the ball player.

That match was pretty much 2nd goal wins. Guys tried hard in the second half, especially Osorio but the quality difference was just way to big this time around. Missing 3 starters, the replacements would have to really step up & have their best this season to get a win.

paul-collins
09-20-2018, 07:51 AM
We invited pressure down the right all the first half, it was inevitable that Zav would end up being the goat. (I mean, it was always going to be either him or Hags, but there it is - any game where these two are starting together, you're giving up two goals minimum. This is the tale of the season.)

Our midfield would shift to the left and leave space on the right, and Tigres basically had to go down that side. vdW made a couple of risky challenges and one of them I thought was going to be a card, but he got lucky I think.

That corner defense is incomprehensible. Everyone was clumped in the net and nobody spread forward to pick up the Tigres players who were sitting at/near the top of the box. So when it got headed out there, we had no defence to close down that shot.

I am also baffled as to what vdW can offer in this setup, but I'm willing to cut him slack because his service was intended to come from Chapman and Delgado who were slow with the decision making all game. Chapman in particular hesitates every time and loses the first best option because the defender gets in position.

Not having link up from Vazquez hurts our attack; having Bradley sit so far back hurts our transition and deep possession.

We are terrible in the air. I'd institute a rule at this point that goaltender possession should never result in a long kick. We're going to lose the midfield challenge for the ball almost always, and when we do luck into getting our head on it, we put it where none of our players are. (This is also why corners are so pathetic for this team) Do we never practice this stuff?

OgtheDim
09-20-2018, 07:59 AM
Some good stuff there pc.

I'd say Hanson & Jozy are OK at winning balls in the air in MLS - the rest - not so good. Tigres was on a different level with that play last night.

paul-collins
09-20-2018, 08:10 AM
I'd say Hanson & Jozy are OK at winning balls in the air in MLS - the rest - not so good. Tigres was on a different level with that play last night.
You have two different thoughts there, both being correct but not necessarily linked as far as my point was intended.

I agree that Janson and Jozy are decent midfield targets for the long ball - Seba with space is also good because he can turn so well - but there's just no point if it's going to be to anyone else. This has driven me nuts for two seasons. (This is true of mid to lower table BPL teams too - the aimless direct ball is a feature of, say Newcastle)

If we aren't going to win those balls, why are we giving it away by running the play at all? I'd rather tell Bono and the back line that throws and balls on the carpet are the only options, and only go long when we can do a direct break (ie once the other team starts pressing instead of backing up).

Tigres were pretty impressive with their possession, it is true, and their speed of thought/decision is very high. But we just played these guys March 7 and beat them 2-1, and we can play that way when our midfield has both Bradley and Vazquez in it - which means Mavinga and Moor in back.

I have hope for Janson. I think he changes the attack from the Vazquez style but I think his type of speed and grit might force us to play another style that this team could be successful with. I was glad he got some time with Osorio last night, it was a good competitive training session for them.

Prof
09-20-2018, 08:41 AM
For me the most positive thing about last nights game was that Auro Jr. was back on the pitch and is ready to go for the home stretch of the MLS season. Also, nice to see Jansen play meaningful minutes. I think we need him on the pitch the rest of the way. If we can get Mavinga and moor back and healthy I think we run the table.

C.Ronaldo
09-20-2018, 08:56 AM
Ricketts defensive work on that Chapman attempt was magnificent. The way he closed down his own man to get the block in was possibly his best play all season.



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It was fun watching a quality team play. Liga Mx still way better then MLS as far as positional awareness & speed onto the ball player.

That match was pretty much 2nd goal wins. Guys tried hard in the second half, especially Osorio but the quality difference was just way to big this time around. Missing 3 starters, the replacements would have to really step up & have their best this season to get a win.


Rickets has always put in a ton of effort on the defensive side to close out games, it shouldnt be overlooked. But he is still gone in 2019

paul-collins
09-20-2018, 09:02 AM
Rickets has always put in a ton of effort on the defensive side to close out games, it shouldnt be overlooked. But he is still gone in 2019
Lol I think you missed the joke

I turned to my brother in law after that block and said "at least in London Olympics Kaylyn Kyle knew to go to ground".

Red CB Toronto
09-20-2018, 09:27 AM
Zavs own goal basically summed up the story of the entire season compared to last. In 2017, situations went in our favor where this season everything for the most part has not.

Ultra & Proud
09-20-2018, 09:30 AM
I have hope for Janson. I think he changes the attack from the Vazquez style but I think his type of speed and grit might force us to play another style that this team could be successful with. I was glad he got some time with Osorio last night, it was a good competitive training session for them.

We need to change our style going forward without a doubt. Our slow down approach doesn't work anymore and our lack of speed and athleticism is pushing us further from the top of the league. Time for a substantial off season re-tooling I would say.

benito
09-20-2018, 09:35 AM
If we aren't going to win those balls, why are we giving it away by running the play at all? I'd rather tell Bono and the back line that throws and balls on the carpet are the only options, and only go long when we can do a direct break (ie once the other team starts pressing instead of backing up).


I completely agree with this. Hopelessly booting the ball up the field gives the ball to the opponent. Working the ball out of the backline with Hagglund and Zavs on the field limits our options but varying our style moving forward will create spaces and opportunities.

Globetrotter
09-20-2018, 09:38 AM
I think Chapman should have been off the field a long time ago.


I think Chapman should never have been on the field.


I thought he was the best Toronto player on the field (though everyone had some pretty good work rate). Can always trust others on the forum to have a different opinion!

I was at the game, not watching on tv... dont know if that makes a difference in perspective though...

ag futbol
09-20-2018, 09:41 AM
We need to change our style going forward without a doubt. Our slow down approach doesn't work anymore and our lack of speed and athleticism is pushing us further from the top of the league. Time for a substantial off season re-tooling I would say.
I can appreciate a thoughtful buildup but the team needs the ability to counter faster than it does right now. It keeps the opposition honest.

paul-collins
09-20-2018, 09:49 AM
We need to change our style going forward without a doubt. Our slow down approach doesn't work anymore and our lack of speed and athleticism is pushing us further from the top of the league. Time for a substantial off season re-tooling I would say.
I would argue that we weren't a slow-down team last year either - just better at supporting each other for the short possession game.

This year the sympatico just isn't there. The first team hasn't been together enough to get on the same wavelength. So the player hesitates before passing, instead of the one-or-two touch pass play we saw last year. And that hesitation allows the opponent's press to disrupt us.

There were a few times when, for example, a give and go between Chapman and vdW would have sprung vdW down the sideline, but Chapman's hesitation to return the ball toward the sideline caused vdW to check up his run, and next thing you knew they practically run into each other. (I'm not blaming Chapman for this type of hesitation, this is intended to illustrate what I mean about sympatico)

Graeme
09-20-2018, 09:49 AM
I thought he was the best Toronto player on the field (though everyone had some pretty good work rate). Can always trust others on the forum to have a different opinion!

I was at the game, not watching on tv... dont know if that makes a difference in perspective though...

Yes, being at the game always gives you a better/different perspective. Significant amounts of the off-ball work doesn't make it to TV feed.

On TV, he looked gassed by the end of the game, but I still thought he played very well.

paul-collins
09-20-2018, 09:55 AM
I thought [Chapman] was the best Toronto player on the field (though everyone had some pretty good work rate). Can always trust others on the forum to have a different opinion!
I was hot and cold on him last night. (I was there too)

He hit the crossbar with a great header. He had a shot blocked by Ricketts. But he also had some moments where he just gave up on things, when a second effort would have resulted in an opportunity to create the next play.

I saw passes just out of reach of his run and he quits, and then the defender who gets it - just feet away - bobbles it and if he had've kept running he'd be free with the ball, for example. Instead it's that exasperated shrug and roll of the eyes that we get.

Jonathan Osorio would do that two years ago. He stopped last year, and now his consistent work rate is paying off in secondary chances that he's able to convert.

Last year I felt Chapman got bullied off the ball too easily. This year he's not so soft - he has definitely improved. But he still has room to grow.

Loyal
09-20-2018, 09:57 AM
The "best possible" thing for this team going forward might be to miss the playoffs this year

They have been playing almost non stop for three years with a month off in between seasons

They are physically and more importantly mentally exhausted

If this club wants to play CCL and MLS they must not only address the aging core but add significant depth to the bench with players that can actually play when called on


This may require less emphasis on DP's and spreading out the wealth over the entire roster

MightyDM
09-20-2018, 10:19 AM
On TV, we looked good for 20-25 minutes then again for a little while in the second half, before the second goal. GVW culpable on the first goal as was Bono. Near post. Terrible. On the second goal, we were all too focussed on defending the corner, but Bono still should have saved it. And we were unlucky not to score first.

But, Tigres deserved winners. Once they got into a rhythm, they were a touch faster in movement and ball movement than us - better anticipation. we showed that we can go toe to toe with a team of this caliber, but need regular such games so we can play at that tempo. Our weaknesses were also clear - in goal, team speed in defense (where the loss of Mavinga is really hurting) and in midfield. We have depth there but need Chapman to rise as Oso did to the higher speed. Very good for him to get in this game.

Gio and Jozy worked hard. Good to see.

Hamilton_Red
09-20-2018, 11:12 AM
This game really confirmed for me that we are a broken team. Bono has lost his confidence and it might not be recoverable. This team hasn't had a single 90 minute performance since CONCACAF.
The decision to allow the Argos in has really bitten us now & the players are obviously not relishing playing at home. The injuries have been a disaster & our promising signings made in the off season haven't been a success in the same way that Mavinga and Vazquez were the previous year. The big question is what changes should we make in this off-season to get back where we need to be.

DinamoTFC
09-20-2018, 11:46 AM
Zavs own goal basically summed up the story of the entire season compared to last. In 2017, situations went in our favor where this season everything for the most part has not.

Things aren't going our way cause our players are making bonehead mistakes. Look at that goal for example. 3 players made house league mistakes.

1) hagglund tried to cut off the long through ball but missed and sent the winger into a free run towards our goal
2) morrow tries to slide tackle and keep the ball from going out (instead of making sure it goes out for a corner) and gives the ball right to a wide open tigres player
3) zavaleta with 2 left feet doesn't know how to deflect a ball away from net, then has the audacity to laugh about it

paul-collins
09-20-2018, 11:47 AM
On TV, we looked good for 20-25 minutes then again for a little while in the second half, before the second goal. GVW culpable on the first goal as was Bono. Near post. Terrible.
I'm not sure why you say vdW was the one culpable - the goalscorer cuts in front of him toward Zavaleta, who is guarding *no one*, and Zav actually steps forward to give him room to run in behind. If Bradley can recognize the chip forward coming, Zav should be able to as well. Basic zonal responsibility stuff.

Ultra & Proud
09-20-2018, 11:55 AM
Who was responsible for the half-assed clearance on the second goal? I couldn't tell live and have no interest in watching a replay but was wondering if it was Zavaleta since that's his side. If so then he gets the trifecta for this match.

Laiping
09-20-2018, 11:55 AM
We were there and very disappointed with MLSE! Prices should have been a lot less so there could have been more in attendance! Look horrible been empty! :((

michaeltfc91
09-20-2018, 11:56 AM
This game really confirmed for me that we are a broken team. Bono has lost his confidence and it might not be recoverable. This team hasn't had a single 90 minute performance since CONCACAF.
The decision to allow the Argos in has really bitten us now & the players are obviously not relishing playing at home. The injuries have been a disaster & our promising signings made in the off season haven't been a success in the same way that Mavinga and Vazquez were the previous year. The big question is what changes should we make in this off-season to get back where we need to be.

Let's be honest here, the team is broken

BMO Field is nowhere near a fortress, players complain about our field and the loudest supporter section got booted out and the stadium is extremely quiet and boring. A number of players have completely lost their confidence, young guys haven't improved despite playing time and the injuries have been ridiculous.

Even when a relatively full squad is available, it just hasn't been our season. The Jozy red vs. NYCFC, the collapse in Columbus, losing easy home games vs. Dallas and Seattle and NYRB, it's been awful.

I think we pack it in and concentrate on 2019. A core of Mavinga, Morrow, Osorio, Bradley, Vasquez, Giovinco and Altidore is still fantastic, and if we can get some rest and get healthy hopefully the secondary players have a better season like VDW, Auro, Hagglund, Zavaleta, Delgado, Bono

paul-collins
09-20-2018, 12:10 PM
Who was responsible for the half-assed clearance on the second goal?
Morrow, near post and out into the middle.

Ultra & Proud
09-20-2018, 12:34 PM
Morrow, near post and out into the middle.

Two out of three isn't bad I guess.

magmadragon
09-20-2018, 03:27 PM
Ricketts defensive work on that Chapman attempt was magnificent. The way he closed down his own man to get the block in was possibly his best play all season.

We all burst out laughing around me. We had a few chances before that where no one wanted to take the shot, everyone just keep trying to centre it. We finally get a shot and Tos blocks it. You can't make this shit up.

Someone else mentioned how Chapman doesn't have that confidence that Oso found last Fall, which fundamentally changed Oso's game. I completely agree. Jay has his moments but you can tell that last bit of confidence is lacking. Especially that one moment where he gave up on the ball instead of continue the fight with the Tigres player.

Janson has hustle I'll give him that.

Zavs continues to be terrible and the nepotism needs to stop. Between the two, I'd rather have Nick since he at least has a role on set pieces. But they both need to be replaced. Moor is basically done due to age and Mavinga will probably continue to get injured as time goes on. They are both rockstars when healthy and Zavs and Haggs play much better when paired with them, but the reality is we need better quality back there that can stay healthy. I'm dead serious, getting like 4 healthy, younger versions of Moor/Mavinga needs to be priority one in the off season. That fact that we did not address this at all this year bothers me so fucking much.

69Chevy396
09-20-2018, 08:50 PM
We all burst out laughing around me. We had a few chances before that where no one wanted to take the shot, everyone just keep trying to centre it. We finally get a shot and Tos blocks it. You can't make this shit up.

Someone else mentioned how Chapman doesn't have that confidence that Oso found last Fall, which fundamentally changed Oso's game. I completely agree. Jay has his moments but you can tell that last bit of confidence is lacking. Especially that one moment where he gave up on the ball instead of continue the fight with the Tigres player.

Janson has hustle I'll give him that.

Zavs continues to be terrible and the nepotism needs to stop. Between the two, I'd rather have Nick since he at least has a role on set pieces. But they both need to be replaced. Moor is basically done due to age and Mavinga will probably continue to get injured as time goes on. They are both rockstars when healthy and Zavs and Haggs play much better when paired with them, but the reality is we need better quality back there that can stay healthy. I'm dead serious, getting like 4 healthy, younger versions of Moor/Mavinga needs to be priority one in the off season. That fact that we did not address this at all this year bothers me so fucking much.
I didn’t watch this game. How did Morrow and VDM play? What happened to Seba?

Ultra & Proud
09-20-2018, 10:19 PM
Morrow wasn't good as he hasn't been all season. I assume you meant VDW? He was okay. Sometimes looked a little sleepy but not terrible. As for Seba, the word is thigh tightness. Didn't look like much of anything really. He took a really dodgy long range shot right before going down so maybe he caught a cleat or something.

jazzy
09-20-2018, 10:28 PM
Sebastian went off with a calf strain , as reported , and he’s pissed at about the field , I’ve heard some news lately which has changed my opinion on him staying ......on a turnaround for me I wouldn’t bet he’s here next year . Morrow for what it’s worth is a one trick pony , or playing like it this year, for his cost , his defence is poor , ( but everyone seems to be , I guess ) VDM was left way out on the wing most of the game and very few of his mates seem to involve him ?.. Like a few here I’m perplexed . Best for me was Zavaleta screaming at VDM after the goal on which Zav simply was beat , then his laughter after his stupid own goal , with a better coach would have meant the bench .... There is huge discord on this team along with a sad gap btwn the players and mgmt , it seems . And I don’t think Vanney understands how to put together any form of offensive pairings . The players are , overcompensating not comfortable in their roles or their system? But they have given up and are playing street ball . And next year ?...Manning’s successful because they’re making money , not much else ...bland bland and predictable. Rant over .......but this was easily predictable a while back......but everyone’s happy so .......

stevep
09-21-2018, 11:20 AM
first goal I think Bono should have stopped that shot
second goal hagglund got out too slow, he could have blocked that shot
second goal Bono was positioned to his left of centre a few feet, he was not in the centre of the goal waiting for the shot, bad positioning by Bono
if he was in the centre of the goal he would have gotten over in time to save the shot
third goal morrow is at fault, also zav at fault but mostly morrow

all 3 goals avoidable

weird game only 15,000 attendance, must suck to be a fan of so many teams in this league that typically get this or lower type of attendance.

stevep
09-21-2018, 11:21 AM
re gio

what news have you heard? from who?

stevep
09-21-2018, 11:22 AM
Sebastian went off with a calf strain , as reported , and he’s pissed at about the field , I’ve heard some news lately which has changed my opinion on him staying ......on a turnaround for me I wouldn’t bet he’s here next year . Morrow for what it’s worth is a one trick pony , or playing like it this year, for his cost , his defence is poor , ( but everyone seems to be , I guess ) VDM was left way out on the wing most of the game and very few of his mates seem to involve him ?.. Like a few here I’m perplexed . Best for me was Zavaleta screaming at VDM after the goal on which Zav simply was beat , then his laughter after his stupid own goal , with a better coach would have meant the bench .... There is huge discord on this team along with a sad gap btwn the players and mgmt , it seems . And I don’t think Vanney understands how to put together any form of offensive pairings . The players are , overcompensating not comfortable in their roles or their system? But they have given up and are playing street ball . And next year ?...Manning’s successful because they’re making money , not much else ...bland bland and predictable. Rant over .......but this was easily predictable a while back......but everyone’s happy so .......


re gio

what news have you heard? from who?