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Oldtimer
12-31-2018, 04:57 PM
This thread is a catch-all for general banter not specifically related to transfer rumours.

anto7
12-31-2018, 07:14 PM
https://twitter.com/chris_mavinga/status/1079833612957220864?s=21
Happy wife, happy life(player)

Still Kicking
01-01-2019, 12:41 AM
I said it a few days ago and it reflects the winter of a TFC fanatic. I said to my wife, y'know come New Year's Day I get to say I am going to a TFC game next month...

Omar
01-01-2019, 01:23 AM
I said it a few days ago and it reflects the winter of a TFC fanatic. I said to my wife, y'know come New Year's Day I get to say I am going to a TFC game next month...
I'm so glad I've padded out January with Raptors games to fill the void. February can't come soon enough. Nothing beats watching TFC play at the BMO Field.

JayMolly
01-01-2019, 01:19 PM
2019 . . .
Happy New Year one and all.
J&M

Oldtimer
01-01-2019, 06:29 PM
Ciman tweeted happy new year, showing him wearing red.

https://twitter.com/LaurentCiman23/status/1080066687247048706?s=20

rydermike
01-01-2019, 07:46 PM
Ciman tweeted happy new year, showing him wearing red.

https://twitter.com/LaurentCiman23/status/1080066687247048706?s=20

Is this a hint he will wear #19?
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dv0q7ElXgAAQDrg?format=jpg&name=900x900

Yohan
01-02-2019, 02:59 AM
Well. Mavinga wears 23 right now iirc

OgtheDim
01-04-2019, 01:50 PM
CBus announces Bez & Porter

reggie
01-04-2019, 02:11 PM
oh wow...i was thinking that Vanney would have been fired by now and he would be the new HC of Cbus...:drinking:

OgtheDim
01-05-2019, 12:21 PM
This tweet pretty much tells the story with Ciman - happy to be back in Canada, likely going to live in Montreal.

https://twitter.com/DianaCiman/status/1081327129957146624

Oldtimer
01-05-2019, 12:52 PM
This tweet pretty much tells the story with Ciman - happy to be back in Canada, likely going to live in Montreal.

https://twitter.com/DianaCiman/status/1081327129957146624

Really glad to read that. (Given the snow on the date, it likely is Montréal). They look very happy! It's a pretty reasonable commute whenever he has a few days off either by VIA rail (business class is quite nice) or by plane.

Having been the parent of an autistic child (now adult) I know how important having the proper supports are. Welcome to TFC, Ciman.

Hamilton_Red
01-06-2019, 04:14 PM
Any idea when the rest of the Schedule will be released?

Redpunkfiddle
01-06-2019, 05:01 PM
Any idea when the rest of the Schedule will be released?

It’s been 1st week of January recently, so any second now!

Oldtimer
01-07-2019, 07:19 AM
Vancouver blowing it all up, post-Robbo:

https://vancouversun.com/sports/soccer/mls/vancouver-whitecaps/serenity-now-angst-ridden-whitecaps-fans-need-to-remain-patient/wcm/43db850a-32c2-4837-b0d6-6eadde822bb8

Things are going to be ugly for them this year.

Initial B
01-07-2019, 08:15 AM
^ MdS is pretty straight shooting, speaking from watching him here in Ottawa. He'll have them performing at a good level by next year, assuming ownership gets him the players he needs.

Areathrasher
01-07-2019, 09:33 AM
It’s been 1st week of January recently, so any second now!

3:30 today apparently

ag futbol
01-07-2019, 09:51 AM
I admire MDS for being that bold. I think he’s more than capable but will he get the support he needs from further up the pyramid?

Almost sounds like the initial plan was to blow apart the cliques in the locker room and after that a number of guys put in for transfers.

I’m not sure what they are going to sell season ticket holders on this year. Looks dire.

Oldtimer
01-07-2019, 09:55 AM
I’m not sure what they are going to sell season ticket holders on this year. Looks dire.

Well, they could always post pictures of "crazy" fake fans with torn jerseys, like TFC did in the dire days. :facepalm:

OgtheDim
01-07-2019, 12:09 PM
Well, they could always post pictures of "crazy" fake fans with torn jerseys, like TFC did in the dire days. :facepalm:

Nah...the worst was the video with 3 women all with Bump It hair who "luvhed the soccah".

Canary10
01-07-2019, 01:36 PM
Looking at the names of who they’ve dumped in the off season it’s no surprise they’ve been mediocre for a while. Some of the most annoying players in the league, with pretty poor production.

Voodooman
01-07-2019, 01:44 PM
As long as we don't put Torsten Frings back at Union Station looking for people to kick the ball with.

OgtheDim
01-07-2019, 02:19 PM
DCU going with a streaming service as their host broadcaster


https://www.prosoccerusa.com/mls/dc-united/d-c-united-game-streaming-provider/

magmadragon
01-07-2019, 03:48 PM
Well, they could always post pictures of "crazy" fake fans with torn jerseys, like TFC did in the dire days. :facepalm:


Nah...the worst was the video with 3 women all with Bump It hair who "luvhed the soccah".

Do you guys have links for these? I'm racking my brain but can't recall these.

ag futbol
01-07-2019, 04:17 PM
As long as we don't put Torsten Frings back at Union Station looking for people to kick the ball with.
This takes the cake. We managed to embarrass ourselves and the whole league in one swoop. And even if any of that didn’t happen it was still a dumb idea. Compared to this, token white girls talking with an inflex was pure genius.

OgtheDim
01-07-2019, 04:24 PM
Schedule is up

Plan your lives accordingly

https://www.torontofc.ca/schedule

Still Kicking
01-07-2019, 04:39 PM
Seems like a home game friendly schedule in the early months and then ends with a road heavy schedule for Aug-Sept-October. September in particular- TFC home to Colorado on the 15th, on the road 7th Cinci, 11th NYCFC, 21st LAFC, 29th Fire.

Then at home October 6th for the final game, vs the Crew for the rights to the very first Bezbatchenko Cup.

Gringo Starr
01-07-2019, 04:43 PM
Not a fan of 5 of our last 7 on the road, was also hoping Cinci would be during the summer

Still Kicking
01-07-2019, 05:24 PM
Not a fan of 5 of our last 7 on the road, was also hoping Cinci would be during the summer
September 7th can still be summerish in weather terms.
September 11th in NYC seems somehow not right though...

ensco
01-07-2019, 05:50 PM
As long as we don't put Torsten Frings back at Union Station looking for people to kick the ball with.

That was the low. Making a world class player pretend to be a lonely weird loser.

ag futbol
01-07-2019, 07:03 PM
Ok, OT here compared to the rest of the conversation but there is no way in hell the Impact got $4 million for Silva.

Like lol, come on.

Voodooman
01-07-2019, 07:20 PM
Alright, here's some good news that Facebook reminded me of!!

6 Years ago we fired Paul Mariner.

Canary10
01-07-2019, 09:19 PM
Alright, here's some good news that Facebook reminded me of!!

6 Years ago we fired Paul Mariner.

So that was a good thing obviously. But...

We fires him weeks before the season started?!

Redpunkfiddle
01-07-2019, 10:20 PM
So that was a good thing obviously. But...

We fires him weeks before the season started?!

The new coach was still playing overseas :/

Canary10
01-07-2019, 11:12 PM
The new coach was still playing overseas :/

Ha ha, that’s right! Oh man. I pushed all that out of my memory.

Ultra & Proud
01-10-2019, 10:18 AM
Union say goodbye to the Superdraft.

https://www.fccincinnati.com/post/2019/01/09/fc-cincinnati-acquires-five-superdraft-selections-trade-philadelphia-union (https://www.fccincinnati.com/post/2019/01/09/fc-cincinnati-acquires-five-superdraft-selections-trade-philadelphia-union)

cincy
01-10-2019, 11:52 AM
Union say goodbye to the Superdraft.

https://www.fccincinnati.com/post/2019/01/09/fc-cincinnati-acquires-five-superdraft-selections-trade-philadelphia-union (https://www.fccincinnati.com/post/2019/01/09/fc-cincinnati-acquires-five-superdraft-selections-trade-philadelphia-union)

Haha

OgtheDim
01-10-2019, 01:27 PM
Voyaguers's format announced.

We get a bye to the semi's.

Home game August 14th.

https://www.torontofc.ca/post/2019/01/10/three-time-defending-champions-toronto-fc-return-new-look-2019-canadian-championship

ensco
01-10-2019, 01:43 PM
^That format is genuinely interesting. Kind of a different benchmarking level at each stage of the competition. (Not that I understanding the weird tiering of the CPL. but hey, not my problem.)

Also provides a real reward for the defending champion.

I like it!

Cas87
01-10-2019, 02:29 PM
For the first run they needed some way to separate the CPL teams to ensure even numbers in each round (inception date was probably the easiest)

I feel as though in 2020 it will be League 1 and Quebec in the 1st Qualifying and the CPL teams will then be distributed based on regular season finish (with the CPL champion taking the Fury's spot in the Semi round provided the Fury do move over, if not then Ottawa stays in the Semi round).


^That format is genuinely interesting. Kind of a different benchmarking level at each stage of the competition. (Not that I understanding the weird tiering of the CPL. but hey, not my problem.)

Also provides a real reward for the defending champion.

I like it!

Gringo Starr
01-10-2019, 03:23 PM
Finally feels like a real tournament, like that it is still home and away.

I thought Canada was going to get 2 spots in the Champions league once the CPL was up and running?

CanadaLFC
01-10-2019, 04:12 PM
This is a shocking format IMO. The reason they gave to split CanPL teams is beyond idiotic. Ottawa Fury getting a bye to the 3rd round along with the other MLS teams is also dumb, considering CanPL is supposed to be D1 and USl is D2.

They could have made it simple, but dropped the ball.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DwkoZZEU0AAv368.jpg:large

OgtheDim
01-10-2019, 04:20 PM
Reminds me of the CCL situation for years - that was designed so that US & Mexican teams would play each other in the quarters. This is a system designed to put 3 of the MLS teams into the semi's.


I'd note there is no seeding anymore - luck of the draw for who in the semi's plays the non MLS team. We are VERY unlikely to be playing a CPL team this year.

ensco
01-13-2019, 03:12 PM
Can anyone explain why Trevor Noah got a TFC jersey?

https://twitter.com/chuboi/status/1084521016674668544?s=21

Redcoe15
01-13-2019, 04:54 PM
Who cares? It's cool! :thumbsup:

James17930
01-13-2019, 07:03 PM
Finally feels like a real tournament, like that it is still home and away.

I thought Canada was going to get 2 spots in the Champions league once the CPL was up and running?

No, most likely we'll get a spot in the CONCACAF League.

Initial B
01-14-2019, 08:50 AM
Concacaf League makes the most sense from a CPL perspective. The games occur from August to October, so there's less likelihood of cold and snow. Also the CPL is an unknown level of play, so they should play in the CL until they win that Championship 3 times in a row and raise their league coefficient.

<Edit: Speaking of - TFC Preseason camp starts today!>

OgtheDim
01-14-2019, 12:52 PM
And so it begins


https://twitter.com/torontofc/status/1084859665635254272

Gringo Starr
01-14-2019, 01:29 PM
Ciman and Mavinga already look in sync

jabbronies
01-14-2019, 01:37 PM
Can anyone explain why Trevor Noah got a TFC jersey?

https://twitter.com/chuboi/status/1084521016674668544?s=21

The guy in the pic is from Toronto.

Redpunkfiddle
01-14-2019, 07:20 PM
Ciman and Mavinga already look in sync

Ciman looks mean.

Mavinga looks like he’s ready to put another trophy on his head.

OgtheDim
01-15-2019, 04:33 PM
Zimmerman tied to LAFC now - originally TAM was supposed to be this - get in a US player not quite worth the DP salary but good enough to get more somewhere and keep him in North America

https://twitter.com/kbaxter11/status/1085286007044333568

DinamoTFC
01-15-2019, 06:55 PM
I thought u weren't allowed to increase a players salary to TAM level and then luckily drop his salary charge to only 150k.

This is the reason we were not allowed to sign Beita to TAM money and still keep him under the cap.

But with Zimmerman it's allowed to make him a TAM player?

Redpunkfiddle
01-15-2019, 07:03 PM
I thought u weren't allowed to increase a players salary to TAM level and then luckily drop his salary charge to only 150k.

This is the reason we were not allowed to sign Beita to TAM money and still keep him under the cap.

But with Zimmerman it's allowed to make him a TAM player?

I thought for sure you could Tam someone down below the max salary cap.

Beita in play for a TAM contract? I’m doubtful. But even if he wanted a bit of a raise or even just stand pat it’s possible VDW counted less on the books through TAM. It’s a funny system.

105
01-16-2019, 08:02 AM
Austin joins MLS as 27th team. They will play their first season in 2021.

https://twitter.com/MLS/status/1085300127735128066

OgtheDim
01-16-2019, 11:30 AM
:facepalm:

https://twitter.com/MLSist/status/1085313266761510912


I remain uncovinced that there are yet truly independent supporter groups in Austin. Almost all of the current people participated fully in a strong anti #savethecrew campaign, actively belittling the fans in Columbus. Sounded like shills for Precourt.

Today I've been in a slow twitter bun fight over these chants with a guy who says he's an Austin supporter but just happens to be from Ohio, recently moved and a social media manager. Paint me REALLY skeptical of whether there is actual support in Austin for that team.

OgtheDim
01-21-2019, 05:17 PM
Joey Cheese replacing himself as president of the Impact with ex Habs COO

https://twitter.com/DaveJdeM/status/1087466522623307777

We will see how long that lasts.

OgtheDim
01-22-2019, 04:14 PM
SSH's - check your emails .

CCL games beyond the first round are automatically opted in for SSH (like playoffs last year).

You have to opt out in the next 30 days if you don't want them.

Can't opt out of one or 2 of those rounds.

Cas87
01-22-2019, 04:35 PM
SSH's - check your emails .

CCL games beyond the first round are automatically opted in for SSH (like playoffs last year).

You have to opt out in the next 30 days if you don't want them.

Can't opt out of one or 2 of those rounds.

The charges will be automatic if you do not opt-out (but only per round as TFC progress).

Oldtimer
01-22-2019, 07:56 PM
Joey Cheese replacing himself as president of the Impact with ex Habs COO

https://twitter.com/DaveJdeM/status/1087466522623307777

We will see how long that lasts.

I thought that was a joke, but it's serious. Wow.

I think it's a good decision. Joey will do much better as the rich owner guy sitting in his box than as the club President. We don't have Larry T. directly running any of MLSE's teams, although he's a fan of them.

Hamilton_Red
01-25-2019, 10:15 PM
Does anyone know the details of the training camp in Irving? Can fans drop by an watch? Scrimmage game? I might be able to drop in tomorrow.

OgtheDim
01-27-2019, 11:40 PM
By all accounts, Bradley had a good game tonight versus Panama B. Only played the first half. No longer the US captain.

James17930
01-28-2019, 05:22 AM
Should we be concerned that Seba didn't play in the game today?

djcuse
01-28-2019, 05:53 AM
Should we be concerned that Seba didn't play in the game today?

THIS IS A CONCERN!

Unless it's an incredibly well written article by a hacker

https://theathletic.com/788498/2019/01/28/breaking-giovinco-has-left-tfc-camp-as-transfer-takes-shape/

Red CB Toronto
01-28-2019, 06:29 AM
And this off season off-season just keeps on getting better LOL. For all that has gone on, who knows who be in the starting come the trip to Panama in a couple weeks? Hope there is a plan, that is all I can ask.


THIS IS A CONCERN!

Unless it's an incredibly well written article by a hacker

https://theathletic.com/788498/2019/01/28/breaking-giovinco-has-left-tfc-camp-as-transfer-takes-shape/

Canary10
01-29-2019, 01:57 PM
Wow, $27 million for Almiron?! That’s huge money! I will be very curious to see if he does well in EPL. Even with their replacement signing, this will really weaken Atlanta I think.

burlington Red
01-29-2019, 02:30 PM
Wow, $27 million for Almiron?! That’s huge money! I will be very curious to see if he does well in EPL. Even with their replacement signing, this will really weaken Atlanta I think.

Just shows what the value of staying in the PL is. Newcastle owner notoriously tight with money for transfers, now he's breaking club transfer records, he's going all in to stay up. Apparently they are working on other deals as well

benito
01-29-2019, 02:37 PM
Wow, $27 million for Almiron?! That’s huge money! I will be very curious to see if he does well in EPL. Even with their replacement signing, this will really weaken Atlanta I think.

That's a big transfer fee for the MLS. It's quite remarkable how far this league has progressed in the past 10 years.

MightyDM
01-29-2019, 02:39 PM
Just shows what the value of staying in the PL is. Newcastle owner notoriously tight with money for transfers, now he's breaking club transfer records, he's going all in to stay up. Apparently they are working on other deals as well


They need a striker....

OgtheDim
01-30-2019, 01:11 PM
Jason Kreis lands in Miami as an assistant to the Technical director.

Still Kicking
01-30-2019, 02:04 PM
Does anyone know the details of the training camp in Irving? Can fans drop by an watch? Scrimmage game? I might be able to drop in tomorrow.
I went last year. It is a pretty campus and the fields are easy to find. It is a college campus, so my family were the only TFC fans there. They were playing a 3X45 minute friendly against University of California at Fullerton, so the folks standing around were parents of the college kids. By all means go...

RedsMan
01-30-2019, 02:14 PM
Wow, $27 million for Almiron?! That’s huge money! I will be very curious to see if he does well in EPL. Even with their replacement signing, this will really weaken Atlanta I think.
It seems questionable whether replacing Almiron with the reigning South American footballer of the year rates to be a meaningful downgrade for ATL.

Red CB Toronto
02-03-2019, 04:09 PM
The Deleon family is ready for their first season in Toronto.

https://scontent-ams3-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/00b0fe9b34328f0e53dae6317829904c/5CEAD5F8/t51.2885-15/e35/49573175_1588106861291680_5921460331545829527_n.jp g?_nc_ht=scontent-ams3-1.cdninstagram.com

Auzzy
02-03-2019, 05:54 PM
^ Awwwww, cute family!!

Canary10
02-04-2019, 11:17 AM
It seems questionable whether replacing Almiron with the reigning South American footballer of the year rates to be a meaningful downgrade for ATL.

He could be the next Barco as opposed to the next Almiron.

Areathrasher
02-04-2019, 11:54 AM
He could be the next Barco as opposed to the next Almiron.

That's not really an apples to apples comparison. Pity arrives older, more proven and successful than both the players above (or any of their other South American signings)

Gringo Starr
02-04-2019, 12:38 PM
He could be the next Barco as opposed to the next Almiron.
Too early to write off Barco, I think he will have a much better season this year

OgtheDim
02-04-2019, 03:00 PM
https://twitter.com/FelipeCar/status/1092507013081415682

Speaking of Atlanta - they are another MLS team having issues with long term committment and what that means in a world market.

(This after trying to get more money out of Newcastle leads me to believe they are not as smart as they think they are.)

Canary10
02-04-2019, 03:46 PM
NYCFC bought a DP today - $8.5 million fee for Alexandru Mitrita. He'll make under $1 million. Soccer hipsters know who he is and that he's a significant signing.

Captain
02-04-2019, 03:59 PM
The Deleon family is ready for their first season in Toronto.

https://scontent-ams3-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/00b0fe9b34328f0e53dae6317829904c/5CEAD5F8/t51.2885-15/e35/49573175_1588106861291680_5921460331545829527_n.jp g?_nc_ht=scontent-ams3-1.cdninstagram.com

Not exactly ready. Where's the snow?

Canary10
02-04-2019, 04:07 PM
Ok, so DPs are being bought left, right and centre. What's the deal with our transfer window? Is it meaningless? Or is it just that announcements are ok before it opens?

greekasm
02-04-2019, 10:04 PM
Not sure if anyone has posted this before, but I just learned about Atlanta’s “Fan First Pricing” that’s been in place since their move to their new stadium.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/prishe/2018/06/26/the-atlanta-falcons-fan-first-pricing-model-yields-numerous-additional-unforeseen-benefits/#33935b4c6399

Interesting idea. But even more interesting is that they kept this pricing during the Super Bowl last night.

http://dailysnark.com/mercedes-benz-stadiums-concessions-prices-are-historically-low-for-super-bowl-53/

Could his work at BMO?

Auzzy
02-04-2019, 10:36 PM
Not sure if anyone has posted this before, but I just learned about Atlanta’s “Fan First Pricing” that’s been in place since their move to their new stadium.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/prishe/2018/06/26/the-atlanta-falcons-fan-first-pricing-model-yields-numerous-additional-unforeseen-benefits/#33935b4c6399

Interesting idea. But even more interesting is that they kept this pricing during the Super Bowl last night.

http://dailysnark.com/mercedes-benz-stadiums-concessions-prices-are-historically-low-for-super-bowl-53/

Could his work at BMO?

Makes too much sense I guess... But I predict MLSE will want to stay a high cost / high price organization.

Of course it helps that the Atlanta stadium has a 71k - 75k capacity. You can really do volume sales there. And in the NFL there's a serious tailgate tradition. If you can entice some of those people to come in early & spend in-stadium, that also helps.

Cas87
02-05-2019, 09:59 AM
Not sure if anyone has posted this before, but I just learned about Atlanta’s “Fan First Pricing” that’s been in place since their move to their new stadium.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/prishe/2018/06/26/the-atlanta-falcons-fan-first-pricing-model-yields-numerous-additional-unforeseen-benefits/#33935b4c6399

Interesting idea. But even more interesting is that they kept this pricing during the Super Bowl last night.

http://dailysnark.com/mercedes-benz-stadiums-concessions-prices-are-historically-low-for-super-bowl-53/

Could his work at BMO?


Makes too much sense I guess... But I predict MLSE will want to stay a high cost / high price organization.

Of course it helps that the Atlanta stadium has a 71k - 75k capacity. You can really do volume sales there. And in the NFL there's a serious tailgate tradition. If you can entice some of those people to come in early & spend in-stadium, that also helps.

The thing with those "Fan First Concessions" is that there are only one per concourse in the 70-75k stadium (its not all stands).
So while it is a nice initiative, most of the ATL fans don't go to the stand (at least all the time) as the lines are insane.

Areathrasher
02-05-2019, 10:35 AM
Ok, so DPs are being bought left, right and centre. What's the deal with our transfer window? Is it meaningless? Or is it just that announcements are ok before it opens?

You can announce at any time you want. See the bolded below? That cant be transferred and processed in FIFAs TMSS until the MLS window opens. The windows pertain to transfers of player registrations.


Toronto FC announced Tuesday that the club has signed forward Terrence Boyd and will be added to the roster upon receipt of his International Transfer Certificate (ITC)

OgtheDim
02-05-2019, 04:30 PM
Delgado & Bradley back in camp today

Blkndkr
02-05-2019, 07:14 PM
Not true. I was able to enjoy the concessions at the all star game and the tfc game there last summer... lines were not insane. Best stadium experience ever. Place is amazing.


The thing with those "Fan First Concessions" is that there are only one per concourse in the 70-75k stadium (its not all stands).
So while it is a nice initiative, most of the ATL fans don't go to the stand (at least all the time) as the lines are insane.

James17930
02-07-2019, 07:06 AM
Delgado & Bradley back in camp today

I'm really looking forward to hearing Bradley's take on all the turmoil.

Auzzy
02-07-2019, 07:24 AM
I'm really looking forward to hearing Bradley's take on all the turmoil.

He's already said a bit, and probably won't say much more:

http://www.espn.com/soccer/toronto-fc/story/3764201/toronto-fc-will-miss-sebastian-giovinco-michael-bradley

James17930
02-07-2019, 10:09 AM
He's already said a bit, and probably won't say much more:

http://www.espn.com/soccer/toronto-fc/story/3764201/toronto-fc-will-miss-sebastian-giovinco-michael-bradley

Interesting. Not what I expected.

DinamoTFC
02-08-2019, 12:18 AM
According to Orange county soccer club website, tfc has a friendly vs them Friday at 2pm local time 5pm eastern.

Areathrasher
02-08-2019, 09:09 AM
Interview with Bradley. https://theprovince.com/sports/soccer/mls/toronto-fc/tfc-captain-bradley-believes-the-reds-have-the-chance-to-be-more-dynamic-despite-losing-giovinco-and-vazquez/wcm/1691cae3-3e8b-4405-b0f9-23f850dabed7

Hamilton_Red
02-08-2019, 10:23 AM
Interview with Bradley. https://theprovince.com/sports/soccer/mls/toronto-fc/tfc-captain-bradley-believes-the-reds-have-the-chance-to-be-more-dynamic-despite-losing-giovinco-and-vazquez/wcm/1691cae3-3e8b-4405-b0f9-23f850dabed7

Bradley at least isn’t going anywhere. We should extend him for 3 years if anyone has got the engine to play till 35..it is him.

DinamoTFC
02-08-2019, 10:50 AM
Bradley at least isn’t going anywhere. We should extend him for 3 years if anyone has got the engine to play till 35..it is him.

Only on TAM.

OgtheDim
02-08-2019, 02:04 PM
Value Menu pricing creeps from Atlanta to Seattle

https://twitter.com/SoundersFC/status/1093933479262179328

leafsman
02-08-2019, 02:30 PM
anyone been on their account manager site, seems like they've updated it and I cant see any tickets yet for the champs league game. Does anyone see them in their account?

Cas87
02-08-2019, 04:21 PM
anyone been on their account manager site, seems like they've updated it and I cant see any tickets yet for the champs league game. Does anyone see them in their account?

Before the site was updated the games were at least listed and through the Member twitter account I asked when the tickets would be available - they said around the 10th of February.
If they updated the site itself that would explain why they aren't there yet (usually when anything with ticketmaster is updated, it takes 2-3 days before every aspect is available again)

jazzy
02-08-2019, 05:21 PM
Only on TAM.

This

Areathrasher
02-09-2019, 09:58 PM
So TFC kick off against the Galaxy in 45 mins. Not a peep out of the TFC twitter account.

The Galaxy line up for those interested....

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DzAvvJfU8AAqVQC.jpg

Areathrasher
02-09-2019, 10:04 PM
And here is ours...think this is a 4-3-3

Alex Bono;Auro Jr.Chris Mavinga Laurent Ciman Justin Morrow; Jay Chapman Michael Bradley Marky Delgado; Nick DeLeon Jacob Shaffelburg Terrence Boyd

DinamoTFC
02-09-2019, 10:19 PM
https://torontosun.com/sports/soccer/mls/toronto-fc/tfcs-altidore-believes-he-still-has-years-to-go-at-top-of-his-game/amp?__twitter_impression=true

Nice article by Steve Buffery once again interviewing Jozy this time

DinamoTFC
02-09-2019, 11:29 PM
And here is ours...think this is a 4-3-3

Alex Bono;Auro Jr.Chris Mavinga Laurent Ciman Justin Morrow; Jay Chapman Michael Bradley Marky Delgado; Nick DeLeon Jacob Shaffelburg Terrence Boyd

Based on a starting line up screenshot I saw of the teams at centre circle it is a 4 2 3 1.
Bradley and Delgado as 2 Cm, schaffelburg LW, Chapman AM, Deleon RW, Boyd fwd

reggie
02-10-2019, 12:42 AM
1-1....2 own goals lol.i thought richie leayra was realiy good in his 20 min of play,chapman worst player on the park,from what i saw tonight leayra is way ahead of chaps on the pecking order.i would sign him

Soccerpro
02-10-2019, 12:49 AM
1-1....2 own goals lol.i thought richie leayra was realiy good in his 20 min of play,chapman worst player on the park,from what i saw tonight leayra is way ahead of chaps on the pecking order.i would sign him

How was shaffelburg? Surprised to see him start.

reggie
02-10-2019, 01:06 AM
he looked like a 17 year old some good and some bad,same for mohammed

rocktml
02-11-2019, 07:40 AM
This question is a little off topic. But why did Ciman leave Los Angeles FC? Seemed like a great organization great support and plus weather is beautiful

OgtheDim
02-11-2019, 10:46 AM
Family couldn't get what they needed in LA. Went back to Europe to get settled. Discovered an option to get back to where they always felt best - living in Montreal.

There was an excellent article this weekend in the Athletic where they followed a player on the day of his trade - brought up time and again was the imporatance of dealing with families for trades. If you ignore the family, the trade can go bad really quickly. It looks like LAFC thought they could keep Ciman happy, but didn't succeed. It remains to be seen if Ciman will be happy with the commute situation but a lot of NA sports players keep their family in 1 place and work/play in another city within a 2 hour flight.

TL/DR - he never wanted to be in LA

zorsofstesab
02-11-2019, 01:33 PM
So was MTL has 1st option when he decided to return? Just curious if he left MTL on a bad note.


Family couldn't get what they needed in LA. Went back to Europe to get settled. Discovered an option to get back to where they always felt best - living in Montreal.

There was an excellent article this weekend in the Athletic where they followed a player on the day of his trade - brought up time and again was the imporatance of dealing with families for trades. If you ignore the family, the trade can go bad really quickly. It looks like LAFC thought they could keep Ciman happy, but didn't succeed. It remains to be seen if Ciman will be happy with the commute situation but a lot of NA sports players keep their family in 1 place and work/play in another city within a 2 hour flight.

TL/DR - he never wanted to be in LA

OgtheDim
02-11-2019, 02:24 PM
So was MTL has 1st option when he decided to return? Just curious if he left MTL on a bad note.

Montreal traded him away without talking to him about it - by all accounts, he was livid.

Voodooman
02-12-2019, 09:44 AM
FC Dallas did a funny video showing some awful kits to the players for their reaction.

https://twitter.com/NBCSportsSoccer/status/1095328510217015296

leafsman
02-14-2019, 01:38 PM
For those who subscribe to the Athletic, good read about the MLS love for LA.
https://theathletic.com/818279/2019/02/14/

Oldtimer
02-14-2019, 01:57 PM
MLS Commissioner Don Garber signs a new five year deal.

http://www.espn.com/soccer/major-league-soccer/story/3775174/don-garber-signs-new-five-year-deal-to-remain-mls-commissioner

I'm glad, while any commissioner represents the owners first and foremost, he's managed to dribble through a period of change and rapid growth to benefit all of us. His brainchild Soccer United Marketing has proven a source of stable funding for the league. The network deals he's signed have brought in a lot of money, most of which has been used to improve the product.

Initial B
02-15-2019, 09:18 AM
Can't complain about what he's done for the league, but he is starting to get up there in years and I'm concerned what happens if his cancer comes back. But honestly, what he has done for the league is quite extraordinary. I can't think of a commissioner in any other NA league that has had as much of an effect on the game and it's public perception. Sure he's made some goofs, but overall I don't think MLS could have had a better commissioner for them than Garber has been.

Canary10
02-15-2019, 03:51 PM
Apparently Nani is signing with Orlando.

Can we just say now that Orlando is MLS 2.0's (3.0?) TFC?

C.Ronaldo
02-15-2019, 04:10 PM
Apparently Nani is signing with Orlando.

Can we just say now that Orlando is MLS 2.0's (3.0?) TFC?

Id say MLS 2.5
Nani excelled at sporting. its his injury-proneness I worry about

rydermike
02-15-2019, 05:27 PM
Freddy Montero also leaving Sporting, going to Vancouver

ensco
02-16-2019, 01:30 PM
San Jose fascinates me. Almeyda is a huge get. Fabulous stadium in an incredible spot, an opportunity to be Silicon Valley's team (sorry Sharks fans, there are limits to where hockey can go here)

And yet they remain pretty much the cheapest team in MLS. No signings of note at all after a horrendous season

http://www.espn.com/soccer/club/san-jose-earthquakes/191/blog/post/3773054/preseason-with-the-earthquakes-how-matias-almeyda-aims-to-turn-san-jose-around

OgtheDim
02-18-2019, 05:36 PM
So there was an article in the Atlantic where they interviewed Parkhurst of Atlanta FC - some interesting things.

Of note:


we were in for him & he almost didn't stay there
De Boer's coaches are hungry for success
They are moving away from the high pressing - their FB's will tuck in more
They are attempting a culture change from Spanish language with English translation to English language first
also attempting a culture change from a laissez faire Argentinian approach to a German "show up on time"


I think it will take a few weeks for Atlanta to figure this all out. We play them at their stadium on May 8th. IF we are locked into our approach by then & they are too, that's going to be fun match.

Oldtimer
02-18-2019, 06:52 PM
Ciman liked a tweet by Audi Downtown. Which suggests the possible make of his next vehicle.

Oldtimer
02-22-2019, 01:09 PM
New England Revolution owner (who also owns some NFL team) charged with soliciting prostitution.

https://www.thescore.com/nfl/news/1721428

ag futbol
02-23-2019, 09:12 PM
Watching some preseason games, I have to say comparably we look behind other teams in terms of both form and talent.

Given it's early but we looked nowhere near prepared for our first competitive fixture of the season.

anto7
02-25-2019, 02:34 PM
Guess the guys over on the MLS website don’t rate our chances very high this season. Hope we can prove them wrong!



Ben Baer: 6th in East
Calen Carr: 8th in East
Charlie Davies: 5th in East
Matt Doyle: 9th in East
Bobby Warshaw: 6th in East
Andrew Wiebe: 9th in East

Red CB Toronto
02-25-2019, 02:36 PM
This year's season ticket scarf I guess?

https://scontent.fybz2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-9/s2048x2048/52793136_782720535417379_2511980737679327232_n.jpg ?_nc_cat=101&_nc_ht=scontent.fybz2-1.fna&oh=ee3e9b3bc79a5e7d34859cfad1b20350&oe=5D1E289E

OgtheDim
02-25-2019, 02:37 PM
That article is...flawed. It assumes our defence is good while the attack stays the way it is.

anto7
02-25-2019, 02:45 PM
That article is...flawed. It assumes our defence is good while the attack stays the way it is.

I agree however not their fault that we have not actually announced any new signings yet.

Cas87
02-25-2019, 02:49 PM
Guess the guys over on the MLS website don’t rate our chances very high this season. Hope we can prove them wrong!



Ben Baer: 6th in East
Calen Carr: 8th in East
Charlie Davies: 5th in East
Matt Doyle: 9th in East
Bobby Warshaw: 6th in East
Andrew Wiebe: 9th in East



Averages out to fighting for the last playoff spot (7th) which in the current makeup of the team I would take.

Joe Kool
02-25-2019, 03:38 PM
Guess the guys over on the MLS website don’t rate our chances very high this season. Hope we can prove them wrong!



Ben Baer: 6th in East
Calen Carr: 8th in East
Charlie Davies: 5th in East
Matt Doyle: 9th in East
Bobby Warshaw: 6th in East
Andrew Wiebe: 9th in East




To me those guys write all their stuff in the moment. If TFC won the first CCL game 4-0 instead of losing it all of a sudden their predictions would have been different I bet. Even with the same result and if the signings (TAM + Poz) were officially announced the predictions would be different as well. I don't put any energy into worrying about what they write but I would love TFC to prove them wrong for sure by the end of the year. They are even predicting Morrow is playing LW still for MLS week 1. I think that experiment is done dependent on injuries of course. It better be. If he starts there tomorrow night we know nothing was learned from Panama.

OgtheDim
02-27-2019, 01:15 PM
So Cinci

Got a mascot

Called him Gary


Why?


Seems it was a reddit joke by a supporter that stuck.


https://local12.com/news/local/fc-cincinnatis-new-mascots-name-is-a-nod-to-fans

OgtheDim
02-27-2019, 03:26 PM
Interesting stat revealed in this tweet about 2018 salaries & TAM/GAM

Every team but Houston paid down the cap hit on at least 3 players with TAM/GAM

https://twitter.com/etmckinley/status/1100850075499143169

The cap amount is a bit of a sham.

Smokecell
02-27-2019, 04:02 PM
This year's season ticket scarf I guess?



Let's hope not...a hashtag?! :rolleyes5:

OgtheDim
02-27-2019, 11:47 PM
A stats based preview of TFC (https://www.americansocceranalysis.com/home/2019/2/13/toronto-fc-2019-season-preview)

Most interesting?


a) Vanney tried more formations last year then anybody else (injuries)

b) In 2017, we pressed higher and defended higher - 2018 spent more time defending in the middle and not pressing

Gringo Starr
03-02-2019, 11:37 AM
Interesting stat revealed in this tweet about 2018 salaries & TAM/GAM

Every team but Houston paid down the cap hit on at least 3 players with TAM/GAM

https://twitter.com/etmckinley/status/1100850075499143169

The cap amount is a bit of a sham.

How are Redbulls near the bottom of this list, they are great value for money!

Defoe
03-03-2019, 12:51 AM
Tallied up the attendance numbers of MLS boxscore. Not sure how accurate.

Seattle - 39
Vancouver - 28 k
Orlando - 25.5 k
Galaxy - 26 k
SJ - 18
Columbus - 18 k
Houston - 16.8 k
Philadelphia - 16.5 k
Dallas - 14 k.3 k
COL - 12.5 K


avg = 21.6

PizzaEatingYeti
03-03-2019, 04:28 AM
Tallied up the attendance numbers of MLS boxscore. Not sure how accurate.

Seattle - 39
Vancouver - 28 k
Orlando - 25.5 k
Galaxy - 26 k
SJ - 18
Columbus - 18 k
Houston - 16.8 k
Philadelphia - 16.5 k
Dallas - 14 k.3 k
COL - 12.5 K


avg = 21.6




Great work! :hump:
Given the shitty weather conditions in a lot's of stadiums, IMHO this average is a good number, if comparing the world wide position of the MLS' level of play and the average attendances in the top 10 leagues.

ensco
03-03-2019, 09:01 AM
Someone who went can answer, but no way it looked like 16,000 in Philly.

Go watch the Dallas highlights, and tell me you think more than 5-6K were there

leafsman
03-04-2019, 11:18 AM
anyone able to download the TFC schedule to google calendar? Everytime I try to add it, it says sync complete but the calendar doesnt show up

portu
03-04-2019, 05:50 PM
Tallied up the attendance numbers of MLS boxscore. Not sure how accurate.

Seattle - 39
Vancouver - 28 k
Orlando - 25.5 k
Galaxy - 26 k
SJ - 18
Columbus - 18 k
Houston - 16.8 k
Philadelphia - 16.5 k
Dallas - 14 k.3 k
COL - 12.5 K


avg = 21.6


Jeez these numbers are embarrassingly fudged

Derko
03-04-2019, 06:30 PM
Any news on the Season Ticket Packages? I tried to call my rep and was expecting a call back, but nada!!

James17930
03-04-2019, 07:15 PM
Jeez these numbers are embarrassingly fudged

Don't forget that a lot of people go to the game, but maybe don't actually go up to their seats for the whole thing. They hang out in lounges of the near the concessions and watch on monitors for parts of it. So it makes sense to me that the actual numbers are higher than what it looks like on TV.

Derko
03-06-2019, 09:44 AM
Why do we always receive our Season Tickets at the absolute last minute, the week of the home opener, their should be a better way, no? So it's a scramble if you miss the delivery and have to go pick them up at the Purolator Depot, ffs

Ultra & Proud
03-06-2019, 10:25 AM
Why do we always receive our Season Tickets at the absolute last minute, the week of the home opener, their should be a better way, no? So it's a scramble if you miss the delivery and have to go pick them up at the Purolator Depot, ffs
Well they have to wait for the schedule because MLS is slow to release but more so they like to include player images in the pack so they probably wanted to make sure no Giovinco/VV on anything and possibly include Pozo too. Also I think the letter from Manning that will be included will be up to date with that Pozo signing and will reference the TAM players that should be coming.

For sure it has nothing to do with postage interruptions because I order a ton of stuff from all over and have zero problems getting things.

sidvan
03-06-2019, 07:19 PM
Joe Corona to LAG https://www.lagalaxy.com/post/2019/0...der-joe-corona (https://www.lagalaxy.com/post/2019/03/06/la-galaxy-sign-midfielder-joe-corona)
How does this bypass Allocation order?

Scott
03-06-2019, 08:01 PM
Apparently la had his rights from 2 years back...

ensco
03-06-2019, 08:22 PM
I’ll take Jesus Corona then

rydermike
03-06-2019, 09:06 PM
Joe Corona to LAG https://www.lagalaxy.com/post/2019/0...der-joe-corona (https://www.lagalaxy.com/post/2019/03/06/la-galaxy-sign-midfielder-joe-corona)
How does this bypass Allocation order?

The LA Galaxy Rule.

Hamilton_Red
03-10-2019, 02:01 AM
Minnesota - two away wins out of the gate with 6 goals looks to be a competitor this year. Though San Jose and Vancouver might be the weakest teams in the West.

Canary10
03-10-2019, 06:31 PM
Where are all the “Atlanta model” posters? Pity and Barco are so far no replacement for Almiron. They went as he went.

OgtheDim
03-10-2019, 07:21 PM
Atlanta stopped using it's own model the day they picked a manager based on a past job interview process for the EPL.

stegosaurus
03-10-2019, 08:31 PM
Atlanta stopped using it's own model the day they picked a manager based on a past job interview process for the EPL.

Not like the manager market gets you a Tata every time you open your wallet. Atlanta had a wonder season last year and still managed to blow the shield... against a terrible TFC side.

When your tap-in merchant no longer scores tap-ins because your expensive South American players of the year aren’t performing in MLS... that’s just MLS. Everyone said we should take the ATL model but it’s just as pointless as any other MLS model, and only works when you have a coach that can attract top-tier talent (not in any way a commentary on Vanney) and even then there’s no guarantee the talent will perform.

ATL having the worst online fan base other than Seattle isn’t helping them either.

Canary10
03-10-2019, 09:45 PM
Atlanta stopped using it's own model the day they picked a manager based on a past job interview process for the EPL.

You sound like the Atlanta supporters on Twitter today. Lol.

Hamilton_Red
03-10-2019, 09:48 PM
The big mistake was not Tata with a multi-year contract and paying him more than they can get elsewhere. The CAP and transfer system really screw with stability. That being said I wouldn’t write off Pity Martinez just yet - two games do not a season make. Could be issues with DeBoer already... I wouldn’t be entirely surprised to see him gone after 10 games...losing the locker room etc.

stegosaurus
03-10-2019, 09:49 PM
You sound like the Atlanta supporters on Twitter today. Lol.

Hang MLS Champions banner and boo your team the same day! MLS is basically Real Madrid now!

stegosaurus
03-10-2019, 09:58 PM
The big mistake was not Tata with a multi-year contract and paying him more than they can get elsewhere. The CAP and transfer system really screw with stability. That being said I wouldn’t write off Pity Martinez just yet - two games do not a season make. Could be issues with DeBoer already... I wouldn’t be entirely surprised to see him gone after 10 games...losing the locker room etc.

The big mistake was assuming any sort of logic transfers to MLS signings, seasons or performance.

The “transfer system” is the same as anywhere else with minor changes like league approval, and you can’t treat MLS like other leagues in terms of the cap because it’s a franchise model and works on the basis of its similarity to other North American leagues.

No one is writing off the South American player of the year playing for the “best” MLS team of all time (yet). Just that signing a bunch of South Americans (even if they’re the best of that specific year) doesn’t guarantee you performance.

Atlanta supporters are pretty much the worst so it’s hilarious to watch them get butthurt over something any Year 1 TFC supporter can laugh about.

OgtheDim
03-11-2019, 06:59 AM
When I heard ESPN talk about how Darren Eales almost picked DeBoer for Tottenham, I finally figured out why this baffling move was made.
It's not quite Ryan Nelsen level wtfery but the choice being made because of the EPL old boys network is funny to watch.

Atlanta was constituted as a run & gun offensive team. Changing it to a possession team overnight because of the manager choice is a bad idea.

SoccMan2
03-11-2019, 07:16 AM
DeBoer’s past few coaching jobs have been a mess why someone would think that he would do better in the MLS is puzzling. It’s still early mind you but with his past record in his past few coaching gigs in other leagues this is not looking good . In regards to Pity I think it’s way to early to write him off, a guy who was just last season voted the South American player of the year has to have some quality and I would think he will start showing his quality soon, but DeBoer with his past coaching history might be concerning even this early into his MLS coaching career.

Greatest Ripoff
03-11-2019, 08:43 AM
You didn’t have to be an expert to know DeBoer was going to be a failure. I really don’t understand why they didn’t find a manger that was going to carry on from their previous success instead of going fir a Dutchman looking to completely overhaul their playing style.

BritSOL
03-11-2019, 10:13 AM
Comparing Atlanta to TFC last year


https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-united-trying-avoid-being-toronto/BWeSbcs5xr0YroXbqQHa3K/amp.html?

stegosaurus
03-11-2019, 12:28 PM
Here’s the post on number of players over the max budget charge:

https://www.reddit.com/r/MLS/comments/azvg39/sam_stejskal_my_unofficial_tally_of_how_many_over/

Mikmacdo
03-11-2019, 12:58 PM
Here’s the post on number of players over the max budget charge:

https://www.reddit.com/r/MLS/comments/azvg39/sam_stejskal_my_unofficial_tally_of_how_many_over/

TFC definitely has room for 2-3 more TAM players looking at that graph.

rydermike
03-12-2019, 10:30 AM
Bradley and Osorio called up to the US and Canadian national teams for March matches

Ben - D.O.W.
03-13-2019, 07:37 AM
Hagglund making Team of the Week - I didn't watch the game but is he getting back to 2017 Nick instead of 2018 Nick?

https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/03/11/team-week-presented-audi-carlos-vela-paces-pack-week-2

DinamoTFC
03-13-2019, 07:46 AM
Funny and worth watching.

bF014EUJrSI

Chubbs
03-13-2019, 10:19 AM
Did anyone watch the Northern Touch documentary on TSN last night? I missed it, but am looking for an online streaming version of it somewhere.

magmadragon
03-13-2019, 10:48 AM
Did anyone watch the Northern Touch documentary on TSN last night? I missed it, but am looking for an online streaming version of it somewhere.

It's on the TSN site but you need a cable login for it https://www.tsn.ca/engraved/video

daner90
03-13-2019, 02:30 PM
Thanks for posting the link, couldn't find it

Auzzy
03-13-2019, 05:03 PM
Funny and worth watching.

bF014EUJrSI

Thanks for posting! I had a bad day at work; now my sides just hurt from laughing so hard.

James17930
03-13-2019, 06:24 PM
Hagglund making Team of the Week - I didn't watch the game but is he getting back to 2017 Nick instead of 2018 Nick?

https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/03/11/team-week-presented-audi-carlos-vela-paces-pack-week-2

I didn't see the game, but I assumed they were just throwing Cincy a bone on that one.

But hey, I hope he does well for them and gets himself back to a good place.

OgtheDim
03-13-2019, 09:42 PM
Hagglund was good that game.

ensco
03-13-2019, 11:46 PM
Funny and worth watching.

bF014EUJrSI

I was torn between loving this and thinking it was gratuitously cruel.

Ultra & Proud
03-14-2019, 09:52 AM
Funny and worth watching.

bF014EUJrSI
They should just keep that statue and toss a Lalas jersey on it since it looks just like him.

Red CB Toronto
03-14-2019, 11:53 AM
I was torn between loving this and thinking it was gratuitously cruel.

David looks pissed even though he was trying to be polite. When he asked Chris Klein about what he thought I thought "Dave" was going to loose it or as James thought he was just going to get up and leave.

Auzzy
03-14-2019, 02:25 PM
I was torn between loving this and thinking it was gratuitously cruel.

It was definitely quite painful for parts, the first time I watched up. But in the end, I think it really shows Beckham to be an incredibly classy guy, especially for someone of his stature. He must have been fine to have it shown; he probably loves a good prank, at least afterwards.

And if I were James Corden (or Chris Klein), I would really watch my back. For a couple of years at least.

Yohan
03-14-2019, 02:52 PM
It was definitely quite painful for parts, the first time I watched up. But in the end, I think it really shows Beckham to be an incredibly classy guy, especially for someone of his stature. He must have been fine to have it shown; he probably loves a good prank, at least afterwards.

And if I were James Corden (or Chris Klein), I would really watch my back. For a couple of years at least.
Becks is cool with it, at least what he says on social media.
It really was a good joke

Section_105
03-15-2019, 09:35 AM
It was definitely quite painful for parts, the first time I watched up. But in the end, I think it really shows Beckham to be an incredibly classy guy, especially for someone of his stature. He must have been fine to have it shown; he probably loves a good prank, at least afterwards.

And if I were James Corden (or Chris Klein), I would really watch my back. For a couple of years at least.

hes always up for a good joke I think. his prank on Ellen from a few years ago that they pulled on a masseuse is classic. Totally takes the piss out of his persona. I break up every time i hear "No fums"


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=In9XbjyCbnY

James17930
03-15-2019, 10:34 AM
Becks is cool with it, at least what he says on social media.
It really was a good joke

Yeah, you could tell he was totally into it after the reveal. He has a good sense of humour.

Hamilton_Red
03-15-2019, 01:48 PM
Comparing Atlanta to TFC last year


https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-united-trying-avoid-being-toronto/BWeSbcs5xr0YroXbqQHa3K/amp.html?

Yeah - the big difference is that we were incredible in the Concacaf CL. We were beating the best Mexican teams while putting out our B team for the most part in MLS. Atlanta have come out of the gate flat on both fronts & are a long way behind TFC 2018.

ensco
03-15-2019, 06:33 PM
Yeah, you could tell he was totally into it after the reveal. He has a good sense of humour.

He handled himself like a champ, during and after, sure. But how do we know what he thought, he was put in a tough spot, on camera, throughout.

I watched it again. My opinion of Corden has gone down. A really great prank or practical joke isn’t mean spirited and has a gotcha or surprise that is funny for all.

This just seemed really over the top.

James17930
03-15-2019, 08:16 PM
He handled himself like a champ, during and after, sure. But how do we know what he thought, he was put in a tough spot, on camera, throughout.

I watched it again. My opinion of Corden has gone down. A really great prank or practical joke isn’t mean spirited and has a gotcha or surprise that is funny for all.

This just seemed really over the top.

I didn't really get impression, probably because it was so absurd in the end. And he's actually friends with Corden; if it had been done to a stranger then it might be mean.

Redcoe15
03-16-2019, 03:58 AM
I miss CraigyFerg.

ag futbol
03-16-2019, 12:59 PM
Paunovic has no idea what he is doing in Chicago. Starts Hassler at RB who roundly gets run over through thirty minutes, makes first half sub for Edwards. Midfield has no shape.

Despite that, they have some decent pieces. Far from a complete team though.

notthesun
03-16-2019, 02:09 PM
Paunovic has no idea what he is doing in Chicago. Starts Hassler at RB who roundly gets run over through thirty minutes, makes first half sub for Edwards. Midfield has no shape.

Despite that, they have some decent pieces. Far from a complete team though.

You may have meant this but he actually started Hasler at LB. Why you would ever start him there on his weak side, when he's lining up against a speedster like Morris, with Raheem at your disposal I don't know.

ag futbol
03-16-2019, 02:24 PM
You may have meant this but he actually started Hasler at LB. Why you would ever start him there on his weak side, when he's lining up against a speedster like Morris, with Raheem at your disposal I don't know.
Yes, LB sorry.

stegosaurus
03-16-2019, 09:00 PM
You may have meant this but he actually started Hasler at LB. Why you would ever start him there on his weak side, when he's lining up against a speedster like Morris, with Raheem at your disposal I don't know.

He probably just watched Hasler’s Lichtenstein POTY highlight reel and figures he could play anywhere.

Initial B
03-17-2019, 08:59 AM
Paunovic is one of the names on my list for betting which coach is going to get fired first this season. I think they've given him some rope until Gaitan gets integrated into the line-up, but if these results continue into the summer, I don't see him having his job by the end of July. The GM should probably be fired too. The Owner should be forced to sell since he is even worse than Kraft (but not Precourt).

As for the Stadium itself, it is considered to be one of the worst contract agreements in sports in terms of how it handcuffs the team (someone learned from the NFL stadium debacles). Here's some reading...
https://socceresq.com/2018/05/09/stadium-lease-snapshot-bridgeview-and-the-chicago-fire-and-maybe-the-best-worst-lease-in-the-united-states/
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20150623/NEWS07/150629960/chicago-fire-s-toyota-park-costs-bridgeview-taxpayers

<Edit: Additional fun! Discovered there is a Fire supporter who has a lawsuit in progress against both Bridgeview and the Fire.
https://socceresq.com/2019/01/15/some-thoughts-on-the-lawsuit-involving-bridgeview-and-the-chicago-fire/ . It almost makes the ABC era look good.>

Hamilton_Red
03-19-2019, 12:18 AM
Paunovic
DeBoer
Dos Santos

Are the top three coaches with their coats on a “shoogly peg” as they say in Scotland.
Dos Santos - I hope gets some improvement going but he is in hard & could easily start 0-5. That squad is so un-ambitious and like TFC 1.0 days with 65% turn-over of players.

notthesun
03-19-2019, 12:43 AM
Dos Santos I would hope gets an assurance that he's there to stay at least until somewhere around the midpoint of next season. I don't know what Vancouver's management is expecting but it shouldn't be much when they've replaced almost their entire team in one off-season.

Initial B
03-19-2019, 07:00 AM
I remember talking with Dos Santos at one of the supporters group meetings the Fury had before they began their first season. He struck me as knowing what he was talking about and rightly said that building a club takes time. He had us winning the Fall Championship by the Fury's second year. He should be given a pass for this season and be allowed to complete his vision and start being judged by the second half of the 2020 season. I'd also like to point out that a lot of players on that Fury team came specifically because MdS was the coach, and they left when he did.

Chubbs
03-19-2019, 11:34 AM
Montreal Impact fans who ordered 2019 Jerseys from the MLS store are receiving Whitecaps jerseys.....

Whoops.

https://twitter.com/nikmartineauTVA/status/1108016294127984640
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D2B27r8VYAczane.jpg

MightyDM
03-19-2019, 12:20 PM
Montreal Impact fans who ordered 2019 Jerseys from the MLS store are receiving Whitecaps jerseys.....

Whoops.

https://twitter.com/nikmartineauTVA/status/1108016294127984640
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D2B27r8VYAczane.jpg

This is “The Hockey Sweater” in real life! “Monsieur Eaton....”

ag futbol
03-19-2019, 02:04 PM
They should be happy they only got Vancouver’s jerseys and not their record.

GerMc
03-19-2019, 02:30 PM
Akinola's great goal is up for goal of the week at mlssoccer.com. Head over and show your support!

https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/03/17/vote-att-goal-week-week-3

OgtheDim
03-19-2019, 02:41 PM
Seems the league style has changed of late - lot more passing around going on.

https://twitter.com/atosoccer/status/1108089296186212355

Auzzy
03-19-2019, 03:54 PM
Montreal supporters can just cut out a piece of a garbage bag & tape it over the Vancouver crest on the jersey, problem solved L'Impact style.

ensco
03-19-2019, 04:25 PM
Vancouver haven’t looked that bad. (TFC haven’t looked that good, either.)

Chicago, Orlando, SJ. They have all looked bad.

Almeyda is at the top of my list to leave. He may jump before getting pushed.

Initial B
03-19-2019, 04:53 PM
^ I think all the new coaches get a year to implement their vision. But Atlanta will cut de Boer if he doesn't have Atlanta with a winning record by July.

Areathrasher
03-19-2019, 08:22 PM
Turkish Airlines are now the official airline partner of TFC.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D2Cs8_UWkAEaHwx.jpg

Luanda
03-19-2019, 08:38 PM
Turkish Airlines are now the official airline partner of TFC.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D2Cs8_UWkAEaHwx.jpg

And where is TFC going to fly in North America/Caribbean/Central America with TA?

Areathrasher
03-19-2019, 08:42 PM
And where is TFC going to fly in North America/Caribbean/Central America with TA?

Thats generally not the point of airline partnerships.


Turkish Airlines has signed on as the official airline partner of Toronto FC of Major League Soccer for 2019. This is the airline’s first sponsorship deal with a Canadian major league sports team, expected the agreement to generate greater brand awareness in Canada.

With Istanbul becoming a bit of a hub, i'm guessing they want a slice of the Pearson to India/Middle East traffic.

Oldtimer
03-19-2019, 09:53 PM
Montreal supporters can just cut out a piece of a garbage bag & tape it over the Vancouver crest on the jersey, problem solved L'Impact style.

:lol: good one!

OgtheDim
03-19-2019, 09:59 PM
Turkish Airlines are now the official airline partner of TFC.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D2Cs8_UWkAEaHwx.jpg

I like Bill Manning & think he dresses pretty good usually.

This though...that's an uncle who came in from shoveling the show at the after party for a winter wedding and never took off his toque once he grabbed another drink. :smilewinkgrin:

OgtheDim
03-19-2019, 10:53 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99FZHuWnT8s


Cheer for the Liquor Store!!!!


(Apparently its across the street now & big supporters of the team)





*********

That stadium is going to be worth a trip I think. We should play there next season.

stegosaurus
03-19-2019, 11:00 PM
Thats generally not the point of airline partnerships.

With Istanbul becoming a bit of a hub, i'm guessing they want a slice of the Pearson to India/Middle East traffic.

Nationalized airline sponsorships are a money or public relations laundering partnership, especially given the airlines sponsoring football teams.

Istanbul has become less of a hub due to the terrorist attack in 2016 and Air Canada also flies an Istanbul line...

A bunch of Middle Eastern airlines are reopening under new names (check out the rebranded Qatari flights to Italy at like $500 from YYZ) for some reason.

benito
03-20-2019, 06:55 AM
Turkish Airlines are now the official airline partner of TFC.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D2Cs8_UWkAEaHwx.jpg

I noticed that the Turkish Airline logo on the sponsor boards behind the net last game too.

ensco
03-21-2019, 06:41 AM
Whoa. I did not realize that the Whitecaps territorially control all the homegrowns in Canada that don’t live in the GTA or Quebec. That is a big deal. How did that happen?

https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/03/20/stejskal-inside-whitecaps-ambitious-canada-wide-academy-program

MightyDM
03-21-2019, 07:54 AM
Whoa. I did not realize that the Whitecaps territorially control all the homegrowns in Canada that don’t live in the GTA or Quebec. That is a big deal. How did that happen?

https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/03/20/stejskal-inside-whitecaps-ambitious-canada-wide-academy-program

Ontario is where the numbers are. Although BC has skill. I think we do ok out of this.

Joe Kool
03-21-2019, 08:06 AM
Whoa. I did not realize that the Whitecaps territorially control all the homegrowns in Canada that don’t live in the GTA or Quebec. That is a big deal. How did that happen?

https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/03/20/stejskal-inside-whitecaps-ambitious-canada-wide-academy-program

Yeah I remember hearing about that when it was put in place. I think TFC had tunnel vision back then because the GTA had such a large population to tap into and they were just starting out with figuring out how to run an academy. Hell, for years they didn't even tap into the whole GTA according to some local clubs I have talked to but I think that is changing now. Still lots of talent that goes by the wayside though because making the one academy team for each age group is tough and doesn't cast a big enough net to really get all those diamonds in the rough that could be out there. They really need to expand the number of players in their academy program in my opinion. Too bad it is not like the EPL with multiple professional team academies in one area to develop talent. Could it happen one day with the CPL? Pretty sure they just are focused on keeping the league alive to start with....maybe many years down the road.

Initial B
03-21-2019, 11:50 AM
IIRC, the Whitecaps have exclusionary control over Western Canada (~10 million people), the Impact have exclusionary control over Quebec (~8 million), and TFC has exclusionary control over the area within a 50 mile (80km) radius of BMO Field (~ 7 million). The rest of Ontario and Eastern Canada is up for grabs for whoever wants to develop players. Heck, here in Ottawa all three 3 teams have affiliations with at least one local club in the area.

portu
03-24-2019, 11:22 AM
Nani called a players only meeting to talk about mentality on the road before their NYRB match. Guy is taking this league seriously. Looks like the kind of DP every team is desperate for so far. Leadership, name brand, attacking quality, etc

Fort York Redcoat
03-24-2019, 11:55 AM
Turkish Airlines are now the official airline partner of TFC.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D2Cs8_UWkAEaHwx.jpg

It's to get Atiba and Larin home.:scarf:

ensco
03-24-2019, 12:18 PM
Gotta give Martinez props for this cheeky PK against Argentina

https://twitter.com/MLSRewind/status/1109209736472334337

Oldtimer
03-27-2019, 01:07 PM
The only way to compare leagues (such as Belgium vs MLS) non-subjectively is competitive coefficients. Since that only occurs in the Club World Cup, and neither Belgium nor MLS has teams good enough yet to make it there, we're left discussing subjective valuations, which is impossible to prove or refute.

Defoe
03-27-2019, 01:44 PM
The best non bias player rating system that I know of is FIFA the video game.

They have over 9000 members physically watch and rate players. They range from players to coach’s to professional scouts and season ticket holders.

They consider the feedback which includes the data on over 18,000 players and 700 clubs. It’s then given to editors and combined and reviewed with their own data points.

It seems a bit ridiculous that a video game could be a tool for player ratings, but when I analyze their rating formula they are seriously accurate. There really isn’t a whole lot to dispute in regards to TFC ratings for example. There will always be debate but it’s always within a couple points and it gets it pretty close to bang on.

Obviously they aren’t perfect but as a general consensus they give you pretty good idea

They have the average MLS player at 67
The average Belgium league A player at 68
The average Liga MX player is at 69

If any one knows a better model let me know but these guys do a pretty good job and pass my eye test.

Richard
03-27-2019, 01:53 PM
I will add that the Football Manager series has the #1 database if you want to compare leagues and players, it's actually used by professional clubs to scout players.

stegosaurus
03-27-2019, 02:58 PM
I will add that the Football Manager series has the #1 database if you want to compare leagues and players, it's actually used by professional clubs to scout players.

FM is much better. FIFA ratings are notoriously dubious to the point where it’s become an inside joke online.

I’m with Oldtimer to an extent. There are statistics and coefficients to be used to determine this. They’re problematic as well (some leagues have caps or bizarre rules that make it difficult to compare them in any case), but a subjective opinion is probably the worst way to look at the issue.

Another way to look at it is that Toronto FC’s 2018 average salary puts us near clubs like Girona, Eibar, Shanghai Shenua, and Nice. So, for the money we spend we could be a bloated Chinese team (they’re up there for the same reason TFC is) or a mid-table La Liga or French team. In fact, TFC spent more than the average salary for every league other than China and the Big 5.

Houston in 2018 spent as much on average as SPL teams like Aberdeen or Hearts, and the cheaper J.League teams, and like half the MLS average spend. They’re also half the salary bill of the average in the Belgian league which includes teams playing in front of 1,000 fans.

Makes you wonder.

OgtheDim
03-27-2019, 03:17 PM
They have the average MLS player at 67
The average Belgium league A player at 68
The average Liga MX player is at 69

If any one knows a better model let me know but these guys do a pretty good job and pass my eye test.

I wonder what the median would be - I suspect the MLS is lower then LigaMx or the Jupiter League.

Defoe
03-27-2019, 03:32 PM
FM is much better. FIFA ratings are notoriously dubious to the point where it’s become an inside joke online.

I’m with Oldtimer to an extent. There are statistics and coefficients to be used to determine this. They’re problematic as well (some leagues have caps or bizarre rules that make it difficult to compare them in any case), but a subjective opinion is probably the worst way to look at the issue.

Another way to look at it is that Toronto FC’s 2018 average salary puts us near clubs like Girona, Eibar, Shanghai Shenua, and Nice. So, for the money we spend we could be a bloated Chinese team (they’re up there for the same reason TFC is) or a mid-table La Liga or French team. In fact, TFC spent more than the average salary for every league other than China and the Big 5.

Houston in 2018 spent as much on average as SPL teams like Aberdeen or Hearts, and the cheaper J.League teams, and like half the MLS average spend. They’re also half the salary bill of the average in the Belgian league which includes teams playing in front of 1,000 fans.

Makes you wonder.

Looking at TFC player ratings is there even one player rating that doesn’t seem accurate ? If so, let me know. I don’t have bias’ because at the end of the day it’s about the truth and nothing else. Who on TFC has an inaccurate rating ?

Over 9000 people, a blend of scouts, season ticket holders and actual coach’s rate players and give them to EA. These aren’t nobody’s guessing. I find them pretty good if you’re using it as a guideline. Name a player on TFC who has a wildly inaccurate or unfair rating who has been in the league longer then 2 years

stegosaurus
03-27-2019, 04:35 PM
Looking at TFC player ratings is there even one player rating that doesn’t seem accurate ? If so, let me know. I don’t have bias’ because at the end of the day it’s about the truth and nothing else. Who on TFC has an inaccurate rating ?

Over 9000 people, a blend of scouts, season ticket holders and actual coach’s rate players and give them to EA. These aren’t nobody’s guessing. I find them pretty good if you’re using it as a guideline. Name a player on TFC who has a wildly inaccurate or unfair rating who has been in the league longer then 2 years

It’s a video game designed to make money through microtransactions. Their player data is very superficial and lacks granularity, and everyone complains about ratings incessantly.

Remember Robben no finesse shot? Lewandowski’s wank penalty rating? Cavani’s bad finishing stats, etc. They also place more emphasis on celebrity and past exploits rather than current form.

You do realize that you can apply to be a “FIFA Talent Scout,” just like anyone else? It’s not complicated. Spend 5 minutes watching highlights and submit your rankings, and get a free copy of FIFA. They’re under an NDA but I know a few data editors and scouts for various teams and you may be confused as to who is actually providing the data... The large majority of the rankings are done by hobbyists essentially for free or very little monetary compensation.

Mikmacdo
03-27-2019, 04:57 PM
It’s a video game designed to make money through microtransactions. Their player data is very superficial and lacks granularity, and everyone complains about ratings incessantly.

Remember Robben no finesse shot? Lewandowski’s wank penalty rating? Cavani’s bad finishing stats, etc. They also place more emphasis on celebrity and past exploits rather than current form.

You do realize that you can apply to be a “FIFA Talent Scout,” just like anyone else? It’s not complicated. Spend 5 minutes watching highlights and submit your rankings, and get a free copy of FIFA. They’re under an NDA but I know a few data editors and scouts for various teams and you may be confused as to who is actually providing the data... The large majority of the rankings are done by hobbyists essentially for free or very little monetary compensation.

Yeah the ratings are pretty terrible for ex Jonathan David is a 70 and Osorio is a 71 right now.

Defoe
03-27-2019, 05:42 PM
It’s a video game designed to make money through microtransactions. Their player data is very superficial and lacks granularity, and everyone complains about ratings incessantly.

Remember Robben no finesse shot? Lewandowski’s wank penalty rating? Cavani’s bad finishing stats, etc. They also place more emphasis on celebrity and past exploits rather than current form.

You do realize that you can apply to be a “FIFA Talent Scout,” just like anyone else? It’s not complicated. Spend 5 minutes watching highlights and submit your rankings, and get a free copy of FIFA. They’re under an NDA but I know a few data editors and scouts for various teams and you may be confused as to who is actually providing the data... The large majority of the rankings are done by hobbyists essentially for free or very little monetary compensation.

That's pretty redundant, we know that. As a macro tool, ratings are in the ball park which is what you would expect.

People that are watching the game, none the less are gathering data on players and making pretty rational judgements. I look at TFC's ratings and the overall ratings are on point. Not perfect but I wouldn't expect granularity.

It's a good tool to see the approximate value of a player within 2 years.

MightyDM
03-27-2019, 05:47 PM
Yeah the ratings are pretty terrible for ex Jonathan David is a 70 and Osorio is a 71 right now.

Osorio had a better 2018 than a lot of players.

ensco
03-27-2019, 05:52 PM
I am not a game player but there are certain things in life that don’t lend themselves to crowdsourcing. Player ratings in sports would be high on that list.

As a for instance: England are always among the “likeliest” teams to win any World Cup they are in, regardless of form. It's a factor of the sheer number of English punters in the world betting/casino ecosystem.

Market ranking in terms of FIFA sales has to be a strong co-efficient in those FIFA ratings. I would bet my hat on that.

stegosaurus
03-27-2019, 05:58 PM
That's pretty redundant, we know that. As a macro tool, ratings are in the ball park which is what you would expect.

People that are watching the game, none the less are gathering data on players and making pretty rational judgements. I look at TFC's ratings and the overall ratings are on point. Not perfect but I wouldn't expect granularity.

It's a good tool to see the approximate value of a player within 2 years.

That’s changing what you said though. The “scouts, coaches, season ticket holders” really aren’t.

Overall ratings are actually the least meaningful part of FIFA ratings as they’re basically made up and factor in intangibles (and marketing). There’s no difference between two players rated 94? What’s the difference between two central defenders with a 70? If you want a speedy winger, is the guy who is slow but has a better overall rating better?

What was Giovinco’s FIFA rating before he came to TFC? Why was Howard the best GK in MLS?

IMO looking at FIFA ratings for judging players is missing the point and being lazy. Very few people take FIFA ratings as even plausible and it’s pretty much an inside joke where you laugh at the guy who judges players based on their FIFA cards at this point...

stegosaurus
03-27-2019, 08:44 PM
I am not a game player but there are certain things in life that don’t lend themselves to crowdsourcing. Player ratings in sports would be high on that list.

As a for instance: England are always among the “likeliest” teams to win any World Cup they are in, regardless of form. It's a factor of the sheer number of English punters in the world betting/casino ecosystem.

Market ranking in terms of FIFA sales has to be a strong co-efficient in those FIFA ratings. I would bet my hat on that.

Pardon me, but are you sure Modric isn’t the best player ever? He has a card with a 99 rating...

Oh... sorry, I forgot that Reus previously partnered with FIFA and had a 100 rated card.

Reus = best footballer ever, QED via FIFA video game card ratings.

OgtheDim
03-27-2019, 10:14 PM
So Osorio et al vs Bradley et all twice in the Fall for Concacaf Nations League.

Here's to a game vs. the US at BMO.

James17930
03-28-2019, 12:50 AM
So Osorio et al vs Bradley et all twice in the Fall for Concacaf Nations League.

Here's to a game vs. the US at BMO.

Those games are going to be fun, but a little weird, to watch.

Imagine cheering against Bradley and Jozy at BMO. Crazy.

DinamoTFC
03-28-2019, 07:58 AM
Those games are going to be fun, but a little weird, to watch.

Imagine cheering against Bradley and Jozy at BMO. Crazy.

My first thoughts too

Joe Kool
03-28-2019, 08:17 AM
My first thoughts too

Me too. Still not sure I can train my brain to do that for a game but I am sure I will. Will be really odd though.

Hamilton_Red
03-28-2019, 08:59 AM
Those games are going to be fun, but a little weird, to watch.

Imagine cheering against Bradley and Jozy at BMO. Crazy.

We already did in 2007. I'm not sure that they will be playing - US seem to be more focussed on youth for the next WC.

Gazza
03-28-2019, 09:05 AM
I'll just picture Clint Dempsey when the two of them get the ball, it will make it easier for hateful things to spew out of my gob.

ensco
03-28-2019, 09:22 AM
We already did in 2007. I'm not sure that they will be playing - US seem to be more focussed on youth for the next WC.

Dont let the haters fool you. Jozy is more of a question mark, just because of health .... but the US has no other strikers right now. Bradley is still one of the key players on the team. He still goes 90 minutes every time. From Tuesday:

https://twitter.com/torontofc/status/1110707092028092416?s=21

Chubbs
03-28-2019, 09:47 AM
Dont let the haters fool you. Jozy is more of a question mark, just because of health .... but the US has no other strikers right now. Bradley is still one of the key players on the team. He still goes 90 minutes every time. From Tuesday:

https://twitter.com/torontofc/status/1110707092028092416?s=21

Agreed, as much as the fans love to hate them both for what happened vs T&T, I don't see either being dropped from the MNT roster any time soon.

OgtheDim
03-28-2019, 09:59 AM
I think they move on from Bradley after either the Gold Cup or this round of the Nations League. Altidore is their man up top though. IF he's fit, he'll play in that game somewhere here in Canada - it would be kinda interesting to see it here in Toronto but I suspect that fixture pressure on the pitch might preclude a match.

James17930
03-28-2019, 10:24 AM
Our eSports guy got suspended for the rest of the season:

https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/03/27/toronto-fcs-philb94-suspended-remainder-fifa-19-competitive-season

ag futbol
03-28-2019, 10:33 AM
Our eSports guy got suspended for the rest of the season:

https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/03/27/toronto-fcs-philb94-suspended-remainder-fifa-19-competitive-season
What did he do, take PEDs? Lol.

OgtheDim
03-28-2019, 10:35 AM
Do we get any cap relief?

MightyDM
03-28-2019, 10:37 AM
Those games are going to be fun, but a little weird, to watch.

Imagine cheering against Bradley and Jozy at BMO. Crazy.

I’m not going to. I will cheer against The USA, for Canada, but will never boo Bradley or Altidore.

Oldtimer
03-28-2019, 11:00 AM
Do we get any cap relief?

:lol: good one!

stegosaurus
03-28-2019, 12:06 PM
What did he do, take PEDs? Lol.

Got caught coin buying. Don’t really blame him though.

You joke, but everyone in esports is taking PEDs like adderall.

Initial B
03-28-2019, 12:24 PM
I think they move on from Bradley after either the Gold Cup or this round of the Nations League. Altidore is their man up top though. IF he's fit, he'll play in that game somewhere here in Canada - it would be kinda interesting to see it here in Toronto but I suspect that fixture pressure on the pitch might preclude a match.
I'm betting on Edmonton at Commonwealth Stadium - it's as about as far as you can get from the US border next to the least populated US states, and Cascadia fans would have to thread the transcanada through the Rockies. It's about as much of a home advantage as we can get, so long as the people of Edmonton don't try to make the visitors "feel at home" like they did for Jamaica a couple of decades ago...

Defoe
03-28-2019, 01:47 PM
I am not a game player but there are certain things in life that don’t lend themselves to crowdsourcing. Player ratings in sports would be high on that list.

As a for instance: England are always among the “likeliest” teams to win any World Cup they are in, regardless of form. It's a factor of the sheer number of English punters in the world betting/casino ecosystem.

Market ranking in terms of FIFA sales has to be a strong co-efficient in those FIFA ratings. I would bet my hat on that.

Crowdsourcing remote contractors is one data set of a multi-varied analysis they use.

I don’t play the game either, but I would look up a player rating to get a general idea if he’s decent. If he’s a 64 rating, and old... probably he’s pretty bad. If he’s a 75 and 28 years old, he’s probably MLS quality. If he’s an 84 rating and 25 years old, he’s probably pretty damn good.

Again just want to be clear, you wouldn’t use it for any thing other then that and you wouldn’t want to form strong opinions on players or league quality from their rankings. Just want to be clear on that. But if you want to guesstimate a players worth in about 15 seconds you can google x player - fifa 19 and just get a very quick idea

Oldtimer
03-28-2019, 02:05 PM
NYCFC has a problem with neo-Nazis.

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/mls-must-eradicate-the-cancer-of-neo-nazi-hooliganism-1.3839383?localLinksEnabled=false

timbercorvus
03-28-2019, 03:48 PM
I'm betting on Edmonton at Commonwealth Stadium - it's as about as far as you can get from the US border next to the least populated US states, and Cascadia fans would have to thread the transcanada through the Rockies. It's about as much of a home advantage as we can get, so long as the people of Edmonton don't try to make the visitors "feel at home" like they did for Jamaica a couple of decades ago...
I doubt it. Commonwealth doesn't have grass anymore, but instead has 10 year old fieldturf, and Canada hasn't played a match there since 2013.

Auzzy
03-28-2019, 06:59 PM
I doubt it. Commonwealth doesn't have grass anymore, but instead has 10 year old fieldturf, and Canada hasn't played a match there since 2013.

Commonwealth Stadium's turf was replaced in 2015: https://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/vancouver-edmonton-set-new-artificial-turf/

Wikipedia even says it was replaced again in 2016, but that seems odd and I doubt this is true:


The stadium has a Shaw Sports Turf Powerblade Elite 2.5S artificial turf system, installed in 2016 by GTR turf, which covers an area of 10,215 square meters (109,950 sq ft). It contains additional cushioning through the installation of an extra shock pad. The turf lacks permanent line markings; this allows the markings to alternate between football and soccer.
from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commonwealth_Stadium_(Edmonton)

Of course Canada has played games there more recently: a number of games during the 2015 Women's World Cup. ;) No idea if there are any upcoming men's games there.

James17930
03-29-2019, 01:29 AM
I’m not going to. I will cheer against The USA, for Canada, but will never boo Bradley or Altidore.

I didn't mean boo them, I just meant cheering for Canada would mean cheering against them, that's all.

But I don't mean be hostile or anything like that.

stegosaurus
03-29-2019, 09:00 PM
Pozo’s FIFA base card = 76...

Accuracy.

Fort York Redcoat
03-29-2019, 09:13 PM
So Osorio et al vs Bradley et all twice in the Fall for Concacaf Nations League.

Here's to a game vs. the US at BMO.


Those games are going to be fun, but a little weird, to watch.

Imagine cheering against Bradley and Jozy at BMO. Crazy.

Well it's either that or Cuba.

We'll def get a match.

Defoe
03-29-2019, 09:44 PM
Pozo’s FIFA base card = 76...

Accuracy.

It's 79

https://www.futview.com/players/fifa19/84898

He should be 80-82 imo, they typically get it in the ball park by a couple points.

stegosaurus
03-29-2019, 10:13 PM
It's 79

https://www.futview.com/players/fifa19/84898

He should be 80-82 imo, they typically get it in the ball park by a couple points.

After the upgrade.

stegosaurus
03-29-2019, 10:20 PM
After the upgrade.

And man, Quaresma is an 84... shoulda bought him instead.

Defoe
03-29-2019, 10:25 PM
After the upgrade.

damn those fifa guys upgrading players when they perform well


And man, Quaresma is an 84... shoulda bought him instead.

Well making investment decisions based on anything but your own merit would be very stupid. Quaresma is still a good footballer.