Playoffs Second Round - TFC @ NYCFC Wed Oct 23 7pm - In the Citi That Doesn't Sleep

[OgtheDim]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ge7NiJuSpac



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Have at It People

[ensco]

Not feeling that great about Wednesday night, but I guess in this league, who really knows?

As entertaining as that was, we play a very rested team in four days, having just gone 120 minutes with a depleted lineup. Ciman and Mavinga got beat up. Delgado too.

Need Jozy for this one.

[TFC1986]

Road trip!

[Richard]

Who scheduled this? Why do we only get 3 days off in the playoffs? Ridiculous.

[Auzzy]

Not feeling that great about Wednesday night, but I guess in this league, who really knows?

As entertaining as that was, we play a very rested team in four days, having just gone 120 minutes with a depleted lineup. Ciman and Mavinga got beat up. Delgado too.

Need Jozy for this one.

I agree generally. Mavinga, Delgado, Altidore, and Gonzalez all with potential injuries for Wednesday. Ciman got his hand stepped on badly; I'm not sure what else. And all the other starters tired, after a hard-fought game with overtime.

I think Citi Field might also have a smaller field than normal? For once this might help a bit, if our players don't have to run as much. However they're going to need some really smart tactics for that game, and for a number of players to really step up (both regulars and folks that are normally on the bench, or not even in the 18).

[Mikmacdo]

This will be a tough game to get a result. How can you not have a full week between games in the playoffs is mind boggling.

I think Vanney said Jozy and Omar would be ready for wed. So that helps with some squad rotation.

I liked what I saw when Auro and Laryea were both playing on the right side. Either move Auro to LB cause Morrow went a full 120 or play Auro and Laryea at RW.

Westburg
Auro-Omar-Ciman-Morrow
Poz-Bradley-Oso
Laryea-Jozy-Benezet

Maybe Deleon gets a start? Moor could probably play 90 on the small pitch. Decisions....

[Initial B]

I understand they're trying to shoehorn the playoffs between the international breaks, but they could have done it on weekends. I'm guessing they don't want to have to go up against College and Pro Football on Saturdays and Sundays. 4 days, then 6 days, then 11 days? I would think games every weekend would be better. TV deals and media availability rules, I guess.

[TFC1154ever]

I understand they're trying to shoehorn the playoffs between the international breaks, but they could have done it on weekends. I'm guessing they don't want to have to go up against College and Pro Football on Saturdays and Sundays. 4 days, then 6 days, then 11 days? I would think games every weekend would be better. TV deals and media availability rules, I guess.

They should start the season a week earlier (let the warm/mildly warm cities start at home). Go back to top 6 make the playoffs. Do the one off wild card games before the October international window. Then you can back to the home/away semi and conference finals. Make the finals the weekend after the November window. The old way was better, but needed a little tweak, not complete overhaul.

[wopchop]

They should start the season a week earlier (let the warm/mildly warm cities start at home). Go back to top 6 make the playoffs. Do the one off wild card games before the October international window. Then you can back to the home/away semi and conference finals. Make the finals the weekend after the November window. The old way was better, but needed a little tweak, not complete overhaul.

I doubt they will ever go back to two-legged affairs, as much as I'd prefer it. No home games in the playoffs is garbage for the fans.

[Yohan]

I doubt they will ever go back to two-legged affairs, as much as I'd prefer it. No home games in the playoffs is garbage for the fans.

Makes regular season more meaningful. Want home playoff advantage? Play better regular season games

[Red CB Toronto]

Playing at Citi Field is going to be crap, its somewhere that does not have much experience with setting up a pitch and this one will be more or less no where near the seats. The league should have brokered a deal to play this at Red Bull Arena. The Red Bull are at Philly to its empty Wednesday night.

[noimpactinmtl]

Playing at Citi Field is going to be crap, its somewhere that does not have much experience with setting up a pitch and this one will be more or less no where near the seats. The league should have brokered a deal to play this at Red Bull Arena. The Red Bull are at Philly to its empty Wednesday night.

Playing at RBA, their biggest rival and NYCFC’s insistence on playing games in the five boroughs would have damaged NYCFC’s legitimacy as a club beyond repair. They would rather play in baseball stadiums in the boroughs than play in Harrison, New Jersey.

Speaking of which, Yankees Stadium is open again.

[OgtheDim]

Citi field has more space. But NYC has said it will be set up to the same dimensions as at Yankee Stadium. But then most observers think NYC lie about how small those dimensions actually are at Yankee Stadium.

The issue for both teams will be the sightlines - once you are used to Yankee stadium, you know where the background is.

[rydermike]

Makes regular season more meaningful. Want home playoff advantage? Play better regular season games

Makes the Supporters Shield race all the more valuable

[metaxa]

Is there any chance for another game at bmo this year? Or not matter what will tfc be playing away?

[OgtheDim]

Is there any chance for another game at bmo this year? Or not matter what will tfc be playing away?

Only 1 team left that is lower then us in seeding - NYRB. If they beat Philly & Atlanta, we would play them here in the Conference finals.

We will not play the MLS Cup Final here.

[benito]

NYRB with the early lead in philly. The possibility of an additional home game still exists.

[notthesun]

Andre Blake shocker, flapping at a corner way over his head and Red Bulls are up 2-0.

[OgtheDim]

Blake is having a shocker

3-1 for NYRB who are finally playing like they used to under Marsch

[benito]

Rbny are up 3-1 at half. This game is crazy with seemingly no defence and tons of mistakes.

[OgtheDim]

This twitter account really knows its stuff

https://twitter.com/ImagesMls/status/1186013498662445057/photo/3

[benito]

Tie game!

[stevep]

This Philadelphia team is very good.

[stevep]

No more games at BMO this year

[tfcfans]

No more games at BMO in 2019.

(^posted at the same time I guess :D)....

[benito]

Philly with the comeback extra time win. No more home games this year and TFC will need three road wins to win the cup.

[stevep]

:sad:
No more games at BMO in 2019.

(^posted at the same time I guess :D)....

[rydermike]

Yankees eliminated from the MLB Playoffs. Any chance the game gets moved from Citi to Yankee Stadium now?

[OgtheDim]

Yankees eliminated from the MLB Playoffs. Any chance the game gets moved from Citi to Yankee Stadium now?

Nope - they made the decision earlier so they could allocate seats to seasons holders, prepare the field and work out security etc.

[ensco]

NYCFC deserve to lose this game solely BECAUSE they are playing at Citi Field.

They could have actually for once played in a stadium with proper soccer dimensions, but declined. The soccer gods must punish them for it.

[SPALE]

No more games at BMO this year

Unless us and LA make the final. Other then that Nope. No more

[SoccMan2]

Unless us and LA make the final. Other then that Nope. No more
No TFC finished with less points during the regular season than any of the remaining playoff teams in the west so even if TFC makes the MLS Cup final they can’t host. Also TFC finished with the less amount of points than the remaining teams in the east so TFC can’t host anymore playoff games in the east .

[Hamilton_Red]

No Away victories on the first week. If there was ever any doubt how big an advantage the home 1 game knock-out ... there was a reason that there have been Hom/Away legs in the rest of the world. We are going to be in very tough to be the first away team to get a win.

[Canuckistan]

NYCFC will have a stacked team vs TFC missing 4 key starters that won't be 100% fit if any of the 4 play...I hope we get some luck on Wednesday.

[barticusz]

Um, LAG won in Minnesota tonight.

[Hamilton_Red]

Um, LAG won in Minnesota tonight.

Oops - so they did..there is hope!

[OgtheDim]

LAG had more points then us - they would get the final.

[stevep]

early odds are 50/50 that NYCFC are not going to beat us in 90 minutes.
ie: 50% chance tfc win or tfc tie after 90 minutes
odds are for 90 minutes, after 90 minutes if tied new odds are set.


https://www.oddsportal.com/soccer/usa/mls/new-york-city-toronto-fc-A9rBzDIk/

[max527]

Riding down to NYC on a bike with a friend. Hoping for a win but it's gonna be very tough. Bought general admission seats so I can pick who to sit with wearing red 😉

[613reppingTFC]

Well one good thing to take out of this and moving forward is the confidence it's given them...sure they are going to be tired after playing the full 120.
Haven't seen anyone mention that we have now tied our unbeaten record from 2017!!

[Ultra & Proud]

NYCFC will have a stacked team vs TFC missing 4 key starters that won't be 100% fit if any of the 4 play...I hope we get some luck on Wednesday.
What they won't have is home field advantage.

And I think at least 3/4 of our starters with knocks play. Jozy & Mavinga I expect to play. Mavinga always has leg issues and plays fine. He just turned an ankle. I think Omar will be okay. Delgado's groin issue worried me but he looked better by the end of ET. Wonder how it was yesterday? That one could be trouble.

[Bushmancan]

What they won't have is home field advantage.

And I think at least 3/4 of our starters with knocks play. Jozy & Mavinga I expect to play. Mavinga always has leg issues and plays fine. He just turned an ankle. I think Omar will be okay. Delgado's groin issue worried me but he looked better by the end of ET. Wonder how it was yesterday? That one could be trouble.

The thing I don't get with the Delgado issue, you know he is tight. You have no more subs but you are up 5-1. Tell him to slow down.... play 10 men for the last 15 minutes, stretch it out and don't make it worse. You could tell he was feeling it. I love the warrior attitude and if it was our last game or 2-1 I might feel different. I really thought Marky was playing well, just don't want to lose him for the season but at least we have back up options.

[Mike_S]

I understand they're trying to shoehorn the playoffs between the international breaks, but they could have done it on weekends. I'm guessing they don't want to have to go up against College and Pro Football on Saturdays and Sundays. 4 days, then 6 days, then 11 days? I would think games every weekend would be better. TV deals and media availability rules, I guess.

That's exactly it. I remember reading that the League discovered they would get better ratings with mid-week playoff games. The conference finals are mid-week too.

[yanggoh]

Anybody have info on how to get tickets in the away section? I called NYCFC and they said to call TFC...have been waiting on hold for ages and no one’s picked up. If any of y’all are going to NYC for the game lemme know how to get a ticket!

[Oldtimer]

Anybody have info on how to get tickets in the away section? I called NYCFC and they said to call TFC...have been waiting on hold for ages and no one’s picked up. If any of y’all are going to NYC for the game lemme know how to get a ticket!

Those who signed up for a Red Patch Boy's membership are already busy making plans together. Membership has its privileges.

I suggest you keep calling TFC.

[Section_105]

Those who signed up for a Red Patch Boy's membership are already busy making plans together. Membership has its privileges.

I suggest you keep calling TFC.

deleted original response for being way too bitchy. We need all the good vibes. See everyone that makes the trip there sort of. No idea where the supporters section is so I've bought tickets elsewhere. still tonnes available.

[Section_105]

and holy crap am I glad we have another game to bounce in. Lots of things against us here with the time between games and the unholy pitch set up but I'm super pumped to get in there.

[max527]

Anybody have info on how to get tickets in the away section? I called NYCFC and they said to call TFC...have been waiting on hold for ages and no one’s picked up. If any of y’all are going to NYC for the game lemme know how to get a ticket!
Buy the cheapest tickets available, wear TFC gear and just join the TFC party in the stands. See you there!

[filhodapuc]

Hey all,

I'm a Canadian From Toronto, living in New York. What section should I buy at the Citi Field stadium to be with the Toronto FC supporters?

[Section_105]

Anybody have info on how to get tickets in the away section? I called NYCFC and they said to call TFC...have been waiting on hold for ages and no one’s picked up. If any of y’all are going to NYC for the game lemme know how to get a ticket!

Usector posted away supporters are in 132 so if you can't get tickets from the FO then get them in 131/133 to be close to the action.

[Red CB Toronto]

Usector posted away supporters are in 132 so if you can't get tickets from the FO then get them in 131/133 to be close to the action.

134 is actually the section right beside 132 and its $115 a ticket. Section 131 is $78. 133 is kind of below 132 and its sold out.

[Auzzy]

News from TFC training today, via Michael Leach @MLeach680News
"Gonzalez is in full training, Altidore is training on his own. Mavinga just left training early and Delgado has not been seen."

Follow-up an hour later:
"Vanney says that Gonzalez trained today without the ball, which is not unusual. He suggests that Delgado and Mavinga are ok, should be ready to go. Altidore is progressing, remains day to day."

[Ultra & Proud]

The thing I don't get with the Delgado issue, you know he is tight. You have no more subs but you are up 5-1. Tell him to slow down.... play 10 men for the last 15 minutes

That's what I was saying. Just sit down and then get carted off. Better to rest it for the Union match in a couple weeks. Fuck Atlanta.

[Section_105]

134 is actually the section right beside 132 and its $115 a ticket. Section 131 is $78. 133 is kind of below 132 and its sold out.

Thank you for clarifying that. sorry for passing slightly off info guys.

[max527]

Buy cheap tickets to get in then use this to get to the supporters section.... I use this trick all the time. Ushers don't even notice.

[Prof]

Received this e-mail today. It may be of interest to someone.






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[pfk]

Received this e-mail today. It may be of interest to someone.

Leave at 5am Wednesday and come back to Toronto at 10am on Thursday. Ouch. That's dedication.

[Oldtimer]

^^posted after the offer had already expired.

[Section_105]

Michael Leach
@MLeach680News
(https://twitter.com/MLeach680News)

If I was a gambling man and I’m not, I’d guess that Altidore and Mavinga won’t play. I think Gonzalez will play and Delgado would be questionable at best. This is all just speculation though. I’m sure the question about injuries will come up when Vanney meets with media. #TFCLive
https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags/MLS_19_TFC/MLS_19_TFC.png
(https://twitter.com/hashtag/TFCLive?src=hashtag_click)


some speculation for the rumour mill. I hope those guys can get fit.

[OgtheDim]

Mavinga made the trip according to TFC social media - but then at this time of year, they likely all are.

[Ultra & Proud]

Mavinga made the trip according to TFC social media - but then at this time of year, they likely all are.

TSN reported Delgado & Mavinga are good to go but Omar & Jozy are game time decisions.

[Canary10]

TSN reported Delgado & Mavinga are good to go but Omar & Jozy are game time decisions.

Only we could have two weeks off and come back with injuries.

[noxx98]

According to his Instagram, Mavinga had a doctor/medical professional in from France to work with his ankle and make sure he's good to go for the game vs NYCFC.

[Auzzy]

According to his Instagram, Mavinga had a doctor/medical professional in from France to work with his ankle and make sure he's good to go for the game vs NYCFC.

Maybe we could bring in a doctor from Mexico to fix Gonzalez for the game, FFS. (BTW I still haven't heard anything about that amazing sports science company TFC promised to hire for 2019...)

[OgtheDim]

Maybe we could bring in a doctor from Mexico to fix Gonzalez for the game, FFS. (BTW I still haven't heard anything about that amazing sports science company TFC promised to hire for 2019...)

At the end of year supporter discussion that Manning did at BMO before the Columbus game, there was a question about that - I was just passing by so didn't get the gist of his answer.

[Joe Kool]

So all of the MLS website seems to think we have no chance and NYCFC fans are quite confident that we only did well against them because we only played their "B" team earlier this year so they are quite overconfident about their chances too. Time to spoil the party. Let's go boys!!! Not many non-TFC fans thought we would get past DC either with Jozy and Omar out. I know NYCFC are a different team than DC but I always thought their results were skewed a bit by them always having that home field advantage all year long every year. Good thing is TFC seems to adapt to it alright. I have never been wowed by NYCFC ever. Sure they are a decent team but never really stood out that much. I guess we will see. Maybe I will be wowed tomorrow :) Hopefully I am but it is the team in red doing it.

[Canuckistan]

So NYCFC did play a closed door friendly vs Chicago a few days ago...so not completely out of game playing for the time they were off...

[Ponderosa]

So - where are non-travelling supporters watching the game tomorrow?

[Lil'John]

Planning to watch at Real Sports.

[motorheadfc]

Planning to watch at Real Sports.
i think RS is closed for grand re opening.

[Redpunkfiddle]

So - where are non-travelling supporters watching the game tomorrow?

Shoeless Joes as always!

[NDIrish]

So - where are non-travelling supporters watching the game tomorrow?

Any information on where like minded supporters in Red will be meeting up in NYC before the match?

[Blizzard]

Playing at Citi Field is going to be crap, its somewhere that does not have much experience with setting up a pitch and this one will be more or less no where near the seats. The league should have brokered a deal to play this at Red Bull Arena. The Red Bull are at Philly to its empty Wednesday night.

http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2011/0607/ny_g_greece-ecuador01_576.jpg

[OgtheDim]

Game day

[Prof]

http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2011/0607/ny_g_greece-ecuador01_576.jpg

I agree with this 100%. Why on earth they are playing in a baseball stadium that is not theirs rather than a soccer stadium that is not theirs is mind boggling.

[Oldtimer]

Any information on where like minded supporters in Red will be meeting up in NYC before the match?

This is off topic.

All the trip details and plans are discussed in the member's section of the board. Not a member? Check out here how to become a member:

http://forums.redpatchboys.ca/showthread.php?42363-Want-to-be-an-RPB-Member-2019-Membership-for-New-Members!

[Oldtimer]

I agree with this 100%. Why on earth they are playing in a baseball stadium that is not theirs rather than a soccer stadium that is not theirs is mind boggling.

Home advantage. Citi could actually have a larger soccer field than Yankee Stadium, but they are deliberately going with the familiar to them smaller size.

[Auzzy]

Expert trolling by TFC, from last night:

https://twitter.com/TorontoFC/status/1186825561689206784

[Lil'John]

No. Real Sports is open again since the hockey and bball re-started.

[stevep]

No. Real Sports is open again since the hockey and bball re-started.
Today real sports today.
Called real sports. Closed today for a private event

[Captain]

Today real sports today.
Called real sports. Closed today for a private event

I was surprised when I got the email from MLSE that the party they were hosting was at the Brazen Head. I figured they would be at Real Sports since it's bigger/more suited to viewing.

This private event has probably been booked for months. I've been to a few private events there for work. The timing sucks though.

[Captain]

Before the DC game most of the MLS.com guys were predicting a DC win. They ate their words. Now they're all predicting a NYC win. I sure as hell hope we make them choke on those words.

The guys are motivated.

[MightyDM]

So - where are non-travelling supporters watching the game tomorrow?

joes . always

[pfk]

So all of the MLS website seems to think we have no chance and NYCFC fans are quite confident that we only did well against them because we only played their "B" team earlier this year so they are quite overconfident about their chances too. Time to spoil the party. Let's go boys!!! Not many non-TFC fans thought we would get past DC either with Jozy and Omar out. I know NYCFC are a different team than DC but I always thought their results were skewed a bit by them always having that home field advantage all year long every year. Good thing is TFC seems to adapt to it alright. I have never been wowed by NYCFC ever. Sure they are a decent team but never really stood out that much. I guess we will see. Maybe I will be wowed tomorrow :) Hopefully I am but it is the team in red doing it.

I agree, I have never been impressed by NYCFC. The only one that killed us was Villa.

Just remember, the last time we played them in the playoffs we beat them on their kids-mini-pitch 5-0. Let's beat them again.

[ensco]

I honestly think we are favourites -if Omar and Jozy can play.

This B team stuff, whatever. It's MLS and we have the proven studs. Mitrica and Heber blah blah blah - they played in Croatia and Romania! Our better players have massive league, Concacaf, international, and World Cup experience.

NYCFC's stars have done nothing in their lives to confirm that they can do anything on this stage. The way to bet it is that they won’t.

Also, this contrived home field advantage of theirs will bite them in the ass now. It'll be a cavern with zero atmosphere. They don't know Citi Field and it’s bounces etc any better than we do.

I don't think we will lose. If our stars can go, it'll be 3-0 TFC. If they cannot, and it's extra time, that does worry me, just because we will run out of gas.

[SPALE]

Before the DC game most of the MLS.com guys were predicting a DC win. They ate their words. Now they're all predicting a NYC win. I sure as hell hope we make them choke on those words.

The guys are motivated.

Fuck those clowns. They’ve had nothing good to say about TFC since Seba and VV left

[Canary10]

Heber and Moralez are good, but not top echelon of players in the league. More like next level down. We can definitely win if all our starters can play.

Whoever said NYCFC deserve to lose because of that ridiculous pitch was right on.

[Lil'John]

I was surprised when I got the email from MLSE that the party they were hosting was at the Brazen Head. I figured they would be at Real Sports since it's bigger/more suited to viewing.

This private event has probably been booked for months. I've been to a few private events there for work. The timing sucks though.

Is there a screening party at Brazen Head? If so, you'd think theyt'd tell us...we have 6 season seats...

[Joe Kool]

Ok it's official. I can no longer concentrate at work until after the game....

[MightyDM]

Is there a screening party at Brazen Head? If so, you'd think theyt'd tell us...we have 6 season seats...

Go. To. Joes.

[Captain]

Is there a screening party at Brazen Head? If so, you'd think theyt'd tell us...we have 6 season seats...

I did get an email from TFC. I deleted it but I'm pretty sure it said first come first served for anyone who wanted to come.

[CBTFC]

Does anyone know what the exact kickoff time will be?

All I'm seeing is 7pm...is that 7pm with a 30 minute pre game show, so more like 7:37-7:50 kickoff time?

I hate how they can never just tell you the kickoff time (unlike baseball, which tells you to the minute when first pitch is)

[Kayaker]

Does anyone know what the exact kickoff time will be?

All I'm seeing is 7pm...is that 7pm with a 30 minute pre game show, so more like 7:37-7:50 kickoff time?

I hate how they can never just tell you the kickoff time (unlike baseball, which tells you to the minute when first pitch is)

I saw on twitter that the kickoff is at 7:20.

[CanadaLFC]

Anyone watching in Montreal?

[MightyDM]

Does anyone know what the exact kickoff time will be?

All I'm seeing is 7pm...is that 7pm with a 30 minute pre game show, so more like 7:37-7:50 kickoff time?

I hate how they can never just tell you the kickoff time (unlike baseball, which tells you to the minute when first pitch is)

I would have said 7:07 But the person below who says 7:20 could be correct - TSN has until 9:30 booked

[OgtheDim]

Love me some cup football

No matter what happens tonight, we got farther then 2/3 of the league - that's way farther then most of us, including me, thought back in July.

We is in with a chance - will take that.

[MightyDM]

Does anyone know what the exact kickoff time will be?

All I'm seeing is 7pm...is that 7pm with a 30 minute pre game show, so more like 7:37-7:50 kickoff time?

I hate how they can never just tell you the kickoff time (unlike baseball, which tells you to the minute when first pitch is)

I agree.

You will also know when they post the lineup. It seems to be one hour before ie 6:07 if I am right or 6:20 if Kayaker saw the right thing on twitter.

[OgtheDim]

Reminder - No DH rule at Citi Field. Everybody bats tonight.

Jair Marrufo has a larger strike zone than most umps.

And watch out for the foul line down the left - its awful close to the action. Expect somebody to run into that.

[MightyDM]

Does anyone know what the exact kickoff time will be?

All I'm seeing is 7pm...is that 7pm with a 30 minute pre game show, so more like 7:37-7:50 kickoff time?

I hate how they can never just tell you the kickoff time (unlike baseball, which tells you to the minute when first pitch is)

No line up yet. KO must be 720 as suggested. Off to Joes!

[Red CB Toronto]

This field looks more narrow than Yankee Stadium. What a joke.

[mauser09]

Gonzalez on the bench, no Altidore..

[portu]

Coooool no Jozy again. Good thing we re-signed him we wouldn't want him not playing for another MLS side.

[FootBallAZ]

Looks like 720 kick off

[FootBallAZ]

Coooool no Jozy again. Good thing we re-signed him we wouldn't want him not playing for another MLS side.

to be fair that injury isn't in him.
It was nasty when it happened anyone who saw it and dismissed the way his leg bent is crazy.

[Valdal]

Coooool no Jozy again. Good thing we re-signed him we wouldn't want him not playing for another MLS side.

Honestly We could use that money on a 24-27 year old player who can stay healthy! Hes just going to be worse as he ages its sad really

[Mikmacdo]

Jozy has got to go ��

Its amazing tfc has gone this far with basically 1.5 dp's. I consider bradley a tam player at this point which he will be next year.

[DavemTFC]

At least Gonzalez made the bench this time.

Interesting too that Castellanos is preferred to start for NYC over Heber

[Valdal]

anyone got a stream?

[James17930]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EHmKRsZWwAch4gD.jpg:large

[James17930]

El stream:

http://cdn.livetv221.me/webplayer.php?t=ifr&c=1240984&lang=en&eid=862893&lid=1240984&ci=64&si=1

[ensco]

That was a stellar opening montage done by TSN to open the telecast.

[Mark TFC]

El stream:

http://cdn.livetv221.me/webplayer.php?t=ifr&c=1240984&lang=en&eid=862893&lid=1240984&ci=64&si=1

Thanks for the stream, brotha!!!

[tfcfans]

Here we go.....fingers crossed.....

[James17930]

Thanks for the stream, brotha!!!

You're welcome.

Hopefully it'll be stable. Nothing worse than a super important game where the streams keep dying.

[James17930]

They couldn't take down the netting, are you kidding me?

[witenite]

They couldn't take down the netting, are you kidding me?

Big time jokes, Mets season ended long time ago and they couldn’t take it down

[pfk]

This netting is such a joke. What an embarrassment for MLS.

[Red CB Toronto]

They couldn't take down the netting, are you kidding me?

Likely not worth their while in the Mets eyes.

[James17930]

Can't VAR review that?

[Auzzy]

Can't VAR review that?

Review what, the yellow? No VAR for yellows.

[Auzzy]

Fuck off Caldwell. Always the homer for TFC's opponents (especially concerning fouls).

[Richard]

What the fuck is up with the giant ass net obscuring the camera?

https://media1.giphy.com/media/XsUtdIeJ0MWMo/source.gif

Like holy fuck, I want to crawl into my screen and cut that stupid shit down.

[Auzzy]

NY hardly creating much. TFC need a goal from all their shots and possession, before NY score on some half-ass chance.

TFC the better team most of the time, but not quite as sharp as against DC. A bit tired, the smaller field, and/or the surface?

NYC doesn't look like the top team in the east, with a 1 1/2 week rest, vs. a team on a 1/2 week rest.

[tfcfans]

“Boring” half which is exactly what you want in this kind of game - just a workmanlike effort so far...keeping it simple and hoping to steal a winner somehow....

[OgtheDim]

That wasn't a foul that got their yellow.

*****

We've been the much better team - midfield quite dominant. Interplay with the forwards going well. Ciman going to ground a couple of times and getting a yellow is annoying - that might cost us later.


NYC partnered with the wrong baseball team - much better pitch.

[Mikmacdo]

Fuck off Caldwell. Always the homer for TFC's opponents (especially concerning fouls).

Cant stand caldwell hes so negative. Bring in dunfield please.

Good first half. Auro was great!

[DavemTFC]

We are pulverizing them in midfield, but haven't created enough clear cut chances. That's where having Jozy out hurts us.

We owe it to ourselves and to the rest of the league to win this and make sure no more playoff games have half the field obscured by netting

[ensco]

Was that the best TFC have looked all year? I think the good chances were something like 8-1 for us.

They are giving us their best version of themselves. It is all you can ask.

[Auzzy]

“Boring” half which is exactly what you want in this kind of game - just a workmanlike effort so far...keeping it simple and hoping to steal a winner somehow....

Not sure about boring, or stealing a winner... TFC up 6-1 in shots; 4-1 in shots on target. 52% possession, and more meaningful: almost double the number of passes in the attacking half compared to NYC (184 to 98).

Too bad we don't have a real striker to play. Pozuelo doing well overall, but why does he ALWAYS seem to chip the ball?

[Richard]

Garber needs to grow a pair and get that farm team in line. Get a stadium or pack your bags, lots of teams looking to get in.

[Captain]

It took about 20 minutes of play to stop watching that damn net. Amateur hour.

[notthesun]

Great half. Maybe our best of the year considering the circumstances. Well done Vanney.

We need a goal because we might run out of energy towards the end of the 2nd half after the D.C. match. Fuck I wish Jozy was out there.

Refereeing is hella suspect, going both ways. Like, the fact Bradley got away with almost pulling a guy's shorts down, to stop a counter, without getting a caution is hilarious.

[Captain]

The short interplay looks great. Midfield is so solid. Very nervous of the defence though.

[OgtheDim]

Was that the best TFC have looked all year? I think the good chances were something like 8-1 for us.

They are giving us their best version of themselves. It is all you can ask.


Yeah, pretty much this.

We are going to fall down in the 2nd half, and I fully expect a defensive bozo alert moment. But...we are in with a chance against the best team in the east and back in June, that would have been unthinkable.

[Auzzy]

That wasn't a foul that got their yellow.


I wish we had seen at least a single replay from the side or the back; all the replays were from the same angle. I wondered if the NY player might have grazed Benezet's leg? If not, it didn't really look like a dive either. More like Benezet just lost his balance; or perhaps he was expecting the NY player to press him, and Benezet was trying to lean into him.

[OgtheDim]

The short interplay looks great. Midfield is so solid. Very nervous of the defence though.


2020 is going to be a blast.

[General Woolfe]

Decent first half from the reds. I’m tempted to pull Endoh for De Leon. Sebasa’s had a few good touches, but he’s getting bullied on the right wing. De Leon’s experience might serve us better. Benezet has also been poor and I’d expect Gallardo to come on if he doesn’t improve soon. The real problem is we don’t have many attacking options on the bench. Jozy’s constant injuries are hurting us big time

[tfcfans]

Wow!

[Richard]

Suck on that!

[OgtheDim]

Wow.....that makes up for not getting a goal in the first half.

[Red CB Toronto]

This is what the Reds needed, now the can focus on the defence, tighten things up.

[ag futbol]

Yes!!!

[FootBallAZ]

Fox sports 1 such a good feed.

Had to switch from tsn.
Even had uk stream up .

Decent half, anyone see the digital ads that can even read properly due to the short length.

Omg what a turnover
What a finish

[Auzzy]

Two lazy backwards headers by NYC setup that goal. Shocking. First one went to Auro; 2nd to Pozuelo.

OK we're a bit lucky with the officiating tonight...

[zorsofstesab]

Defensive liability with Benezet in our side of the field.

[Auzzy]

Thank you Westberg!

Why the fuck is Mavinga going so far forward, on this tiny pitch?

[jazzy]

We can’t park the bus , as vs DC we have to go all out or it’s simply waiting for a NY goal . And they’re tiring ......changes please .....don’t wait till they score .

[zorsofstesab]

Mavainga looks gassed. Endoh needs to come off even though his work ethic is high. We are falling back way to much on this small field.

[Auzzy]

Mavainga looks gassed. Endoh needs to come off even though his work ethic is high. We are falling back way to much on this small field.

If Mavinga is gassed, why the hell is he sometimes halfway into the opposite half?

Really need to settle the defense, and regain possession.

[Auzzy]

Oh crap.

[tfcfans]

Here we go.....now need someone to step up....

[Auzzy]

Morrow pulled in too far, and Osorio completely ball watching on that goal.

[tfcfans]

Lareya?

[PizzaEatingYeti]

After our goal either we collapsed totally, either NYFC just showed up for the first time for the match today.
Maybe 10% chance for TFC to advance now.

[ensco]

We are running on fumes. The 120 minutes Saturday starting to bite.

[tfcfans]

Here comes Richie....

[ensco]

Good moves by Vanney, let’s do this in the 90.

[jazzy]

We have to use all 3 subs ...please Laryea, we can’t afford extra time

[JavierMartini]

mullins is soo fucking bad. my god. Jordan hamilton was let go for this ? ffs

[James17930]

Poz looks like he can barely move.

[Inklink]

Poz being a piss though Mullins shot was shit

[Bushmancan]

On nights like this Caldwell needs to be quiet. The defender got the ball but after going knee on knee with Poz.

[jazzy]

They’re giving their all , but we need some luck Josie hurt can never be relied on , and left a huge gap for a Vanney . Sadly . Too much $ for so little . Bravo for the effort

[witenite]

100% foul. What was the defender thinking

[wopchop]

Cannot believe it!

[ag futbol]

Yes!!!!!

[Richard]

Mr. Clutch at it again!

[Auzzy]

5 minutes what the effin fuck, for what???

[jazzy]

Best underpaid player in MLS , Laryea . Give him Jozies bonuses

[James17930]

Hang on lads!!!

[Auzzy]

Thank you Richie!!!

[Auzzy]

Why is Mullins jogging? He's a sub, needs to be sprinting.

[Inklink]

Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooooooo

[Auzzy]

Woohoo amazing, they gritted it out, plus a little luck when we needed it!!!

[jloome]

Yes!!!!!

Ptthhh... called it.
(/s, obviously)

[Richard]

This is how you grind out a result when absolutely knackered.

[jazzy]

Pozeulo has played since July 2018 ? And comes up with this effort ! Ironman .....it’s insane athleticism. Great heart from all

[jloome]

Alejandro doing a little swearing, lol

[rydermike]

Pozuelo dropped like 4 F bombs in that interview

[Auzzy]

LOL Pozuelo, no tape delay on TSN. :D :D :D

[tfcfans]

Again with no Jozy and Omar - incredible performance beating a rested team on the road —- Richie is the game changer!!! We have guts, I’ll give us that....

Go Philly.....

[Inklink]

lmfao Pozuelo learned a new word.

[witenite]

Alejandro fucken pozuello fucken

[red-o]

Wow! Amazing one!

[notthesun]

His regular season was very up and down, but we have to acknowledge Vanney's record in elimination games now. Unbelievable. We are fucking tough out in knockout games and he deserves credit for that.

What a massive win!!

[rydermike]

Alejandro fucken pozuello fucken

I think that's his new nickname.
Alejandro F***ing Pozuelo

[Inklink]

Sooo who was Pozuelo talking to there.

[OgtheDim]

Yup

AFP



Alejandro fnn Pozuelo

[Auzzy]

Alejandro fucken pozuello fucken

I think it was his very first word in his interview as well? I wasn't sure at first, was thinking huh what was that.

[Ultra & Proud]

Sooo who was Pozuelo talking to there.

The lady? I saw her doing translation in press conferences earlier with Poz.

[ManUtd4ever]

That was the most gutsy playoff win in our history. Unbelievable.

[rydermike]

I think it was his very first word in his interview as well? I wasn't sure at first, was thinking huh what was that.

Yeah I caught that. Think TSN was going to play it off as him saying fun or something, then he dropped it thrice more

[Ponderosa]

“Fooken good team” put that on a scarf!

[Inklink]

The lady? I saw her doing translation in press conferences earlier with Poz.

Ah OK, she seemed familiar.

[General Woolfe]

Brilliant! Backs against the wall at times, but what a class run from Layrea. LMAO at Pozeulo’s interview

:scarf:

[flatpicker]

I missed the interview. I hope someone posts a clip of it. I know TSN won't.

[rydermike]

“Fooken good team” put that on a scarf!

Defoe was a bloody big deal

Pozuelo is a F'ing big deal

[Richard]

I missed the interview. I hope someone posts a clip of it. I know TSN won't.

Yeah someone get this on Youtube ASAP.

[General Woolfe]

The lady? I saw her doing translation in press conferences earlier with Poz.
What a babe! :yum:

[PaceyWinger]

Couple thoughts: football on baseball diamonds is pure trash. A rested Lareya at 77 minutes is such a weapon. Ciman gets props from me.. he takes a yellow early but was very good. Pozuelo has the largest testicles that have ever existed.

[Mikmacdo]

Nycfc just cant beat tfc.

Start laryea next game and move auro to leftback. I hope Philly wins tomorrow.

[Slick]

Where are all the Vanney haters now?

Way to go boys!!! We're going to the finals with this type of performance.

[DavemTFC]

Pozuelo is unreal. Looked barely able to walk during most of that second half and then had a virtual copy of his first ever MLS goal against the same keeper in March. I must must MUST see the interview everyone is talking about.

Also Laryea for prime minister

[Brooker]

Imagine coming 1st in the East, losing at home ONCE all season.... and crashing out at home in your first playoff game in the last minute.






http://giphygifs.s3.amazonaws.com/media/e2QYPpUe8WmpG/giphy.gif

[mauser09]

https://twitter.com/geeyee17/status/1187176575638396928

Fucking good team

[Thomas]

What a performance from the Reds. Unreal.

[Ultra & Proud]

Imagine coming first in the East, losing at home ONCE all season.... and crashing out at home in your only playoff game in the last minute.






http://giphygifs.s3.amazonaws.com/media/e2QYPpUe8WmpG/giphy.gif
Starting to think finishing second might be best. LAFC probably one and done tomorrow too. Extra time off not great before an elimination match.

[Brooker]

Starting to think finishing second might be best. LAFC probably one and done tomorrow too. Extra time off not great before an elimination match.

I think you may be right.

I figured Atlanta would be the TB Lightening a while ago and maybe for once I'm right.

[Areathrasher]

The lady? I saw her doing translation in press conferences earlier with Poz.

She's the daughter of the chile national team coach

[rydermike]

Yeah someone get this on Youtube ASAP.

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

[zorsofstesab]

Best interview ever listening to Poz. At the end you hear Caldwell say to Christian apologize to those who were offended.....

[boozilla]

A league where the MLS champs miss the next year's playoffs, you need imagination.

[Areathrasher]

Yeah someone get this on Youtube ASAP.

Its on twitter. Fucking enjoy

https://twitter.com/Justin_G1/status/1187176427499786245

[flatpicker]

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


Its on twitter. Fucking enjoy

https://twitter.com/Justin_G1/status/1187176427499786245

Thanks! lol

So fucking good!

[General Woolfe]

Couple thoughts: football on baseball diamonds is pure trash. A rested Lareya at 77 minutes is such a weapon. Ciman gets props from me.. he takes a yellow early but was very good. Pozuelo has the largest testicles that have ever existed.

I cant believe NYCFC get away with it. A Conference Semi Final on a Baseball diamond with a huge net covering half the field on the TV broadcast. How amateurish is that? If MLS want to be taken seriously as a league then need to put a stop to this nonsense. MLS league should have given NYC a year to find a proper field or their out of the league. Its that simple... except we know NY and LA are 'special markets' for MLS and get preferential treatment

A bit OT, but how childish was that when NYCFC tried to only water TFCs half at the break. It took Bradley to complain to get the side we were attacking in the 2nd half watered as well. To make it worse our players had to stand under the sprinklers while they did it.

NYCFC might have played good football this season, but they really are a cheapo, Mickey Mouse, organization

[TFC1154ever]

Man is Laryea a threat at the end of these games off the bench. He should have came on earlier. I’ll give credit to Vanney for the way we started, but man was he slow with those 2 subs. You could see it was coming 10 mins before.

None the less, great fight shown by the boys. Ciman has been a pleasant surprise this post season. Auro may have had one of his best games since coming to TFC tonight.

Altidore.... you better play next week.

[oranje boven]

100% agree...props to Ciman! Starts in the two playoff games as Omar is hurt and has done a stand up job. Good leader as well, I was wondering when he put his arms around Richie after Poz scored the penalty to tell Richie to keep his cool in the last 5 as it was getting really heated between him and that NYC Cast guy.... "Fooken good team"

[Areathrasher]

100% agree...props to Ciman! Starts in the two playoff games as Omar is hurt and has done a stand up job. Good leader as well, I was wondering when he put his arms around Richie after Poz scored the penalty to tell Richie to keep his cool in the last 5 as it was getting really heated between him and that NYC Cast guy.... "Fooken good team"

Ciman has been great. Massive props to the lad

[ensco]

Richie Laryea has been the difference maker in both these games.

TFC need to tear up whatever deal he had to take, and give him a proper Zavaleta-type contract in the offseason.

[Bushmancan]

Best interview ever listening to Poz. .....

We got a couple of classics with Poz

”Fookin’ Good Team, Fookin’ Work”

and one with the General, ”that’s a big boy win”

Traveling TFC fans looked great.... love it boys!!!

[MKR]

Best part is Gonzalez gets more rest and will be 100% for the next match. If Jozy's fit then that's a bonus, but one thing is sure and that is that TFC are on fire right now. WE have been getting better and better ever since Omar came on board and it shows.

[Globetrotter]

2016 we had Ricketts as a supersub, 2019 we have Laryea.

[Areathrasher]

Lets go to Seattle and win the fucking cup. Trilogy fight. C'mon to fuck!!!!!

[Richard]

Lets go to Seattle and win the fucking cup. Trilogy fight. C'mon to fuck!!!!!

Wow now that would be something.

[Defoe]

2016 we had Ricketts as a supersub, 2019 we have Laryea.

Laryea is a STUD, he’s been doing it for Canada and TFC all year, he’s becoming a legit star, maybe emerging into one of the best players in the league, at least at RB.

[Auzzy]

From now on in Toronto, two goals plus an f-bomb storm will be known as the "Alejandro Pozuelo Hat Trick."

[rydermike]

From now on in Toronto, two goals plus an f-bomb storm will be known as the "Alejandro Pozuelo Hat Trick."

Let's get this trending

[notthesun]

Loved this interview with Bradley: https://www.tsn.ca/soccer/video/bradley-this-win-took-a-little-bit-of-everything%7E1810948

[Bushmancan]

Watch Poz’s goals, first one was with his left foot after a great first touch with his right. Paneka with his right foot.

That was what the scouting was saying back in Feb, amazing to see it though.

[James17930]

My heart is pumping like crazy. Can't wait to get to work to watch all the highlights again.

[Oldtimer]

Gutsy performance by the team. A real character win by a completely knackered side.

The initial tactics to press and focus on the wing was perfect. The adjustment to NYCFC's formation change was handled brilliantly by Vanney. Unfortunately it took TFC a few minutes to settle into the change and that gave an opportunity to NYCFC. However, you eventually saw the results of the change with TFC putting NYCFC on the back foot, resulting in the PK.

I don't know if they can go all the way. I didn't expect them to win without Jozy. It sure is entertaining though and maybe they will surprise the league. They sure did tonight.

[rydermike]

Should the next game thread be called "F'ing Good Team F'ing Works"

[OgtheDim]

Should the next game thread be called "F'ing Good Team F'ing Works"


:jester:

New thread has to wait until tomorrow - gotta see where we play first.

[pfk]

What a performance! They lads played great and I really think they can take it all the way to the Final and win it all.

Let’s give it up for the Layrea. He’s started the season okay, but he’s become a great threat in the last stretch. Isn’t he on minimum wage or something? Give this kid a raise!

Also, thanks for the posting the fucking great fucking clips! LOL

[Ultra & Proud]

Lets go to Seattle and win the fucking cup. Trilogy fight. C'mon to fuck!!!!!

That's what I took in my bracket.

[Derko]

mullins is soo fucking bad. my god. Jordan hamilton was let go for this ? ffs
Jordan Hamilton has sucked for a few years, what are you talking about

[Brooker]

BOOM!

Looks like Dome has resigned.
https://twitter.com/Kyle_Schnitzer/status/1187186039074578432

Lol what a night for NYCFC. I read there was a torrent of expletives towards the owners on the way out, aswell.

[oranje boven]

Awhile ago there was mention of "distractions" in the locker room. I'm not feeling that at all with this team right now. I don't see anyone arguing who's taking a PK or free kick, I don't see anyone pouting if they're subbed, I see a vet like Ciman stepping up for the team when called in need for playoffs, I see classy Drew Moor happy as a school boy after the win and I see our captain in total charge by his play and the way he leads. His arms were flying in the last five as he probably shouted instruction and encouragement to his team to finish it.... who knows maybe I'm wrong and they all hate each other...but I don't think so.

[MightyDM]

Honestly We could use that money on a 24-27 year old player who can stay healthy! Hes just going to be worse as he ages its sad really

That was a foul a penalty and a possible red card. Nothing to do with being “injury prone”. Bollocks. We lost Seba, let’s not lose the other scoring threat.

[Leedsoronto]

Ok come on, who been teaching Poz the special words

[MightyDM]

Not sure about boring, or stealing a winner... TFC up 6-1 in shots; 4-1 in shots on target. 52% possession, and more meaningful: almost double the number of passes in the attacking half compared to NYC (184 to 98).

Too bad we don't have a real striker to play. Pozuelo doing well overall, but why does he ALWAYS seem to chip the ball?

Didn’t age well...

[MightyDM]

We are running on fumes. The 120 minutes Saturday starting to bite.

That’s how it looked to us at that moment. Fumes. Then something drove us forward and for me it was Bradley, plus the subs.

[MightyDM]

That was the most gutsy playoff win in our history. Unbelievable.

No. But it is great.

[MightyDM]

Lets go to Seattle and win the fucking cup. Trilogy fight. C'mon to fuck!!!!!

This.

[MightyDM]

Best part is Gonzalez gets more rest and will be 100% for the next match. If Jozy's fit then that's a bonus, but one thing is sure and that is that TFC are on fire right now. WE have been getting better and better ever since Omar came on board and it shows.

Not sure he gets the start. Ciman has earned it.

[notthesun]

Ciman had his usual heart-in-mouth challenges but he showed up for sure. Mavinga has been spotless, also.

If Gonzalez is fully fit I still put him in though.

[MDH]

Mataritta's Wiki has been adjusted. Good for a laugh

[Oldtimer]

Ok come on, who been teaching Poz the special words

The interview is now up on TSN with the "special words" beeped out, lol.

[ag futbol]

Laryea is a STUD, he’s been doing it for Canada and TFC all year, he’s becoming a legit star, maybe emerging into one of the best players in the league, at least at RB.
Not bad for a guy who has played RB for a whole 6 months now.

[Auzzy]

Didn’t age well...

Why, he even chipped the PK!! :D