Regular Season Phase 1 Game 3 - TFC @ L'impact Friday August 28 8pm

[Red CB Toronto]

As the Reds look to extend their unbeaten streak to 18 in regular season play, two off the record, they will be looking extend their lead in the standing of this mini Canadian tourney after two straight victories at home over the Vancouver. With a week of rest the Reds will be facing an L'impact team that will be playing on three days rest after opening their phase 1 campaign Tuesday night at home vs. Vancouver. Have at it as the Reds keep an eye on the prize, a spot in the VCup Final with a spot in the CCL on the line.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ef_gYqhWoAAofly?format=jpg&name=large

[CBTFC]

I would expect we will see a lot more from Montreal than we did Vancouver, as they've also had quite a bit of rest and haven't travelled. Though also, as we tend to see in sports sometimes "too much" rest isn't good as some teams tend to get out of a consistent playing flow.

There's only one Piatti now, and he's ours :scarf:

[Auzzy]

There's only one Piatti now, and he's ours :scarf:

Wow I hadn’t even thought of that, great point about Piatti!

In videos from TFC training, I do see players take successful long shots on goal, but rarely in games. So many skuffed shots, or right at the keeper. Why is that? Is it a mentality issue?

[rydermike]

In videos from TFC training, I do see players take successful long shots on goal, but rarely in games. So many skuffed shots, or right at the keeper. Why is that? Is it a mentality issue?
There's lots of contributing factors to practice vs games.
For example, in games those are split second decisions. You might only have a couple of seconds from when the opportunity presents itself to making the shot and its one opportunity, no do overs. In practice, it might be part of a drill, where they get multiple cracks at it, or a small field game (where there's more opportunities to do it successfully, they're not going to post highlights of scuffed shots) , less defenders from a drill. In practice there's more breaks, so players aren't as fatigued. In practice, they might shoot it for the sake of shooting since it doesn't matter, whereas in a game they might see the shot as a low percentage and the pass as a better play in the moment, etc.

[Derko]

Wow I hadn’t even thought of that, great point about Piatti!

In videos from TFC training, I do see players take successful long shots on goal, but rarely in games. So many skuffed shots, or right at the keeper. Why is that? Is it a mentality issue?

I think it is coaching. Vanney wants TFC to pass the ball into the net, it is Vanney's approach to football, I prefer direct attacking football, dribbling and shooting the ball at the net, I also think it is confidence, always passing off to another player, Osorio used to do that, but he is trying to strike the ball a bit more, is Jozy going to play as a forward this game, the last 2 games he seemed very tentative about going forward., the line in our house is The Men's game they play for the CALL, the Women's game they play for the BALL.

Come on TFC do the supporters a favour and play for 90 minutes, not 15 minutes and defend for 75 minutes FFS

[Red CB Toronto]

The Crew lost their first game of the regular season tonight, a 1-0 loss to the then last place NYCFC. With a victory Friday at Montreal the Reds will be able to take first place in the East and extend their lead in the Canadian standings.

[613reppingTFC]

I agree with Derko, want to see if Jozy can go longer than 60 min for whatever reason and push that line and get in behind the defence. We have these wingers that Vanney wants to use and cross those balls in and we've got great build up with Auro & Ritchie working it up from the back, now we need that presence up front that we have been missing. Don't want to see him dropping to half just to get a touch on the ball because then a give and go with Poz & piatti means Jozy is not where he needs to be.

[Lil'John]

I agree with Derko, want to see if Jozy can go longer than 60 min for whatever reason and push that line and get in behind the defence. We have these wingers that Vanney wants to use and cross those balls in and we've got great build up with Auro & Ritchie working it up from the back, now we need that presence up front that we have been missing. Don't want to see him dropping to half just to get a touch on the ball because then a give and go with Poz & piatti means Jozy is not where he needs to be.

I could not agree more.

[rydermike]

Impact beat Vancouver 2-0. Vancouver all but eliminated from Canadian Championship.

[ag futbol]

I have to wonder how close the league is to stepping in and having a frank conversation with whitecaps ownership about how they run their operations.

This “rebuild” is farcical.

[CBTFC]

So with Shoeless Joe's King West, Football Factory and Scallywags all permanently shutdown, has anyone discovered any places with patios showing the TFC games??

Thanks in advance :)

[Joe Kool]

I have to wonder how close the league is to stepping in and having a frank conversation with whitecaps ownership about how they run their operations.

This “rebuild” is farcical.

Time to bring in Tim Leiweke.....why can't Vancouver be great....

[noxx98]

As a number of NBA teams boycott their games tonight because of police brutality and anti-black racism, I wonder what (if any) actions TFC/Impact players take this Friday. Jozy and Morrow in particular have been outspoken and great leaders on this topic.

[OgtheDim]

FWIW -

https://twitter.com/Nicocantor1/status/1298757142283919360

[OgtheDim]

And


https://twitter.com/kaufsports/status/1298762783371206657


& they came out 10 minutes later


Still think something might happen

[OgtheDim]

Atl v Inter - called off

Seattle v LAG - Seattle not wanting to play

Dallas vs Colorado - called off

RSL vs LAFC - called off


Meanwhile

Nashville @ Orlando - security in stands telling supporters groups to wear their masks - gone to half time


**********

To be clear

These are player wildcat strikes that ownership tonight is supporting

This is player driven

[OgtheDim]

I think TFC doesn't even go to Montreal

[Ultra & Proud]

I think TFC doesn't even go to Montreal

Highly doubt they'd bother to travel.

[Lil'John]

Wednesday was Wednesday. It was a great gesture. Friday is Friday. The strike can't go on for ever. Sadly the American police have been unnecessarily killing people for years, and this will not be the last one.
And it's two Canadian sides, so I would guess the game goes on. We'll see!

[MikeForbes]

Game is on tonight per Kloke.

[noxx98]

I'd imagine there would be some sort of statement/demonstration made by the players. The CPL held a demonstration during yesterday's CPL game which could be a framework for what TFC and the Impact may do. https://news.onesoccer.ca/article/blacklivesmatter-every-single-cpl-player-coach-unite-in-fight-to-end-racism

[MikeForbes]

iF tHeY kNeeL, I aM doNe! BeeN a fAn sInCE 1867 bUt tHis iS tHe lasT sTraW! Or whatever the Russian bots on twitter say.

[Auzzy]

iF tHeY kNeeL, I aM doNe! BeeN a fAn sInCE 1867 bUt tHis iS tHe lasT sTraW! Or whatever the Russian bots on twitter say.

The thousands of identical messages to that effect on Twitter are pretty hilarious.

[James17930]

I actually think it's good if they play – by doing so they have a bigger platform to get the message out, before, during, and after the game.

That being said, I also think it would be good for the players to lead actual demonstrations in person as well (and I'm actually thinking NBA players could get the ball rolling once their season is finished). Organize rallies. Use their clout to make meetings with politicians. Lead in person, not just through the media.

Just my two cents.

[RedsYNWA]

They better play..... if the sports world stopped every time there was any perceived injustice done in the world then there would be no Sports on any day of the year.

Now lets get the Politics out and get the game on.:scarf:

[Lil'John]

MLS daily e-letter says they're playing.

I'm a bit scared about tonight's game. You never know against Impact, and they will be looking for revenge after the defeat in Orlando. We have to play them twice in Montreal If we can win, we really will be in a good place!

[Graeme]

I'd like to see a full strength line up that includes an Altidore going all out for at least the first half.

[ag futbol]

Whatever the players come up with (playing or not) I’m okay with it. Selfishly, I hope we get to watch some football tonight but there are more important things going on in the world right now if for some reason that doesn’t happen.

Not sure what to make of this Montreal team. Some games they look formidable and others like doormats. I think Lappalainen is one to watch, still only 22

[PizzaEatingYeti]

So can someone confirm they are playing for sure?
I'm in Europe now, and I would be really angry to wake up for this in the middle of the night, just to find out that there is no game happening.

[PizzaEatingYeti]

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Interesting to see that TFC is considered a clear favorite to bag all 3 points.

[Lil'John]

So can someone confirm they are playing for sure?
I'm in Europe now, and I would be really angry to wake up for this in the middle of the night, just to find out that there is no game happening.

It's on. There's a press release from MLS on their site saying its on.

[OgtheDim]

So can someone confirm they are playing for sure?
I'm in Europe now, and I would be really angry to wake up for this in the middle of the night, just to find out that there is no game happening.

They are playing.

https://twitter.com/MLS/status/1299445879296987137

"really angry" about a game not playing because players on strike because black people are systemically discriminated against maybe isn't the correct phrase you wanted to use here

[Lil'John]

I believe Akinola is fit - so maybe Jozy for one half and Akinola for the other?
I'd love to see us play with them both, but I don't see who you take off in midfield.
The bookies are wrong. This game could go either way!

[Lil'John]

They are playing.

https://twitter.com/MLS/status/1299445879296987137

"really angry" about a game not playing because players on strike because black people are systemically discriminated against maybe isn't the correct phrase you wanted to use here

He didn't say that. He said he'd be really angry to get up in the middle of the night and find the game wasn't on.
I remember watching the TFC-Impact Conference final 2nd leg in the middle of the night in a hotel room in Prague...that particular game was well worth it!!

[OgtheDim]

And...no Jozy


Gonna wait to hear why, in this case, given the week's events

[MikeForbes]

Jozy out as a sign of protest? I see Morrow is starting though.

[TheSloanRanger]

Where is Jozy ?

[Auzzy]

And...no Jozy

No Jozy, no Akinola, Mullins the only real forward on the field & on the bench. Oh well. Maybe a Gallardo sighting later???

[OgtheDim]

No Laryea, it should be pointed out.

[MikeForbes]

Obviously Jozy is being included in the Barcelona swap deal for Messi.

[portu]

Typical Jozy

[MikeForbes]

Richie is out with an ankle injury. Jozy is just not playing, I guess.

https://twitter.com/joshuakloke/status/1299489207283572738?s=20

[gracos]

I think Jozys heart is no longer with the team, starts from not being back in Toronto for the start of our training camp for the games in MCO, declaring doesnt want to play at 9AM games, declaring interest in ownership of another team, and deciding to sit out for this game, i dont think this a positive look on Altidore and we loose the problem, and possibly look at using this transfer market season

[KRO]

Much as I appreciate the big goals he’s scored for us I think it’s time we traded Jozy for a striker who’s first priority is playing soccer for TFC.

[MikeForbes]

It is what it is with Altidore. I'll always love him and support him, but it seems like it will soon be time for both parties to move on. I would imagine that happens after this season though unless something crazy happens.

[Mikmacdo]

You can't say you'll be part of a group to buy another team in the league. Hopefully he is part of the group and gets moved there. Imagine how good TFC would be with another 6.5 million dollar striker or winger.

[MikeForbes]

Oh my god, they kneeled! I am done forever.

[rydermike]

Every player on both teams kneeled during the anthem except Michael Bradley. I'm surprised he didn't.

[MikeForbes]

Okay. I am back.

[portu]

You can't say you'll be part of a group to buy another team in the league. Hopefully he is part of the group and gets moved there. Imagine how good TFC would be with another 6.5 million dollar striker or winger.
Imagine how good we'd be with a striker on half Jozy's pay that played more than half the matches.

[Auzzy]

Okay. I am back.

LOL well played!

#AllForOne Here we go!!

[MikeForbes]

Lol at Omar's haircut.

[Auzzy]

Lol at Omar's haircut.

Not sure if Mullins has had a hair cut since the start of the pandemic...

[mauser09]

What's with the red shorts grey top? I don't really like it

[KRO]

Thank you Bradley

[MikeForbes]

Not sure if Mullins has had a hair cut since the start of the pandemic...

I can't comment on the state of Mullins hair since mine looks eerily similar. Haha.

[MikeForbes]

Mullins looks like he is done.

[ag futbol]

Holly god, how do you account for so many injuries at a single position? Maybe we’ll be bringing Perruzza in to the first team sooner than expected.

[MikeForbes]

Piatti could do a job as a striker, I think.

[Auzzy]

Remember that 50/50 tickets are available online via the TFC app.

[TFC1986]

Altidore lady is probably telling him, he doesn't need to play anymore

[Auzzy]

The TSN Live stadium sound keeps cutting in and out.

And why the hell are they setting off so many fireworks?

I find the whole stadium sound incredibly annoying tonight. Maybe the Impact could offer free singing lessons for their supporters.

[ag futbol]

This game blows.

[NK Toronto]

Nothing is happening out there.

[Auzzy]

TFC had some decent chances but so hesitant to shoot.

[TheSloanRanger]

Vazquez Pozuelo Piatti


things dreams are made of ....

[NK Toronto]

At least the lineswoman is hot.

[Auzzy]

Nothing is happening out there.

Well the one AR is pretty cute...

EDIT great minds & all that :D

[MikeForbes]

DeLeon!

[noimpactinmtl]

Montreal is and always will be in our shadows.

[Auzzy]

Wow never has a quiet stadium sounded better...

I'm afraid that might be called back.

[MikeForbes]

Nevermind...

[MikeForbes]

Yeah. Pretty obvious, I suppose. Whatever.

[ag futbol]

Arrrg that’s frustrating. How does the lineman blow such an obvious call to begin with.

I mean, if you’re not hot and you can’t raise your flag, why are you even out there?

[SirBobSaget]

Should fast track Canadian citizenship for Binks. Really solid at only 19 yo. The CB CMNT desperately needs

[Auzzy]

Thanks Stephanie, good call!

[NK Toronto]

Arrrg that’s frustrating. How does the lineman blow such an obvious call to begin with.

I mean, if you’re not hot and you can’t raise your flag, why are you even out there?

The hot one is at the TFC end. Didn't see the one at the Montreal end

[Auzzy]

The hot one is at the TFC end. Didn't see the one at the Montreal end

That's what he meant. The other one isn't hot, AND messed up an obvious call.

[NK Toronto]

Do we have any strikers left? Peruzza should be called up.

[PaceyWinger]

Should fast track Canadian citizenship for Binks. Really solid at only 19 yo. The CB CMNT desperately needs

He's very good. Super mature.

[ag futbol]

Do we have any strikers left? Peruzza should be called up.
Where is Jordan Hamilton when you need him? Haha

[PaceyWinger]

I'm watching the MTL TSN feed. Never have before.. Irishman calling the game with a quebecois french accent on french names. Super fun/weird to listen to.

[NK Toronto]

I wonder where Jozy is? Maybe he's hanging out with Van der Weil. Both have lost interest in playing ever again.

[gracos]

Luis Binks can qualify for Canadian citizenship?? how close is he to being able to do that

[MikeForbes]

Binks has already been 'sold' off to Bologna for next season. I doubt he will meet the criteria to play for Canada.

[gracos]

even if Altidore could say hes protesting do the current situation it would be a good reason, but to not show up at all, when we obviously need him for this game seems careless, hope TFC trade away him eventually

[Auzzy]

Funny thing is, TFC could easily be up by a couple of goals. Both Pozuelo and Piatti had the ball a few feet in front of goal.

[Auzzy]

Totally irresponsible speculation, but what if Altidore contracted a "mild" case of Covid-19 while in Florida during the shutdown, and has lingering symptoms and weakness? I've been wondering about that for a couple of months, would explain a number of things.

[stevep]

I wonder where Jozy is? Maybe he's hanging out with Van der Weil. Both have lost interest in playing ever again.

That’s exactly where he is right now

[NK Toronto]

In hindsight re-signing him was a terrible mistake. TFC is paying for past performance.

[SirBobSaget]

Luis Binks can qualify for Canadian citizenship?? how close is he to being able to do that

Was joking hence the fast track. Its 5 years of residency to apply for citizenship. Curiously Zavaleta joined TFC in 2015, would he be am asset if gained citizenship?

[PizzaEatingYeti]

This one feels after 45 minutes like none of the teams is giving a flying fart about winning this footy match.
So may be wiser to not come out for the second half, and end it officially with 0-0, score which will make extremely happy both teams.

OK, I may be exaggerating a bit, but it is what it is...

[PaceyWinger]

I love Altidore and he is so clearly a game changer when he's on the field to wish for an end to his time at TFC is probably fan negligence, but he spend so little time on the field of play that I sort of don't believe it anymore. Sucks because Pozuelo, Piatti, Altidore and Oso could be so dangerous.

[Auzzy]

I hope we can be kind to each other on here. Apparently there were some discussions before the game, whether it should be played or not. The show does not always go on. Please understand that things are pretty messed up these days, everywhere around the world and especially for those of us from south of the border (which includes a large number of the players). Many people are concerned that the US may go the way of Hungary and other pseudo-democracies, plus the extreme division and racism. Players are obviously affected, and will react in different ways. Not sure if everybody who is out on the field tonight, really wants to be there. Especially some of the Montreal players.

Woohoo PK!

[MikeForbes]

Pozueloooooo.

[rydermike]

I think Diop was expecting the Panenka. Stayed in the middle

[MikeForbes]

Let's let Jozy say why he wasn't playing before we go too crazy with speculation.

[benito]

Nice pk!

[ag futbol]

Nice. While this game hasn’t offered much at least we have pushed play a bit. The impact look content to sit back and defend, even down a goal.

[SirBobSaget]

Gotta admit if that was called vs TFC I would be annoyed. But its not an obvious error so fortunate on field call.

[SirBobSaget]

Nice. While this game hasn’t offered much at least we have pushed play a bit. The impact look content to sit back and defend, even down a goal.

Impact havent even shown up, they havent had anything close to a shot on goal, not even a corner. Vancouver was more dangerous.

[Auzzy]

Let's let Jozy say why he wasn't playing before we go too crazy with speculation.

Speculation is more interesting than this game though...

But you're right.

Delgado shades of CCL

[MikeForbes]

C'mon, Marky. We needed that one.

[SirBobSaget]

Delgado over the bar!! Wait saw this before :(

[portu]

We look better without a striker even on the pitch

but we still need to finish. It should be 4 nil.

[KRO]

Let's let Jozy say why he wasn't playing before we go too crazy with speculation.

He hasn’t look interested at any time this season. Needs to go before it starts affecting the team.

[MikeForbes]

Jozy sitting in the stands on his phone.

[Auzzy]

T. Henry: WTF am I doing here?

[SneijderOranje]

Jozy sitting in the stands on his phone.

Jozy has the best life... plays a 1/4 of games gets full contract.. can complain and call out his bosses... still employed

[Auzzy]

I hope this doesn't end up one of those games where we could have had 5 goals already, but end up tying or losing...

[SirBobSaget]

Morrow has been really quiet on the attack, seems to be more slanted to attack o Auro's side. But great defensive play there.

[portu]

Jozy has the best life... plays a 1/4 of games gets full contract.. can complain and call out his bosses... still employed
For real

[portu]

Jozy sitting in the stands on his phone.
Scrolling this forum I’m sure

[Auzzy]

Jozy sitting in the stands on his phone.

Did you actually see that?

[Auzzy]

Oh why the fuck does Osorio slow it down there???? Argh!!!!

[MikeForbes]

Our midfield is just out working theirs.

[MikeForbes]

Did you actually see that?

Yeah. It was on the TSN feed.

[rydermike]

Yeah. It was on the TSN feed.

If you have a pvr, can you catch a screenshot of it and send it to me? I haven't been giving full attention to the game and missed that

[ag futbol]

So TSN is just not going to show that penalty shout again? My god, awful production

[portu]

Gantar is a dumpster fire of a ref

Very impressed with our performances lately, cheers to Vanney

[Yuushalinsky]

If you have a pvr, can you catch a screenshot of it and send it to me? I haven't been giving full attention to the game and missed that

https://twitter.com/Daaaaaaaaaavee/status/1299519221622337536

courtesy twitter

[SirBobSaget]

If you have a pvr, can you catch a screenshot of it and send it to me? I haven't been giving full attention to the game and missed that
He fist bumped a TFC trainer then went back to his phone. To be fair Borjan also had his phone in hand when they focused on him. When I think more on this, when Im in the stadium the phone is away as Im totally invested to whats going on on the field. These MLS players checking their phones are embarrassing. Never seen something like this in EPL. Do you think Bradley would be checking his phone while his team was fighting for points? Jozy has to go, terrible decision to resign him.

[Auzzy]

So TSN is just not going to show that penalty shout again? My god, awful production

Exactly. Now they're showing the friggen fireworks instead.

[MikeForbes]

If you have a pvr, can you catch a screenshot of it and send it to me? I haven't been giving full attention to the game and missed that

Watching it on the TSN app. I would imagine someone on twitter will have it somewhere.

[ag futbol]

Gantar is a dumpster fire of a ref

Very impressed with our performances lately, cheers to Vanney
He really should be given the boot. Can’t go 90 minutes without horrifically bungling a few calls. Loses control of the game all the time

[PaceyWinger]

lol MTL announcers insenced at the non call on Urruti then yellow at the other end. They maaaaay have missed the fact that Pozuelo was panced on the play.

[Auzzy]

Oh god we're gonna end up losing or drawing after so many chances & a missed penalty call, aren't we?

[rydermike]

Close call there. That's why these 1 goal leads when we're dominating are dangerous

[Auzzy]

Why only Fraser? We need more pace. Should have been a double sub.

[MikeForbes]

Ciman never fills me with excitement when he comes on.

[alex andrew]

with all due respect, i may be wrong, go tfc, but i am not sure we are the best football team north america has seen

pele and

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giorgio_Chinaglia

come to my mind

[MikeForbes]

Osorio could probably do for a breather. He is looking gassed out there at this point.

[portu]

I like us better without a forward on the pitch. Unless Akinola is fit, I’d like to see us stick with 6 midfielders.

[PaceyWinger]

this will be the last time i watch the 5th official call a football match. wow MTL TSN.

[Yohan]

Man. Those of you bitch about Caldwell, try listening to whoever the Impact homer commentator is. He doesn't even pretend to be neutral, and he barely knows the laws of the game

[MikeForbes]

Kings of Canada!

[Auzzy]

Start the voiture!!!

[Super]

Bravo lads! 3rd straight win. Hope they figure out what the deal is with Altidore, because we can't rely on him anymore - and nor do we apparently need him. Great team performance!

[Yohan]

I like us better without a forward on the pitch. Unless Akinola is fit, I’d like to see us stick with 6 midfielders.

the false nine thing is working because Mtl is not good at pressuring and compressing the midfield. Against better teams, you need a forward to keep opposition defence more honest

[benito]

Tbh started to get nervous in the end but tfc took the 3 points in the end. Time to come home.

[SirBobSaget]

Job done. Thankful for utility players like DeLeon and Mavinga who slid into LB.

[portu]

the false nine thing is working because Mtl is not good at pressuring and compressing the midfield. Against better teams, you need a forward to keep opposition defence more honest
I’d be fine with DeLeon playing up top. But I think there’s merit to having a guy there who is more comfortable on the ball than a Mullins or Altidore.

[PaceyWinger]

Man. Those of you bitch about Caldwell, try listening to whoever the Impact homer commentator is. He doesn't even pretend to be neutral, and he barely knows the laws of the game

The colour commentator did nothing but gripe about foul calls for the last 15 minutes. So unprofessional.

[tfcfans]

Considering we had no forwards about 15 minutes into the game, stealing a road win in Montreal where we controlled possession most of the match is a great result - looking good for Can Championship and MLS as well these days. Who knows where we will play after the next 3 games so accumulating points now is huge!

[PaceyWinger]

Its normally impossible in MLS because of the league structure, but right now TFC is PSG, Barca, Juve, Celtic, (peak) Man U, Bayern Munich. They simply cannot lose a league match.

[Mikmacdo]

Was joking hence the fast track. Its 5 years of residency to apply for citizenship. Curiously Zavaleta joined TFC in 2015, would he be am asset if gained citizenship?

No. Auto is only a couple years away though 🤞

[OgtheDim]

Start the voiture!!!

Not quite that bad but will take the 3 points and go for the jugular on Tuesday night

And, FWIW, we are top of the East & supporter's shield front runners on PPG - https://www.mlssoccer.com/standings

[MikeForbes]

TFC is the Real Madrid of Canada. Montreal is the Real Betis. Vancouver is that team that TFC had a partnership with that went bankrupt in the second division.

[OgtheDim]

https://twitter.com/MLeach680News/status/1299531663869980672

[ManUtd4ever]

Chippy game, but we dominated and it should have been a blowout if we had better finishing tonight. With all our strikers out, it was an impressive performance.

[ManUtd4ever]

https://twitter.com/MLeach680News/status/1299531663869980672

Glad it's not an injury. Hopefully he'll be back next game.

[OgtheDim]

Well I didn't see that coming....TFC wanting to play & Montreal not?!?!


https://twitter.com/KristianJack/status/1299532264599097347

[James17930]

Just saw the highlights, gutted I couldn't watch.

But three wins and three clean sheets in a row! Top of MLS!!!!!!!! Fantastic.

:drum::flare::scarf::drum::flare::scarf::hump::hum p::hump:

[PaceyWinger]

I'm not on twitter so I may be missing the scoop but I'm wondering why Altidore sat out while the executive director of the Black Players for Change was on the pitch. If Jozy sat out in protest then I support him fully.. but it is confusing to me that Jozy would be out of alignment with J Mo whether to take the field.

[gracos]

Post match interviews


https://www.torontofc.ca/post/2020/08/28/postgame-sound-greg-vanney-august-28-2020?autoplay=true

https://www.torontofc.ca/post/2020/08/28/postgame-sound-justin-morrow-august-28-2020?autoplay=true

[boozilla]

I was expecting and would have welcomed a boycott.
This movement is real, necessary and eclipses sports entertainment.

Since they did play:
Auro seems to have found a new gear and developed into a legitimate attacking threat.

[James17930]

Anyone know why Bradley didn't kneel during the anthems? Could that have caused some trouble in the locker room?

[Voodooman]

Anyone know why Bradley didn't kneel during the anthems? Could that have caused some trouble in the locker room?

https://twitter.com/joshuakloke/status/1299548328749936641

No issues with rest of team. Morrow backed him up/

[Joe Kool]

I respect Altidore for what he did for the team in the past but for me, he can go now. He hasn’t been there this year anyway. I would prefer to have a DP player that plays every game and shows up for the team. He couldn’t be bothered to come back after the COVID break until late and looked after his own interests instead of doing what all the other pros on our team were doing. And now out for personal reasons. Whatever. Imagine if we had another DP like Piatti and Pozuelo on the field contributing all game long. Would be huge. Sick of watching Altidore sit on the sidelines taking up a DP spot. Enough is enough. He is laughing all the way to the bank.

[CBTFC]

As it stands now, we're first in the East with 5 wins and 3 draws. 0 losses.

14 goals for (1st in the East), 7 goals against (Tied for 2nd in East).

If this season went "normal", and someone told you in January that after games we would have these stats, I would take it in a heartbeat. Sure sometimes in hasn't been pretty, some frusturating play or lack of finishing, but I say steady as she goes for now.

My personal 2 highlights so far have been Achara in the first couple games (get well soon kid), and the past few games has been Piatti. I've noticed his reactions, gestures, etc. This guy is what an MLS DP player is all about, you can see he really cares.

Onward to Tuesday at home to Limp Act.

[MightyDM]

It is really extraordinary times. I can forgive Jozy. Plus he is my partners favourite player....

[MightyDM]

As it stands now, we're first in the East with 5 wins and 3 draws. 0 losses.

14 goals for (1st in the East), 7 goals against (Tied for 2nd in East).

If this season went "normal", and someone told you in January that after games we would have these stats, I would take it in a heartbeat. Sure sometimes in hasn't been pretty, some frusturating play or lack of finishing, but I say steady as she goes for now.

My personal 2 highlights so far have been Achara in the first couple games (get well soon kid), and the past few games has been Piatti. I've noticed his reactions, gestures, etc. This guy is what an MLS DP player is all about, you can see he really cares.

Onward to Tuesday at home to Limp Act.

Lots of ways to improve, but except for the knockout game in the tournament, they have looked competent and are making progress. Laryea is a highlight and Bradley has done well recovering. The time off has been good for Poz and Piatti

[Bushmancan]

https://twitter.com/joshuakloke/status/1299548328749936641

No issues with rest of team. Morrow backed him up/

Yahoo sports article, https://ca.news.yahoo.com/heres-why-toronto-fc-captain-michael-bradley-didnt-kneel-during-the-canadian-nation-anthem-on-friday-045909768.html. He speaks eloquently.

I couldn't watch last night but it said he kneeled during the moment of silence, I think he respects Canada, again Morrow backed him up. https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2020/08/28/torontos-justin-morrow-supports-vanney-bradley-standing-or-kneeling-acceptable

edit - a little more from Vanney

"Really it's for two reasons: I have one assistant coach on my staff, Jason Bent, who's Canadian and he was going to stand through the anthem. That's his choice and we stood with him. In addition to that, I knew there was going to be a moment of silence for Black Lives Matter and I was going to take a knee during that period to honor that cause. So I tried to do both at those two times."

Speaking of becoming Canadian, I would like to see the General become one. I also respect Jozy for what he did .. dumb criticism saying he was texting, of course he was on his mobile, so much going on. We have a pretty amazing group of players.

One other thing, Bob Bradley called out MLS to do something about RSL's owner. Crazy times...

More so than ever, All for One!

[OgtheDim]

Curiouser & curiouser

https://twitter.com/tristandamours/status/1299535730612600833


I'd like to hear Justin Morrow's point on this one

[Auzzy]

https://twitter.com/MLeach680News/status/1299540781653467136?s=20

What I find amazing: TFC is currently on an 18-game regular-season unbeaten streak. Which is great, but it's the 2nd-longest streak ever, and only one off the record. Fabulous achievement by TFC, but I'm still really surprised that's the record throughout the whole history of the league, considering some of the dominant teams the league has seen.

The buildup and midfield play were a joy to see. Our defence is also much more settled than it was a few weeks ago. Only gripe, the game in the end was much closer than it needed to be, and Montreal had a couple of good chances that easily could have turned the game around. TFC needs to improve its striker situation, now even Mullins will probably be out with a hammy. Does anyone know why Akinola wasn't available, I thought he's healthy again? In the meantime, I think everyone on the team needs to take more shots. To have the ball only a few feet away from Montreal's goal a few times and not get a shot off...

Even the highlights after the game don't show a better angle of the possible PK foul on Piatti near the end. I guess nobody has a better replay of that?

[OgtheDim]

For the curious - TFC using an Air Canada charter jet used by the Raptors occasionally. They flew in and out using the Longueuil airport.

https://twitter.com/SportsAviation/status/1299696728958959622

[Red CB Toronto]

For the curious - TFC using an Air Canada charter jet used by the Raptors occasionally. They flew in and out using the Longueuil airport.

https://twitter.com/SportsAviation/status/1299696728958959622

I am surprised a little they did not just fly out of Downsview like they have in the past, thus just beside the training facility.

[Lil'John]

I respect Altidore for what he did for the team in the past but for me, he can go now. He hasn’t been there this year anyway. I would prefer to have a DP player that plays every game and shows up for the team. He couldn’t be bothered to come back after the COVID break until late and looked after his own interests instead of doing what all the other pros on our team were doing. And now out for personal reasons. Whatever. Imagine if we had another DP like Piatti and Pozuelo on the field contributing all game long. Would be huge. Sick of watching Altidore sit on the sidelines taking up a DP spot. Enough is enough. He is laughing all the way to the bank.

I, sadly, agree.

Fantastic performance by the team last night. Very happy!

[Fort York Redcoat]

I really want to hear from Jozy. He's been the most outspoken player in the league at times. I look forward to hearing what he's been thinking during this return from Covid measures and definitely how he feels about his team and their choices to play and stand this past match. His silence is baffling.

But I just hope to find out.

[James17930]

I wish Jozy had played, but I respect his decision not to. His actions did make a loud impact.

I hope, though, that he's in there the next game, and that he will continue with his work supporting the cause both on and off the field in the coming months.

[Joe Kool]

I wish Jozy had played, but I respect his decision not to. His actions did make a loud impact.

I hope, though, that he's in there the next game, and that he will continue with his work supporting the cause both on and off the field in the coming months.

As a professional he should be able to voice his opinion for non-soccer stuff while also doing his job on the field like others are doing. I don't respect his decision at all. I think it is selfish. Let's look at 2020 for him. He extended his time off for COVID and joined the rest of the team late so he couldn't train and get up to speed by the MLS is Back tourney. He was either not in the lineup or couldn't play due to lack of fitness. Since coming back he is still not up to fitness after how many months and now sitting out for personal reasons when we are already down attacking players due to injury and was also shown on the broadcast looking at his phone while his team is in the middle of playing a tight game against our biggest rivals. To me his actions shows that he is only invested in himself and his own interests in 2020 so far which is a shame because he is taking up a DP spot and part of our salary cap that we could use on a player that is doing something on the field instead of creating headlines off the field. If he has checked out from being a part of this team I hope they move on. I respect what he has done for TFC in the past but your current contract is being paid for what you are doing currently for the team and he has done little to nothing for us this year. If that attitude won't change then I hope TFC does make a change because we could use a DP that is actually on the field.

And Bradley supporting him in front of the media as twitter is showing, sure what else is Michael going to say. Not like they will ever talk about anything negative in front of the media. Anyone who is assured that his statement confirms all is good with this in the team is smoking something....

Just my two cents and opinion. I want to see all players doing what they can for the team to the full extent of their ability and being professional with their contract. Not too much to ask I don't think.

[James17930]

As a professional he should be able to voice his opinion for non-soccer stuff while also doing his job on the field like others are doing. I don't respect his decision at all. I think it is selfish. Let's look at 2020 for him. He extended his time off for COVID and joined the rest of the team late so he couldn't train and get up to speed by the MLS is Back tourney. He was either not in the lineup or couldn't play due to lack of fitness. Since coming back he is still not up to fitness after how many months and now sitting out for personal reasons when we are already down attacking players due to injury and was also shown on the broadcast looking at his phone while his team is in the middle of playing a tight game against our biggest rivals. To me his actions shows that he is only invested in himself and his own interests in 2020 so far which is a shame because he is taking up a DP spot and part of our salary cap that we could use on a player that is doing something on the field instead of creating headlines off the field. If he has checked out from being a part of this team I hope they move on. I respect what he has done for TFC in the past but your current contract is being paid for what you are doing currently for the team and he has done little to nothing for us this year. If that attitude won't change then I hope TFC does make a change because we could use a DP that is actually on the field.

And Bradley supporting him in front of the media as twitter is showing, sure what else is Michael going to say. Not like they will ever talk about anything negative in front of the media. Anyone who is assured that his statement confirms all is good with this in the team is smoking something....

Just my two cents and opinion. I want to see all players doing what they can for the team to the full extent of their ability and being professional with their contract. Not too much to ask I don't think.

I get that, but of course you're looking at things from an outside perspective. Many people don't really have the capacity to judge and evaluate their own actions from a 3rd-person, objective standpoint.

I'm trying to see things through Jozy's eyes, namely:

- He's heavily invested in this cause, not only on an intellectual level but also a deep emotional level as well. His social media content is almost exclusively about this issue. He's also just generally a very emotional guy. It makes complete sense to me that he would have a strong emotional reaction to this and feel he needed to do something to explain his emotions to others; and

- With the NBA and MLS all cancelling games as a form of protest, it's possible he felt that this was the proper thing to do, and wanted to participate in that protest, but then when he found out he wouldn't be able to 'officially' do it, he staged his own protest.

The whole 'I'm taking up a DP slot and I haven't played much this year so I need to be on the field to validate my contract, etc ...' is a valid discussion point, but he's not going to have that thought at that moment. So I don't expect him to. So I can understand his decision to sit out, and by understanding it, I can respect it.

BUT – I personally, actually think that cancelling games doesn't accomplish THAT much more than playing. It's basically the same as a t-shirt or a tweet, but admittedly it does raise the volume. It's an emotional, rather than a logical decision. But okay, sometimes people are led by their emotions, that's fine. So some games were postponed, people felt their emotions validated, and that's fine. But to keep doing it would just be letting the haters win.

So I hope Jozy is back in the line-up on Tuesday raring to go, and I hope the players can find ways to make real, constructive actions while still playing.

As I mentioned somewhere else, I would love to see them actually get involved in the political process as a way of forcing change. Like, some news came out that only ~20% of NBA players were registered to vote? I mean, that's pathetic. So they need to get things like that sorted and then start leading from the front in their off-seasons.

Encourage voter registration. Lead rallies. Force meetings with actual decision-makers in government. Do stuff like that.

[OgtheDim]

If the strike last Wednesday did one thing, it got Hansen out of the game.

I have a lot of respect for MLS players striking because the money most of them make isn't even LeBron's shoe budget.

[Yuushalinsky]

What SHOULD be more pressing is that this man wants to be part of the purchasing team for Real Salt Lake. Whatever, but that kind of seems like conflict of interest, I'd like to see if the league would even allow that, and if so, what changes would have to be made.

[James17930]

If the strike last Wednesday did one thing, it got Hansen out of the game.

I have a lot of respect for MLS players striking because the money most of them make isn't even LeBron's shoe budget.

Sure, it acted as the catalyst to get Hansen out, though if he is a racist douchebag he would have been gone sooner or later.

[MikeForbes]

Excited for tomorrow. I love mid week games.

[Red CB Toronto]

Excited for tomorrow. I love mid week games.

I do too, always love the matches under the lights.

[Auzzy]

Excited for tomorrow. I love mid week games.

Holy crap, I might have forgotten about that already...