Regular Season Phase 2 Game 8 - ATL "@" TFC - Sun Oct 18 7:30 pm - The Future's Not

[OgtheDim]

what it used to be


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ix8jVVghO2w


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Have at It People

[OgtheDim]

Atlanta suks this year - barely making the playoffs. Disjointed, toothless, defensively sloppy. We should be winning this one.

In some ways I'm glad we had a wake up call last night.

[PizzaEatingYeti]

I we still can win a single game with more than 1 goal difference this season, this should be the one.

[Auzzy]

Similar to Cincinnati, I'm guessing that Vanney has penciled in this fixture vs. Atlanta as an "easy" game. I'm betting we'll see a pretty different lineup starting, giving a rest to a number of regular starters (most of whom looked gassed last night). That may be a reason for the really limited subs last night; I believe he hinted this in the post-game presser as well. As a result, I'm also guessing this game may be tighter than we expect. Perhaps Vanney will toss on some of the top players in the 2nd half only if needed.

I would love a fun game with a multi-goal lead, but I'm not expecting it this time either. On the other hand, looking at both TFC's games and the rest of the league, it's really a crap shoot this year, so who the hell knows.

[Red CB Toronto]

So which Canadian kid will we will most likely see make their MLS debut Sunday night, Marshall-Rutty or Prisso?

[Joe Kool]

So which Canadian kid will we will most likely see make their MLS debut Sunday night, Marshall-Rutty or Prisso?

Not sure about any debuts but I guess it depends on how the game is going. I could see Shaffelburg getting a chance to play given Vanney's recent comments that he wants to reward his hard work in practice. Might be the game to do it.

Anyone else here think of the theme song to Shaft when they hear people call him Shaff? Or just me? Haha.

[Graeme]

Odds on a Bradley appearance?

[Red CB Toronto]

Odds on a Bradley appearance?

It sounds like it could happen, guess it will all come down to how his week goes on the training pitch.

[Joe Kool]

Mavinga and Akinola out for Sunday. Ouch...Ciman and Mullins I take it are starting now with no direct backups healthy and on the bench. Will be interesting.

[OgtheDim]

I suspect Dunn will be on the bench.

We can still beat these guys but we might have to score 3.

[NK Toronto]

I don't like our chances of scoring 3 if Mullins is our striker

[Bushmancan]

I don't like our chances of scoring 3 if Mullins is our striker

A reliable situational or depth striker has always been the requirement. I am frustrated that we are less than one month from the playoffs and we know we can win this. Wouldn’t you have added someone. Not saying it is Ali’s fault but when your #1 and #3 striker are injured, very difficult to win with #2 and #4.

Any more injuries and we are playing a false 9 again with Poz, who by the way, we haven’t given any rest to.

I like bringing up the kids, but let’s win it all, right now!!

That way MLS can later say, well it really wasn’t the MLS cup, and it wasn’t the Shield and the Canadian Championship was out of whack and therefor there is no Treble. Oh and by the way, we began 2020 by taking away Shoeless so you can’t celebrate this with your friends anyways....LOL

Screw that....

:scarf:
COYRs!!

[MikeForbes]

I don't like our chances of scoring 3 if Mullins is our striker

Same. Seems way more likely we will score 5+. ;)

[MikeForbes]

Game night, boys. Let's get it.

[FootBallAZ]

I'm assuming we will see prisso, shaff , endoh and Bradley today.

Q
Auro-ciman-zavleta-laryea
Delgado-bradley
Piatti-pozuelo-DeLeon - endoh could start for piattia
Mullins

[MightyDM]

Mullins isn’t Jozy, but he is positionally smart, dogged, and can finish. He’s a pretty good back up and has earned his chance through patience and hard work

[glaze]

Rest everyone since supporters shield doesnt matter anymore.
We looked exhausted last game.

[MikeForbes]

Gotta mix and match who you start and who you rest.

Gonna say the starters are

Q
Auro-Gonzalez-Zavaleta-Gallacher
Bradley-Delgado
Deleon-Pozuelo-Endoh
Mullins

Osorio needs a night off. Piatti and Laryea could also use some rest. Delgado, Auro and Pozuelo are the other candidates for rotation.

[OgtheDim]

Rest everyone since supporters shield doesnt matter anymore.
We looked exhausted last game.


Finishing first DOES matter

[MikeForbes]

Finishing first DOES matter

This. Home field through out the playoffs is huge.

[rydermike]

I'm assuming we will see prisso, shaff , endoh and Bradley today.
You're assuming Vanney uses his subs. Last game he proved he doesn't care if he uses them

[MightyDM]

Interesting that Vanney doesn’t rotate. No Shaff sighting either. They want to win. What position does the new Canadian play?

[MikeForbes]

Lineup is out. Bradley not immediately going back into the starting lineup is incredibly surprising to me. But, how do you take out one of Osorio or Delgado after the past two months?

[OgtheDim]

First game in 3 years where I have a prior engagement (online so will have phone beside me to watch but won't be able to follow through here). :(

[OgtheDim]

Interesting that Vanney doesn’t rotate. No Shaff sighting either. They want to win. What position does the new Canadian play?


Saw something saying Priso is a defensive midfielder.

[gracos]

so once we have guaranteed home field rest all DP and TAM players if no supporter shield is going to be awarded

[FootBallAZ]

I'm guessing tfc gonna put up 3 or 4 goals.
Let all that anger out for losing a trophy potentially

[gracos]

so let me guess its like a contest for who can put in the most hours of work over a whole year for a trophy and recognition, only to be told 3/4 of the way through we are going to cancel the competition but we still expect you to put in the same OT hours as if the contest were still happening, even though no trophy or recognition and they tell us to love it and still contribute at the same pace, slap in the face

[FootBallAZ]

Yea I don't like the commissioner, football has been proven successfully but the force to Americanize the game could be the beginning of the end

[rydermike]

Lineup is out. Bradley not immediately going back into the starting lineup is incredibly surprising to me. But, how do you take out one of Osorio or Delgado after the past two months?

Two options I see:
1) if Osorio and/or Delgado have dead legs in the second half like last game, it's an easy sub
2) can always sub out another player (Endoh/Piatti) for Bradley and then Oso takes their spot out wide

Edit: Oh wait you meant how do you put Bradley as a starter

[MikeForbes]

The diagonal pass off kick off is back, baby.

[ag futbol]

How can we possibly justify starting Delgado and Osorio again. These guys were gassed after one half of football only a few days ago

[benito]

Is Ayo injured?

[bhandsome90]

Not much pace if any at all this game.

[MikeForbes]

Damm would of been the perfect TAM winger for TFC.

[NK Toronto]

This referee is garbage.

[rydermike]

Oso down. Too many minutes

[MikeForbes]

Looks like we ran Osorio into the ground. What an absolute beast he has been.

[NK Toronto]

Oh great another injury.

[Bushmancan]

I was just about to say Oso and Marky looked really in sync tonight

[MikeForbes]

I was just about to say Oso and Marky looked really in sync tonight

Osorio and Marky have the best chemistry on the team. Probably from playing with each other for 5+ years.

[benito]

Oso has been playing really well and I hope it’s nothing serious.

[FootBallAZ]

You're assuming Vanney uses his subs. Last game he proved he doesn't care if he uses them

This is not how I saw it, but expected Osorio not to dress, this is on Vanney.

Hopefully it won't get predictable and always reset with Bradley before moving forward.

[MightyDM]

Saw something saying Priso is a defensive midfielder.

Thanks

[MikeForbes]

Damm is eating Gallacher up.

[NK Toronto]

Damm is eating Gallacher up.

"Damm" him

[MikeForbes]

I see Michael "I am a third centerback" Bradley is back.

[NK Toronto]

Atlanta has a lot more energy tonight than we do. The whole team looks tired

[FootBallAZ]

There's that predictable pass by Marky

[MikeForbes]

Delgado looks absolutely exhausted too. Only a matter of time before he has to leave because of an injury. Kind of poor from Vanney to push him and Osorio to the point of injury risk.

[FootBallAZ]

Whats wrong with the pitch did it rain recently

[NK Toronto]

Auro: where attacks go to die

[oranje boven]

Wondering the same thing? Several players slipping on the grass tonight. I wonder if that contributed to Oso injury?

[ag futbol]

Unsurprisingly, Delgado looks gassed too

[SirBobSaget]

Due for a CB corner goal. Cant remember any this season.

[bhandsome90]

Auro: where attacks go to die

There really isn't any attacks to speak of by anyone right now. Pretty stagnant without any real pace.

[MikeForbes]

Get one of the kids on for Delgado at half. Or Fraser. Can't let the injuries continue to pile up at this point in the season.

[NK Toronto]

When was the last time TFC played in a nil - nil draw?

[MikeForbes]

Gotta get some fresh legs out there. Too many dead players on the field and it is only the first half. They aren't playing poorly, but this is the kind of game an injection of youth can really help.

[flatpicker]

Did I just see Matthew McConaughey in an ad for MLS? Is that new? Thought I was seeing things at first.

[MikeForbes]

Vanney on TSN admitting that Osorio basically had to come off from exhaustion.

[benito]

Did I just see Matthew McConaughey in an ad for MLS? Is that new? Thought I was seeing things at first.

Yes it’s him. He’s part owner of the new Austin team and has been featured in that ad for awhile.

[ag futbol]

Get one of the kids on for Delgado at half. Or Fraser. Can't let the injuries continue to pile up at this point in the season.
We might see Fraser.

I suspect Priso is really being stashed for the u23 roster. Might get spot minutes here and there but I wouldn’t expect extended time.

[MikeForbes]

We might see Fraser.

I suspect Priso is really being stashed for the u23 roster. Might get spot minutes here and there but I wouldn’t expect extended time.

I really want to see Marshall-Rutty. A lot of people are saying he is one of the best prospects for his birth year in CONCACAF.

[MikeForbes]

Barco and Moreno are coming on for Atlanta. Their two active DP's. Gallacher coming off. He hasn't impressed me much since he has been here.

[flatpicker]

Yes it’s him. He’s part owner of the new Austin team and has been featured in that ad for awhile.

Lol, I’m out of touch

[MikeForbes]

What a ball from Mullinho.

[rydermike]

Our guys are too addicted to passing to Pozo. Delgado had Mullins set up for a one timer, but held off to give it to Pozo but a defender got there to block

[MikeForbes]

This is a game for Nelson.

[rydermike]

What a save by q

[NK Toronto]

Great save by Q.

[MikeForbes]

Huge save.

[FootBallAZ]

OG has to be more aware

Awesome save Q

[FootBallAZ]

I must say I've really enjoyed watching the game on fox sports.

No fans noise, and they respect TFC so much,
Brought up the heart breaks against TFC.

Refreshing change from caldwell

[notthesun]

Marky is having a rough go of it god damn.

[NK Toronto]

Delgado is having a tough night.

[MikeForbes]

Yeah, Marky needs a rest. It says a lot to me that Vanney would rather have 60% of Delgado out there over Fraser.

[NK Toronto]

This is where our lack of depth at striker is really hurting us.

[NK Toronto]

Q has been our best player tonight

[SirBobSaget]

Great sequence by Westberg, makes a crucial read to intercept that trhough ball, then delivers a perfect breakout to send DeLeon into the box.

[mowe]

Delgado should have been subbed at the half.

[MikeForbes]

Delgado should have been subbed at the half.

Him and Osorio never should of started. Anyone could of seen how dead they were Wednesday.

[benito]

Tfc got a little lucky on that Atlanta fast break. Bradley hustled back but were fortunate that Atlanta did not cleanly control the ball.

[MikeForbes]

Bradley and Fraser having a contest to see who can sit the deepest.

[FootBallAZ]

I heard Vanney yell Jaden before Pozo made that pass, seems like a play Vanney set up for Nelson.

[rydermike]

Piatti!!!

[benito]

Yeahhhhhhhhh!

[MikeForbes]

Richie and Pablo!

[ag futbol]

Watch that not count as an assist either. MLS just robbing Laryea of statistics all year long

[MikeForbes]

I love every single one of these boys!

[mowe]

Perfect header!

[FootBallAZ]

I really like piatti works hard, tracks back
And dare I say best shooter on the team.

But what a header

[MikeForbes]

That is such a difficult technique. Wouldn't expect that good of a header from someone who is 4'6.

[FootBallAZ]

Lol so tradition continues late goal drama
2-2 to take supporter away from atl
2-1 to advance after atl was top in the league
1-0 today

Lol

[MikeForbes]

We are Atlanta's daddies.

[NK Toronto]

start the car

[ag futbol]

Man, I’ll take it.

Take note, we had a lot of subs on the field when we pulled ahead.We need to trust these guys a little more.

[notthesun]

That was a big giant nothingburger game so 3 points out of this is huge.

What else can you say about Laryea, found money is an understatement. He's a game changer. Hard to believe Orlando just didn't see anything in this guy.

[OgtheDim]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlWCLw75XnE

[benito]

Solid win tonight! Despite being tired, they worked hard and finished the game strong. Richie’s pace can open up the game at any moment. Time to come home and see the family!

[SirBobSaget]

Richie might not be in MLS much longer

[Bushmancan]

Such a beautiful goal... great build up. Leaving Laryea 1v1 will eventually kill you. Champions find ways to win.

[tfcfans]

Finding a way to win.....big game on Saturday.....if we can win that one, we will make our own damn shield for our guys to lift.....I am sure the various TFC SGs would come together to contribute to that sort of thing should it happen.....one win at a time....4 more games to go.....

[Bushmancan]

Finding a way to win.....big game on Saturday.....if we can win that one, we will make our own damn shield for our guys to lift.....I am sure the various TFC SGs would come together to contribute to that sort of thing should it happen.....one win at a time....4 more games to go.....

One of the RPBs probably have the mold. We will just make another one but better.

[ag futbol]

That was a big giant nothingburger game so 3 points out of this is huge.

What else can you say about Laryea, found money is an understatement. He's a game changer. Hard to believe Orlando just didn't see anything in this guy.
Pretty shocking indictment of coaching / talent evaluation in North America in general.

Who on earth would look at this guy and say he should be playing centrally as opposed to on the flank??

[DinamoTFC]

One of the RPBs probably have the mold. We will just make another one but better.

This would be HILARIOUS. Would be a huge slap in the face to that shameless Council. Especially if it was the exact mold.

[bhandsome90]

That was a big giant nothingburger game so 3 points out of this is huge.

What else can you say about Laryea, found money is an understatement. He's a game changer. Hard to believe Orlando just didn't see anything in this guy.

Orlando didnt play him at fullback. This team must have realized he would suit a different position

[Thomas]

I am happy with the victory...but we need a reliable DP striker on the team.

[NK Toronto]

I hate to be a killjoy, but we continue to have difficulty scoring goals which I find concerning. I haven't heard any news on Jozy's injury which usually means he is not coming back any time soon. If we are going into the playoffs with Ayo and Mullins as our only strikers we are going to struggle. We have had a stretch of good fortune over the last month or so and managed to pull out some wins that maybe we didn't deserve. In the long run these things tend to even out.

Now that there will be no shield awarded maybe guys need to be rested so everyone is fresh going into the playoffs.

[Auzzy]

Wow, the team was so gassed. Amazing result under the circumstances. Atlanta was worrisome for a while, but also became totally toothless as the game wore on.

[pfk]

I'll take the three points!

Laryea is so dangerous around goal.

[Auzzy]

I hate to be a killjoy, but we continue to have difficulty scoring goals which I find concerning. I haven't heard any news on Jozy's injury which usually means he is not coming back any time soon. If we are going into the playoffs with Ayo and Mullins as our only strikers we are going to struggle. We have had a stretch of good fortune over the last month or so and managed to pull out some wins that maybe we didn't deserve. In the long run these things tend to even out.

Now that there will be no shield awarded maybe guys need to be rested so everyone is fresh going into the playoffs.

TFC still want "home"-field advantage throughout the playoffs. They feel comfortable in Hartford now. It addition to the general fitness impact of extra travel, playing in Hartford avoids the extra Covid-risks of travel, staying in other hotels, etc. CT is one of the safer states. Imagine losing Pozuelo for a couple of games during the playoffs due to a positive Covid test? Plus avoiding crappy plastic turf and more.

I really wonder what's up with the pitch in Hartford though. Both this game and last, lots of players slipping on both sides.

[noxx98]

I loved how excited Piatti was after that goal. Jumping up on Richie and then running to the bench players and waving over the rest of the team to celebrate. Love that enthusiasm and passion.

Nelson looked better in his short stint. I’ve always been higher on Gallardo than most, but it’s clear he’s getting passed by others.

[Initial B]

Great result! But was it just me, or did the pace of the game seem faster than usual. It's almost like they had a playbook that said, "run them into the ground."

And if an RPB does have a mold, or knows the company that made it, they should make their own "COVID Shield" in the exact same format as the Supporter Shield and just keep it forever at the Downsview training grounds. g:D

[James17930]

Another great example of Effin team effin works. What an effort to grind that out.

Now they get a much deserved rest.

[Joe Kool]

Great result! But was it just me, or did the pace of the game seem faster than usual. It's almost like they had a playbook that said, "run them into the ground."

And if an RPB does have a mold, or knows the company that made it, they should make their own "COVID Shield" in the exact same format as the Supporter Shield and just keep it forever at the Downsview training grounds. g:D

Key piece of info though....we haven't sealed up first place overall yet...just saying. The boys deserve something though no matter what place we end up so maybe the COVID shield would be a cool thing to give to them for all they went through this season having to live in the US away from family and kick some ass while doing it without ever playing with their best starting 11.

[CBTFC]

I feel like Bill Murray in Groundhog Day with how I felt/believe I saw the game play out...but again a grimey, gutsy narrow 1-0 victory. Sure, we aren't scoring bucket loads of goals, but GREAT teams find a way to win regardless of the circumstances.

Hopefully whatever Osorio felt that took him off isn't that bad, would be reassuring to hear an update today or tomorrow. Bradley looked fairly solid in his return.

And I know he gets shat on a lot but BIG praise for Omar on that one saving Mavinga like slide tackle he gave to prevent a clear scoring chance. Him and Ciman look decent back there together.

A well deserved full 5 day rest for the lads before returning to action on Saturday.

[A Stick]

This would be HILARIOUS. Would be a huge slap in the face to that shameless Council. Especially if it was the exact mold. A Red Patch Boy did make this mold!:drum::flare:

[rydermike]

We need to start up the union thread for next game. Easily the most important game of the season. We win and the shield become very close (or even a tie), a loss and destiny is no longer in our control.

[MightyDM]

Key piece of info though....we haven't sealed up first place overall yet...just saying. The boys deserve something though no matter what place we end up so maybe the COVID shield would be a cool thing to give to them for all they went through this season having to live in the US away from family and kick some ass while doing it without ever playing with their best starting 11.

Maybe Joe could get his former landlord to open the Patio for one night if that happened????