Match Day 34 - DCU @ TFC Sunday Nov 7 3:45pm - Don't Stop the Dancing

[OgtheDim]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGBhQbmPwH8




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Have At It People

[SoccMan2]

It would be nice to actually have a good crowd for this one , it being the last home MLS game of the season, but unfortunately you will probably still get the 2 to 3000 people they have been getting most of the season, moreover, a good turnout to prove that there still is hope for a pro soccer team at this level in Toronto as long as this organization if they can right the ship and not be one of the laughing stock of the League , the crowds will come back. However, after seeing how bad the crowds have gotten this season I’m wondering if we will ever get back the crowds they were getting up until the first game of 2020. Let’s see how things go next year but in terms of attendance I don’t have much hope that anything will be any different next season attendance wise it’s pretty sad how things have turned out in that department .

[Auzzy]

It would be nice to actually have a good crowd for this one , it being the last home MLS game of the season, but unfortunately you will probably still get the 2 to 3000 people they have been getting most of the season, moreover, a good turnout to prove that there still is hope for a pro soccer team at this level in Toronto as long as this organization if they can right the ship and not be one of the laughing stock of the League , the crowds will come back. However, after seeing how bad the crowds have gotten this season I’m wondering if we will ever get back the crowds they were getting up until the first game of 2020. Let’s see how things go next year but in terms of attendance I don’t have much hope that anything will be any different next season attendance wise it’s pretty sad how things have turned out in that department .

Are you going to be at the game on Sunday?

[OgtheDim]

Each region of North American is reacting differently to Covid. Toronto is being REALLY cautious about going to events. People are not going out as much for entertainment. EVERY venue in Toronto baring the Leafs is hurting for attendance right now. Artists trying to do gigs are having to postpone January events because people are just not going out yet.

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I'm going to this one. Going to be a balmy 14 Sunday afternoon.

[Auzzy]

The Leafs have significant pent-up demand due to people that could rarely attend for a reasonable price in the past. Yet even the Leafs aren't selling out right now. Lots of regular-priced tickets available on Ticketmaster for most games. Just like everything else, the Leafs and Scotiabank Centre have their own special set of issues, but the change in demand is very notable.

[MikeForbes]

Toronto is a fair weather sports town. When the Jays are bad the attendance at the dome is awful except when the Yankees or Red Sox are in town.

[Gringo Starr]

Toronto is a fair weather sports town. When the Jays are bad the attendance at the dome is awful except when the Yankees or Red Sox are in town.
The dome is a horrible baseball venue, the concession/ parking costs way over priced-who wants to overpay when the team is bad, maybe its not so much fair weather but simply value minded. I know lots who listen/watch just about every game but will only go live when the team is on a run. Seriously who wants to sit in the dome after paying 30-40 bucks for parking drinking 15$ Beers while watching the Orioles beat the Jays 14-3 in the 17th match up of the year with a lineup of scrubs

[MikeForbes]

The dome is a horrible baseball venue, the concession/ parking costs way over priced-who wants to overpay when the team is bad, maybe its not so much fair weather but simply value minded. I know lots who listen/watch just about every game but will only go live when the team is on a run. Seriously who wants to sit in the dome after paying 30-40 bucks for parking drinking 15$ Beers while watching the Orioles beat the Jays 14-3 in the 17th match up of the year with a lineup of scrubs

Everything about the Dome looks awful in person or on TV.

[benito]

Hopefully its a decent sized crowd tomorrow. I picked up a few tickets myself and with the warm weather, it should be a nice afternoon to watch a game.

[stevep]

$198 for two tickets in section 107
Are they on crack?

[spe18]

If it's not already mentioned - no service on the Lakeshore East line past Guildwood. If you're coming from any of the four Durham stops (Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax or Pickering), there will be busses that connect to Guildwood. But beware though, that as some of the drivers are not vaccinated, GO is actually using busses and crew from Coach Canada to man these shuttles.

Based on my experience using these shuttle busses today, I would suggest getting to the station at least 30 minutes before the time the train usually leaves, as they will leave earlier then usual.

Also, only trains that normally leave from Guildwood at xx:15 after the hour are running this weekend. Likewise, for the return trip, only those that leave at xx:35 from Union are operating.

As well, no service to/from Rouge Hill at all.

[OgtheDim]

Nice day for a game

[OgtheDim]

Hey the Toque returned

[MikeForbes]

Morrow starts. Really all that matters today. Sucks to see no Shaffelburg in the 18.

[wopchop]

Vancouver's interim coach looks like a white walker.

[bhandsome90]

Shaff injured?

[Captain]

Why can’t I find the TFC game on TV?

[FootBallAZ]

Tsn showing Montreal game

Makes me sick to see Curtis and manning

[bhandsome90]

TSN4 is playing the game

[MikeForbes]

Yeah. TSN 4. They just focused on Montreal in the pre game because their game means way more.

[MikeForbes]

That midfield will get exposed if Pozuelo gives his usual defensive effort.

[MikeForbes]

Who's the bigger hipster manager? Losada or Klopp?

[MikeForbes]

Looks like a much better crowd today. Definitely louder.

[OgtheDim]

Not much speed on this team

[MikeForbes]

I'd be upset, but the result means absolutely nothing.

[OgtheDim]

Looks like a much better crowd today. Definitely louder.

It's about 12k I reckon

[gracos]

lol, down first, one step closer to Ali Curtis getting the sack, soon and very soon Ali Curtis gets the sack

[Bushmancan]

To me this is the real test of this teams character. This is an opponent who scored 7 goals against us and humiliated us. We can eliminate them from the play offs. Nothing less than 110% is expected. #firecurtis

[Bushmancan]

There you go!!!!

[MikeForbes]

Richie is the man. Gonna be really bad if he goes to Europe.

[Bushmancan]

Think Caldwell will replay our goal 4 times? Or will he show theirs one more time..someone should tell him Laryea is a defender just like Birnbaum. so far 1 replay.

[ag futbol]

Great goal by Laryea. Good to see us goal for goal rather than continue to try and pass it into the net.

[OgtheDim]

They are ignoring Archaras runs

[MikeForbes]

Lawrence is gonna be a CB next year if Mavinga moves on.

[ag futbol]

I’d be confident keeping Lawrence as a CB. In fact, I think it’s a better choice than FB for this team.

Just need someone to play next to him.

[OgtheDim]

Poz has been poor

[MikeForbes]

What happened to Q? I legit think Bono is better right now and I think Bono sucks.

[Bushmancan]

Love Morrow, but he is not getting back and leaving us very exposed.

[Bushmancan]

Fire curtis… his NYRB mission is done. Destroy the Reds.

[MikeForbes]

This isn't strengthening Perez's case to stick around

[gracos]

Curtis Out, and then Perez job is not safe, up to next manager to decide who is coach

[rydermike]

I wish they had given Silva a chance to play. Season is a wash, why not give him a chance

[ag futbol]

Poz has been poor
To be fair, JMR and Achara aren’t offering much today and that’s really creating complications for everyone in attack.

[PizzaEatingYeti]

Same old, same old miserable defending by TFC.
Isn't this shameful season over yet?

[MikeForbes]

Curtis Out, and then Perez job is not safe, up to next manager to decide who is coach

They will announce a manager search after the season, I guarantee that. If they can't bring in a clear upgrade they will bring Perez back and say he was the best candidate for the job.

[PizzaEatingYeti]

To me this is the real test of this teams character. This is an opponent who scored 7 goals against us and humiliated us. We can eliminate them from the play offs. Nothing less than 110% is expected. #firecurtis

What character?
This TFC team has inexistent character.

[OgtheDim]

Their press has been very effective. Mostly because JMR shows no outside threat & Poz is barely quicker than Bradley today

[jloome]

New record for goals against in a season. Bleh.

Just second to the ball constantly, poor reads, poor teamwork.

Our young guys are too young, our old guys are too old, our DPs are either missing or missing in action.

Mavinga has been particularly poor today, trying to force early pressure, do too much. Keeps getting caught high or wide.

[Bushmancan]

What character?
This TFC team has inexistent character.

Never thought I would say it but agreed.

[OgtheDim]

To be fair, JMR and Achara aren’t offering much today and that’s really creating complications for everyone in attack.

Poz is addicted to the quick stop & juke. Sometimes you have to be more direct

[MikeForbes]

Bradley is a legend and the greatest midfield performance I have ever witnessed for TFC was his debut against Seattle. With that said, he can no longer fill an every day role in a winning team.

[jloome]

I just can't see Perez being the guy, because there's a better-than-even chance we're still stuck with Curtis and much of this roster next year. he seems a very good youth coach, but we need a disciplinarian to deal with the egos.

Anyone notice Altidore and Lawrence arguing earlier? That was a bad look.

[MikeForbes]

I just can't see Perez being the guy, because there's a better-than-even chance we're still stuck with Curtis and much of this roster next year. he seems a very good youth coach, but we need a disciplinarian to deal with the egos.

Anyone notice Altidore and Lawrence arguing earlier? That was a bad look.

I did notice that. But seeing it on TV I didn't want to say anything since it was possible that he arguing with someone else.

[MikeForbes]

I so hope this is a blip on the radar for Poz. He has been so bad lately. DeLeon offers more currently.

[ag futbol]

Poz is addicted to the quick stop & juke. Sometimes you have to be more direct
I think that’s what he wants though. He’s looking upfield for options and there just aren’t any. Guys need to get in better positions otherwise he’s just looking at Alitodre covered by 3 defenders.

[Yohan]

This game is played like a team has nothing to play for and the other team has everything to play for

[OgtheDim]

Anyone notice Altidore and Lawrence arguing earlier? That was a bad look.

Jozy is, rightly, ticked the corner defending behind him is loose.

[noxx98]

Looks like Okello, Dwyer and DeLeon coming on at half

[OgtheDim]

Yup, jerseys on.

Poz, JMR & Bradley?

[OgtheDim]

Perez out here already

[noxx98]

It’s nice that we can also give Dwyer and DeLeon a send off today…

[Bushmancan]

Guys, I will be honest I am going to the Championship game (Tor or MTl) but I have a sinking feeling if we win it saves Curtis. I would rather us not qualify for CCL than Curtis ever getting a sniff at being our GM for next year.

[noxx98]

Looks like Jozy, JMR and maybe Mavinga off?

[OgtheDim]

Mavinga, Jozy and JMR

[MikeForbes]

DeLeon sure has no problem putting those smelling salts into body.

[PizzaEatingYeti]

Guys, I will be honest I am going to the Championship game (Tor or MTl) but I have a sinking feeling if we win it saves Curtis. I would rather us not qualify for CCL than Curtis ever getting a sniff at being our GM for next year.

I feel exactly the same!

[ag futbol]

Part of me wonders if this is Perez’s way of flipping the bird to Curtis and Manning.

Something tells me there have been more than a few lineup choices that have been dictated.

[MikeForbes]

That could of been the last time Jozy plays in Toronto.

[MikeForbes]

Part of me wonders if this is Perez’s way of flipping the bird to Curtis and Manning.

Something tells me there have been more than a few lineup choices that have been dictated.

JMR being pre-announced as a starter for the Atlanta game was 200% a management decision.

[OgtheDim]

I'm thinking it's Mavingas last game too

[OgtheDim]

Jozy and Mavinga not on the bench.

Dwyer is trying

[jloome]

The subs made sense if you consider that they're playing to make it to the CC game with as many healthy starters as possible.

He takes out Jozy and JMR because it's a meaningless game, Mavinga for a head knock. He plays the guys who haven't had much time lately for the same reason.

Montreal just went down 1-0 so it's looking rough for them. So, some good news today!

[noxx98]

Pozuelo can’t play out on the wings. He’s standing in acres of space crying out for the ball. Needs to be in the middle of the pitch

[MikeForbes]

Jozy and Mavinga not on the bench.

Dwyer is trying

Mavinga is supposedly out due to a concussion according to the broadcast.

[noxx98]

Mavinga also had his knee bandaged up in the middle of the first half. Could just be trying to protect him a bit.

[OgtheDim]

Mavinga is supposedly out due to a concussion according to the broadcast.
Things u don't know in the stadium.

Thanks

[MikeForbes]

With Jozy you never know. He could of been replaced to save for the Canadian Championship. He could be hurt. Or he could of had a temper tantrum in the locker room at the idea of being subbed out.

[Yohan]

I'm ok to lose this game so that IMFC doesn't make the playoffs

[jloome]

Pozuelo can’t play out on the wings. He’s standing in acres of space crying out for the ball. Needs to be in the middle of the pitch

He played on the wing for almost the entirety of his career. He moved inside with us and sometimes played inside in Belgium.

But if you mean what's tactically ideal, I'd agree. I don't think it matters much now, as our movement is so bad no one is ever open,. No point having a playmaker with no one to pass to, whereas if he gets the ball outside he can at least unbalance their backline a bit.

But... ho hum, we suck, no matter where they play right now.

I'd say along with arrogance issues we have personality clashes, the wrong personalities pissing off the wrong people. Teams that don't like each other don't generally do well no matter how much individual talent there is.

[MikeForbes]

Caldwell and Wileman are talking about Perez like he has already been informed he is done.

[MightyDM]

Caldwell and Wileman are talking about Perez like he has already been informed he is done.

If that’s the case then you would think Bob Bradley is coming in. But no way he reports to Ali Curtis.

[MikeForbes]

If that’s the case then you would think Bob Bradley is coming in. But no way he reports to Ali Curtis.

Yeah. He was specifically mentioned in their chat. You can bet TFC has mentioned to his agent that they are looking for a bald manager and if he knows anyone that they will offer xx amount for xx years.

[noxx98]

Summer of Perruzza time

[jloome]

Man... Dwyer missed that rebound by so far he might as well have just booted it into the parking lot.

[jloome]

If that’s the case then you would think Bob Bradley is coming in. But no way he reports to Ali Curtis.

Manning will shuffle his buddy to 'director of player operations' or some other cap management bullshit title.

[alex andrew]

difficult but doable, united are not impressive either

[OgtheDim]

Dwyer shoots the ball.

Such a change from the normal

[rydermike]

Did wileman just say Dwyer hasn't had a shot on target since September 2019... And we signed a striker with that stat. Wow

[OgtheDim]

Keep Peruzza

[MightyDM]

Manning will shuffle his buddy to 'director of player operations' or some other cap management bullshit title.

Yup.

[jloome]

Keep Peruzza

I swear, my head will explode if they release Peruzza and Dunne after how they've shown recently. Ditto with Paul Rothrock, the third round pick at TFC II who has been first-team quality for the last five or six weeks of the season.

[jloome]

Good choice, Michael, leaning back, ball bobbling, eight guys in the box. Sure, a shot from thirty yards is the right idea.

Strewth.

[jloome]

I have, I suspect, a more positive view of Caldwell than most but he sure does miss a lot. Clear shove on Richie with him clear of his man.

Earlier kick on Osorio's boot sole he missed, too.

Does that count as a shot on goal for Dwyer? I don't think so; negated by the offside. Two years, two months and counting!

Remember when Eddie Johnson lost his speed, how sad it was watching him try to be effective with his one exceptional tool gone? Dwyer is Johnson redux.

[jloome]

AAHHAARGH, Peruzza was open going to the back post...

[alex andrew]

difficult but doable, united are not impressive either

at least i tried

[MikeForbes]

Guys, I saw Erickson Gallardo on the field! Sometimes I need to be reminded he exists.

[mowe]

Glad this season is over. We need a LOT of changes.

[ag futbol]

Well, at least we sent Morrow off with some class. Result on the field notwithstanding.

[OgtheDim]

That was the true base at that game today.

Lots of things have to get better

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Even if they don't, I was reminded of just how much fun I get from just going to a game.

Will be back

[gracos]

Glad this season is over. We need a LOT of changes.

Yes, and it starts with Curtis gone, possibly Manning and Perez too

[MightyDM]

That was the true base at that game today.

Lots of things have to get better

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Even if they don't, I was reminded of just how much fun I get from just going to a game.

Will be back

Of course.

I went to last years home opener. With the lock down,general weirdness, and Joes going I haven’t felt like returning since. I hope to feel differently next spring and will have my season seats.

I think today was a bit under the true base - people like me didn’t go - but close.