MLS Match Day 16 - ATL @ TFC Saturday June 25 7:38pm - Forget Your Name

[OgtheDim]

Forget Your Fear


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eeh1qwAM97Q


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Have at It People

[OgtheDim]

Wow...24 hours and no comment

I know ATL isn't all that big a team but...

You'd think we had a recent success or a big signing or two coming or something.... :)

[Canary10]

This is my first game going back to BMO since the home opener. Very much looking forward to it!! Hopefully we can build on the Clubfoot Montreal game.

[jloome]

I think Dwyer has something like four goals already. He really is a “plays a with a chip” player. We should’ve made him collect the balls after every practise or something; dude would’ve scored double digits.

They’ve improved of late but they haven’t won back-to-back games all season and have one win on the road out of eight, so we should be in with a shot.

I just want to see us continue the other night’s performance. Some of that was Montreal being flat but a lot of it was just us beating the pants off them. We outdueled them 51-30, or something ridiculous like that, which basically means they had a hard time getting a foot on the ball when they weren’t in useless cycling possession.

[Mr. Inbetween]

I think Dwyer has something like four goals already. He really is a “plays a with a chip” player. We should’ve made him collect the balls after every practise or something; dude would’ve scored double digits.

Carnac The Magnificent... When an ex-wife has better football stats than you? A Dom Dwyer.

[razor787]

My wife and I are going to the game tonight. I just saw the bag policy.

Is she really not allowed to bring her purse with her, or is that bag policy not really enforced?

[MightyDM]

My wife and I are going to the game tonight. I just saw the bag policy.

Is she really not allowed to bring her purse with her, or is that bag policy not really enforced?

It is enforced. If it says no purses, it’s no purses. And they are pretty ruthless about it

[MightyDM]

Really looking forward to this. Beautiful day.

[MikeForbes]

Gonna miss a good chunk of this tonight. Hopefully the play from Wednesday carries over and we can get another result with Insigne presumably in the house.

[razor787]

Gonna miss a good chunk of this tonight. Hopefully the play from Wednesday carries over and we can get another result with Insigne presumably in the house.

I'm hoping he will make an appearance, but I doubt he will start. Maybe he will come on around the 80th as a super-sub.

[OgtheDim]

Insigne is not available until July 9

[MikeForbes]

They should have signs up all over BMO tonight stating that Insigne isn't eligible to play until the Earthquakes game. Got a feeling there will be more than a few angry fans there who think Insigne being in town means he can play.

[MikeForbes]

Disappointed to not see Priso get another start. Mavinga over O'Neill could be a risky move aswell.

https://twitter.com/TorontoFC/status/1540828502345269250?s=20&t=EbSleJkfWk5uVoj1lFAYhQ

[DavemTFC]

At least Oso starts. My guess is the plan is to play him ~60 and bring Priso on for the rest

[OgtheDim]

Josef Martinez is back - at about 80% but still a threat.

[jloome]

Disappointed to not see Priso get another start. Mavinga over O'Neill could be a risky move aswell.

https://twitter.com/TorontoFC/status/1540828502345269250?s=20&t=EbSleJkfWk5uVoj1lFAYhQ

From the fact that he only started because Kerr was injured, I worry BB is developing a bias/myopic take on Priso. He made a real difference in that game because of how quickly he could press and his dangerous passing.

[MikeForbes]

From the fact that he only started because Kerr was injured, I worry BB is developing a bias/myopic take on Priso. He made a real difference in that game because of how quickly he could press and his dangerous passing.

Agree that Bradley may not be as high on Priso as a lot of us are. He seemed to prefer Okello to him aswell before Noble went down with his knee issue.

[jloome]

Agree that Bradley may not be as high on Priso as a lot of us are. He seemed to prefer Okello to him aswell before Noble went down with his knee issue.

We just crushed Montreal. Why change that? Feels like a mistake.

[OgtheDim]

Bradley chose to start from the north....

[SirBobSaget]

Only 1 1st team starter in Atlantas back 4 plus a 20 year 2nd MLS game GK. Need to take advantage

[SirBobSaget]

Bradley chose to start from the north....

Maybe game plan is to go hard and dominate early.

[Yuushalinsky]

The finish. Osorio. Actual good play

[SirBobSaget]

Well done Nelson got his head up and made the play, and of course Osorio.

[jloome]

The finish. Osorio. Actual good play

little FIFA juke on that one

[Yuushalinsky]

little FIFA juke on that one

yeah that one was all caps, I'm also encouraged by the way we're actually tracking back... in 15 minutes, let's hope it lasts the other 75

[SirBobSaget]

Feel like Bob Bradley finally has the squad settled. They are not constantly out of control being exposed all over the field just trying to hold on. Adding a 2 or 3? more key players to this lineup will make this team a serious contender.

[OgtheDim]

Mavinga is man marking Martinez

[Bushmancan]

Nelson card is a joke if they don’t call the foul against Petrasso. We need help on the right side.

[glaze]

No capô? We facing sanctions? We can move this to members only but where is everyone?

[OgtheDim]

Uh, from 116, it looks about 24k

[OgtheDim]

Team looks hungry

[MikeForbes]

Best I have seen them play in a couple years. Osorio legit changes everything. He is so smart.

[Smokecell]

No capô? We facing sanctions? We can move this to members only but where is everyone?

Tbh I’ve barely seen any RBP presence since footy returned to BMO. I figure other groups absorbed a lot of active members?

[jloome]

Weird sub.

[Auzzy]

My wife and I are going to the game tonight. I just saw the bag policy.

Is she really not allowed to bring her purse with her, or is that bag policy not really enforced?


It is enforced. If it says no purses, it’s no purses. And they are pretty ruthless about it

They weren't enforcing no bags tonight. But I wouldn't depend on that. If they won't accept a purse or bag you're kinda screwed.

We've been taking an RPB or other drawstring bag that you can fold flat. To get through the gate, we throw everything in one or two clear plastic bags or big zip locks. Other than going through the gate, we can keep everything in the drawstring bag.

But an NFL-style clear bag or clear backpack is really the way to go.

[jloome]

World-class tackle.

[DavemTFC]

Best I have seen them play in a couple years. Osorio legit changes everything. He is so smart.

Honestly the whole team looks completely recharged since the int'l break, even the red bull game was better than a lot of our games in april/may.

We've been the dominant, front foot team for three straight halves now. Hope it continues!

[Auzzy]

Bradley chose to start from the north....

Smart move. No sun in the eyes by the time the second half started.

[jloome]

Damn it.

We took our foot off the gas for a few
minutes and that's all it takes.

[OgtheDim]

JMR is the fullback

[jloome]

Lol with Bono they would've scored twice there

[Yuushalinsky]

PRISO JESUS

That's pretty special as a goal.

[jloome]

Grandstand finish, Priso the potential hero.

[SirBobSaget]

Huge composure by Priso we were desperate for that moment. Really need the 3 points and some positive momentum heading to the playoffs.

[Webdogg]

Backpass to Q would have been in the net with Bono.

[SirBobSaget]

6 mins what????

[SirBobSaget]

They needed that win now in a great position with reinforcements incoming

[DavemTFC]

Terrific performance from everyone tonight

[Yuushalinsky]

GGs - building on that win Wednesday, great offensive setup with actual danger and strong defensive play

[tfcfans]

Let’s hope this homestand is the start of the mid-season push by this team with the new additions joining on July 9th or so.:scarf:

[Ultra & Proud]

I believe in Kosi.

[portu]

Priso’s post-game comments were spot on. Intelligent young dude.

[OgtheDim]

25 k - people want to see this game in this town.

Character win

[Webdogg]

Only caught the last 15 plus stoppage. Everyone looked dead tired. Must have been going hard

[OgtheDim]

JMR looked decent as a FB

[notthesun]

Very very happy for Priso tonight.

[PawTar711]

I thought this was a really good win for Toronto FC in terms of how the coach was able to show that we had dominance in a way that I wouldn't understand but did. And, thats where, if you said, that by shooting the ball when you could, you would argue that if the formation is the same, its almost like that its "already done", So it's almost like, if by the late goals, it would prove that 90 minute matches are pretty standard, and that this win can propell you to first.

[MikeForbes]

What a goal from Priso! So happy with the way we have played in the last two games.

[Auzzy]

That was awesome!!! Great game to experience in the stadium.

Only concern: I'm a bit worried about Westberg. After he was down, he kicked a couple out of touch, which is very uncharacteristic for him. Just wondering if he picked up a knock.

[MightyDM]

From the fact that he only started because Kerr was injured, I worry BB is developing a bias/myopic take on Priso. He made a real difference in that game because of how quickly he could press and his dangerous passing.

I wo'rry about that too, but I think its more about balance. lets hope..Ralph has proved himself

[MightyDM]

Tbh I’ve barely seen any RBP presence since footy returned to BMO. I figure other groups absorbed a lot of active members?

Its like in losing Joes we lost more than a gathering place

[Slick]

Character win tonight. 2 solid performances in a row.

[Oldtimer]

That was awesome!!! Great game to experience in the stadium.

Only concern: I'm a bit worried about Westberg. After he was down, he kicked a couple out of touch, which is very uncharacteristic for him. Just wondering if he picked up a knock.

It's possible, I hope not. Westberg was excellent most of the game, you really saw it on the free kick against TFC in the second half, he organized the defence really well for that shot. The one goal against him was class, no one would have stopped that one. Once he got a few games under his belt you really can see how much better organized TFC's defence is with him in goal.

[MightyDM]

Priso’s post-game comments were spot on. Intelligent young dude.

For those of us who were still in the stands, what did he say?

[MightyDM]

World-class tackle.

JLoome, half the stadium rose in an ovation for that - likely not visible from Northern Alberta. Also, Ayo looked really tired and down when he came off until he realized there was a huge ovation for him and you could see him respond. Fantastic from the supporters.

[OgtheDim]

Yeh, the iq of the fans was good tonight.

Solid play got ovations.

We are a town of many sports - soccer is one of them.

[MightyDM]

Also, Poz was very good tonight. Lots of amazing passes. he still looks gassed all the time but this was his best game this year and likely last year as well, really encouraging.

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[Canary10]

That was a great night. My first game back since the season opener. I love those night games. The temperature was perfect and one of the long time SS holders who I haven’t seen in two years has a 7 month old baby. Crazy!

Excellent game from the team. Lots of rough edges, especially with passing. But a big 3 points.

[MightyDM]

AAAAAnd - MB was very good tonight. Needs to be said.

[MightyDM]

That was a great night. My first game back since the season opener. I love those night games. The temperature was perfect and one of the long time SS holders who I haven’t seen in two years has a 7 month old baby. Crazy!

Excellent game from the team. Lots of rough edges, especially with passing. But a big 3 points.

Hey! My first game since the season opener also! (Too busy watching Wout Weghorst videos, i am sure you know how that is)

[MightyDM]

Jesus not his best tonight. And Shaff scores if he hits it first time

[Canary10]

Hey! My first game since the season opener also! (Too busy watching Wout Weghorst videos, i am sure you know how that is)

Lol. I didn’t realize how much I missed it.

[MikeForbes]

If we can keep this form until Insigne and Criscito arrive we will be in good shape.

[OgtheDim]

https://www.torontofc.ca/video/latest/#postgame-sound-ralph-priso-june-25-2022

This is a very mature presser for a guy his age.

"On a personal standpoint, I think I can do better"

BB has instilled into these guys a much different mindset where guys know they can do good but can do better.

[portu]

For those of us who were still in the stands, what did he say?
Took some soft balls about amazing goal/excited for Insigne and made them (paraphrasing):

“We’re happy to get the win but the performance can definitely be better. I know the fans haven’t been the happiest results, but I think it’s going to blend really well once the veteran presence is added this summer and in the long term will make a big difference.”

Very cool head, intelligent comments, acknowledging pros/cons, stakeholder opinions, self-reflection. Tone of delivery was excellent as well. Not trying to overvalue a 2 min convo, but I was like woah intelligent guy.

[Auzzy]

Mavinga had some incredible tackles. It's often at the edge of what's physically possible with him: definitely some risk of injury.

I loved the way he and JMR completely wiped out some Atlanta players with huge slide tackles. Those guys had no clue what hit them.

[James17930]

Let’s hope this homestand is the start of the mid-season push by this team with the new additions joining on July 9th or so.:scarf:

Exactly what I was going to say.

It's painful for me when this team is bad ... I really can't take it.

So I really hope we've turned the corner.

Can't wait to see Insigne in action.

[MikeForbes]

Insigne down with the viking clap thing.

https://twitter.com/gennarogear9/status/1540933819741642754?s=20&t=kgCiEPD6MQIJhBtQMycs4A

[ManUtd4ever]

Best performance of the season with Insigne looking on in the stands. If we can remain within striking distance of the playoffs for a couple of weeks, we'll be in good shape.

[Bushmancan]

Thought Salcedo has had two very solid games now. Was watching him marshaling the lines. There is some truth that it takes defenders a little time to change leagues and understand the tempo and create familiarity with your team mates. Hopefully this is the start.

[ag futbol]

I couldn’t catch this one live and had to watch late. Great game by the guys all around.

I thought Nelson was key to the attack in the first half. His pace and willingness to be the runner that stretched the backline really overloaded ATL (along with the high press). Unfortunately his decisions are still erratic at times and he had quite a few unnecessary losses of possession or opportunities to move the ball that weren’t taken. Also made one really bad pass that left us short on the break. Leaving the yellow side, I think Bob subs him at half anyway (right decision).

What a difference having two ball-playing CB’s makes. I love O’Neill when defending but in possession he is a liability. Mavinga managed to strike the right balance today. We’ll see if he can stay consistent. If he doesn’t I think Criscito slides over from LB and takes his spot.

Nice game by Priso and something to build on. I think he should be above some others in the pecking order (Kerr, Okello) but Bob seems to value willingness to get forward and pace in those spots more than anything else. We’ll have to see but if performances are what matter I think Priso has turned in better average ones of late and Kerr / Okello play one impactful game in 5

Ref was poor. I hope he doesn’t become a regular fixture.

[jloome]

Ref was poor. I hope he doesn’t become a regular fixture.


He was very poor, muffed a lot of close decisions in favor of the attacker where the defender clearly had ball
first and position. I thought Pozuelo was going to suffer apoplexy in the first half when he got whistled three times in a row for good tackles.

[MikeForbes]

Still can't get over that one time strike from Priso. That was so class.

[Mr. Inbetween]

At the game last night. An evening enjoyed.
Great game atmosphere. Maybe not electric but certainly lots of sparks.
In agreement with most of the observations made by the many above.
Everyone mostly played well. JJ had an off night. Not worrying though; part of his profile.
His final goal touches were off despite the chances; also pushed off possession that lead to the conceded goal.
Generally, lots of team pace, good vision, many attempts at the through ball, numbers of chances; still, finish wanting.
Most of the kids did well, Kosi, Luca, Jayden, Ako, Jahkeele, Jacob and of course Ralph. For me and for now, all keepers.
Rotational plug ins and play, once reinforcements start to arrive.
If my eyes were not mistaken, Deandre was getting 'schooled' by Carlos during the Quintin injury.
Fun crowd reaction in the WestSide for Chris and Jahkeele tackles. Lots of other play ovations.
Michael, a machine. Spectating in person, the balls to and through him didn't seem as forced or recycled as in the past.
More part of the team's forward movement and action.
Poz continues to return to his MVP self. Bob has got him to consistently, defensively chase and pressure attackers.
Westberg is the guy for as long as possible; any future keeper needs to be at least of his ilk.
Hope TFC has him stay on as a GK Coach.
The Priso goal celebration by the players felt 'Playoff'. Perhaps even the TFC season TSN Turning Point?
25.5+K crowd. Lorenzo there and acknowledged. During halftime TFC/jumbo-tron confirmed he will make debut 9JUL22 against San Jose Earthquakes.

And now for something completely different... the leading three... Ralph(19) V Jayden(19) V Jahkeele(18).
IMHO...
While Ralph seems to be the most TFC MLS mature kid and ready for prime-time,
And Jahkeele has been universally anointed as the most talented; for and with international expectations,
For myself and for now, Jayden represents the player with the most raw potential of that group to be at least very impactful within the league.
At times, the most frustrating player; at moments the worst and best TFC kid on field.
Obviously, BBradley keeps rating him enough to consistently play him; believes he has something to offer and develop.
BTW, during the Red Bulls Post Game commentary, was BBradley referencing Jayden @ about 7:47?

[ag futbol]

He was very poor, muffed a lot of close decisions in favor of the attacker where the defender clearly had ball
first and position. I thought Pozuelo was going to suffer apoplexy in the first half when he got whistled three times in a row for good tackles.
Yeah, and as much as I don’t blame us for doing it, the fouling of Araujo was well into persistent infringement.

If LA gets fouled into oblivion like that without the cards coming out I’ll be pissed

[Mr. Inbetween]

At least Oso starts. My guess is the plan is to play him ~60 and bring Priso on for the rest

Not bad, not bad at all Coach/Assistant; @ the ~62 mark! :D

[EL DUQUE'----']

Nice game by the boys. Need to keep their heads up a bit more in the box for easier tap ins, but damn, we'll take it!