Today’s News, Friday , Oct.17

[denime]

TFC's Dichio ponders his future after slow recovery from concussion
Veteran striker admits he might not play next year; 'I've got to think about my health'
MORGAN CAMPBELL

For the first time since early spring, Toronto FC is on a three-game unbeaten streak, and head coach John Carver attributes the squad's recent success to two factors: Desperation and Danny Dichio.
He says the desperation comes as the season winds down and he reminds players that next year's jobs depend on this year's performances. And with Dichio healthy, fit and back in the starting lineup, Carver says the whole team, especially fellow forward Chad Barrett, receives a boost.

Read more (http://www.thestar.com/Sports/Soccer/article/518937)



Carver wants to stay with TFC
LARRY MILLSON

TORONTO — With a Major League Soccer playoff spot still ever-so faintly possible, at least mathematically, Toronto FC head coach John Carver said Thursday that he is happy with the progress that has been made.
And, in case there are any doubts, he said that he wants to be part of what happens next year.
"Absolutely, I want to be here," he said Thursday as the team prepared for the final home game of the season on Saturday at BMO Field against the Chicago Fire.

Read more (http://www.globesports.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081016.wspttfc16/GSStory/GlobeSportsSoccer/home)


Dichio done?
By DEAN MCNULTY (dean.mcnulty@sunmedia.ca), SUN MEDIA

Danny Dichio -- Toronto FC's most popular player -- said yesterday that tomorrow's Major League Soccer match against Chicago Fire at BMO Field could be his last as a Red.
The man who scored the franchise's first professional goal and is the leading scorer in team history, said that this past season has given him new perspective on his longevity as a player.
Dichio spent much of the 2008 season recovering from a concussion suffered on Canada Day against the Vancouver Whitecaps and only in the past three games has he been effective in his role as the team's most physical attacker.

Read more (http://www.torontosun.com/sports/soccer/2008/10/17/7114311-sun.html)



Gillett hopes to follow Toronto's lead for once
ROBERT MACLEOD

Given the long and passionate rivalry that exists between the two Canadian hockey hotbeds, it was unexpected to hear the owner of the Montreal Canadiens lavish praise on the City of Toronto.
But fear not, Habs fans, George Gillett was speaking in the context of soccer, not hockey, when he spoke in glowing terms yesterday of how Toronto's successful Major League Soccer team could help jump-start his bid to land a franchise for Montreal.

Read more (http://www.globesports.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081016.wspt_gillett17/GSStory/GlobeSportsSoccer/home)


TFC hope to fuel hopes against Fire
Reds look to close in on playoff spot as Fire zero in on No. 2 seed

After taking four points from two road games, Toronto FC is looking to regain their home dominance and keep alive their hopes for a spot in the MLS Cup Playoffs, when they play host to the Chicago Fire at BMO Field. TFC still sits at the foot of the Eastern Conference, yet is just four points out of the final wild card spot with two games yet to play. While the Fire have already clinched their spot in the postseason, they are trying to lock down home-field advantage in the Eastern Conference Semifinal Series; while they hold the tiebreaker, they are tied with the New England Revolution with two matches yet to play.

Read more (http://toronto.fc.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081016&content_id=196440&vkey=news_t280&fext=.jsp&team=t280%5B)



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SUNSHINE (http://www.torontosun.com/sunshinegirl/) :)

[Broadview]

Wow, you had to expect it eventually but these Dichio retirement rumblings are still a little startling. Sounds like it's a case of wether he wants to play for TFC or do something else with TFC, so that's good. I bet he plays another one.

24 Sunshine pics! Good ones too, she looks like a young Marg Helgeberger (sp?).

[BuSaPuNk]

Morning D!! Yeah Dichio sounds like Sundin right now. God I hope he comes back next year. He is the heart and soul of this team.

[Oldtimer]

So the turf is going to lose us DD now?
I'm upset.

[Lucky Strike]

So the turf is going to lose us DD now?
I'm upset.

Yup. Not cool at all. I mean it's not a done deal, but scary to think it could happen.

[Oldtimer]

Now with DC's win, we now need KC to lose the next 2.
If KC loses, that brings up San Jose, thereby giving us a lower draft pick next year, so we lose potential next year to give us a chance this year.
We also need RSL and FCD to tie, and RSL to lose against the Rapids.
We also need to win the next 2.
Not impossible, but unlikely.

[denime]

If 2 of this 3 teams( RCD,RSL,Rapids) win 1 game we are out.

[Oldtimer]

Carver wants to be back.

Given his past statements, and the fact that he's had discussions with the higher-ups, it can be reasonably safe to assume we are going to get a DP then.

[Oldtimer]

MONTREAL - The Montreal Impact continues this week its daily training sessions at Saputo Stadium in preparation for its upcoming game in the CONCACAF Champions League, Tuesday October 21 at 8 pm against CD Olimpia from Honduras. This will be the last match at Saputo Stadium this year.This game will be key in determining its advancement as the Impact could clinch a spot among the top two clubs in Group C, in addition to qualifying for the quarterfinal series, which will start late February. Montreal only needs one point to officially reach the next round.
"Our objective is now to end the group stage with two good results and consolidate first position," said Impact head coach John Limniatis. "We are having intensive training this week to be ready for Tuesday's game. The players know what is at stake and the significance of this match."


http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3728689

[flatpicker]

"If I'm not getting good feedback from them, maybe I'll have to go elsewhere and ply my trade," he said. "But at this moment in time I'm feeling that I want to come back (to Toronto)."

I don't like that quote much!
The thought of Dichio playing for someone else in MLS does not sit right with me at all!

[Technorgasm]

George Giullet is a fucking Cancer. . . He is ruining my club as it is. . no need to make others on this side of the pond suffer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPRU1vqyF98

[Roogsy]

I wish I had not clicked on the Dichio story. It makes me sad.

[Pigfynn]

I don't like that quote much!
The thought of Dichio playing for someone else in MLS does not sit right with me at all!

This can't happen! it would be a terrible mark on what is a beautiful part of our club's early history.

DICHIO IN T.O or NOWHERE!

please:)

[Redcoe15]

George Giullet is a fucking Cancer. . . He is ruining my club as it is. . no need to make others on this side of the pond suffer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPRU1vqyF98
Tom Hicks is the true cancer. George Gillett would give the team the respect it deserves. See the Montreal Canadiens for that.