Today’s News, Friday , May.22
Mornin'
Cummins give players a break from artificial turf
Workout on grass field a welcome change for TFC; `It's a little softer'
Daniel Girard
It's an attempt to reduce the home-field disadvantage.
Toronto FC players yesterday had a fast-paced, two-hour workout on grass, a deliberate move by the coaching staff to give them a break from the daily pounding on the artificial surface of BMO Field.
"It's nice to get them out of the environment they're normally in, and get them on some softer pitches," head coach Chris Cummins said on the sidelines of the field, beside the new Pine Glen Soccer Centre in Oakville.
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Reds play host to East rivals Revs
Toronto FC look to add cushion in standings ahead of New England
Toronto FC can put some separation between themselves and the New England Revolution, their next closest pursuers in the Eastern Conference, when the teams meet Saturday afternoon at BMO Field. TFC saw its four-game league unbeaten streak (and six games in all competitions) put to an end in a rare home loss last weekend, falling to the Chicago Fire; the Revolution haven't won since the first week in April though they've recorded back-to-back draws.
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TFC goes au natural at practice
By RYAN JOHNSTON
It was blue skies and green grass for Toronto FC on Thursday as the team trained in Oakville, ON, ahead of Saturday's clash with New England at BMO Field.
Not just green grass, real green grass.
"It (training on grass) is something we have spoken about for quite a while now as we do train them quite hard," coach Chris Cummins said after the Thursday session. "It's important that we get them on to a decent surface and the pitch we hope to train on will be ready in a couple of weeks.
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Serioux happy to be back home in Toronto
Reds defender delighted with opportunity to play in front of hometown fans
By Peter Mallett / MLSnet.com Staff
TORONTO -- There are often times during a young professional soccer player's career when they ask the question: Is this all worth it? Eight years ago, when Toronto FC defender Adrian Serioux was a United Soccer Leagues All-Star defender with the struggling Toronto Lynx, the question was front and center in his mind.
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Revolution need a kick-start against Toronto
FOXBOROUGH - For a team looking for its first win since April 4, tomorrow's matchup for the Revolution against Toronto FC may look appealing.
The Revolution are in the midst of a five-game winless streak (0-2-3) and are traveling to BMO Field, where they have not won in two visits (0-0-2). But since Toronto FC joined the MLS in 2007, the Revolution are 3-0-2 all-time against the club.
A positive result will be welcomed. Part of the problem this season has been a puzzling offense that has managed just seven goals, the lowest in the league.
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SUNSHINE
FC's Resolution: Win The Revolution
Toronto FC aren't making any promises, but they're looking forward to winning the Revolution. That's as in the New England Revolution in their first game back at BMO Field since their four game winning streak was snapped by Chicago last weekend.
The team worked out at home on Friday, and for coach Chris Cummins, it's a chance at redemption. He vows his squad will come out flying.
"We're going to play aggressive ... football," he promises. "We're going for three points. We know they're going to be organized, we know we're going to have to break them down. We'll be patient.
More here:http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_34778.aspx
Hart avoids MLS players for friendly
Canadian coach will go with lineup of players from mostly European-based clubs for May 30 game with Cyprus.
More here: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sport...rticle1149406/
