Today's News ,Sunday ,Jun.15
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House of pain
TFC pounds Rapids; remains unbeaten at home
By LORI EWING, THE CANADIAN PRESS
Rohan Ricketts' first goal was a huge relief. His second goal was pure shock.
Ricketts scored a pair of goals, including his first ever in Major League Soccer, and Danny Dichio added one as Toronto defeated the Colorado Rapids 3-1 last night, stretching its unbeaten streak at BMO Field to seven games.
"I just felt free, like 'I can't believe I scored,' " Ricketts said afterward. "Especially the second one. I scored two goals in one game, I've never done that."
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Ricketts leads Toronto FC to win
PETER MALLETT
Globe and Mail
TORONTO — Growing up in the streets of south London, Toronto FC midfielder Rohan Ricketts modelled his game after Barcelona legend Ronaldinho but in Saturday's 3-1 win over Colorado his first two MLS career goals would have even made the Brazilian superstar envious.
"Ronaldinho, he's the man - he was my only hero while I grew up playing street soccer," said Ricketts after the victory.
Ricketts was named man of the match for Toronto FC which improved their record to 6-4-2 and remained undefeated at BMO Field this season.
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Toronto FC faces surging Rapids
PETER MALLETT
Globe and Mail
TORONTO — A weakened Toronto FC defensive core will try to take the fizz out of the surging Colorado Rapids and their pint-sized Scottish target man Tom McManus in tonight's Major League Soccer game at BMO Field.
The 5-foot-9 McManus is tied for the Rapids' goal-scoring lead with three in eight games.
"The MLS is very good but it's much different than playing in Scotland," said McManus, 27. "In Scotland, the pace of the game is much faster, but over here it is more of an on-the-ground control game with short passes, but that suits my style of play just fine."
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Ricketts rockets Toronto to victory
Midfielder strikes twice in nine minutes to lead blowout over Colorado
Morgan Campbell
Sports Reporter
Rohan Ricketts used to lose sleep over not scoring.
Even Friday night, the South London native lay awake and wondered why a soccer career that has spanned seven seasons, six teams and two continents has included only two goals – one when he played for Tottenham Hotspur and another for Wolverhampton.
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Canada gearing up for Cup run
Mitchell & Co. facing St. Vincent & Grenadines in qualifier
The Canadian Press
Despite being seen as rank outsiders in today's World Cup qualifier against Canada, head coach Stewart John-Hall is unfazed about the challenges facing his St. Vincent & the Grenadines team.
John-Hall says he respects the Canucks as favourites, but believes his team of amateurs can create a major upset – as long as they focus on themselves.
"I think when you try to impose your opponents on the players' mind, especially in cases when that opponent is seen as the superior unit, it tends to have a negative effect on the players' state of mind and they are beaten before they even enter the field," he said.
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TFC continue to be a force in front of BMO rowdies
By LORI EWING, AP
TORONTO -- Toronto FC's record at home this season remains unscathed.
Rohan Ricketts scored a pair of goals, including his first in Major League Soccer, and Danny Dichio added one, as Toronto FC defeated the Colorado Rapids 3-1 on Saturday, stretching their unbeaten streak at BMO field to seven games. The victory came despite the fact Toronto was missing five starters to international assignments.
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Toronto FC remains unbeaten at home
Home continues to be ever so sweet for Toronto FC as it cruised to a 3-1 win Saturday over the Colorado Rapids at BMO Field.
Rohan Ricketts netted the first two goals of his MLS career in the second half, while Danny Dichio opened the scoring with a brilliant volley in the first half for Toronto (6-4-2).
Christian Gomez spoiled the Toronto shutout with his third goal of the season on a free kick in the 80th minute for Colorado (5-6-0).
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Still unbeatable at BMO
By Ryan Johnston
SPORTSNET.CA
TORONTO - Danny Dichio led by example on Saturday night; and the rest of his teammates took notice.
The striker's first-half goal helped Toronto FC to a 3-1 win over the visiting Colorado Rapids and kept John Carver's team unbeaten at BMO Field through seven home games.
"When you have a moment of inspiration like that (Dichio's goal) it will inspire you, it inspired me," Carver said during the post-game conference. "It was a fantastic finish, and from where we were standing we saw it going intot he net, it was a bit of class."
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Canada in for a fight
By THE CANADIAN PRESS
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent -- Despite being seen as ranked outsiders in their CONCACAF 2010 pre-World Cup qualifier against Canada, head coach Stewart John-Hall is unfazed about challenges facing his St. Vincent & the Grenadines team.
John-Hall, an Englishman who took up duties as technical director a mere four months ago for the Vincy Heat, replaces Serbian Zoran Vranes who was in charge of the country's soccer program from 2004 until October 2007.
John-Hall says he respects the Canucks as favourites, but believes his team of amateurs can create a major upset.
"I think when you try to impose your opponents on the players' mind, especially in cases when that opponent is seen as the superior unit, it tends to have a negative effect on the players' state of mind and they are beaten before they even enter the field," he said.
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Ricketts' career day fuels TFC rout
Midfielder ecstatic after registering double in 3-1 victory
TORONTO -- When one has only scored three professional goals in an eight-year pro career, it is no exaggeration to say that scoring a brace is a career day. For Rohan Ricketts, his two goals on Saturday night didn't just solidify Toronto FC's 3-1 win against the Colorado Rapids, but represented a personal milestone. "Oh man, best day of my life so far," Ricketts said. "I never saw it coming and I've been dying to score. I've been close a few times but fortunately today it went in."
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Toronto FC continue home dominance
Win moves Reds to 5-0-2 at BMO Field on season
TORONTO -- Toronto FC continued their dominance on their home field with a 3-1 win against the Colorado Rapids on Saturday night at BMO Field. Danny Dichio's team-leading fifth goal put TFC ahead, and the Reds cemented their victory thanks to a pair of second-half goals from Rohan Ricketts. The win improves Toronto's record at BMO Field this season to a league-best 5-0-2. TFC are unbeaten in their last nine at home, with their last BMO Field defeat coming last season on Sept. 22.
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Ricketts powers Toronto FC past Rapids
TORONTO - With five starters missing due to international duty, Toronto FC had to rely on a familiar face and a new emerging goal threat on Saturday.Rookie Rohan Ricketts had two goals and Danny Dichio also tallied as Toronto FC recorded a 3-1 triumph over the Colorado Rapids. Toronto FC (6-4-2) remained undefeated at home, improving its record to 5-0-2 at rowdy BMO Field.
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