TFC vs. PU: The Battle on the Delaware, 7/17/2010
TORONTO FC VS. PHILADELPHIA UNION
July 17, 2010
3:30pm EST (1:30pm MST)
PPL Park, Chester, Pennsylvania
It's the return leg of the home/way -- we were kind enough to let Philly be the first play on our turf; now it's time we show our second DP to them in their house on the shores of the Delaware River.
First away match after 4 straight home games...no time better to continue our unbeaten run on the green, green grass of Philly's house!
Still possibly the only known RPB to appear on Masterchef Canada.
(I think?)
Yes, this is the pre-game thread. Begin discussions!
Still possibly the only known RPB to appear on Masterchef Canada.
(I think?)
Possible lineup:
--------------------------Frei-----------------------------
---Gargan------Nana-------------Cann---------Harden-----
--------------De Guzman------LaBrocca--------------------
--De Rosario-------------------------------------Barrett---
----------------Mista--------Maicon-----------------------
Last edited by ArmenJBX; 07-11-2010 at 08:31 PM.
Is Mista a DP?
Like the line up, but switch Barrett for LabbrocaOriginally Posted by JimmyBaldX
Yes.
Switching Sanyang for LaBrocca.
sorry, but I think Garcia stays there until he screws up again. I think Ibbe may get another start, since if you bench him, he may lose motivation.
--------------------------Frei-----------------------------
---Gargan------Nana-------------Cann---------Garcia-----
--------------De Guzman------LaBrocca--------------------
--De Rosario-------------------------------------Ibbe------
----------------Mista--------Barett-----------------------
-------------------Frei------------------
---Gargan------Nana--Cann-----Garcia
-------------JDG------Saric-------------
--De Rosario----------------------Barrett
-------------------Maicon-------------
-------------------Mista------------------
4-2-2-1-1
Maicon plays deep lying forward, Mista is the pure striker, Barrett and De Ro provide wing play and are swapping back and forth.
Really with the bowel evacuant obsession you folks have when talking about other MLS clubs, I figured you'd be using the other PU logo.
Should be another road win... so long as the good players show up.
Mista's natural and best produced position has been as second not first striker. I would hope they would play him as such. It was after he was moved to a primary striker position his goal scoring feel apart. (mixed with injuries and such)
This team scares the shit out of me on the road.
I'm not taking this one for granted. Going to play it safe and say 1-1 draw but I expect a win.
-------------------Frei------------------
---Gargan------Nana--Cann-----Garcia--
--De Rosario--JDG------Saric---LaBrocca--
---------------Mista---Barrett/Maicon----------
I'm pretty sure Preki is going to play 4-4-2.
It's important that Mista & JDG can link up. Barrett could also play left wing instead of LaBrocca.
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I was tempted...VERY tempted.
Still possibly the only known RPB to appear on Masterchef Canada.
(I think?)
I'm going to say a 4-0 dismantling of Philly in their house.
Time to win and win BIG on the road...not because it's Philly, it's just that we need/want it.
Still possibly the only known RPB to appear on Masterchef Canada.
(I think?)
Sorry for being off topic a bit,but...
I just realized that Philly gets to play Celtic and Man U. I mostly agree with the anti-'meaningless friendly' point of view, but Bolton...?
Last edited by Yagbod; 07-11-2010 at 11:13 PM. Reason: clarity
...yes, it doesn't carry the weight but really, meh.
Still possibly the only known RPB to appear on Masterchef Canada.
(I think?)
-----------------Frei------------------------
---Gargan---Nana---Cann---Garcia/Harden--
----------JDG-------Labrocca--------------
---DeRo-----------------------Barrett-----
-----------------------Maicon------------
----------------Mista---------------------
Something similar? I'm not really good with formations, but those are the players I would like to see there. Mista as the out and out striker, Maicon playing behind him, Barrett on the wing which is the best position for his pace, speed, and good crossing. Also it'll be good to see JDG back and link up with the rest and LaBrocca is far better than Saric in my opinion.
Also as for the left back, Garcia hasn't been terrible in recent games (despite that first play where he let Omar Cummings get by him easy in the Colorado game) so I wouldn't mind seeing him there, or whoever else Preki decides. But I really think thats our only real empty spot that needs to be filled. Gargan is an absolute revelation at right back, and hopefully Mista and Maicon Santos will be exactly what we need up front.
Hopefully we can light it up and finally cement ourselves as real contenders for the cup this year (aren't the finals in Toronto this year?)
PU is going to be motivated coming off a game where they totally dominated SJ but still lost. Fred is playing well right now, so is Le Toux, and you have to watch Mwanga. On the flip side, they can be scored on.
Seitz looks weak. Dude never played much in Salt Lake and it's showing. he's still working off the rust.
The Stink don't look that bad, though. They play a pretty nice style and have been fucked by having so many road games to start the season. They are young in many positions, so mistakes will be made.
Hopefully we can beat The Stink next week for our second road win.
TFC- 2 - DeRo, Mista
PU - 0
PU isnt that good, their D is porous and I think our midfield is better than what they have. We control the ball, lets them chase and score two in the second half.
I am going to the game in Philly and was wondering if anybody was making the trip?
bolton is as good as celtic
u speak the truth man!
Looks alright, but I would prefer Dero on the left wing so he can cut in on his strong foot.
I don't think preki will start jdg and mista. What message would that send to the players that came in and "did well" against Colorado?
Shut all these three down (and get Califf ejected on another idiotic red), and you've got Seitz for target practice.
Still possibly the only known RPB to appear on Masterchef Canada.
(I think?)
what about Hscanovic???I like him playing LB running the wings....I start him for sure.
How can you not start your two DPs, if Preki did not it simply would be crazy. I am looking forward to seeing Mista out on the pitch.
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