Battle of the losers!
Chivas USA sucks, but they have been better defensively since El Chelis got fired. I miss that dude a lot.
And TFC will lose again? At least Osorio will be back for this game.
Matchday 19: Toronto at Chivas USA, Wed 17 July, 1030pm
Battle of the losers!
Chivas USA sucks, but they have been better defensively since El Chelis got fired. I miss that dude a lot.
And TFC will lose again? At least Osorio will be back for this game.
“Years have gone by and I’ve finally learned to accept myself for who I am: a beggar for good football.
I go about the world, hand outstretched, and in the stadiums I plead: ‘A pretty move, for the love of God.’
And when good football happens, I give thanks for the miracle and I don’t give a damn which team or country performs it.”
-Eduardo Galeano
They'll lose this one due to jet lag and the next one due to fatigue from the midweek game.
One of the few winnable road games for TFC. Can they get 3 points? Probably not. But hey, by the time the game rolls around hopefully we'll have something to talk about in terms of player signings.
I expect a draw. Why not?
MLS is a tough, physical league, that emphasizes speed, and features plastic fields, grueling travel, extreme weather, and incompetent refs. - NK Toronto
Id be happy with a draw, but a win is very do-able...but its TFC so anything can happen
I think we will win 2-1.
I'll be satisfied to only lose by 1. Progress!
TFC to win and even Chivas in the standings for it.
FORMER FULL TIME KOOL-AID DRINKER
Draw 0-0 with nothing notable happening in the game, other than some grass growing in the 18 yard box at both ends. Both teams set up to "not lose" in the battle for the basement.
Two days is a long time at TFC!
Could be a whole new team by then so who knows what will happen on the day.
:@)
^ Agreed. Could be a whole different team. Atleast were getting back our Gold Cup squad. That alone we should be able to squeeze out a result. I'm thinking we get a 2-1 win.
Osorio was really missed on Sat. Will be nice to have him back for this game.
“Years have gone by and I’ve finally learned to accept myself for who I am: a beggar for good football.
I go about the world, hand outstretched, and in the stadiums I plead: ‘A pretty move, for the love of God.’
And when good football happens, I give thanks for the miracle and I don’t give a damn which team or country performs it.”
-Eduardo Galeano
...anyone care to predict the lineup?
----------Bendik-----------
-Russel-Caldwell-Boss-Ecks-
Osorio-Laba-Hall-Convey
---Earnshaw-Brockie-------
1-1 tie
Bendik
Ecks-Caldwell-Boss-Bloom
Osorio-Laba-Russel-Convey
Earnshaw-Brockie
Get Ecks back to his best side, lets give Bloom a go, see what he's got to offer. Russel has done enough to warrant another start in place of Hall in the middle (just about!).
Agreed. In addition, Brockie must take advantage of scoring opportunities!Originally Posted by Yohan
Since kids are back from CMNT.... might as well play Morgan on the wing instead of LB
------------Bendik-------------
-----------(sub: Frei)----------
---Russel-Caldwell-Boss-Ecks---
--(sub: Henry, Morgan, Bloom)--
------------Laba---------------
---------(sub: Hall)-------------
--Convey---Osorio------Morgan--
----------(sub: Bekker)--------
------------Brockie--------------
------------Earnshaw-----------
-----------(sub: Braun)---------
4-1-3-1-1
Is Koev able to play this game? If so, lets go all out attack and get him the ball. Osorio-Koev could be an exciting combo. Osorio is a player who could actually do something with those nice layoffs that Koev gives and isn't scared to make shit happen on the attack. I know it will be Russell starting in midfield, but I wish we'd give Bekker a go in his natural position. He's never going to improve his game if he never plays, and the season is a write off at this point anyways.
Bendik
Eckersley - Henry - Caldwell - Morgan
Laba - Bekker
Osorio
Brockie - Koev - Convey
Russel better not get anywhere near the backline.
Much like the gold Cup games, I don't think I will have a stomach to watch tomorrow.
If this was on the weekend, I certainly wouldn't. But it's Wed. night at 10:30 pm so....might as well.
http://www.mlssoccer.com/mls-disciplinary-summary
forgot, no Henry, he has to serve his red card before Gold Cup against Chivas...
no Lambe, red against Kansas
1 more yellow Russel is suspended.
Koev is out with a calf injury.
It'll be interesting to see how motivated Morgan is to play again. Season is over. He knows he's an afterthought and was replaced by a CB who has since been punted. He also looked bad at the Gold Cup.
Not exactly an ideal situation for a comeback.
I'm sure we'll see Russell in the starting 11. I think this might end up uglier than the KC game.
So was Henry suspended for 2 games or does the KC game not count because of Gold Cup or ???
WE DID IT!
Henry didn't play in KC due to Gold Cup. Suspensions are served in the same league/tournament where it was issued.
Bocanegra available for selection for Chivas USA
“Years have gone by and I’ve finally learned to accept myself for who I am: a beggar for good football.
I go about the world, hand outstretched, and in the stadiums I plead: ‘A pretty move, for the love of God.’
And when good football happens, I give thanks for the miracle and I don’t give a damn which team or country performs it.”
-Eduardo Galeano
I don't want to be the dude who says the p word but if this team is even thinking of playoffs this is a must win. Can't drop points against one of the worst in the league in the position we're in, even playing away.
Henry should be down for 2 because it is his second red of the season, isn't it?
From MLS Disciplinary Committee:
I could find nothing of a two games for 2nd red.Players suspended from MLS League Season games (regular season or playoffs) that are called in for national team duty will have their suspensions held in abeyance until they return to their MLS Club. Further, MLS Clubs will be responsible for informing the League Office of a player’s selection to national team duty.
Has anyone asked Asif yet? He usually knows these things ahead of time.
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