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    Default TFC 2014 pre-season thread

    Keeping track of 2014 pre season friendlies



    Mickey Mouse Cup
    -Wed 19 Feb: vs Columbus
    -Sat 22 Feb: vs Orlando City
    -Wed 26 Feb: vs Philadelphia
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    And when good football happens, I give thanks for the miracle and I don’t give a damn which team or country performs it.”

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    Teams for Carolina Challenge Cup, Tucson Desert Diamond Cup and Disney Pro Soccer Classic has been announced. TFC not listed in any. May still be the 6th team for Mickey Mouse Cup.
    “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.”

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    Go Mickey Mouse!

    I mean...we need something in the preseason...
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    damn guess no carolina for us

    although i see we are playing new england at img, which is a couple hours from Orlando

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    http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/articl...ill-feature-si

    TFC to play in friendlies at IMG Academy in Bradenton Florida
    “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

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    oooooo, I can't wait for those awful online streams. I mean it. I can't wait. Winter sucks.

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    Default TFC pre-season thread

    Spring training will get an early start in Manatee County next year.
    And it will feature an altogether different ball.
    Major League Soccer made it official Thursday, announcing six of its teams will train for the 2014 season at IMG Academy in Manatee County.
    The Chicago Fire, Columbus Crew, D.C. United, FC Dallas, New England Revolution and Toronto FC will train and compete against each other in a series of friendlies, along with international clubs, from late January until the end of February.

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    Wonder what this means for the Pro Soccer Classic at Disneyworld if the teams will be getting regular playing time in Bradenton. They haven't announced their teams that are participating yet. I would think they don't want to pack too many games in but I guess they can always play the bench players to get them some game time.

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    Looks like I'll be taking a road trip for one of those friendlies. Great time to get away from the cold. Anyone else will be going down there?

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    Hmm, might be able to fit this into a business trip.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Joe Kool View Post
    Wonder what this means for the Pro Soccer Classic at Disneyworld if the teams will be getting regular playing time in Bradenton. They haven't announced their teams that are participating yet. I would think they don't want to pack too many games in but I guess they can always play the bench players to get them some game time.
    They announced it last week. We're not involved.

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    Some talk of going over seas for pre-season, I hope they scrap that. We've seen in the past how other coaches said that had a negative impact on the preseason as the logistics / travel involved proved to be a distraction.

    Would be annoying if people continued to fail to learn from past mistakes.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jloome View Post
    They announced it last week. We're not involved.
    Thanks. They should update their website. When I looked at this morning it said "to be announced" still. I found some info on the Philly Union site. Teams in the Disney tourney are Philadelphia Union, Sporting Kansas City, Montreal Impact, Columbus Crew and Orlando City Soccer Club.

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    Just confirmed I will be able to go to both games on Feb 8th in Tucson!

    Any chance anyone else will be in Arizona around that time?
    WE DID IT!

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    Looks like I have the option of going to Florida around that time. Do we know when/how many friendlies we will be played?

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    Jason deVos@jasondevos36mSources in the UK tell me that Doneil Henry did extremely well in his training stint at West Ham

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    For those of you who had the chance to attend pre season games in the states...

    My wife and I are seriously considering going to catch a game or two in FL this year, so I had a couple of questions...

    Is it better to fly down or drive? Also any idea if I can rent a car in Toronto at a reasonable price to drive there and back? I really don't want to put milage on my own vehicle. Any other tips/advice would be greatly appreciated.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 0bl1vious View Post
    For those of you who had the chance to attend pre season games in the states...

    My wife and I are seriously considering going to catch a game or two in FL this year, so I had a couple of questions...

    Is it better to fly down or drive? Also any idea if I can rent a car in Toronto at a reasonable price to drive there and back? I really don't want to put milage on my own vehicle. Any other tips/advice would be greatly appreciated.
    I booked a rental car the last time I went to NY last year. Just have to make sure you tell the rental company you are driving to the US and make sure they put it on the paperwork somewhere that you are allowed to take the car to the US. Most rental companies have unlimited mileage even going to the US. You can save money by using your own insurance but again verify that your coverage is for driving a rental in the US. Everything worked out fine for me with no issues at the border. They actually never asked for the paperwork but I had it. If I was heading down to Florida I would probably drive to Buffalo and get a cheap flight from there. Some people like to drive long hours over 3 days but not me. I would rather spend the money on the flight instead of the extra gas if I can get a good deal from Buffalo plus the days driving I can be lying in the sun somewhere. Some Buffalo hotels let you leave your car if you stay the night there too. Good luck with booking your trip.

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    The Reds have been added to the Disney Tourney per a Kurt Larson tweet.

    Remember The Man, The Legend, The Goal 5-12-07 and All That #9 Left On The Pitch, Thanks For The Memories !!!

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    SCHEDULE - 2014 WDW PRO SOCCER CLASSIC
    Wednesday, February 19th, 2014 HOME AWAY
    Game #1 1:00 PM Columbus Crew Toronto FC
    Game #2 3:00 PM NY Red Bulls Sporting KC
    Game #3 6:00 PM Orlando City Lions Philadelphia Union
    Game #4 8:00 PM Montreal Impact Fluminense FC

    Saturday, February 22nd, 2014
    Game #8 1:00 PM Philadelphia Union Columbus Crew
    Game #9 3:00 PM Fluminense FC Sporting KC
    Game #10 6:00 PM Montreal Impact NY Red Bulls
    Game #11 8:00 PM Toronto FC Orlando City Lions

    Wednesday, February 26th, 2014
    Game #12 1:00 PM Philadelphia Union Toronto FC
    Game #13 3:00 PM Fluminense FC NY Red Bulls
    Game #14 6:00 PM Orlando City Lions Columbus Crew
    Game #15 8:00 PM Sporting KC Montreal Impact

    Saturday, March 1st, 2014
    Game #16 1:00 PM Consolation Game Consolation Game
    Game #17 3:00 PM Consolation Game Consolation Game
    Game #18 6:00 PM Consolation Game Consolation Game
    Game #19 8:00 PM Championship Game Championship Game

    GROUP A
    Orlando City Lions
    Philadelphia Union
    Toronto FC
    Columbus Crew

    GROUP B
    Fluminense FC
    NY Red Bulls
    Montreal Impact
    Sporting KC
    “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

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    Last to see Orlando play us before they MLS...
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    Just bought our tickets for the 2nd and 3rd games at Disney. We were already heading to Orlando for 10 days and it just so happens that the dates coincide with the tournament (that's what I'm telling Mrs. KRO anyway).
    Anyone else going?

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    This is probably the important pre season in TFCs short history, I guarantee there will be more media presence there because expectations are going to be so high. I am not saying that they have to win that Mickey Mouse Cup or whatever they call it or it is a bust season but it is important that with so many new faces that it is imperitative that they gel.

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    When does Defoe join again? If memory serves me, it's end of Feb - after these games.

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    Quote Originally Posted by brad View Post
    When does Defoe join again? If memory serves me, it's end of Feb - after these games.
    His last game with Spurs is Feb 27th.

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    Preseason camp to start 23 Jan, per Tim B
    “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

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    FWIW, Bradley is there today.

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    http://www.dcunited.com/news/2014/01...eason-schedule


    “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

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    I assume that Lumberjack wearing #1 is Konopka.

    Big man.....

 

 

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