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    Default Matchday 9: Toronto at Sporting Kansas City, 23 May 830pm

    Probably toughest away game this year. And bunker mode will be on fully

    Reminder that this game is on Fri
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    They will be missing Zusi and Besler, they have more depth than NYRB, but still exploitable.

    I hope RN goes in trying to destroy them, 4-1-4-1 would be nice

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    Sub in Jackson for Rey if we take a lead, Moor for Bekker if we need a goal.

    I hope we don't play for a tie because if we can walk with 3 points, we should be able to get 3 more vs the Crew as they are decimated by World cup

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    Not sure about bunker mode as SKC has issues with defenders right now.

    Probably go with the 4-4-2 this time as SKC plays with some width. Jackson to start instead of Rey, I think.

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    Philadelphia walked in and beat them so it can be done. Looks like Collin may miss too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Canary10 View Post
    Philadelphia walked in and beat them so it can be done. Looks like Collin may miss too.
    GOOD. Collin drives me nuts. I can only imagine the shit he would try to pull on Defoe.

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    SKC defence is a mess. all CBs are either injured, suspended or called up for national team
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    If SKC has as many issues as they do today vs Chicago, we might have a good chance to come home with all 3 pts.

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    Looking good for us, SKC are all over the place atm due to injuries, suspensions and call-ups. Hoping Defoe and Gilberto can make them pay. Their last resort 16 year old defender has just gotten sent off against Chicago.

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    Seattle and RSL away games were tougher than this is going to be. With the injuries and absences SKC has in defense, and now Palmer-Brown suspended, they're in tough. No Zusi either. Defoe should pot at least one and maybe Gilberto finally gets one as well.

    Good chance at 3 points in a stadium where they'd usually be far more difficult to earn.

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    Just realized it's a Friday night game. That's kind of weird.

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    Most likely lineup IMO given Jackson is passed fit:

    ---------Defoe---------Gilberto--------
    ---Osorio------Bekker---------Jackson-
    ---------------Warner-----------------
    -Morrow---Caldwell---Hagglund--Bloom-
    ---------------Bendik-----------------

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    Expect a lot more of those in the next few years with the new TV deals.

    Edit: at canary^^

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    Quote Originally Posted by PopePouri View Post
    Most likely lineup IMO given Jackson is passed fit:

    ---------Defoe---------Gilberto--------
    ---Osorio------Bekker---------Jackson-
    ---------------Warner-----------------
    -Morrow---Caldwell---Hagglund--Bloom-
    ---------------Bendik-----------------
    Given the assist and his stalwart defensive play, I'd like to see him keep Orr at defensive midfield for another game. Might have something there, and he certainly didn't play in a manner that should cost him his spot.

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    ^Yeah, can't see how Warner would take Orr's spot otherwise that's probably the lineup we will see. I'd like to see Moore upfront for a full game though. Can't keep giving the DP special treatment.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jloome View Post
    Given the assist and his stalwart defensive play, I'd like to see him keep Orr at defensive midfield for another game. Might have something there, and he certainly didn't play in a manner that should cost him his spot.
    I'm wary because Orr hasn't played that for position for almost a decade and I'd rather give the minutes to a guy who looks more like a long-term player and plays that spot. It becomes more a question of consistency.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Canary10 View Post
    Just realized it's a Friday night game. That's kind of weird.
    Unimas is going to have a Friday night game starting next season. Get used to a lot of games from LA, Houston or Dallas on Friday nights.

    Then there will be a Sunday 5 and 7 pm game each week on ESPN and Fox- we might get in those matches every once in awhile, especially the 5 pm one if we are facing somebody like SKC. Not sure TL is going to allow us to play a 7 pm Sunday night game at home, unless its a holiday weekend.

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    ^ I guess it depends on whether the Argos are home that weekend

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    Quote Originally Posted by molenshtain View Post
    Expect a lot more of those in the next few years with the new TV deals.

    Edit: at canary^^
    I may take a ton of flak for this, but I would love to see games more spread out.

    I really like MLS, and would love to see games on Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon, Wed

    Even if it meant having to make it out to the park a couple of Mondays

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    Collin - Injured
    Beslar - World Cup
    Opara - Injured
    Olum - Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers
    Palmer-Brown - Suspended

    SKC have ZERO (0) natural centre backs available for selection on Friday from what I have gathered from some SKC guys...oh an Uri Rosell played CB at the Barca academy, but he is also out injured

    probably back four for SKC is Juliao-Ellis-Myers-Sinovic (3 RB's) unless they do the back 5 again

    Quote Originally Posted by PopePouri View Post
    Most likely lineup IMO given Jackson is passed fit:

    ---------Defoe---------Gilberto--------
    ---Osorio------Bekker---------Jackson-
    ---------------Warner-----------------
    -Morrow---Caldwell---Hagglund--Bloom-
    ---------------Bendik-----------------
    With half an eye on the following Wednesday I can see a guy like Orr getting a rest since Warner is cup tied

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    Quote Originally Posted by Abou Sky View Post
    I may take a ton of flak for this, but I would love to see games more spread out.

    I really like MLS, and would love to see games on Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon, Wed

    Even if it meant having to make it out to the park a couple of Mondays
    Disagree. Consistency breeds tradition. But the Argos are scheduled that way.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jloome View Post
    Given the assist and his stalwart defensive play, I'd like to see him keep Orr at defensive midfield for another game. Might have something there, and he certainly didn't play in a manner that should cost him his spot.
    He was quite good. I would like to see him there more as well, perhaps a regular partner with Bradley in the mid, either allowing Bradley to move up.

    this is were I do not like managers who are stuck with one formation/system/shape, he has seen something in Orr, which is great, now if it continues, there could be great opportunities to get more out of the team by changing shape, but I do not see him doing it.

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    I also liked Orr in that role but i think we will see warner playing that role on friday night for the simple reason of him being cup tied and us having some fixture congestion in the coming 2.5 weeks.

    We play friday away - wednesday home - saturday home - wednesday away - saturday home

    2 montreal
    1 KC
    1 Columbus
    1 San Jose

    We will need a fair amount of squad rotation during this stretch

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fort York Redcoat View Post
    Disagree. Consistency breeds tradition. But the Argos are scheduled that way.
    Of course, I would like to see TFC games only on Saturdays with a 4:30pm - 7pm start, but I would give a little to be able to watch some games on Friday/Sun/Monday/Wed nights
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pint View Post
    I also liked Orr in that role but i think we will see warner playing that role on friday night for the simple reason of him being cup tied and us having some fixture congestion in the coming 2.5 weeks.

    We play friday away - wednesday home - saturday home - wednesday away - saturday home

    2 montreal
    1 KC
    1 Columbus
    1 San Jose

    We will need a fair amount of squad rotation during this stretch
    There will be a good rotation but knowing Nelsen he will also take advantage of the world cup break and play his main guys a fair bit just to bank points that we'll have available.

    Granted having Moore and Warner as rotation guys is still pretty good.

    I have a feeling Defoe and Gilberto are going to be getting the MLS games for sure. Moore is getting the Amway games for sure, his strike partner will depend on the score line.
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    Orr was so good in his role because he understands that he should just get the ball to Defoe at every opportunity. Way to many times Bekker (who has actually shown a lot of potential and really like) has not gotten the ball to Defoe when he has been wide open. They should be giving the ball to Defoe every chance and nelsen needs to get this message across. Defoe is the best player in the league right now we should use him like Liverpool uses Suarez. I'm calling a 2-1 win. Defoe with both goals.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Defoe View Post
    Orr was so good in his role because he understands that he should just get the ball to Defoe at every opportunity. Way to many times Bekker (who has actually shown a lot of potential and really like) has not gotten the ball to Defoe when he has been wide open. They should be giving the ball to Defoe every chance and nelsen needs to get this message across. Defoe is the best player in the league right now we should use him like Liverpool uses Suarez. I'm calling a 2-1 win. Defoe with both goals.
    Are you sure you're not just saying all this because you are Defoe and want the ball? This is right. We need to get the ball to Defoe's feet and let him do his thing.

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    We're into a very favourable schedule right now. SKC and CLB are hurting at the back end.. big time.. and SJ are not the team they used to be .. Especially with them missing some key players due to the World Cup. With Defoe still here, we're ripe for a winning streak here. I'm hoping Nelson pushes forward in that first half against SKC to really test their backline.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Defoe View Post
    Orr was so good in his role because he understands that he should just get the ball to Defoe at every opportunity. Way to many times Bekker (who has actually shown a lot of potential and really like) has not gotten the ball to Defoe when he has been wide open. They should be giving the ball to Defoe every chance and nelsen needs to get this message across. Defoe is the best player in the league right now we should use him like Liverpool uses Suarez. I'm calling a 2-1 win. Defoe with both goals.
    This made me laugh. All hail Defoe!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Abou Sky View Post
    I may take a ton of flak for this, but I would love to see games more spread out.

    I really like MLS, and would love to see games on Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon, Wed

    Even if it meant having to make it out to the park a couple of Mondays
    Sounds good to me!

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    Looking like there's a better than 50/50 chance of Collin getting in after all, from what I'm reading. I guess his injury isn't too serious.

 

 

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