Kudos to the impact. I don't care if they win or not, however Klopas has his team very very very organized in defence. And that's been there success of this tournament, being able to absorb the attack, and hit them on the counter attack with Oduro stretching the defence with his pace.
impact look like Chelsea when they won the UCL recently. Park the bus.
Watching the Limpact battle through the shitty ref/fans to come away with a tie is what made it fun. Wasn't the best game to highlight the sport or CONCACAF in general, but still fun.Originally Posted by Beach_Red
Well, that's really the question, are there actually enough fans to sustain the league at CFL levels? And will the investors in the league be satisfied with CFL levels? Portu's theory that nothing is holding the league back except investment may be correct, but there has never been anything stopping a bunch of rich guys making that investment - except, I guess, they don't think it's a good one.
I really just wanted to speak to the idea that people have an interest in soccer failing. I don't think that's true. I just think that people may underestimate the level of competition for TV ratings. This is, as you say, a long-term project and like any other investment there is no guarantee of success.
Apples, oranges.
Apart from goals scored by TFC, 90% of posts in game are complaints.
I readily admit that I am surprised because I didn't think they would be able to go into Estadio Azteca and do what they did against America. They really have a chance of pulling this off now. I still want them to lose because fuck them, but this is impressive. It's great that there is a focus on soccer in the media for a brief period thanks to this, so at least something good comes of this whole situation. That said, I will NEVER back Montreal to win anything. I just can't bring myself to feel anything other than a desire for them to lose, no matter how good it may or may not be for the sport in our country.
Toronto FC baby...best team everrrrrrrrrr -Jozy
They are intelligent on the counter they make smart incisive passes, and attack quickly. On defense they make mistakes, allow too much room ect, ect, but it is never as gabbing as ours, there is always someone, usually more then one in the vicinity.
They keep shape much better then us, so that there is always decent defensive organization and good passing lanes.
If we played like that give Giovinco and Altidore, we would be at the top of the league. I would like to see Bradley play the Reo-Cocker role. Oduro's speed is well used, to create space and problems for the defenders, on the counter. He may not score but he creates space for others to score. Jackson ( Does Fidley still have that pace) may be able to be used like that as well, although he has not played forward.
Last edited by trane; 04-23-2015 at 10:21 AM.
some ridiculously poor finishing by America saved their ass. plus IMFC got mauled on set piece defending. counter attack was good, but IMFC generally wasn't very good defensively
“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'll give Klopas much credit for getting max use out of Oduro. utilized his speed well to keep America defence a little more honest, and I think Oduro improved on his off the ball movement. much more improved player than the one we saw with TFC. having a guy like Piatti helps Oduro as well, which Oduro never had with TFC
“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 definitely got let off the hook but considering the last CCL result at the Azteca ended with a 6-0 result. Their defence should still receive plaudits for allowing only 1 goal with the plethora of attackers that CA has.
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I wish there was like a "like" button for these forum messages lol
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Awesome. Thanks Oldtimer
massive result for Impact. As much as I usually don't want Montreal to win anything, this would be very good for MLS and Canada if they win the next match!
This ref should be out of a job.
Impact will have to do without Bush in the return leg. The American goalkeeper picked up a yellow card after clashing with América's Paul Aguilar following the late goal, and that will put him out of the game in Montreal due to caution accumulation. The absence was confirmed by both CONCACAF and Montreal coach Frank Klopas after the game, and with backup Eric Kronberg cup-tied and 20-year-old Maxime Crépeau injured, on-loan FC Edmonton goalkeeper John Smits is likely to start in his place.
What a game to step into...
Is the banner team working on a congratulatory banner for when we face Montreal? Amazing result for Canadian soccer !
It's plain corruption. High time has come for us to call a spade a spade. The only yellow america got was a clear red, as clear as it gets. Multiple studs up tackles and even a clear stop weren't even called. This needs to be dealt with and The ussf, the mls, canadian soccer and the fans need to put a stop to it. If this shit doesn't stop, it will continue on. I'd rather it not happen to us.
This better be sarcasm
montreal buddy got tickets so i'm going.
should be a great atmosphere.
... so getting in the latin american spirit whats better for piss bombs. ziplock small or balloons
Last edited by Fort York Redcoat; 04-24-2015 at 06:46 AM.
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Klopas, or Concina? Hummm...
Concina has been influential for DCU as an assistant as well, and credited with revamping DCU defence last season.
“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
LOL.
Thanks - I jush spit out tea all over myself.
Jeff Carlisle @JeffreyCarlisle 56m56 minutes ago Chicago Fire spokesperson has confirmed to me the legality & possibility of short term loan of Sean Johnson to Montreal for CCL match.
^ Hmm, this is getting interesting now. MLS really wants Montreal to succeed. I'm curious to see what the Liga MX response will be. I'm expecting there to be a fair bit of bad blood between the leagues by the time this is all over.
Nice big FU from MLS to CONCACAF if they pull that off. So you want to deny an obvious red card to the Mexican team + some other big screwup calls; then give a weak-ass yellow to the Montreal goalie in the last minute to get him banned for a game; allow laser pointers and all kinds of other crap by the Mexican fans to go unpunished? OK we can pull off some shit as well: move league games; loan players as needed; etc.
Apparently it isnt happening.
@JeffreyCarlisle: Source from MLS now tells me that "there is zero chance of a Sean Johnson loan to Montreal." #CCL #IMFC #CF97
Lol. Yea.
I hope they crash and burn.
Very nervous that they won't.
Good. That would have been a joke.
NASL @naslofficial 1h1 hour ago
.@IndyEleven goalkeeper Kristian Nicht transferred to @impactmontreal: http://bit.ly/1DEzE86
great to know it was sarcasm hahahahLol. Yea.
I hope they crash and burn.
Very nervous that they won't.
Good. That would have been a joke.
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