Game 17: TFC Goes to the Bronx - NYC vs. TFC Sunday July 12 3 pm TSN

[OgtheDim]

So we go from the league's widest field to its thinnest. Lampard to play, but not Pirlo.

Nobody suspended.


REF: TED UNKEL He has the most yellow cards per game of any ref in the league. Not that this means anything as the one guy just below him is Chapman who did the last NYCFC game and was pathetic.

Tough match but a result very possible.

[PopePouri]

I don't think NYC will keep up this form. It has to return to the mean at some point so I'm hoping for a win and expecting a draw.

[Red CB Toronto]

Looking forward to taking the 4 train up to Yankee Stadium this Sunday from Mid-Town Manhattan. It could be an interesting game. Hopefully this depleted Reds lineup can get more comfortable with each other with a full week of training this week and come out with better showing.

[ryan]

We should put Tie Domi on the left wing for this one. #BreakAllTheirFuckingLegs

[bimmer]

I'm guessing NYC is going to try and batter Gio the same way they did in Toronto, how the ref reacts to it will likely dictate the match. That said, I wonder how Unkel will screw us this time... phantom handball? No call in the box? Mystery offside? So many possibilities!

[Pint]

Anyone watching this game in hamilton before the men's pan am soccer?

[Fort York Redcoat]

Anyone watching this game in hamilton before the men's pan am soccer?

I'll figure it out Wed after the Canada Gold Cup game.

[Greatest Ripoff]

Anyone watching this game in hamilton before the men's pan am soccer?

There will be people at the touchdown pub by the ground in Haliton watching this match.

[lintberg]

Looking forward to visiting Yankee stadium for the first time to take in this match!
Hope we can get a result!

[CBTFC]

Why do I have this gut feeling that Lampard will be scoring his first, second and third MLS goals against us on Sunday.

[69Chevy396]

Why do I have this gut feeling that Lampard will be scoring his first, second and third MLS goals against us on Sunday.

After the debacle last week, TFC is once again heading for the basement unless they replace all of the defenders, excepting for Perquous (spelling?)....we are so easily scored upon by most playoff bound teams. Pretty embarrassing that every other expansion team since 07 takes only a year or two to be competetive.

[Richard]

I can feel it, its going to be a shit show regardless what happens and I guarantee the ref will loose control of the game.

[Richard]

I can feel it, its going to be a shit show regardless what happens and I guarantee the ref will loose control of the game.

Beyond my wildest expectation.

[notthesun]

Really, really want to put them in their place after the way the last game went. If they actually try to play instead of bunker Giovinco should find a ton of space.

[TFC07]

I hope TFC hack Lampard and Villa as much as NYCFC going to hack Giovinco.

[ronzilla]

Vanney needs to instruct the team to Get The Fuckin Ball to Giovinco ! Last game i believe he only had 7-8 touches the entire game. Ridiculous.

[Fort York Redcoat]

Vanney needs to instruct the team to Get The Fuckin Ball to Giovinco ! Last game i believe he only had 7-8 touches the entire game. Ridiculous.

Well once you count how many long balls DIDN'T get to him that were sent plus the times he was double or triple teamed... its just as ridiculous to stick with one play regardless of the result.

It was a frustrating game from that POV that EVERYONE on that field or sideline knew the limited options we had for goalscoring that game.

But this is a new game and we'll see some adjustments made to the lineup I'd hope.

[portu]

Kneecap lampard day

[DOMIN8R]

You guys reminded me of Serioux's, Welcome to the MLS Beckham, by back in 2008.

[Oldtimer]

Unfortunately, New York is a key opponent in trying to make the playoffs, and we really need points against them. A win or a loss has massive implications.

[OgtheDim]

John Molinaro ‏@JohnMolinaro 20m20 minutes ago Luke Moore back with #TFC. Bright Dike available to play. Bloom a possibility for Sunday. Caldwell won't play Sunday.
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[Jack]

John Molinaro ‏@JohnMolinaro 20m20 minutes ago Luke Moore back with #TFC. Bright Dike available to play. Bloom a possibility for Sunday. Caldwell won't play Sunday.
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Good to have more options. Bad that they aren't named Bradley and Altidore (or even Osorio and Morgan).

[ronzilla]

Giovinco - Moore

Chapman


Keep Cheyrou back to hold the midfield and we should have a game.

[Graeme]

Giovinco - Moore

Chapman


Keep Cheyrou back to hold the midfield and we should have a game.

Or even:

---------Dike - Moore-------
----------Giovinco----------
Chapman ---------- Warner-
----------Cheyrou------------

[TorontoFC6fan]

Giovinco - Moore

Chapman


Keep Cheyrou back to hold the midfield and we should have a game.

So Luke Moore is starting with Findley replacing him later in the game..

[Jack]

So Luke Moore is starting with Findley replacing him later in the game..

Our third choice striker and our fourth, so I agree, it isn't ideal. That said, if Moore plays like he did while Altidore was out, that will be a plus, as he did unexpectedly well.

[Fort York Redcoat]

So Luke Moore is starting with Findley replacing him later in the game..

In your opinion did Findley do enough to start this next game? I don't see it. He moves faster than Moore but doesn't seem to add more. Who else to provide the bulk and contrast to Formica Atomica?

[Ossington Mental Youth]

In your opinion did Findley do enough to start this next game? I don't see it. He moves faster than Moore but doesn't seem to add more. Who else to provide the bulk and contrast to Formica Atomica?

Dude just hates Moore

[jazzy]

So Luke Moore is starting with Findley replacing him later in the game..

Funny.....and I needed that.........after the Canada/Jamaica game bring back Morgan and Orso

[OgtheDim]

Giovinco takes the most shots this league has ever seen.

No way he plays as an AM.