"The red clay from which we were made, runs in tiny streams" TFC vs Impact Feb 24 4pm

[OgtheDim]

First streamed game. Hopefully Youtubed for those of us at work.

Both teams will have everybody, yes including Drogba.
Players talked before they went down to Florida that they want to win every game. I won't care about the result if we lose or draw, but if we win

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The full quote:

“... the scarlet thread,the red clay from which we were made, runs in tiny streams through all our veins, reminding us of where we began
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Canadian content - http://johngeddes.ca/a-familiar-rain/ (Hey, gotta attribute where ever you can)

[zeelaw]

Pre-season derbies are so odd honestly lol.

[OgtheDim]

Sooooo.....this game is tomorrow.

From what I can see, this game will be youtubed by the Tampa Bay rowdies.



I would say the over under on Seba and Drogba scoring would be 2.5.

[OgtheDim]

Check out this tweet at https://twitter.com/KurtLarSUN/status/702212192930766849

[notthesun]

No Altidore today because of hamstring tightness...again...

Sigh. I thought he might be past this with all the hard work he's put in over the offseason.

[Red CB Toronto]

No Altidore today because of hamstring tightness...again...

Sigh. I thought he might be past this with all the hard work he's put in over the offseason.

Its just maintenance to keep things good, as he will have a busy month of MLS games and World Cup qualifying.

[Super]

Just a meaningless pre-season friendly. Might watch a bit of it, but the result doesn't matter.

[OgtheDim]

The result means nothing. I'm more interested in watching people like Babouli and Endoh play, and the defence. And as the game will be on Youtube, I can watch it at my leisure.

But, it seems Vanney is putting more emphasis on the weekend game then this one.

[OgtheDim]

For posterity's sake, cause you know







#TFC Starting XI vs #IMFC: Roberts; Morrow, Moor, Perquis, Bloom; Cheyrou, Bradley, Johnson; Osorio, Gomez, Endoh. #TFCLive





Toronto FC ‏@torontofc 24m24 minutes ago Clearwater, FL #TFCLive Bench: Bono, Morgan, Williams, Hagglund, Zavaleta, Lovitz, Charpie, Chapman, Mannella, James, Babouli, Madison, Hamilton.

Check out this tweet at https://twitter.com/damienperquis24/status/702586504309243904

Impact de Montréal ‏@impactmontreal 23m23 minutes ago
VOTRE XI PARTANT! YOUR STARTING XI! Kronberg; Toia, Cabrera, Ciman, Oyongo; Donadel, Alexander, Shipp; Venegas, Piatti, Oduro


Irwin rested - Drogba not starting either.

[notthesun]

Osorio moving up to LW to replace Giovinco for this one.

[FRANKIE65]

Freakin' Oduro!!!

[notthesun]

Bradley is playing deep and we're being pretty measured in the build up... maybe trying to be even more possession-oriented now.

Endoh can cross.

On the goal, Morrow pushed up too far. Bradley and Johnson were more or less level in midfield but Cheyrou was up pressuring the middle. Morrow stepped up on Venegas but was too late, and the ball played over let Shipp run at our back line freely. Can't be taking chances closing down when we're running a 3 man midfield.

[Klinsmann]

stream went down?

[Joe Kool]

stream went down?

Yup. Internet issues at the stadium.

[Stress]

Well Endoh looked really promising until the stream went down. Made some good runs to open up the defense and had some good foot work to open up space and whip in a nice cross. Talk about diamond in the rough if he continues to show well and becomes a consistent starter.

[Stress]

On the other hand, Perquis looked sloppy in possession with at least one really bad giveaway.

[notthesun]

New stream for 2nd half, hopefully: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zY-NoGYvCOw

[Still Kicking]

Oh dear, that setting sun is hurting visibility...

[Auzzy]

Another attempt of Hagglund at RB...

[Auzzy]

I didn't know we had a player named Bobilee.

[notthesun]

Another attempt of Hagglund at RB...

Beitashour is being held out, he's just filling in since Bloom started.

[Jpexxx]

Anyone know who that MTL player with the fro is?

Edit: Figured it out. Draft pick Salazar
Has exp INTNL with Belize

[Auzzy]

Beitashour is being held out, he's just filling in since Bloom started.

But it shows me Hagglund is being tested as a possible backup at RB if the other guys aren't available.

[notthesun]

Nice curler from Babouli after a good long ball from Mannella sent him free down the left. Cut inside on his man and it was going into the far corner but Kronberg made a nice save.

Babouli has looked the best of all the young guys. Mannella has done well too.

But it shows me Hagglund is being tested as a possible backup at RB if the other guys aren't available.

Maybe, but that's a situation where we're 3 players deep now in finding a replacement RB... at that point you're probably shoehorning guys into positions anywhere on the field. Also Delgado was held out today and he has filled in at RB ahead of Hagglund already so I'd say Hagglund is probably a 4th string RB at this point.

[Deltron]

FINALLY! it took about 18 shots in a row but they finally score. lol

[bigredone]

We will never run out of Hammer!

Goals against Montreal feel great! I cannot wait for revenge every chance we get this year.

[Auzzy]

Maybe, but that's a situation where we're 3 players deep now in finding a replacement RB... at that point you're probably shoehorning guys into positions anywhere on the field. Also Delgado was held out today and he has filled in at RB ahead of Hagglund already so I'd say Hagglund is probably a 4th string RB at this point.

Good point, I forgot about Delgado.

Ugly goal, but very nice buildup.

[bigredone]

I didn't know we had a player named Bobilee.

Mr. Awesome will do!

...or maybe Mr. Confident.

[Ivy]

That was nuts.

[notthesun]

Hamilton finally bungles it home haha, that was a goal mouth scramble if you'll ever see one. Solid move to create the chance though.