Up 1-0 with the dream scoring on a counter attack
Up 1-0 with the dream scoring on a counter attack
Two goals for 16 year old Ayo Akinola, TFC II currently up 3-1.
Game ends 4-2. Goals from Edwards, two from Akinola, and Daniels off the bench. Pretty messy at times but a deserved win for TFC II.
Entertaining game, hope goalie is ok took a hard knock on that corner/goal
Past 2 game the lads have really been doing well, I like seeing our youth shine and perform out there against men preparing them for the MLS
Last edited by Doucet3; 07-13-2016 at 11:48 PM.
TFC II hosting Rochester tonight at 7:30. Will edit with link to stream at game time.
Check out this tweet at https://twitter.com/TorontoFCII/status/755895249076154368
Check out this tweet at https://twitter.com/TorontoFCII/status/755895526638387201
Stream here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtbKMP9U5vI
Last edited by notthesun; 07-20-2016 at 06:35 PM.
Question for those who have been keeping tabs on TFCII:
Is Thomas the captain because he's a good player who is playing most games or because he is a good captain personality?
Both? Neither?
Mannella is captain, when he doesn't play or start then it's been Thomas. I would say it's both, he's probably the best defender on the regular roster and definitely has the "leader" personality. That being said, defense is easily the team's weakest area in terms of prospects, and I personally kind of doubt Thomas ever develops enough to make an impact at the MLS level. We'll see though.
Speaking of defenders though, as I said I don't see anyone currently on the TFC II roster as being ready, but lately I've heard a little about a 16 year old currently with the academy, Rocco Romeo (great name btw). He was called into Canada's most recent U17 camp and I've seen a few tweets about him (links below), so he's one to keep an eye on in the future.
https://twitter.com/24thminute/statu...92829810728960
https://twitter.com/24thminute/statu...39481424793600
https://twitter.com/24thminute/statu...39779467804672
https://twitter.com/4totera/status/748941761289093120
Where has Malik Johnson gone? Is he injured?
Game ends 1-1. Skylar Thomas with the equalizer off a cross from Edwards.
Edwards is a different quality. Able to 3-4 defenders consistently.
July 20, 2016 Toronto FC II 1 Rochester Rhinos 1
my take on the game at: http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoront...6/16tfc363.htm
Most of these young players are on a year and a year (one year contract, one year option) or two years at most. He'd just wait until he was six months off and sign on a free.
Honestly, I think Edwards and Giovinco upfront together would terrorize defenses. Play them as a two or put them on either side of Altidore/hamilton. Takes a lot of pressure off the need for an AM and the kid is so ready. He's like Davies in Vancouver, just at a different level.
MLS seems to have not realize yet that there are a core of talented players who mature younger and you risk them not reaching their true potential if they're held back. Not every kid is going to crack under the pressure.
MLS loves to pump its 22 year old college kids
Edwards is to TFC what Sanches is to Portugal, hes ready
And Thomas is at MLS depth ready thus far.
I'm not sure where everyone has this wide opinion that Edwards is so "young", he's 21 years old. Still deserves atleast a fair shot at a first team spot IMHO; which he should get in preseason next year after a stellar year in USL. Who knows maybe they're banking on the likes of 18, 17 and 16 year olds in Johnson, Hundaal, Akinola.
Last edited by SoccerWatch; 07-21-2016 at 02:14 PM.
Wackload of games coming up. Vanney might be hesitant to rotate the squad because he's on a bit of hot seat and he wants to play the first teamers he trust, but I hope Edwards gets a shot at some decent mins.
“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
What are you talking about, 21 is about the time good players start playing more considerable minutes in the first team.
North America needs to move away from breaking players in at 24 and older because of collage history, football players tend to start playing at a professional level much earlier than other sports.
What is this "man strength" lol.
you have much to learn about old man strenght. Its the reason we fear our fathers even when were early 20s LOL
http://www.mensfitness.com/training/...d-man-strength
and i agree, NOW is his time
Check out this run from Edwards: https://streamable.com/tlp3
Beautiful. I've seen more than enough, if there's a way to fit him under the cap he needs a contract asap.
Another win! Probly the best form this team has ever been in. Keeping those slim playoff hopes alive.
TFC II wins on the road at Bethlehem Steel, 3-2, despite a truly awful late red card and PK after an all-ball challenge from Taintor. Two goals for Hundal, one assist for Edwards, one goal and assist for Uccello.