Toronto FC vs. DC United Pre/Post Game Thread

[Keyman]

TORONTO FC




vs.
D.C. UNITED


BMO FIELD, Toronto, Ontario, Canada


May 21, 2008 | 7:30 p.m. ET (TheScore; CSN-DC)
WEEK # 9 | GAME # 56

Things have certainly changed since Toronto FC and D.C. United first met this season, as United rolled to a 4-1 victory in their home opener on April 5. Since then, United have won just once in six outings and come into the game riding a three-game losing streak, having conceded 14 goals since the win against TFC. The Reds haven't lost since that night at RFK Stadium, winners of three in a row before draws in their last two matches, having allowed just one goal in their last four games while extending their unbeaten streak to a club record.
REFEREE: Alex Prus. SAR (bench): C.J. Morgante; JAR (opposite): Hector Vergara; 4th: Silviu Petrescu
MLS Career: 126 games; FC/gm: 29.9; Y/gm: 3.4; R: 28; pens: 41 INJURY REPORT: TORONTO FC - NONE REPORTED ... D.C. UNITED - OUT: MF Ben Olsen (ankle surgery); MF Jeff Carroll (toe surgery); DF Jeff Curtin (groin strain); PROBABLE: MF Devon McTavish (mid-foot sprain); MF Fred (hamstring strain)
INTERNATIONAL ABSENCES: none
SUSPENDED: none
WARNINGS:
SUSPENDED NEXT YELLOW CARD: none
SUSPENDED AFTER TWO YELLOW CARDS: DC: Marc Burch; Rod Dyachenko

http://toronto.fc.mlsnet.com/news/te....jsp&team=t280



Weather:

Cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers late in the morning and early in the afternoon. A few showers beginning in the afternoon. Wind west 20 km/h (12 mph). High 11C(52F). UV index 3 or moderate. Wednesday night a few showers ending overnight then cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Wind west 20 km/h (12 mph). Low 5C(41F).


Previous meeting:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=djFGRw-hboo

[Flipityflu]

hello dc
hello dc
hello dc
you are shite
you're in last place
you deserve it
hello dc
you are shite.

[mighty_torontofc_2008]

another tough game,dispite there poor start agin to the season this will not be a easy match for TFC...another draw is possible,but we really need a win heading into DC on saturday...

[Keyman]

If Fred is indeed out, then that takes away one of DC's biggest threats. He's a wonderful midfielder, that often gets overlooked in this league. He has pace, and skill on the ball, and he caused havoc for Toronto in the last meeting. Let's hope he stays out.

I honestly think this is going to be a very tough match, I don't think we have seen the real DC United. They will come out strong, and earn a draw, 2-2.

[RealG-TFC]

Nah man. DC is weak right now, I think we can take full advantage of that.

[UltraSuperMegaMo]

If Fred is indeed out, then that takes away one of DC's biggest threats. He's a wonderful midfielder, that often gets overlooked in this league. He has pace, and skill on the ball, and he caused havoc for Toronto in the last meeting. Let's hope he stays out.

I honestly think this is going to be a very tough match, I don't think we have seen the real DC United. They will come out strong, and earn a draw, 2-2.

According to Goff, Fred is likely to play some of the match.

[Blixa]

We need to win this match badly. I just hope we don't choke and do something stupid. Another opportunity like this may not come for a while, then again, isn't Galaxy due for a visit soon?

[RPB_RED_NATION_RPB]

Sticky this..and delete the Columbus thread! MODS??

BIg game!!!.....one of our games in hand...need this one!!

[ManUtd4ever]

With the exceptions of Guevara and Ricketts, the starting lineup from that debacle in D.C. earlier this season is still intact. TFC will definitely have retribution in mind when they take to the field tomorrow night. The short rest for both clubs should benefit the Reds given their recent break in the schedule.

I'll be watching this one live from section 123 and I'll predict a hard fought 1-0 victory for TFC...

[Leafs 92/93]

how is the weather looking? our boys were not their sharpest in the wind and it allowed the crew to lame-out a draw. i imagine light showers and wind might end up a tight one like the red bulls game. it seems like between sketchy spring weather and humid terrible late summer weather we don't have much of an ideal window.

[Keyman]

Our backline is definitely in better shape than it was that dreadful night. We seem to have nearly perfected Carver's offside trap, which gave us a plethora of problems against DC. That seems to be one of our greatest improvements, plus the fact that our midfield is fantastic at creating a buildup in play, which is something that we couldn't do at that point in time. The TFC we saw that night, is a completely different side than the one we will see tomorrow night.

[ManUtd4ever]

Our backline is definitely in better shape than it was that dreadful night. We seem to have nearly perfected Carver's offside trap, which gave us a plethora of problems against DC. That seems to be one of our greatest improvements, plus the fact that our midfield is fantastic at creating a buildup in play, which is something that we couldn't do at that point in time. The TFC we saw that night, is a completely different side than the one we will see tomorrow night.

Agreed...

[noochie]

how is the weather looking? our boys were not their sharpest in the wind and it allowed the crew to lame-out a draw. i imagine light showers and wind might end up a tight one like the red bulls game. it seems like between sketchy spring weather and humid terrible late summer weather we don't have much of an ideal window.

As long as that freaking wind stays quiet...

[BigLou]

Mark my words everyone.
4-1

FOR THE TFC
This is our game.

[Red CB Toronto]

Tomorrow night is all about the finish, finishing off plays with solid shots on net, not getting too fancy and just playing solid, we had no problem getting the ball up the field last weekend against the Crew, it was we just never finished things off, that is what we have to do tomorrow, we have the talant to do it, so lets get it done.

[Brooker]

aren't our guys due for a few goals? we havent had multipile scorers since the Galaxy game... right?

i see 3-1 reds.

Robert, Dichio, and i dunno the 3rd. surprise me boys!!

wishful thinking.

[Kooper]

Don't forget to print out and bring your dive cards.

http://www.redpatchboys.ca/forums/showthread.php?t=549

http://www.axisofdesign.com/footballers/

[TFC Tifoso]

The boys need a big win tonight...another tie would simply be dropping too many points in a row...2-0 TFC COME ON YOU REEEEEEEDS!!!!

[ACSertL]

Tough one to call even with DC's lack of form over the past few weeks.

We're at home and that actually counts for a lot this season. I am going to say 2-1 to Toronto...we need at least a four point week after the disappointment against the Crew. I still don't know how we didn't win that one


...oh yeah, we shot at Hesmer instead of around him

[koryo]

Two things concern me:

1. DC United is still dangerous, despite their record - and they'll be looking to bring their game.

2. We haven't scored from open play in how many games?

[TFC Tifoso]

Two things concern me:

1. DC United is still dangerous, despite their record - and they'll be looking to bring their game.

2. We haven't scored from open play in how many games?

about 2 1/2 games....guevara's first v KC.

[Red CB Toronto]

It is a big game tonight for the Reds, they have a five undefeated streak going and need to stretch it to six, tonight is all about finishing off their plays and putting it into the net. It is very important that they do this, getting the ball up the field has not been their problem of late, six points in the next two games over DCU would be huge.

[SilverSamurai]

2-1 TFC.
This won't be an easy game and it'll be up to us to be the 12th man!
No more quiet 2nd halfs!

[MrHawk]

I hope for an exciting game tonight.

Gotta love the rain for tonight again

[Gobi]

Had a peek at the Barra Brava and Screaming Eagles' forums/websites and there's no talk of DCU supporters making the trip up.
Anyone hear otherwise?

[Del Boy]

I hope the rain stays off the game, supporters tend to not make as much noise in the rain! The streamers are hard to throw in the rain! Being asked to sit down in the puddle the seat makes is just effing miserable. We better win this one.

[footyfan]

I am dreading this game...

Interesting historical perspective here though:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...T2008052002276

[MrHawk]

Where can one get a rain coat from?

[footyfan]

Had a peek at the Barra Brava and Screaming Eagles' forums/websites and there's no talk of DCU supporters making the trip up.
Anyone hear otherwise?

You're correct. Most are still recovering from the trip out to LA on Saturday for Chivas. I still think one or two may make it yup there. Barra has not missed an away game this season to date.

[jayeden]

anyone looking for a ticket..i just posted i have a single available 35$ in ticket trader