Just an epic performance. Perhaps the greatest upset in franchise history.
Bradley was a beast and the kids stepped up big time.
Just an epic performance. Perhaps the greatest upset in franchise history.
Bradley was a beast and the kids stepped up big time.
We would've lost both legs probably by 2-3 goals each. With Armas, the press totally threw Leon off. They couldn't play out of the back, while under Vanney that's exactly what they would've done, with our team sitting back. With Vanney we also would've seen Bradley at CB over Singh, then Morrow and DeLeon starting over Okello and Shaff (with Laryea probably playing midfield). Fraser probably would've started as well. This matchup really suited Armas's style and not Vanney's for sure.
What a result! Excited to see this press against MLS teams and how much these young guys keep maturing through the year. We're going to be better in October than we are now based on their development curve alone.
Looking ahead to the next CCL game, for anyone with the full month of OneSoccer Cruz Azul (who we play next) plays America (who we could meet in the final) on Saturday at 10pm. Within 2 pts of each other and fighting for league title with 3 games left. Should be entertaining and educational.
The "home" leg against Cruz Azul will be played in Tampa Bay at the Buccaneers stadium
The "home" leg against Cruz Azul will be played in Tampa Bay at the Buccaneers stadium
With a ton of Mexican ex Pats in attendance!
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Would have no problem them playing a game without fans but Manning choosing that stadium & saying its open to fans is an own goal.
I think opening up a stadium like that and being able to draw a big crowd would be the reason behind going that route. Opening up Orlando's stadium vs. Vancouver might not be worth the effort as there are costs the moment you turn on the lights. The CSA likely had the same thoughts with the WCQ vs. Bermuda. I think at that time capacity in Florida was 25%.
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Has he said it's open to fans?
This is the bit from the Athletic and it doesn't mention anything about fans
"Manning said that they’ll play the home leg of their CCL quarterfinal series against Cruz Azul in late April at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa."
https://theathletic.com/2522595/2021/04/15/toronto-fc-whitecaps-montreal-mls?source=user-shared-article
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maybe they got the word, find a better venue you are not going to play your home game at that mickey mouse venue,im sure that was embarrassing for the CCL
OH MY GAWD...watch this people & admire the CONCACAF shithousery at its finest
Check out this tweet at https://twitter.com/onesoccer/status/1382844986236997633
It seemed like they raised the camera angle at about the 30 min mark!
If there was one nice thing I thought of the low angle, is that when they play was close to it, you could really see the players battling it out, and how they took on each other when on a 1 v. 1 basis!
That was awesome but that’s not Jozy. Way too bulky. And it could have gotten Jozy in big trouble for the next game.
Do we know when we’re playing Cruz Azul?
Regardless of whom it was....the commitment of this team to use all the CONCACAF dark arts is so refreshingly passive-aggressive Canadian.
Like, that moment is up there with the fireworks outside the Sounders hotel.
Just wondering What id TFCs record in CCL versus Mexican Opposition . Its got to be at least .500 if not a bit more
That officiating crew was such a joke. I’m glad our bench was in their face about it.
Personally, i think MLS, CSA, USSF really has to go hard at CONCACAF about this sort of stuff. Where any value in TV contracts are going to come from. If you want us to play along, give us a fair shake.
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“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
The same channel has a video of Mullins getting knocked over in the first leg and drawing the yellow card
https://youtu.be/tZLlsybvHH4
Cruz Azul games confirmed for:
Tuesday April 27 at 10pm (“home”)
Tuesday May 4 at 10.15pm (away)
No idea why the first leg is so late, TV I guess.
https://www.concacaf.com/champions-l...ule-confirmed/
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Huge upset. Both legs felt like magic. So happy that they persist no matter what the lineup. Can't wait to see what magic can be repeated vs Cruz Azul.
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