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    Quote Originally Posted by PizzaEatingYeti View Post
    Easy solution.
    Play it in the Skydome.
    Put real grass in for the game.
    Do you realize how many people on this board you just triggered​!?!?

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    Quote Originally Posted by CBTFC View Post
    Do you realize how many people on this board you just triggered​!?!?

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    Sure I realize it!


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    MLS has a nice break down of the records we're chasing

    https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/...t-seasons-ever

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    According to SportsStats site, even if TFC loses the remaining 6 games, still has 30% change of SS. That's sweet. Getting 2 W's probably does it.

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    Going un defeated at home will be some accomplishment. That will be enough motivation to see us over the finish line. The most satisfying thing about this seaon is that I genuinely feel that TFC has raised the bar on the league. Not with three highly paid star DP's but in terms of squad depth and overall quality of the team. Teams that fail to respond will get left behind.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hamilton_Red View Post
    Going un defeated at home will be some accomplishment. That will be enough motivation to see us over the finish line. The most satisfying thing about this seaon is that I genuinely feel that TFC has raised the bar on the league. Not with three highly paid star DP's but in terms of squad depth and overall quality of the team. Teams that fail to respond will get left behind.
    I agree completely. After all the years of frustration, heart break and disappointment, I almost can't believe I can type the following sentence. TFC has become the model on which all other teams will base themselves off.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PizzaEatingYeti View Post
    Easy solution.
    Play it in the Skydome.
    Put real grass in for the game.
    lol

    No thanks

    Let's play at home instead.
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    Does anyone know when the Shield is presented?

    Is it as soon as we clinch? First home game after we clinch? Last home game after we clinch? Last game? Some separate ceremony after the league is done?

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    I was at the Red Bulls home opener last year against TFC and they presented the shield from the previous season then. Not sure when they actually clinched it so they may not have had time to present at the end of the year...
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    Traditionally, its either the game we clinch if at home or the next home game after, after the game. NYRB didn't because they were all "we don't take this that seriously" after all their playoff flops.

    We, on the other hand, take this trophy seriously.

    I still think the presentation happens one way shape or form after the NYRB game.

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    Quote Originally Posted by andyc View Post
    I was at the Red Bulls home opener last year against TFC and they presented the shield from the previous season then. Not sure when they actually clinched it so they may not have had time to present at the end of the year...
    Ah, I thought they give the shield when the regular season is over

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    Quote Originally Posted by OgtheDim View Post
    Traditionally, its either the game we clinch if at home or the next home game after, after the game. NYRB didn't because they were all "we don't take this that seriously" after all their playoff flops.

    We, on the other hand, take this trophy seriously.

    I still think the presentation happens one way shape or form after the NYRB game.
    I'm pretty sure NYRB had a presentation when they clinched it 2 yrs ago. Supporters groups were trying to organize it so that SS was present when NYRB was in position to win it.
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    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.”

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    Kurt Larson



    Will Toronto FC’s record season matter if it doesn’t win MLS Cup? Absolutely, Larson says

    http://www.torontosun.com/2017/09/10...an-cup-for-tfc

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    Quote Originally Posted by paul-collins View Post
    Also, we no longer have to get to the Chicago max to avoid the play down, with NYRB tying - their max drops to 64. So 9 points for that bar, between TFC and RB.
    To ensure no lower than 4th, our magic number is now 5 to be clear of Chicago.
    To ensure no lower than 2nd (home field advantage in the conference semi) it is 8 to be clear of Atlanta.
    To ensure home field for the final (better than top West team) it is 7 to be clear of Vancouver (!).
    And, of course, 10 to be clear of all (the goal of this thread).

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    The way you stake out turf as one of the great teams in MLS history is by destroying teams in the playoffs. I want to win every playoff game 4-0. The second legs would be giant parties.

    That's what I want.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ensco View Post
    The way you stake out turf as one of the great teams in MLS history is by destroying teams in the playoffs. I want to win every playoff game 4-0. The second legs would be giant parties.

    That's what I want.
    I think you want the pussplops thread. We can start that whenever you like.
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    ^that's definitely the stress free route.

    Getting through the East, although any of those teams could knock us off - I have to believe Atlanta is the biggest threat. An away game on their turf, with that offense, could put us in a situation like we were in with Montreal last year.

    Our weak spots - teams that suffocate and frustrate us on defense, and fast teams that can exploit us on counters. Atlanta fits the mold for an explosive and fast counter attack punch.

    Come the finals - we could be in for a very tough go if we face Seattle again, same if SKC somehow gets through. That could be another 0-0 shoot out situation. Dallas, Portland, and Houston would be an ideal team to come in. We can go goal for goal with their offense - and none of them are particularly good on the road. That leaves Vancouver - good on the road, and not a terrible goals against number (reasonable defense).

    If we can avoid Atlanta, SKC, and Seattle (and to some extent Vancouver) - December 9th should be a great party.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fort York Redcoat View Post
    lol

    No thanks

    Let's play at home instead.
    In a -10 C weather, TFC's starting 11 being far superior technically compared 1 on 1 with any other starting eleven in MLS, will almost totally lose this edge. Do you agree with this statement?

    In those freezing conditions the individual technical quality on the ball is dwarfed and the role of the brute athletic qualities, like force, speed, stamina over 90 minutes (or 120) are greatly magnified.
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    Quote Originally Posted by PizzaEatingYeti View Post
    In a -10 C weather, TFC's starting 11 being far superior technically compared 1 on 1 with any other starting eleven in MLS, will almost totally lose this edge. Do you agree with this statement?

    In those freezing conditions the individual technical quality on the ball is dwarfed and the role of the brute athletic qualities, like force, speed, stamina over 90 minutes (or 120) are greatly magnified.
    You are totally right.

    Also totally wrong. A game like this can't ever be anywhere other than BMO.

    Rock and hard place.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fort York Redcoat View Post
    I think you want the pussplops thread. We can start that whenever you like.
    That's so 2015. Don't think we need anything other than game threads. We just assume we are contenders now

    �� ;-)
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    Quote Originally Posted by ensco View Post
    You are totally right.

    Also totally wrong. A game like this can't ever be anywhere other than BMO.

    Rock and hard place.
    Literally. The hard place being the pitch. I really believe that's how Seattle won last year.

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    We are contenders for the Cup at this point, nothing more. Certainly no shoo-in.

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    Quote Originally Posted by OgtheDim View Post
    Traditionally, its either the game we clinch if at home or the next home game after, after the game. NYRB didn't because they were all "we don't take this that seriously" after all their playoff flops.

    We, on the other hand, take this trophy seriously.

    I still think the presentation happens one way shape or form after the NYRB game.
    I personally hope they wait until the Montreal game. Just so we can rub a bit more salt into the wound

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    Quote Originally Posted by ensco View Post
    That's so 2015. Don't think we need anything other than game threads. We just assume we are contenders now

    �� ;-)
    Oh I think a Shield thread is great, though.
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    Quote Originally Posted by PizzaEatingYeti View Post
    In a -10 C weather, TFC's starting 11 being far superior technically compared 1 on 1 with any other starting eleven in MLS, will almost totally lose this edge. Do you agree with this statement?

    In those freezing conditions the individual technical quality on the ball is dwarfed and the role of the brute athletic qualities, like force, speed, stamina over 90 minutes (or 120) are greatly magnified.

    Have fun pitching this in the pussplops/MLS cup threads later.

    I'm just going to enjoy the Shield presentation at our home pitch.
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    Quote Originally Posted by PizzaEatingYeti View Post
    Easy solution.
    Play it in the Skydome.
    Put real grass in for the game.
    No Thanks and even if we wanted to,Rogers centre is getting retrofitted for baseball only,no more football or soccer in that monster venue

    Plans for spring facility, Rogers Centre renovations in progress ...
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    Quote Originally Posted by denime View Post
    No Thanks and even if we wanted to,Rogers centre is getting retrofitted for baseball only,no more football or soccer in that monster venue

    Plans for spring facility, Rogers Centre renovations in progress ...
    The CCL game vs LAG there was special but BMOF is home, especially after that semi vs Montreal. Life-changing experience.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MartinUtd View Post
    Does anyone know when the Shield is presented?

    Is it as soon as we clinch? First home game after we clinch? Last home game after we clinch? Last game? Some separate ceremony after the league is done?
    If we were to win it, I would expect October 15th to be the game it gets awarded

    The shield is actually controlled by the fans, not the league.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Phil View Post
    If we were to win it, I would expect October 15th to be the game it gets awarded

    The shield is actually controlled by the fans, not the league.
    I love it!!!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Phil View Post
    The shield is actually controlled by the fans, not the league.
    Don't you mean supporters Phil? And by supporters, don't you really mean YOU? (And the leaders of the other SGs.)

    Ultimately what you're saying is we might be able to determine when to award the shield to our boys, correct?
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