Toronto FC: Toronto FC/Canada Soccer Discussion Thread - WC Qualifiers continue

[Cloned]

So far, this game is like the living embodiment of all the negative stereotypes about MLS soccer.

Zero flow, extremely poor passing, everything is a hopeful air ball.

 

[robertmac43]

Should have been 1 nil there, bad touch from Schaffelburg.

 

[JT AM da real deal]

So far, this game is like the living embodiment of all the negative stereotypes about MLS soccer.

Zero flow, extremely poor passing, everything is a hopeful air ball.

Too many games too fast TBH. And playing in 30+ degree heat + heavy humidity in Orlando. It should be expected. But team only needs a draw to advance as #1 seed in group. So best to keep game to slow as possible.

 

[robertmac43]

Bono with one of the saves of the tournament right there!

 

[trellaine201]

Lucky no yellow on Bradley and PK

 

[robertmac43]

Altidore and Akinola together and we get a PK right away! Love it!

Edit: I would have placed that outside the box personally.

 

[wingman75]

Woof... that was a dog of a game. Didn't think we played that well, especially in the 2nd... seemed really disjointed up front. Coach mentioned the drive to the middle of the field as a problem, it was evident... well played by NE.

Feel like we were lucky to get a point from that game to be honest. The team was fairly vocal against the 9am games... they kinda played like they were not fully engaged.

Hopefully MTL surprises with a win tonight to secure 1st place in the pool for us.

Side note: When Piatti and Pozuelo are clicking it is magic.

 

[Bjindaho]

With Montreal's win, Toronto wins the group.

 

[robertmac43]

 

[NeverGoingToWin]

Playing Seattle in the Round of 16 is a very disappointing reward for winning the group.

 

[ACC1224]

Playing Seattle in the Round of 16 is a very disappointing reward for winning the group.

When is the game?

 

[robertmac43]

When is the game?

July 26 @ 8:30

 

[JT AM da real deal]

Playing Seattle in the Round of 16 is a very disappointing reward for winning the group.

Is it for sure? Someone just told me it could be Galaxy or Fury too?

 

[robertmac43]

Playing Seattle in the Round of 16 is a very disappointing reward for winning the group.

Seattle have not been impressive since the restart and beating a bad White Caps team 3-0 does not mean too much....

 

[robertmac43]

Is it for sure? Someone just told me it could be Galaxy or Fury too?

Chicago will likely beat Vancouver and end up sending Seattle into third.

 

[LeafChief]

I was intrigued by the few minutes I saw of Akinola + Altidore together. Wouldn't mind seeing more of that next game with Poz and Piatti behind them.

 

[al secord]

I was intrigued by the few minutes I saw of Akinola + Altidore together. Wouldn't mind seeing more of that next game with Poz and Piatti behind them.

Great weapon/option to have going forward. Jozy is a pretty darn underrated distributor.

 

[robertmac43]

Great weapon/option to have going forward. Jozy is a pretty darn underrated distributor.

He links play extremely well. Should be fun if those 4 find themselves on the pitch together. Add in a healthy Osorio and it's one of if not the best attack in the league.

 

[NeverGoingToWin]

Officially can only play Seattle/Chicago/Vancouver or New York FC.

 

[NeverGoingToWin]

I was wrong. Vancouver or New York FC now.

 

[robertmac43]

Both of which I really like our chances against. Especially the White Caps, they have a lot of players in roles they simply aren't good enough for.

 

[JT AM da real deal]

Both of which I really like our chances against. Especially the White Caps, they have a lot of players in roles they simply aren't good enough for.

It is gonna be Sounders vs TFC in final ... wow what a surprise .. TFC will have to knock out LAFC and Sounders will have to knock out Columbus ... I expect both will happen ... i hope we have enough offense now to get through that defense

 

[wingman75]

I love your confidence, but we are not getting anywhere near the final playing the way we have so far. I assume the team can get it together for a full match.

Love that we are not playing SEA in the round of 16. Also, despite the rivalries I am glad MTL made it through and I hope VAN does as well. That was a surprising result this morning; for me anyway.

 

[NeverGoingToWin]

Vancouver already made it. We would play Seattle in the semis if we both got there.

 

[robertmac43]

I love your confidence, but we are not getting anywhere near the final playing the way we have so far. I assume the team can get it together for a full match.

Love that we are not playing SEA in the round of 16. Also, despite the rivalries I am glad MTL made it through and I hope VAN does as well. That was a surprising result this morning; for me anyway.

As much as we have been choppy at the back, I don't think there is really a front runner thus far int he tournament. Everyone looks a little off, as they should given the long break and circumstances of the tournament.

With that in mind I would say it's anyone tournament. I like that we have a couple game breaking talents on the team that can push us over the edge during close games. Should give us a good shot at winning this thing.