Toronto FC Discussion Thread II

azorian · Post #541 » by **azorian** » Sun Aug 21, 2016 4:09 pm

So....the tfc look like legit contenders. Based on their history and management of the team I never thought it would happen.

Post #542 » by **LittleOzzy** » Mon Aug 22, 2016 1:46 pm

azorian wrote:So....the tfc look like legit contenders. Based on their history and management of the team I never thought it would happen.

We certainly are on a roll.

Giovinco can't be stopped in MLS, and Jozy is heating up.

ScottyTO · Post #543 » by **ScottyTO** » Mon Aug 22, 2016 8:52 pm

Just keep rollin' boys! Impressive 3 points on the road

Post #544 » by **LittleOzzy** » Wed Aug 24, 2016 6:09 pm

ORLANDO CITY SC vs. TORONTO FC
Camping World Stadium | Orlando, Fla.
Wednesday, August 24 | Week #25 | MLS Game #250
7:30 pm ET (TSN4 in Canada, MLS LIVE in US)

TFC can move into 1st tonight with a win over Orlando. TSN4 at 7:30pm.

Kevin Willis · Post #545 » by **Kevin Willis** » Thu Aug 25, 2016 11:45 am

First in East baby!! We did it for the first time in franchise history this late in the season.

Post #546 » by **LittleOzzy** » Thu Aug 25, 2016 12:39 pm

It could have been 4-1 last night if it wasn't for Joe Bendik.

The Orlando defense is awful. Another great road win for TFC. Let's hope we haven't peaked too early.

Jozy is simply on fire.

LLJ · Post #547 » by **LLJ** » Thu Aug 25, 2016 3:13 pm

I'm actually really pleasantly surprised they're this good right now. I hope the playoffs this time turns out better than last year's though.

ScottyTO · Post #548 » by **ScottyTO** » Thu Aug 25, 2016 6:17 pm

Another gritty, hard fought road win. I'm loving this team right now! Altidore has been huge for the team since his return, I hope he can stay fit for the last 8 games.
The defense was shaky last night, especially in the 1st half and we could of conceded more than one, I'm not a fan of 3 at the back.

Top of the East with 6 of the last 8 games at home, things are looking pretty good right now!

Bankai · Post #549 » by **Bankai** » Fri Aug 26, 2016 5:20 pm

Hope they go far in the playoffs. I just hate 1 and done playoff games in any sports. One team could beat another 9 out of 10 times. It just that 1 time happens to be a playoff elimination game.

Post #550 » by **LittleOzzy** » Sat Aug 27, 2016 5:03 pm

TORONTO FC vs. MONTREAL IMPACT
BMO Field | Toronto
Saturday, August 27 | Week #25 | MLS Game #260
7:30 pm ET (MLS LIVE; TSN1/4/5, RDS in Canada)

Tonight's game could be the most important game of the season for TFC. It's always HUGE when Montreal comes to town.

Tonight 7:30pm on TSN 1, 4 and 5.

Post #551 » by **LittleOzzy** » Sun Aug 28, 2016 2:20 am

Awful considering TFC was up a man for much of the second half.

We seem to lose every time we are up a man, this team lacks creativity at times.

Post #552 » by **LittleOzzy** » Sun Aug 28, 2016 3:59 am

Read on Twitter

OakleyDokely · Post #553 » by **OakleyDokely** » Thu Sep 8, 2016 5:41 pm

Forbes came out with their yearly valuation list. TFC is worth 245 million, 4th in MLS according to them. That's actually more than a few NHL teams.

MLSE paid 10 million for the team just over a decade ago.

Post #554 » by **LittleOzzy** » Sat Sep 10, 2016 2:50 pm

Should be a win tonight, even with Giovinco out.

Then again, TFC may just TFC.

CHICAGO FIRE vs. TORONTO FC
Toyota Park | Bridgeview, Illinois
Saturday, September 10 | Week #27 | MLS Game #277
8:30 pm ET Sportsnet 360

Post #555 » by **LittleOzzy** » Sat Sep 10, 2016 2:53 pm

OakleyDokely wrote:Forbes came out with their yearly valuation list. TFC is worth 245 million, 4th in MLS according to them. That's actually more than a few NHL teams.

MLSE paid 10 million for the team just over a decade ago.

Yup, pretty sound investment... and in the grand scheme of things MLS Soccer isn't even a very big league yet.

It's going to completely pass by the NHL in the States within the next 10 years to join the other "big three" leagues in North America. Hockey just can't keep up to the popularity of soccer.

Merit · Post #556 » by **Merit** » Sat Sep 10, 2016 9:20 pm

LittleOzzy wrote:
OakleyDokely wrote:Forbes came out with their yearly valuation list. TFC is worth 245 million, 4th in MLS according to them. That's actually more than a few NHL teams.

MLSE paid 10 million for the team just over a decade ago.

Yup, pretty sound investment... and in the grand scheme of things MLS Soccer isn't even a very big league yet.

It's going to completely pass by the NHL in the States within the next 10 years to join the other "big three" leagues in North America. Hockey just can't keep up to the popularity of soccer.

What I'm most excited for is a "vince carter" revolution in Canadian soccer. My hope is that with TFC's infrastructure and the upcoming Canadian Professional League that homegrown talent will (a) stay and play for Canada and (b) qualify for a world cup.

The problems with hockey are numerous, and while I love the speed and skill of the game, the long term injuries and cost of playing for a family both monetarily and in terms of time disallow most first generation Canadians from participation. I'm sure the same is true in the US.

Basketball and Soccer are the future, and while they may not overcome the popularity of the NFL in the US and the NHL in Canada, I believe in the long term they are the two sports with the most growth opportunity worldwide.

Put it this way, my kids will definitely be playing both of those sports.

Post #557 » by **LittleOzzy** » Sun Sep 11, 2016 12:35 am

Merit wrote:
LittleOzzy wrote:
OakleyDokely wrote:Forbes came out with their yearly valuation list. TFC is worth 245 million, 4th in MLS according to them. That's actually more than a few NHL teams.

MLSE paid 10 million for the team just over a decade ago.

Yup, pretty sound investment... and in the grand scheme of things MLS Soccer isn't even a very big league yet.

It's going to completely pass by the NHL in the States within the next 10 years to join the other "big three" leagues in North America. Hockey just can't keep up to the popularity of soccer.

What I'm most excited for is a "vince carter" revolution in Canadian soccer. My hope is that with TFC's infrastructure and the upcoming Canadian Professional League that homegrown talent will (a) stay and play for Canada and (b) qualify for a world cup.

The problems with hockey are numerous, and while I love the speed and skill of the game, the long term injuries and cost of playing for a family both monetarily and in terms of time disallow most first generation Canadians from participation. I'm sure the same is true in the US.

Basketball and Soccer are the future, and while they may not overcome the popularity of the NFL in the US and the NHL in Canada, I believe in the long term they are the two sports with the most growth opportunity worldwide.

Put it this way, my kids will definitely be playing both of those sports.

All well said.

The NFL in the States, and the NHL here in Canada will always likely be king, but world wide both Basketball and Soccer continue to show the most potential growth. Already the number one sport in several countries, both sports continue to get bigger.

The Canadian Premier League starting in 2018 is proof of that, and will only make the players here better.

It's crazy to think in 2018 how many "pro" Canadian teams will exist.

Three MLS teams, and likely 6 CPL teams to start will be outstanding for the growth of soccer, and our Canadian program as we try to reach the World Cup.

Post #558 » by **LittleOzzy** » Sun Sep 11, 2016 2:39 am

Ugly win tonight, but without Giovinco that's to be expected.

Jozy continues to be ON FIRE. Nine goals in his last 10 games for club and country.

Post #559 » by **LittleOzzy** » Sun Sep 18, 2016 1:47 pm

TORONTO FC vs. NEW YORK RED BULLS
BMO Field | Toronto, Ontario
Sunday, September 18 | Week #28 | MLS Game #292
5 pm ET (TSN2)

Two of the top teams in the EAST, and with a win TFC moves closer to the TOP TEAM in the league as they try to compete for the Supporters Shield.

TSN2 at 5PM.

LLJ · Post #560 » by **LLJ** » Mon Sep 19, 2016 3:45 pm

first team to clinch a berth, nice