East Side Stand Up
By RedNation Online
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Podcast Description
Spark, Stephe and Tim are home from BMO Field and discuss how Toronto FC fared on the pitch today.
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The best worst team in Canada! | That's right, Toronto FC, 0-9 in league play, will represent the Great White North in the Champions League by defeating the Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0 at BMO Field. We are high as kites going over the VICTORY that has been such a rare occasion for Toronto this year that was highlighted by another 10-man display in the second half that got the job done. Now it's a waiting game to see if the Reds can turn it around in the League against the Philadelphia Union. | 5/24/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TFC: Redefining rock bottom | An 0-9 start says it all and there are few positives to take from another loss that when you pile it all up, still results in no wins. Dwayne De Rosario underlines the state of the club through a brace to bury his former club, as the was able to score with ease on both occasions. Where to go from here is the question of the year ... for the last five years perhaps? Is how to turn this all around. It's been a nine match broken record and this might not be the last one of the year. | 5/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Beggars can't be choosers | Toronto FC now have back to back results, earning a 1-1 draw with Vancouver in the opening leg of the Canadian Championship. The Reds surprised everyone opening the scoring and looked well on their way to actually winning the game until Eric Hassli sent in another incredible volley to level the score. TFC now have a bit of momentum and will need to get a result in DC and follow it up with lifting the cup for the 4th time. | 5/17/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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'Topes win! | It won't help them in the MLS standings, but as Dr. Leo Marvin says: Baby Steps. Toronto earned themselves a bit of pride by defeating the Montreal Impact 2-0 to go through to the finals of the Canadian Championship. A rare outing where TFC looked good from the opening whistle and Montreal simply could not find the final ball to hit the back of the net. Now Toronto needs to take the next step and finally earn a point in league play. | 5/10/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TFC plummet into the history books | A 2-0 loss to DC United gives TFC an 0-8 start and an embarrassing accolade that really sums up over five years of missteps. Toronto started with five at the back, Frings locking it down, but could not hold off the likes of Chris Pontius who finished his chance and scored the winner. Where Toronto goes from here is anyone's guess - if history is any indication, TFC brass are not ones to be proactive or take initiative - so we'll have to wait and see when and where the Reds can ever get a result. | 5/5/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Is there any way to spin this? | A 0-0 draw with Montreal pretty much says it all. It was not an exciting affair, however, a clean sheet is a start, but in the process Toronto couldn't show any teeth and it was all Impact down the stretch. To take something from this, hopefully no one is injured and the Reds will be geared up and ready to take on DC United on the weekend to try and avoid an unprecedented 8 straight losses to start a season. | 5/2/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's a pity | Toronto FC are killed by mistakes as any chance of snapping what is on track to be the worst start to an MLS season is undone by poor decisions. A Reggie Lambe brace is wasted by slack defending and mental errors and there is little to be positive about in this one. At the end of the day it's an 0-6 start for the Reds with little signs they can turn it around. It will be a tough uphill climb for TFC to get this debacle of 2012 on track. | 4/21/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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I now fondly look back on the start to 2007 | A 1-0 loss to Chivas USA was underscored by another match with a complete inability to finish chances. Luck is not on Toronto's side this year and now stand 0-5 to start the season. No team has been able to come back from such a start and it will take more than just preparation to turn this around. Next week is against Chicago and they are a team that has always come to BMO Field looking to make an impression. | 4/14/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Of all the teams to lose to | Toronto FC are now off to their worst start since 2007, losing 2-1 to the Montreal Impact and giving them their first MLS win. It's becoming a reoccurring theme with the Reds in the league that they don't come out with fire in their bellies and don't have alot of ideas moving forward to create a killer ball. Two goals from Montreal on the counter once again highlights a lack of pace in the middle and defence, as Ty Harden and Logan Emory were not able to cope with the pace of Montreal's attackers. The Reds now have a week to try and get their campaign on track against Chivas USA. | 4/7/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Songs for driving in your car | Don't stop believing. Toronto FC bowed out of the Champions League in a very rough fashion as Santos Laguna humbled the Reds 6-2, but the score doesn't tell the whole story. Two penalties did in TFC in the worst way, but it cannot be forgotten they punched above their weight several times in the competition and ultimately stood toe to toe, and beat, some teams who were clearly better. With the tournament over for Toronto, it's 100% MLS ... for a month anyways when it all begins again! | 4/5/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A lack of finishing...haven't we heard this before? | That's right, another season and it's as though nothing has ever changed. Struggling at center back, struggling to finish, as Toronto FC are off to a tough start with two losses at home to start the year, and have yet to score at BMO Field. The Crew were there for the taking but the Reds could break through and now must regroup and get ready for their biggest challenge in history in heading to Torrean to face Santos Laguna Wednesday. | 3/31/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Some things you just can't prepare for | The Reds came in with a gameplan and for the most part executed an excellent strategy against Santos Laguna in the Champions League. However, you can never prepare for the degree of antics and straight despicable behaviour of Santos Laguna who were constantly down for the count and a pair of two footed challenges leading to red cards underlined the melee at the end of the game. A 1-1 draw will be tough to overcome in Mexico, but now TFC have a positive result to get their season back on track. | 3/29/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A home opener to forget | TFC are dropped 3-0 by the San Jose Earthquakes as once again Chris Wondolowski is unable to stay contained and punishes the Reds for two goals. Toronto were flat footed from the start and it was a performance to forget as they were out of it from the beginning and even when they found a way back in it, could not create anything of note. After two great results against Los Angeles, TFC will need to find a way to get their 2012 season on track sooner rather than later. | 3/24/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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No Frings, no chance? | Toronto FC took a gamble leaving off De Guzman, Koevermans and Morgan, and with their anchor and top player Torsten Frings going down early on, it meant TFC just didn't have the horses to compete with a side like the Seattle Sounders. A David Estrada hat-trick sunk the Reds and once again raises concerns over a back line that doesn't look like it can compete without a sweeper to clean things up. Toronto will have a week to recover and try to get things right before hosting San Jose in their home-opener next weekend. | 3/18/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The reason you haven't woken up is because it isn't a dream! | TFC are through to the Champions League Semi Finals and they do it in style with two beautiful goals that were supported by outstanding goalkeeping. Everyone pulled their weight as it was always going to take a full team effort to overthrow the MLS Cup Champions LA Galaxy. | 3/15/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's the first podcast of 2012 and the first twenty minutes will blow your mind. | Then the rest will be ok and back to the usual stuff you're used to. Tim Vickery and Spark set up the show for the 2012 season by going over the Champions League tilt with the LA Galaxy in front of an exceptional crowd of 47,000 at the Rogers Centre, then look to the away leg and take it home looking towards the start of the MLS season. | 3/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Danny does it again. Danny Koevermans that is. | A late equalizer finishes off year five exactly like year one as Toronto FC draw New England 2-2. What a whirlwind five seasons it has been for both clubs, with New England struggling and Toronto still hoping for better days. The Dutch influence was in effect today as Nick Soolsma and Danny Koevermans scored both goals. We look at the game that was and the team that will be in 2012. | 10/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It wasn't quite a spoiler | Toronto FC did well to stifle New York over 88 minutes and put in a good showing with the young player stepping up and making an impact. Once again Danny Koevermans proves his worth as his opening goal was was clinical, but like Pumas mid-week, his absence meant the end of the attack and without better quality in defence it was only matter of time. With nothing to play for in the league, all eyes will now go to Dallas after the international break. | 10/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Five at the back gets the job done | Aron Winter knew the approach he needed to take against a technically superior side, and gets the minimum result required to still fight another day - October 18th against Dallas. Richard Eckersley once again stood out and the back four/five were able to soak up pressure with help from the woodwork. Spark and Andre run through the match, formation and players who made the difference in a redeeming performance. | 9/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Eckersley saves! | A huge defensive effort from Toronto FC earns them all three points against the Colorado Rapids in a 2-1 win at BMO Field. A streak at home against the Rapids continues, who have never left Toronto with any points, as the Reds were the team to regain some form after a tough mid-week loss. After a listless first half, Toronto came out and Danny Koevermans, Eric Avila and Ashtone Morgan all played to a higher level to ultimately win the game. | 9/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's like deja vu all over again | San Jose once again find a late equalizer at BMO Field and Toronto FC get to look forward to the Champions League for the rest of this season. A 1-1 draw after a suspicious offside call on Joao Plata erased an insurance goal leaves supporters with a bitter taste in their mouth. We try to look on the bright side as we ate up deep fried twinkies and watched a KISS cover band at the CNE, but that will likely only make us feel more sick after watching the replay of Plata's 'non'-goal. There's a lengthy break for TFC and hopefully they come back recharged to end the season on a high note. | 8/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The word victory never sounded so good. | Capitol V. Finally Toronto FC have a win over a top level opponent and give supporters hope that this team is on the ascent. Defeating Real Salt Lake at home is no easy task and Aron Winter made many of the right decisions to ensure his team came out with the win. Milos Kocic more than earned his MOM honours making two key saves down the stretch. It is high optimism now with a great result and it will be needed as the Reds begin a tough final third of the season. | 8/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A win is a win? | A win is a win? As much as TFC need a 'W', and 2-1 usually would be something to celebrate, an unconvincing scoreline will hurt Toronto in the short-term as Aron Winter now will have tough roster decisions with the games ahead. Spark and Andre go over the win, but how it impacts the approach of Portland and the return leg against Real Esteli and where the team is sitting at this point of the campaign. | 7/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Brand new team...same old results | Of course losing to FC Dallas 1-0 at home needs to be put into the context of half of TFC's outfield players have never played with each other, or the five other in red. Torsten Frings stands out as the new class of the team and with some mettle in the middle, Toronto looked more the part. It's a tough grind and the end of this season will likely look to the CCL. | 7/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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We are the Champions (X3)!!! | That is right - Toronto FC are now the three-time, consecutive Canadian Champs and will be representing this nation in the CONCACAF Champion's league. Player for player it was one of, if not the, best overall performance by the Reds this season and plenty of optimism abounds. Bring on Real Estali!! | 7/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Disappointment? Dejection? Karma? | However you spin it, there's no positive way to look at dropping all points to a 10-man Seattle Sounders in a 1-0 loss. Going down a man, it looked like Toronto just didn't have any ideas of how to attack the net and take advantage of their extra man. | 6/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Well there's not much to say about this one. | No seriously. Nothing. You know it's a boring match when the loudest cheering comes when a squirrel runs into the net. A 0-0 draw with the lowly Sporting Kansas City continues to raise questions on the state of the team and what exactly, if anything, has been built in the first three months of the season. Still so much work to do and now it's just a matter of scratching off the days on the calendar until the transfer window and hopefully an impact player comes in to make this team exciting. | 6/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Is this the debacle of all debacles? | There's no way to slice or dice it, this was a brutal outing for Toronto FC in a 6-2 demolition at the hands of the Philadelphia Union. There are few bright spots or positives outside of ten minutes at the start of the second half. It will be a hard one to swallow as the extremely poor back line was exposed and how much work there is still to do with the Reds is now there for all to see. Where do we go from here? | 5/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Toronto FC falls to the Vancou ... errr no wait. | The Reds are bailed out by weather and will live to defend their Championship for another 12 hours! Who knows when this game will be settled? Will it be May 26th at 11am? Will they pitch be playable by then? Either way Toronto will get fight another day. The lads are soaked and the weather and language is foul for this quick pod. Spark has no control over Tim and Stephe. Lots to rant about on East Siiiide! | 5/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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No Plata - no win | TFC blow a two goal lead and the exit of MLS Player of the Week Plata was the end of the Red's fight in this game and two goals later, and a massive save from Stefan Frei, TFC finish with a 2-2 draw with Chicago. The first half was something to watch as the Reds dominated but someone needs to once again remind the team that the game is 90 minutes long and players like Alen Stevanovic and Javier Martina need to take advantage of their chances when they get them. Lots to discuss from a disappointing draw and two points dropped. | 5/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOTAL FOOTBALL!!! | That is right, the shorter the player, the more TOTAL the football. It's the Joao Plata show as the 5'2 Ecuadorian makes his mark and s statement that he should be in the starting XI. It's hard to argue against as for three starts this year he has linked up well with his teammates and given supporters something and someone to stand up and cheer for. On the other side, Stefan Frei kept the win in check and overall it was one of the best games we've seen in recent memory. It's just Spark and Tim and we stick to the game 100% for the second time this year! | 5/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Reds have advance past FC Edmonton | The lads are back from BMO Field where the Reds have advanced past FC Edmonton to the Nutrilite Cup finals! Bring on Vancouver (or Montreal at the time of writing) ***Please note once again we are plagued with technical difficulties and cut the pod short at 18 mins. We will be back in full effect for Saturday's game with all issued resolved!** | 5/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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NO WHINGING about MLSE | The lads are back from BMO Field to deliver an ultra postive podcast where there is NO WHINGING about MLSE, and are so very grateful to be discussing nothing but football for forty minutes. There was plenty to go over on this afternoon; the line up, Toni Tchani's goal and subsequent red card, some nice possession football - many things that looked encouraging and Spark, Stephe and Tim are more than happy to break down the game and gear up for the next few weeks with TFC. | 4/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Well there's not much more to say about this one | A 3-0 schlacking at the hands of DC United was embarrassing to say the least. Right out of the gate TFC were not in it and after ten minutes is was just a matter of counting down the clock. Not many positives to come out of the game and here's hoping TFC gets it straight this week with Columbus coming to town. | 4/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The lads are back from BMO Field after a thrilling 0-0 display for the Reds with the LA Galaxy | David Beckham's first and probably only Toronto outing in MLS play packed the stadium to the brim, but TFC could not penetrate and get that final chance on goal. Aside from a couple chances, the question now being asked is, really, where are the goals going to come from? Spark, Tim and Steve let 'er loose again on MLSE as games like this make it hard to imagine massive improvements without reinforcements coming in. | 4/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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We're back from a disappointing 1-1 draw with Chivas USA | It's the first day of post De Ro and the lads talk about what we can look forward to without him on the pitch, which is one big question mark. Maicon Santos all but proved by missing an open net he is not the answer and the Reds dropped 3 very attainable points. | 4/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's the home opener, and what an opener! | TFC decisively dispatch the expansion Portland Timbers 2-0 in a match that was theirs for the taking. Javier Martina moves from the left side to the right and two goals are the reward. It is three critical points as they won't come easy this season. Spark, Stephe and old school footie supporter Gary Wright are in the house to go over the fine afternoon even if they are still thawing out. | 3/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's the official Pre-Season episode of East Side Stand Up. | It's the official Pre-Season episode of East Side Stand Up. It's a new season for TFC and the pod, and while the Reds are working it all out, so are we as technical difficulties knock Stephe Perry out of the starting line-up. The lads go over what is in store for 2011 and it's a matter of calling a spade a spade as TFC are likely in for a rough one this year. | 3/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's the pre, PRE season podcast. | Spark and Tim hash out the last month in TFC-land which of course centres around the appointment of Aron Winter and disappearance of Dwayne De Rosario. But most importantly is the lack of substance when it comes to roster depth - what needs to be addressed the most? The lads get it all out before the Reds leave for Turkey and will reconvene when they are back before First Kick. | 1/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Late pass? | Well perhaps, as the lads have given some time to let the dust settle, but seeing as it's TFC and MLSE, the dust never really settles. So we go at it - it's the 2010 season in review that ends up being just as much 'the month in review' as well as what Herr Klinsmann will possibly bring to the table. What would be a discussion about TFC without some serious head-shaking about owners, the path this season took under Preki, his eventual sacking and the players that made a forgettable year at least something to look forward to moving forward. Tim is in full bashing mode, Stephe has his talking points written out on seven pages, and Spark watches it all unfold. It's the last pod of 2010 and it won't be long until 2011 so hang tight we'll return in March! | 11/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Oh my. A fitting end to a season that has been one for the history books. | There is still one game to go, but this was the final MLS match at BMO Field for 2010 and it is not far off to say what transpired was a metaphor for the goings-on in the front office of MLSE/TFC. A complete and utter embarrassment where Toronto should have defeated a very ordinary looking Columbus crew but surrendered the tying goal from THE KEEPER in extra time to steal points from the Reds. The lads go through the game but in the end it is too hard not to start looking straight at the upper management at TFC as to how this team has become a failure year after year. As noted, this one is Rated "R", so put the kids to bed or wear a headset as we let them have it for the next forty-five. | 10/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dark clouds over Toronto FC | The Reds get off to a bad start and were unable to fight back, losing 3-2 to the San Jose Earthquakes. An early penalty put TFC on their heels and at the end of the night, Chris Wondolowski was the man, putting three past Stefan Frei. On a week where Tom Anselmi is trying to justify the ticket price increase, he fails to mention anything about building a winner and perhaps this is why. Looking at year four without a sniff at the playoffs, all that's left is the mathematics to determine what has looked to be the case for the last two weeks. It's breaking down the ninety minutes, some serious whinging, and stern finger pointing at MLSE as who knows when this will turn around for the better. | 9/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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So long! Adios! Sayonara!! | Well that's that. No more Mo. No more Preki. The writing was on the wall for Mo for quite a while and Preki did himself no favours from the get go. It's an EMERGENCY podcast - no post-game, just Spark and Tim hashing out Mo's tenure and Preki's short term relationship with the club. Jeez, it feels like we just went through this!. | 9/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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SINKING TFC FALL AT HOME AGAINST D.C. UNITED | All we are waiting now is for an appearance from Bill Murray. It's groundhog day all over again as Toronto FC drop critical home points, losing 1-0 to DC United to put their post season in jeopardy. It was an ugly affair where had DC had their DP or more clinical finishing, it would have been closer to the NYRB loss. Things are unraveling for Toronto who looked good at one point in the season but have since become anemic and listless. The lads lay it all out like you know they do and try to figure out how we can get out of this situation, not just this season but in the entire organization. | 9/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Another Disappointing Home Draw Increases the Pressure for TFC | Another home game. Another draw. Another performance that just wasn't good enough. It's hard to fault any of the players for their effort, as every one worked hard and played with energy. Ultimately, this game provided a good comparison between a Real Salt Lake squad that looks to be a genuine MLS contender and a TFC squad that is still a little short on talent. Toronto generated chances and worked very hard, but never really threatened to score. And again and again the touch of the majority of the TFC players was off just enough prevent the team from finding a breakthrough goal. While the starting eleven played a solid but unspectacular game in earning a draw against one of the best teams in the league, the substitutes that came on in the second half both delivered subpar performances that had to disappoint Preki. | 8/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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No De Guzman and then no Mista ... there was no chance. | Toronto FC could not stack up against 3 DPs from New York and go down big time 4-1. It was possibly the worst defeat at BMO Field and you could see the difference in skill and organization betwen the two sides. Apparently this is what $15 millions dollars gets you. Toronto were in it for the first half and unlucky for the most part, but in the second half the Reds could not stack up and the clinical professionalism that Henry, Marquez and Angel offers was the difference. TFC need to pull it together and fast if they are to stay positive on the road this week in Panama and next week again at home. Is there signings on the way, or are we flying flags in the south end for the assistant coach? This lose is an ominous sign that certain players need to step up or they will be first to go when the season goes. | 8/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Top of the table to you!! | Top of the table to you!! That's right! Toronto FC sit atop of Group A in the CONCACAF Champion's League group stage with what some (but not us) might call a shock 2-1 victory over Mexican juggernaut Cruz Azul. It was Toronto's from the opening bell as Azul came out cold and TFC made them pay. Perhaps some of TFC's most criticized players stood up and were counted on as the Eastern Block of Usanov and Hrscanovics were instrumental in both goals - which came from Saric and Mista! Money well spent - hats off to MLSE! Now we just have to balance this out with league play as NYRB are coming to town Saturday and TFC needs all points to keep their heads afloat in MLS. | 8/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Confidence. Momentum. No end of game collapses! | It feels good to be a TFC supporter this weekend. After a slow start but taking a good lead and finishing the game 2-1, Toronto snatch three crucial points to stay in the mix for the MLS postseason. It was a big win because with two games against NYRB, and now a part of the CONCACAF Group Stage, TFC needed to get this win in the bag to make sure they aren't back on their heels going into the toughest stretch of games in the club's short history. Stephe and Spark are joined by Ben Knight of onwardsoccer.com who has returned to his site after taking a short hiatus. Lots to discuss over the quick 24 minute pod from the game in hand and the ones on the horizon. | 8/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Will one goal be enough? Toronto FC earn the victory over C.D. Motagua | Will one goal be enough? Toronto FC earn the victory over C.D. Motagua in CONCACAF Champions League Preliminary Round action, but the 1-0 scoreline may not hold up in the return fixture. Despite this, the lads are home and in good spirits as they bore witness to 90 minutes of entertaining football, a rare occurrence at BMO Field these days. Far from a sell-out, where was everybody? All supporters sections were in full effect like never before and now the question is does Preki NOW see the value in playing this tournament? With a game on Saturday and the second game next Tuesday, 1-0 might not be ideal but it was a solid win against a good team and should bolster their confidence. | 7/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 49 Episodes |
