Gian-Luca Posted January 29, 2018 Author Share Posted January 29, 2018 12 hours ago, dbailey62 said: Ya but it will be in French so double translation needed from smoke signals to French to English. I'd have recommended semaphore so as to reduce the carbon footprint! The only problem with semaphore is that there is apparently no easy signal for "Try not to pass the ball to Spencer because he's useless", which surely is something that any TFCII coach will want to convey to his team. Whereas there is an easy smoke signal sign for this - it's whatever smoke results when you throw Canadian Tire money onto a fire. Now watch Spencer get 15 goals this year just to make me look like an even bigger idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 7 minutes ago, Gian-Luca said: Now watch Spencer get 15 goals this year just to make me look like an even bigger idiot. I think you'll be safe with that one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted January 29, 2018 Author Share Posted January 29, 2018 Just noticed that Ricketts wasn't in any of the 3 line-ups so I'm assuming injury? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 40 players in camp, only 33 played. Rest? By the way, who is Caleb Patterson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbailey62 Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 18 minutes ago, Ivan said: 40 players in camp, only 33 played. Rest? By the way, who is Caleb Patterson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badname22 Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 A good backup and certainly cheaper than Clint. I still would have prefered Farago though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Thanks for the info on Patterson dbailey. By the way, TFC beat another college team 7-1 today. Three groups over 3 periods again. Altidore, Hagglund and Osorio score from the first group, Ben White from the second, and, in the third group, Chapman scores twice and sets up everybody's favourite Ben Spencer for another. Chapman's performance all the more impressive considering the last two groups only played 25 minutes each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbailey62 Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 On January 29, 2018 at 10:42 PM, Ivan said: Thanks for the info on Patterson dbailey. By the way, TFC beat another college team 7-1 today. Three groups over 3 periods again. Altidore, Hagglund and Osorio score from the first group, Ben White from the second, and, in the third group, Chapman scores twice and sets up everybody's favourite Ben Spencer for another. Chapman's performance all the more impressive considering the last two groups only played 25 minutes each. It's tough to judge them against college teams but they are winning big and that is what we would expect. Great to hear that Chapman is having success and hopefully gaining confidence! Regarding Patterson, I had to look it up for my own knowledge too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenFisk'sBiggestFan Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 TFC livestream on FB right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenFisk'sBiggestFan Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 TFC looked sharp apart from two giveaways that led to goals. Offensively TFC was decisive and very quick to move the ball. The first team was very impressive and looks as if they will roll through Colorado in the first round. Apart from the DPs Chapman actually impressed me the most. He played the last half hour with the subs in the playmaking position just behind Hamilton and Spencer. He fed Spencer a beautiful breakaway ball which of course Spencer missed. Chapman really controlled the midfield for the last half hour. Not afraid to carry the ball or move about the pitch. He definitely looks like a replacement for Vazquez if he needs a break or is injured. Our man Spencer missed a clear header on the 6 yard box later in the game as well. However, he seems to continually find himself in scoring positions which Hamilton does not... oh ya... Bono got a red card in the last few min. for handling the ball just outside the box. Hagglund saved the free kick. It was quite the interesting game for a preseason friendly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 2 minutes ago, BenFisk'sBiggestFan said: TFC looked sharp apart from two giveaways that led to goals. Offensively TFC was decisive and very quick to move the ball. The first team was very impressive and looks as if they will roll through Colorado in the first round. Apart from the DPs Chapman actually impressed me the most. He played the last half hour with the subs in the playmaking position just behind Hamilton and Spencer. He fed Spencer a beautiful breakaway ball which of course Spencer missed. Chapman really controlled the midfield for the last half hour. Not afraid to carry the ball or move about the pitch. He definitely looks like a replacement for Vazquez if he needs a break or is injured. Our man Spencer missed a clear header on the 6 yard box later in the game as well. However, he seems to continually find himself in scoring positions which Hamilton does not... oh ya... Bono got a red card in the last few min. for handling the ball just outside the box. Hagglund saved the free kick. It was quite the interesting game for a preseason friendly. Yeah I agree with you on Chapman. Of course he must be getting better training alongside Vazquez. It really shows. TFC looked more in season than Xolos did. Scary stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jpg75 Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 11 hours ago, Obinna said: Yeah I agree with you on Chapman. Of course he must be getting better training alongside Vazquez. It really shows. TFC looked more in season than Xolos did. Scary stuff. Apparently Tijuana only had 3 players (subs) from their regular 18 in the lineup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deschamp86 Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 25 minutes ago, jpg75 said: Apparently Tijuana only had 3 players (subs) from their regular 18 in the lineup. And TFC is in preseason. I wouldn't read into the result for either team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 36 minutes ago, deschamp86 said: And TFC is in preseason. I wouldn't read into the result for either team Sure. I was just pointing out to Obinna why Tijuana would look like that (because they played guys who don't play). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 1 hour ago, jpg75 said: Apparently Tijuana only had 3 players (subs) from their regular 18 in the lineup. I have heard people say that elsewhere, but I did notice a few high level players on the field for them. Bolaños, who scored the brace, is an Ecuadorian international with 8 goals in 20 games for his country. He's on loan from Grêmio. I think Iturbe played too. Paraguyan international forward on loan from Roma. Maybe it's a testiment to their depth, but for all I know, those "subs" were important players who were just rested against Puebla. I am not sure how much to read into the fact that no starters from that match started this one. I don't follow Club Tijuana very closely. Either way, we are in preseason and looked very in sync. That's a great sign and to be expected. MLS Cup was only 6-7 weeks ago. In contrast, the second unit did look in preseason. They don't play together as often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 54 minutes ago, deschamp86 said: And TFC is in preseason. I wouldn't read into the result for either team Of course. Results mean nothing. As you can see though, I am not gushing about the result, but I am gushing about the performance. It was assuring to see everything was clicking with the first unit, especially with Colorado around the corner. They have added many pieces and have improved, but I expect them to lack chemistry, unlike us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted February 1, 2018 Author Share Posted February 1, 2018 Some highlights from the friendly match here: https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/02/01/toronto-fc-dazzle-wild-wacky-preseason-win-vs-tijuana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted February 3, 2018 Author Share Posted February 3, 2018 What is more likely to be a TFC II starting roster: Angelo Cavalluzzo Ben White Rocco Romeo Andre Morrison Dante Campbell Luis Pereira Luca Uccello Ryan Telfer Malik Johnson Aidan Daniels Ayo Akinola lost to some club named "VC Fusion" in a 70 minute scrimmage 2-1. TFC II were down 2-0 in the first half, Jordan Hamilton came on as a sub in the 2nd 35 minutes to get one back for TFC. TFC tied LAFC 2-2, with ex-TFC keeper Quillan Roberts getting the start for LAFC (he's a trialist at the moment). TFC's starting line-up here was: Clint Irwin Nick Hagglund Julian Dunn Tim Kubel Ashtone Morgan Liam Fraser Jay Chapman Noble Okello Tsubasa Endoh Ben Spencer Ayo Akinola Another 2nd or in some cases 5th or 6th choice line-up to start although a bunch of subs came in around the 30 min mark and again at 2nd half and again at the 60min mark. Endoh scored in the first half, Giovinco in the 2nd. No sign still of Ricketts even though Vanney keeps saying that everyone is healthy from the interviews I've seen. Maybe he means that nobody else has been injured since the camp started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbailey62 Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Ah good for Q. Hopefully something good happens for him. I'm sure L1O would love to claim one of their graduates has taken a step up the ladder (his earlier experience notwithstanding)! Yes, I'd sure like to hear wazzup with Ricketts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggietfc Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 TORONTO — Tosaint Ricketts remains sidelined with a thyroid abnormality that has seen him miss multiple preseason games, the Toronto Sun has learned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbailey62 Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 28 minutes ago, reggietfc said: TORONTO — Tosaint Ricketts remains sidelined with a thyroid abnormality that has seen him miss multiple preseason games, the Toronto Sun has learned. GawDamn! Thanks Reg! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jith12 Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 43 minutes ago, reggietfc said: TORONTO — Tosaint Ricketts remains sidelined with a thyroid abnormality that has seen him miss multiple preseason games, the Toronto Sun has learned. Wait, Reggie Lambe?! Is it you?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggietfc Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 18 minutes ago, dbailey62 said: GawDamn! Thanks Reg! cheers dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggietfc Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 5 minutes ago, Jith12 said: Wait, Reggie Lambe?! Is it you?! lol.. i wish i was,because i would chatting be with you from the warmth of bermuda,and not the cold of the 6ix,mind you i think he is playing in england. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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