Match Thread: Voyageurs Cup - Semi-Final - Toronto FC v Pacific - November 3, 2021

[narduch]

Game is at 7:30pm ET on One Soccer.

This is the first ever meeting between these 2 clubs.

The winner will play Montreal in the final with a spot in the Concacaf Champions League up for grabs.

[narduch]

Looks like no Soteldo. 

 

[RJB]

It's a real shame that the CPL champion doesn't get Canada's birth into the champions league. Instead we have the potential of a bottom feeder team in am American league representing us. I'm really rooting hard for Pacific in this match, and would love to see them go all the way!

[narduch]

2 minutes ago, RJB said:

It's a real shame that the CPL champion doesn't get Canada's birth into the champions league. Instead we have the potential of a bottom feeder team in am American league representing us. I'm really rooting hard for Pacific in this match, and would love to see them go all the way!

The good thing is that in 2 years that won't be the case anymore. 

[RJB]

13 hours ago, narduch said:

The good thing is that in 2 years that won't be the case anymore. 

Have I missed something?  

[narduch]

6 minutes ago, RJB said:

Have I missed something?  

The CPL will get 2 teams directly into the 2024 Concacaf Champions League.

https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/concacaf-announces-expanded-champions-league-starting-in-2024

[Aird25]

We're in the thick of our worst stretch of performances and results by far, but I think Pacific will really be up for this one. We came out flying against Vancouver and Bustos if fit now. I'm looking forward to this one, but god do I ever wish it was on the island.

[davey_twelve]

Worlds colliding, this will be weird for me with my two favourite teams facing each other.

I hope Pacific is ready for this one, it seems they had one eye on this fixture before getting through the weekend game against York. TFC has obviously struggled this year but it looks like both Altidore and Pozuelo have been getting minutes lately and both of them could do a lot of damage against Pacific's backline. Likewise, Pacific is the CPL's best offence and Toronto's defence has had some real blunders lately. 

 

[Bison44]

Here is where the increase in CDN content would help the underdog CPL.  If it was 4 or 5 CDN (more like what Pacific is used to) it would make these games a little more interesting.  But I bet TFC does start 4-5 CDN as it is, the academy kids have been getting lots of chances the last few weeks.  

[RS]

Osorio, Laryea (if fit) and Shaffelburg are guaranteed to start for TFC. It’s anyone’s guess whether the other Canadians will be in the starting lineup.

[Pottsy3]

10 hours ago, RS said:

Osorio, Laryea (if fit) and Shaffelburg are guaranteed to start for TFC. It’s anyone’s guess whether the other Canadians will be in the starting lineup.

You've gotta imagine this is the type of match where JMR starts, with a chance to show his pedigree against a "lower" opponent.

[narduch]

Pacific were training at Downsview today. I wonder if they weren't allowed to train at BMO because the Argos fucked up the pitch too much.

 

[RS]

7 hours ago, narduch said:

Pacific were training at Downsview today. I wonder if they weren't allowed to train at BMO because the Argos fucked up the pitch too much.

 

They trained at BMO today, Downsview yesterday. 

Per CanChamp rules the visiting team has to be allowed to train at the stadium the day before the match (should the team choose to do so), but not any earlier than that. 

Argos have nothing to do with it.

[SpursFlu]

Lets go Pacific! I just visualize all the TFC fans hitting the Google machine and typing in "Where is Pacific?"

[narduch]

 

[ted]

[Aird25]

Let's go!

I'll hopefully make it home in time for kickoff... Looks like both teams are going with strong lineups. Unfortunate Campbell is suspended. Doesn't seem right

[Cheeta]

Sorry to say but man, I don't know what the odds pay on a Pacific win but I'm not taking that punt in any way, shape or form.

A Pacific victory would go down as one of those massive Cup upsets worth talking about.  Pick a league, any league, it would be that epic 

 

[narduch]

1 minute ago, Cheeta said:

Sorry to say but man, I don't know what the odds pay on a Pacific win but I'm not taking that punt in any way, shape or form.

A Pacific victory would go down as one of those massive Cup upsets worth talking about.  Pick a league, any league, it would be that epic 

 

If this game was played in July Pacific probably win

[Aird25]

2 minutes ago, narduch said:

If this game was played in July Pacific probably win

We've definitely fallen off the pace lately but we'll have a different energy for this one

[canuckgbp]

I say it every game.... Okello is massive lol. I hope he can take the next step. 

[Big_M]

okello now starting

[dyslexic nam]

Geez.  Pacific almost get behind them right off the bat.  

Nothing against TFC but I am rooting for a pacific win just because they would have to go through all 3 MLS sides to eventually lift the V Cup.  Would be an amazing campaign for them.  
 

[grasshopper1917]

1 minute ago, dyslexic nam said:

Geez.  Pacific almost get behind them right off the bat.  

Nothing against TFC but I am rooting for a pacific win just because they would have to go through all 3 MLS sides to eventually lift the V Cup.  Would be an amazing campaign for them.  
 

Miraculous even

[Big_M]

so gonzalez went out of the eleven...bradley goes to cb with lawrence and okello to dm