Category: Uncategorized
-
South Stand Report : Toronto v NYRB
Full disclosure : this is the “hands too damn cold because someone didn’t dress well enough to take notes” edition Full Time : Toronto 2 (Gomez 51′, Giovinco 78′), New York Original Recipe 1 (S. Wright-Phillips 86′) Man of the Match : Wow… who to choose? Cheyrou was everywhere, running things. Oso was making some…
-
Episode 109 – 15/10/13 #blanksgiving
In this episode, we reflect on a new president, talk about Canadian National Teams, discuss the rising stock of Giovinco on the world stage and look ahead to visits from Red Bulls and Columbus. In this episode, Tony channels the coal mines, Kristin references a movie from the 80s, Duncan makes an excellent sheep pun…
-
THE STARTING 11: Uncomfortable Moments at TFC’s Thanksgiving Supper
It’s that most wonderful time of the year again when Canadians celebrate getting a draw against Turkey in the Great Pumpkin War. Never forget the nutmeg we lost in Constantinople. On this most solemn of days, it is right to give thanks for the things we often take for granted and to open our homes…
-
“Let’s Kick Balls!” – TFC feat. The Blue Jays (VMP Remix)
Somewhere between recording 80’s hits like “Ghostbusters” and “I Want a New Drug”, local supergroup “The Bat Boys” found time to pen the megahit “OK Blue Jays”. (CORRECTION: My producer has just been in my ear to tell me The Bat Boys did NOT write “I Want a New Drug” – we await further word…
-
Episode 108 – 15/10/07 #payAsYouGomez
The gang is all back to review the Philadelphia game nobody went to, look ahead to the New York Red Bulls and behave like they haven’t seen one another in two weeks. In this episode, Tony winds up Duncan because he can, Mark cops out and sources his “opinions” on the Union match, Duncan wrangles…
-
When the going gets tough: How MLS playoff teams do against other playoff teams.
So if you’ve in any way been reading or listening to TFC based media in the last few months, or hell, just been watching games and coming to your own conclusions, you’ll have come across what’s rapidly becoming a cliche: TFC can beat the crap teams, but are hopeless when it comes to beating good…
-
MLS Wins and Losses: Week 31
As always, you can hear this as part of the Vocal Minority Podcast when it comes out later this week. Sigi Schmid’s back! and he’s actually talking about food! A few more teams were eliminated from the playoffs, a few teams clinched a playoff spot this week and overall things are incredibly tight in both…
-
THE STARTING 11: Differences Between the MLS Cup and the Grey Cup
Great news Toronto football fans – the Grey Cup is being hosted at BMO Field in 2016! Bad news Toronto football fans – the Grey Cup is being hosted at BMO Field in 2016! Those of you who prefer your football ball-shaped and played with feet are finally awakening to the reality that BMO Field…
-
The South Couch Report: Toronto vs Philadelphia
Alright then. Today might be the day. The glorious culmination of 9 seasons of failure, slightly less failure, slightly less failure again, then a lot more failure, then even more failure with the hint of possible success, then just as much failure again, then slightly less failure and slightly less failure again and now here…
-
Toronto FC vs Philadelphia Union: Is This TFC’s Day To Make Some History?
Today could be the day. If everything goes according to Hoyle, Toronto FC could clinch their first ever playoff spot this afternoon (5pm ET, BMO Field, TSN) when they face the Philadelphia Union. TFC fans can be forgiven for being sceptical after close to nine years of futility and having the rug pulled out from…