Vocal Minority: Facts, Frivolity, Football
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MLS Wins and Losses: Week 5
Things are picking up ladies and gentlemen as despite a few low scoring games, this was another one of those MLS weeks that had a little bit of everything, some entertaining games, streaks approaching historic status, predictable meltdowns, continued heartbreak, a coach spat and much much more. It’s only right to start wins and losses…
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THE STARTING 11: Ways That A TFC Version of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Would Be Different
Chicago and Toronto have a lot in common. We both like snuggling up to a Great Lake; both cities love a bit of the old street sausage; and, John Candy liked being inside us. The two metropolis’ also share a robust film industry, however, one thing Toronto doesn’t quite have is that one hit film…
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The South Couch Report : Chicago v Toronto
Long weekends… aren’t they the bestest evar!!??! I’m sure nothing can ruin it… except the potential result of a Toronto FC match. There’s no telling what we might find tonight, delicious creme eggs or rabbit droppings. Chicago are coming off of their first victory of the season and the robins have a much more…
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Chicago Fire v Toronto FC: No “Days Off” For Inconsistent Reds
There will be no time for Greg Vanney and Robin Fraser to drive a convertible KIA Sportage through the streets of Chicago this weekend. No opportunity for them to visit an art museum, go to the stock exchange or catch an afternoon Cubs game at Wrigley. Nope – you won’t even catch Vanney in his…
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Episode 80 – 15/04/02 #pundints
The gang is all in to reflect on the Real Salt Lake match, postulate the upcoming battle of the Great Lakes, and throw down in the typical malarkey. In this episode, Mark makes up a new analogy relating to time and space, Tony informs us of a tasty dessert, Duncan reveals an extension of a…
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MLS Wins and Losses. Week 4
Week 4, an international break, time for everyone not actually an international to catch their breath and relax in the matching bye week. Of course I lie, why do that when instead we can get the generally sub standard fare we got this week without the superstars, highlighted by a bench with only 4 players on…
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MASCOT HYSTERIA: Sammy the Stag v Kickeroo
Set googly eyes to stun because it’s time for another round of the world’s hottest football mascot throwdown – Mascot Hysteria! Knight-time was not the right time for 1.FCN’s noble mascot Ritter Frankie as the reigning champ – Mansfield Town’s suspicious stag Sammy – stuck his antlers right through the German’s cartoon chainmail. Despite a…
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THE STARTING 11: Ways TFC Plans To Avoid Future Absences
One of the big themes leading up to this past weekend’s match was the amount of potential absences TFC would have to deal with against RSL. Through a dreaded combo of international call-ups, injury, suspension and possibly alien abduction, The Reds were forced to face what will become this season’s demon… depth. TFC are a…
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The South Couch Report : Real Salt Lake v Toronto FC
I’m so excited, it seems like it’s been forever. Sure, key guys are out for various reasons, but this is the big time. This is a make or break scenario. What happens here is a clear indication of what we can expect out of these guys. Their mettle. Their character. Their desire to step up…
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Toronto FC v RSL: Undermanned In Utah – This Isn’t Going To End Well Is It?
Bye Bye Bye Week! Thank goodness that’s over (for the next two weeks). Because the first two weeks of the MLS season are so tiring and there’s no need for bye weeks during international breaks or anything – really MLS, must you MLS so hard? However, grumbling aside,there is still a game to be played…
Work in progress…