Vocal Minority: Facts, Frivolity, Football
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The South Couch Report : Ottawa v Toronto
The Part I Write Before The Match : It’s V-Cup time! Seriously, I’m excited. I’m mostly excited because soon there will more than 5 teams *gasp!*. Can you even imagine a national cup with more than 5 teams? You can? I guess if you count every other country, sure. Toronto is coming off of their…
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Episode 188 – 17-05-23 #PartyVanney
Tony makes a triumphant return to the podcast this week, though sadly Mark takes his traditional Victoria day break #MarkHatesQueenVictoria, so it’s still a 3 person show. We get to go over the end of the winning streak with the draw in Harrison as well as look ahead to the Ottawa game (Yes, yes I…
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The South Couch Report : New York v Toronto
The Part I Write Before The Match : Well, I’m running behind, full on fish and chips and I’ve got enough time to just to predictions. Sorry. Not really. Bold Predictions : #altitts will get two goals BWP will be held off the scoresheet Bradley will get a booking On to the Match : Quote…
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Toronto FC vs New York Red Bulls: Will It Be Fun & Games On The Jersey Shore?
Toronto FC v New York Red Bulls ~ May 19th ~ 730pm ET ~ Red Bull Arena ~ TSN2 Top of the league, six wins in a row, one of the lowest goals against in MLS and the best road record of any team – pretty nice eh? Oh and only one loss so far…
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Why Toronto FC Should Embrace Competition and Talent Sharing Before A CPL Team Launches
About 15 minutes into a League1 Ontario game between Sanjaxx Lions and Woodbridge SC, Sanjaxx winger Andrew Gordon stripped the ball off of former TFC product Dylan Carreiro. Showing skill that few think exists in this country, Gordon took off down the wing, beating two separate men on the dribble. Cutting inside, the 1997 product…
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Episode 187 – 17/05/18 #MLSLiveAndVibe
Most of the group is here to talk about the crap of the Columbus game, the bizarre Minnesota match, look ahead to the match on Friday against the energy drinks of New Jersey and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark does a TV personality impersonation, Kristin impersonates a random French defender, and Duncan tells…
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The South Stand Report : Toronto v Minnesota
The Part I Write Before The Match : Five wins in a row. Hell, I’d have been thrilled with 2 points from the last two games instead of all points. Well done. We’ve learned a few important things from the last few games : the Robins have deep depth and Vanney is more tactically astute…
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Toronto FC vs Minnesota United FC: Can TFC Make It Six In A Row?
Toronto FC vs Minnesota United FC ~ May 13th ~ 3pm ET ~ BMO Field ~ CTV Top of the league ma! Toronto FC are currently riding high on a (team best) five wins in a row, with two surprising road wins, all within a span of twenty days (four of those wins within…
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South Couch Report : Columbus v Toronto
I can tell you my brilliant idea of squad rotation of Giovinco in/Altidore resting didn’t happen. I was sure I had nailed it. To be fair, I’m on with it as Altidore is on fire. This is still good. Bono and Chapman enter the mix with healthy equivalents on the bench, so there’s optimism in…
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Toronto FC vs Columbus Crew: Trillium Cup Time! Or, Just Another Game.
Toronto FC vs Columbus Crew ~ May 10 ~ 730pm ET ~ MAPFRE Stadium ~ TSN 4/5 We’re number one! We’re number one! Yes that’s right guys and gals, Toronto FC are currently the top team in MLS and are off to their best start in club history – wheeee!!! OK, everyone have that out…
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