Vocal Minority: Facts, Frivolity, Football
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VMP Final Countdown. Number 25 – Clement Simonin
Highest Ranking: 13 Lowest Ranking: 27 Average ranking: 22.79 Mark: 20. Toronto almost unearthed a gem in this one. Simonin was a first round draft pick out of NC State, but thankfully earned a proper footballing pedigree at Lorient. Showed plenty of early promise as a defender, but injuries kept the rookie out of the game…
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VMP Final Countdown: Number 26 – Bright Dike
Highest Ranking: 17 Lowest Ranking: 27 Average Ranking: 24.21 Duncan: 26. Ah Bright Dike. I was relatively happy that TFC brought him back, that he didn’t get taken in the expansion draft. Could be a good depth option behind Altidore, or maybe even he could play in the middle of a 4-3-3, bringing his own…
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VMP Final Countdown. Number 27 – Jordan Hamilton
Hello, and welcome to the first article in the Vocal Minority’s 2015 Final Countdown of all the players that played for TFC this year. Over the next couple of weeks or so, we’ll be counting down from 27 to 1, from Hamilton to Giovinco (why even bother to pretend, the real suspense is for who’s…
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THE STARTING 11: Other TFC Statistical Categories
It’s that most wonderful time of the year! No, not preparing to gift that personalized “MISTA” kit to someone you don’t love, but to turn your bubbling supporter discontent on the team that did you wrong! Yes it’s time to get your petty on in the most democratic way – by ranking every TFC player…
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Episode 114 – 15/11/18 #flopTilYouDrop
The gang is intact after a heady victory against Honduras (of “F— Honduras” fame) and reflect on the 3 points, they preview the resumed MLS playoffs and hand out expert opinions by grading the Toronto FC midfield. In this episode, Tony announces his qualification for the World Cup, Kristin reveals to stalking a member of…
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El informe del sofa del Sur: El Salvador vs Canada
Well, we finally Fucked Honduras. That’s a start and a very satisfying one, but beyond any sense of mild vengeance, the important thing it gets us is 3 points. Mexico very much did their bit by beating both El Salvador on Friday and then Honduras earlier today, so as it stands Canada remain in a…
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It’s the (VMP) final countdown!
Well, with the foul taste from how the season ended mellowing somewhat, with the depressing and hopefully bluffing vote of confidence in Greg Vanney given, and with all the off season releasing drafting and signing only a few weeks away, we should probably get going on all that end of season post mortem stuff really shouldn’t…
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THE STARTING 11: Other Key Dates in MLS’ Offseason
A few days back, Major League Soccer released their calendar of key offseason events. Kudos really to the league for resisting the no doubt burning desire to call it the “OFF! Bug Spray Offseason Calendar” Glad to see some things stay sacred. Keeping fan interest through the post-season is always a challenge and MLS is…
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South Couch Report: Canada vs Honduras
Yes, it’s that time again. After 8-1, then a few welcome months off, a few years of friendlies, gold cups, pan am games, it’s time for serious world cup qualifiers again. And hey, we get to start off with Honduras! Delightful. Is there really any hope for Canada to make it out of this group…
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Episode 113 – 15/11/12 #TokyoSexwales
The gang is in full attendance for this one where we talk about the press conference, discuss MLS playoffs, look ahead to Canada’s first group stage match in World Cup Qualifiers and start with end of season grades for the forwards. In this episode, Kristin bestows upon herself a nationalist title, Mark loses his crap…
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