Tag: Toronto FC
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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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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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THE STARTING 11: Prior TFC Playoff Highlights
“AT LAST!” was the slightly naval-gazing refrain from TFC brass after qualifying for their first ever playoff berth. Of course the full unedited version was “At last, we can raise ticket prices on you miserable, unwashed rubes!” But for that shoe to drop we had to wait a whole 12 hours after clinching. That’s beside…
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So then, about that whole playoffs thing.
It’s been a few days since TFC’s grand playoff adventure came crashing to such a miserable and predictable halt, this is clearly a bit late, but really it’s taken a while to rouse the energy needed to write this. The whole thing was just so dispiriting, it wasn’t ‘a hard fought game and well, one…
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THE STARTING 11: TFC-themed Halloween Costumes
Boo! Spooky scary! Wolf howl! What? That was on Saturday? Aw, nuts. Anytricks, November may now be well upon us and while TV commercials have switched to full-on Yuletide Mode, it’s not too late for one last Halloween treat. (This only comes out on Mondays, sue me. Throw an egg at your computer if you…
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Toronto FC vs Montreal Impact: TFC Year 9 – The Playoff Edition
Playoffs. Toronto FC are in the playoffs. Seriously. No really, it’s happening. When? Tonight in Montreal (7pm, Stade Saputo, TSN) our Reds will play their first ever playoff game. It’s exciting and bewildering (how did we get here) and just a little hard to believe. Even though I know it’s happening, until the game kicks…
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THE STARTING 11: Positives of Finishing the Regular Season in Montreal
It has been a long and winding road. From manly men; to pint-sized Italian heroics; to pink-hued summertime tactics; and finally, to The Reds’ first ever playoff appearance. While far from Supporters Shield heights, the regular season has been pretty entertaining and what better way to end it than with a derby match against our…