Germany 1-0 Canada WNT: Rougher Than You Think
It was one way traffic in Paderborn, Germany as the Road to 2015 continues for the Canadians with a 1-0 friendly defeat to the reigning European champion hosts. Harsh lessons abound.
Post Game
DC United 1-2 TFC: Just Like Paradise (Kind Of)
TFC win 2-1! TFC win 2-1! Yes, you are not reading a typo. Granted, it's against the worst team in MLS (DC United) and on an own goal, but it's a win nevertheless. And look ma, no late concessions!
TFC 1:1 Union. This time they did deserve better
A genuinely good performance, and then the obvious late game collective brain fart ruins it. sigh.
What. A. Game. Whitecaps still can't win it.
An incredible game to watch for a neutral, tons of quality and drama, ending in magnificently cruel fashion as the Impact win on away goals, breaking Whitecaps hearts once again.
Canada 0-1 Costa Rica: A New Dawn, The Same Day
The reboot is on, and while it didn't go smoothly with Canada falling 1-0 to a Jairo Arrieta penalty in the Alberta capital in a friendy, but it wasn't as bad as it seemed. John Leung has the report from Edmonton.
New England Revolution 2:0 Toronto FC. Whatever
Another game, another loss. Meh
TFC 0 - 1 Columbus Crew - Time For Summer School
In the latest exercise in TFC futility we search for any signs of hope; no matter how small. As the Columbus Curse continues so does TFC's losing streak - fun! Be forewarned - there's not a lot of cheer in this report - and really, should there be?
San Jose Earthquakes 2-1 TFC:
Yes, it's another late goal. What else were you expecting? Stop telling the whole world about it!
MLS week in review, and East Side Stand Up.
Links to our work from elsewhere on the web, James' usual gig at CSN, and I make an appearance on RedNation's post game podcast East Side Stand Up.
Colorado 1-0 TFC: It's The Same Old Song...
But with the same meaning, even when the game is gone. Be it putting one to sleep, or just collapsing at the end? Take your pick, it's another 1-0 loss in the Mile High City for Toronto FC.
Montreal Impact 6:0 Toronto FC. Embarrassing.
That. Was. Ugly. An embarassment, a true shambles. Losing is one thing, to lose like that? To Montreal? Horrible.
TFC 1-2 NYRB: This Love Is Taking Its Toll On Me
We've been lost, and we have looked but we haven't found it, time after time. A 2-1 loss to New York at home, and yet another late goal to concede the loss. Oy!
The good and the bad from TFC's 2-0 win
Toronto got a 2-0 win over the Impact to open the Voyageurs Cup and it came with a number of solid performances but also a few poor ones. We break down the good and the bad.
TFC 2-0 Montreal Impact: Hello Jekyll, Hello Hyde
This would be a game that Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde would happily approve of! A 2-0 win for TFC, but one where it all happened in one frenetic half. The other? Well...
Toronto FC 1-1 Houston: Not This Again!
93 minutes of brilliant defending, and maybe helped out by a few dubious calls (this time against Houston) -- all undone with one stroke at the death. Why, footballing gods, why?
What Just Happened? Philly Scores Late
A deeper look at the events that led up to the Philadelphia Union's late, game-tying goal
Kristin on East Side Stand Up: TFC v. Union
Kristin and Ian Clarke from Red Nation Online break down TFC's latest game, talk about the man in yellow and look to the upcoming weeks.
Duncan on Sportsnet: Toronto lacking a Plan B
Duncan's latest article for Sportsnet talks about TFC being unable to make the small adjustments needed to claim all three points against the Union.
Philadelphia 1-1 TFC: Stealer's Wheel (of Horrors)
Bad refereeing from Sorin Stoica, thuggish play from the home side, or late equalizers from Jack McInerney: Take your pick, chances are it made you angry. It certain did for us as TFC squeak out a 1-1 draw in Philadelphia.
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11Was That A Penalty? Jacobson & O'Dea's Love-In
In the first part of our post-game analysis, we look at some reasons why Andrew Jacobson's takedown of Darren O'Dea in the box was not called for a penalty by referee Ismail Elfath.
TFC 2-2 FC Dallas: We Broke Your Achy Breaky Heart
Last week TFC was the victim of a smash and grab, this time the shoe was on the other foot. Two FC Dallas strikes on either side of half was cancelled out by Justin Braun and Darel Russell within a span of six minutes.
Toronto FC 2-2 LA Galaxy: Did TFC Steal A Point?
TFC's home opener wasn't a sellout, they didn't walk away with the win and there are ongoing concerns about the midfield. But it was a beautiful sunny day, someone other than Robert Earnshaw scored and hey, 4 points in 4 games? Progress! Right?
TFC show individuals importance within team focus
My latest for Sportsnet, looking at the paradox of just how important individual players are within a team-wide defensive focus.
What just happened? Impact's second & Dunfieldinho
Taking a closer look at the lead up to 2 of the goals from Saturday's game, highlighting clever team play for the Impact, and some outrageous skill from Terry F'n Dunfield.
IMFC 2-1 TFC: The Baldomero Toledo Show
Call it the Baldomero Toledo Show if you want, because it wasn't far from the truth. Bad calls ruin what was perhaps the best installment of the 401 Derby.
Sighs of relief all round for TFC
My latest article for Sportsnet looking at Saturday's game and the glimpses of a promising future.
