Yeah we lack some depth for sure. Hopefully with richie back, Kerr back (says March on Fotmob), get longstaff in for a couple minutes - can get a few more substitutions that impact the late game energy too.
Yeah we lack some depth for sure. Hopefully with richie back, Kerr back (says March on Fotmob), get longstaff in for a couple minutes - can get a few more substitutions that impact the late game energy too.
The last time they had a win before the home opener was 2019 - they went to the Finals that year (LOL)…..
NER only lost 1 home game last year. They’re were bad on the road but always dominant at home.
As someone who didn't know much about Herdman before coming in, but wasn't too impressed during the world cup, after two games I'm already delighted to admit I was way off. He deserves all the credit for the turnaround so far. That is a team with a game plan, a team bought in and allegedly unmanageable DPs playing their asses off and producing quality. He has exceeded all expectations with the dumpster fire he inherited, and deserves the credit for turning us into a team
We still have flaws and a squad that will struggle, my expectations are still that we aren't great, but man is that just such a joy to watch after the dross our previous manager served up. No egos, no players who must be placated no matter what, just a team working their asses off. Absolutely love it. Don't care if we don't make the play offs this year, sign me up to watching this team, just seeing us play like that is a win never mind the 4 point start with two away games and no goals conceeded
Id rather watch this team lose than last year's win tbh, so the fact the results have been there so far is just such a cherry on top
going to be a good team this year.
tough to beat.
So happy for the guys to get that win. That much have felt so good after such a long spell.
Flores and Long have been immense so far this year and exactly what this team has needed. Add in the fact that everyone is else buying in and we're working as a group and we've got a chance to be competitive which is all I was hoping for.
Now all we have to do is go out and buy any one of the young strikers currently ripping up the Belgian First Division as one of our new DP's - Kevin Denkey, Thiago Rodrigues or Kasper Dolberg. Make it happen!
“Years have gone by and I’ve finally learned to accept myself for who I am: a beggar for good football.
I go about the world, hand outstretched, and in the stadiums I plead: ‘A pretty move, for the love of God.’
And when good football happens, I give thanks for the miracle and I don’t give a damn which team or country performs it.”
-Eduardo Galeano
There was a play around 70 or so minutes in where the ball was rolling towards the TFC end line off a rebound and the two TFC defenders slowed down thinking it would run out - NER guy came in and shot - ended up as a save by Johsnon
The reaction to a goal against on a play like that - boneheaded - is where I will be testing this team.
Yeah, I’m not sure I subscribe to us gunning for the top. But the team tries hard, plays with skill, and leaves plenty of reasons to keep watching (Flores borderline cult hero after 2 games).
When we’re finally able to turn over some more roster spots and dump salary we’ll be in a really good place but expect that won’t be until 2025.
players we're trying to recruit will surely be more willing to join after these first two games.
real feel good factor around the club for the first time in like 4 years.
How did everyone like Petretta in wingback role? Thought he did well
I wasn’t able to watch the game but very happy with result! The highlights looked pretty good and it was nice to see Insigne score. Hopefully he wasn’t tempting fate with his celebration. Looking forward to next weekend!
I still cannot get over that save.
I mean, in terms of caliber of save, that was I think the finest stop we have ever seen from any TFC keeper.
Then to have it happen in stoppage time, nursing a lead, on the road…
I am still shaking my head, 6 hours later.
"There are some people who might have better technique than me, and some may be fitter than me, but the main thing is tactics. With most players, tactics are missing. You can divide tactics into insight, trust, and daring." - Johan Cruyff
Fucking good team. Ayo is washed, I hate to say it because I was so high on him forever.
For sure, similar to high altitude teams like Colorado and salt lake. Can also make a case for extreme weather stadiums like the cold one in the north, tropical ones in Florida and hot and dry in the south. A big part of what makes mls challenging and unpredictable is the inconsistent climates and pitches along with gruelling travel. Don’t think any other league in the world compares.