Floro satisfied with draw as Mauritania presented a “good test” for Canada 8 Sep 2013 “It was OK because for us this was a training game,” said Floro. “The only difference between this and training is that the opponent is a national team with a good defensive structure. They made it difficult to develop our attack. But it’s a good test for us.”
Toronto FC’s defenders give away four cheap goals to the Timbers 8 Sep 2013 Toronto FC began the post-Kevin Payne era with a resonating 4-0 loss to the host Portland Timbers. Yes, Whitecaps supporters will be unhappy to see a Cascadia and conference rival pick up maximum points and also pad the vital goals-for column. But, if this game was any indication of how Toronto FC will play out the string, the Whitecaps have to be hopeful that they can maximize their draft position in 2014.
Rennie’s lineup changes backfire as Whitecaps lose to FC Dallas 8 Sep 2013 “I feel the quality of goals being scored against us amazing,” Ousted said. “It's the [goal of the week] almost every week right now, and it's frustrating for me. I want to do more. I want to help the team. I want to get some saves in, but when they're putting it in the corners now I just have to tip my hat and work harder, and hopefully get there next time.”
FCE a late goalpost away from win over 10-man Minnesota United 8 Sep 2013 The Eddies then pushed forward, trying to find the winning goal. Their best chance came in the 89th, when Nurse’s effort found the post. Had the ball been a few inches over, Nurse would have had his fourth goal in four games.