TFC gets two more players on loan: Caldwell and Brockie 7 May 2013 Kevin Payne took over as Toronto FC’s general manager and president so close to the MLS SuperDraft and the start of the 2013 preseason, that he didn’t have much time to design a grand plan for the club.
Emory, Nelsen both wear goat horns as TFC loses another one late 5 May 2013 But, while Emory made the mistake, his coach was the one who put his team in jeopardy. Call it a rookie mistake, but coach Ryan Nelsen has to put his hand up, as well.
Montreal coach Schallibaum: TFC could not deal with “injured tiger” 2 May 2013 “I felt all day that we were going to have a good result,” said head coach Marco Schallibaum. “I also felt it yesterday in training and during my pregame speech tonight. The guys were pumped.
Toronto FC’s late-game breakdowns: Now officially a template! 27 Apr 2013 "It's not a jinx, not a hoax or anything like that. We need personalities to go and clear the ball or win the ball," Nelsen said. "Strong personalities in the back. Every successful team in the world has had one or two defenders that the ball seems to go like a magnet to their head since they want to win it so much."
Laba a “foundational” player for Toronto FC, says Payne 27 Apr 2013 "It was a matter of Toronto being after me for such a long time and really showing so much interest," Laba said. "From a player's perspective when you see that another team really wants to put you in the team and do everything possible, that's what motivates me to come here."
Leiweke’s move to MLSE a stunner; says TFC “all in” for a marquee DP 26 Apr 2013 Leiweke’s crowning business achievement isn’t the success of the sports teams — it’s in building venues. He’s had his hand in major AEG arena and stadium projects across the world. He was also key in the AEG purchase of smaller promoter Goldenvoice, and with that came the Coachella festival.
Laba deal is finally done: Argentine becomes a TFC player 26 Apr 2013 To say that Laba is one of the most-anticipated roster moves in the history of the club would be accurate.
TFC continues Cup dominance of the Impact 25 Apr 2013 The Impact is going to need its own version of the "Miracle In Montreal" if it's going to finally defeat Toronto FC in an Amway Canadian Championship series.
Another day, another late collapse by Toronto FC 21 Apr 2013 Nelsen: “It’s a great bunch of guys. All the hard work they put in during the week should be rewarded with performances like that — which was a fantastic performance.”
Houston’s Davis edges out TFC’s Bendik for MLS Player of the Week honour 15 Apr 2013 Brad Davis played a key role in helping the Houston Dynamo extend its home unbeaten streak to 35 games. His assist and winning goal in a 2-1 decision over the Chicago Fire earned him the MLS Player of the Week honour.