Kocic likely to start for TFC; Dunfield relishes the chance to get on the field 27 Jul 2011 The coach also hinted that he may give first goalkeeper Stefan Frei a rest as he nurses a hand injury and give backup Milos Kocic an opportunity to see some action as well.
After a strong start, TFC implodes in Kansas City 24 Jul 2011 Up to the 28-minute mark of what would become yet another Toronto FC debacle on the road, the Reds had given coach Aron Winter and their supporters some signs of hope. Despite the sweltering temperatures in Kansas City, TFC didn’t sit back and simply try to play rope-a-dope. The Reds seized the initiative and could have been up 2-0 within the first 10 minutes.
Despite lack of English, Frings’s experience invaluable to TFC 22 Jul 2011 Even before Torsten Frings stepped onto the pitch Wednesday night, it was understood that he would be an unquestionable leader for new-look Toronto FC. Now, with one game under his belt, the German midfielder feels that he can play the role of a leader in the dressing room as well as on the pitch to help guide his young teammates.
Shea’s thunderbolt steals the show at BMO Field 21 Jul 2011 The rebuilding process isn't over yet. The new-look Toronto FC didn't find instant success as Brek Shea's rocket of a goal in the 48th minute proved the difference in a 1-0 result for FC Dallas on Wednesday at BMO Field.
New era for TFC begins in the heat against FC Dallas 20 Jul 2011 Wednesday marks a new beginning for Toronto FC as the club debuts four new players in a revamped lineup. The club is returning from a 11-day break and will host FC Dallas at BMO Field. The feeling around the team is similar to the renewed optimism that exists during the preseason — everyone is positive and looking for a fresh start while its collective eyes are set squarely on making the playoffs.
TFC trumps Impact in quest to sign defender Eddy Viator 20 Jul 2011 Eddy Viator, who had been previously on trial with the NASL’s Montreal Impact, has signed with Toronto FC. The defender, who played in Guadeloupe’s 1-0 loss to Canada at the recently completed Gold Cup, is eligible to appear in Wednesday night’s matchup against FC Dallas.
TFC brain trust comes clean about Attakora, LaBrocca trades 20 Jul 2011 When making trades, what is often lost in the business of the sports are the human stories behind the scenes that media and fans often never hear about. When a player is traded, there can be hostility towards the old club because a pre-existing situation (i.e. Dwayne De Rosario’s contract situation) or simply because they were traded and, as a result, felt unwanted. However, there are those rare instances where a player is thankful and happy to have been traded and still keep in touch with his former manager as a result.
Toronto FC acquires Iro to bolster the back line 15 Jul 2011 The Extreme Makeover: TFC Edition series continues. A day after making two major deals, Toronto FC Technical Director coach was at it again Friday, sending Generation Adidas midfielder Tony Tchani to the Columbus Crew for defender Andy Iro and French midfielder Leandre Griffit.
TFC remakes its roster and gets Vancouver’s hometown hero 14 Jul 2011 On Thursday, TFC made two major deals — drastically remaking the roster. The Reds acquired Terry Dunfield, who scored against TFC on opening day at Empire Field, from the Vancouver Whitecaps for allocation money and future considerations. Dunfield, who was the lone Vancouverite in the regular ‘Caps lineup, didn’t start in the the team’s most recent match, a loss at Colorado.
Injury-ravaged TFC edges second-string Whitecaps 30 Jun 2011 Nick Soolsma's 54th-minute penalty kick cinched a 1-0 win for Toronto FC over the Vancouver Whitecaps on Wednesday night at BMO Field in a game that served as a dress rehearsal for Saturday's Nutrilite Canadian Championship final between these same two teams. At least, the Whitecaps saw it as a dress rehearsal. With several regulars left on the bench, it was clear that Vancouver was already looking ahead to the weekend.
