TFC dominates Real Esteli, but surrenders vital road goal 28 Jul 2011 "I went to pick it up like I've picked up a million balls like that," Kocic said. "It was wet grass and then all of a sudden dry grass I was sliding on and the dry grass flipped me over the ball....It's unacceptable, obviously. The mistake shouldn't happen but that's sport, what can I say?"
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.
Ex-Impact forward Roberto Brown scores against Seattle in CCL 27 Jul 2011 A familiar name to Montreal Impact fans helped San Francisco to a 1-0 win over the Seattle Sounders in the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions League qualifier on Tuesday. After Sounders defender Jeff Parke was whistled for a hand ball in the area, Roberto Brown went to the spot and slammed home the penalty kick to give the Panamanian side a slender lead, with a game in Seattle still to go.
Gargan’s long throws gone from TFC: CBC 26 Jul 2011 While there has been no official yea or nay from the club, CBC’s John Molinaro reported Monday that the club has informed defender Dan Gargan that he will be released in the coming days. You had to feel this one was coming after Gargan wasn’t part of the squad that made the trip to Kansas City for Saturday’s loss.
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.