East Side Stand Up

Toronto FC could not stack up against 3 DPs from New York and go down big time 4-1. It was possibly the worst defeat at BMO Field and you could see the difference in skill and organization betwen the two sides. Apparently this is what $15 millions dollars gets you. Toronto were in it for the first half and unlucky for the most part, but in the second half the Reds could not stack up and the clinical professionalism that Henry, Marquez and Angel offers was the difference. TFC need to pull it together and fast if they are to stay positive on the road this week in Panama and next week again at home. Is there signings on the way, or are we flying flags in the south end for the assistant coach? This lose is an ominous sign that certain players need to step up or they will be first to go when the season goes.

Top of the table to you!! That's right! Toronto FC sit atop of Group A in the CONCACAF Champion's League group stage with what some (but not us) might call a shock 2-1 victory over Mexican juggernaut Cruz Azul. It was Toronto's from the opening bell as Azul came out cold and TFC made them pay. Perhaps some of TFC's most criticized players stood up and were counted on as the Eastern Block of Usanov and Hrscanovics were instrumental in both goals - which came from Saric and Mista! Money well spent - hats off to MLSE! Now we just have to balance this out with league play as NYRB are coming to town Saturday and TFC needs all points to keep their heads afloat in MLS.

It feels good to be a TFC supporter this weekend. After a slow start but taking a good lead and finishing the game 2-1, Toronto snatch three crucial points to stay in the mix for the MLS postseason. It was a big win because with two games against NYRB, and now a part of the CONCACAF Group Stage, TFC needed to get this win in the bag to make sure they aren't back on their heels going into the toughest stretch of games in the club's short history. Stephe and Spark are joined by Ben Knight of onwardsoccer.com who has returned to his site after taking a short hiatus. Lots to discuss over the quick 24 minute pod from the game in hand and the ones on the horizon.

Will one goal be enough? Toronto FC earn the victory over C.D. Motagua in CONCACAF Champions League Preliminary Round action, but the 1-0 scoreline may not hold up in the return fixture. Despite this, the lads are home and in good spirits as they bore witness to 90 minutes of entertaining football, a rare occurrence at BMO Field these days. Far from a sell-out, where was everybody? All supporters sections were in full effect like never before and now the question is does Preki NOW see the value in playing this tournament? With a game on Saturday and the second game next Tuesday, 1-0 might not be ideal but it was a solid win against a good team and should bolster their confidence.