Mls News
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Toronto FC’s tactical flexibility has been questioned on several occasions this season. Ryan Nelsen’s reluctance to stray away from his preferred 4-4-2 is odd, but the return of Michael Bradley, and a congested fixture list forced his hand.
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In the opening 45 minutes, you could question whether either side was seeking maximum points at Toyota Park. Toronto FC’s quick counterattacks were non-existent, and Frank Yallop’s Chicago Fire found it difficult to find their rhythm against Reds.
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Toronto FC and the New York Red Bulls shared a point in a fairly open football match at Red Bulls Arena. Ryan Nelsen and Mike Petke utilized similar systems, but oddly neither side cancelled each other out.
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It appears that Toronto FC’s philosophy under Ryan Nelsen won’t alter this season. TFC dominated possession in the opening half of their showdown with the San Jose Earthquakes, but endured the same issues that have hindered their approach this season.
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Toronto FC made another significant transfer move this week, acquiring Ghanaian attacker Dominic Oduro from the Columbus Crew in exchange for Alvaro Rey.
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Toronto FC’s five match unbeaten run heading into the second leg of the Amway Canadian Championship final would normally strike fear into the Montreal Impact.
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Spanish international striker David Villa will join Major League Soccer expansion club New York City FC on a three-year deal.
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Despite a gradual improvement in results this season, Ryan Nelsen has made it difficult to overlook Toronto FC’s performances.
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Sporting Kansas City’s team sheet suggested that Toronto FC were favoured to upset the reigning Major League Soccer champions at Sporting Park.
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Controversy follows team selections. Managers are hired and responsible for making key decisions that we may not like, but they often have a logical explanation behind their selection.
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Jermain Defoe’s week couldn’t get any worse. The Toronto FC striker was named a stand-by player in Roy Hodgson’s 30-man England provisional squad earlier this week, as his World Cup dreams are on the cusp of being shattered.
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Days after scoring the game-winning penalty that ensured Toronto FC advanced to the Amway Canadian Championship final, Issey Nakajima-Farran was dealt a heartbreaking blow.
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With all the positive aspects associated with the arrivals of Jermain Defoe, Michael Bradley and Julio Cesar, Toronto FC has been forced into making a few sacrifices.
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Ryan Nelsen’s persistence on aligning Toronto FC in a 4-4-2 has been a major talking point throughout his second year at the Canadian club.
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Toronto FC suffered their second defeat of the season against the Colorado Rapids in a dull encounter at BMO Field. Poor field conditions can be held accountable for the lacklustre showdown, but the match was also dire from a tactical perspective.
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One of the various characteristics an elite manager possesses is the ability to identify and correct errors that their side encounters.
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Toronto FC’s fairytale start to the Major League Soccer season reached its conclusion Saturday night. A trip to Rio Tinto Stadium –– a venue that TFC has failed to record a victory in –– was the ideal platform to test the Toronto club’s crede
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Miami -
David Beckham revealed design plans for a new state-of-the-art football stadium he hopes will be the eventual Miami waterfront home of his Major League Soccer franchise.The English football icon unveiled plans for the open-air stadium with a design tha...
In the Media
by AFP
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Jermain Defoe and Michael Bradley stole the headlines once again in Toronto FC’s slender 1-0 win over D.C. United at BMO Field.
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In a match that lacked creativity and guile, Toronto FC’s marquee signings, Jermain Defoe and Michael Bradley issued an emphatic statement to their Major League Soccer rivals at CenturyLink Field.
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Miami -
David Beckham has been told he faces "the biggest challenge in sports" in trying to resurrect a football team in Miami -- from the manager of the club that folded.
In the Media
by AFP
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Miami -
David Beckham plans to bring football back to Miami, hoping his personal fame and fortune will help him build a new Major League Soccer team of truly global stature.
In the Media
by Peter Stebbings (AFP)
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Washington -
David Beckham has declared himself "at home already," with the former football star poised to confirm on Wednesday that he will own a Major League Soccer team in Miami.
In the Media
by Peter Stebbings (AFP)
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Rockville -
NeighborCity, a real estate portal for clients seeking homes, is presently fighting accusations of copyright infringement. It is alleged that the firm’s owner and operator portrayed copyrighted listed content on its website.
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New York -
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a member of the Abu Dhabi royal family, whose private investment group owns Manchester City in England's Premier League, is now in the final negotiations to own a franchise of Major League Soccer in Queens, New York.
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Los Angeles -
David Beckham completed his five and a half years at LA Galaxy by helping his team retain the MLS Cup, with a 3-1 win over Houston Dynamo. This was Beckham's final match for in the team.
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Toronto -
A win is a win. It may not have stopped the bleeding in league play but Toronto FC was finally able to taste victory once again knocking off the Montreal Impact 2-0 in the Amway Canadian Championship (ACC) semifinal.
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Toronto -
On and off the pitch frustration could be seen on the faces and body language of Toronto FC players as another game slipped from its collective grasp to suffer yet another defeat.
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Toronto -
For Toronto FC there is little left to say as the losses continue to mount after yet another disappointing result on Saturday afternoon.
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Toronto -
After five straight losses to begin the MLS season and the worst start in franchise history, the hope of turning its fortunes around and the goal of a playoff spot is looking faint for Toronto FC.
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JP Dhanoa
DC United Captain Dwayne De Rosario celebrates a 2-0 win with his teammates against his old team at BMO Field. In the background frustrated Toronto FC forward Ryan Johnson walks off the pitch
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TFC's Julian de Guzman moves the ball between two Colorado Rapids midfielders
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Johnson makes one of his many runs in Saturday's game and is closely
watched by Chivas defender James Riley
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Chivas captain Alejandro Moreno (far right) raises his hands in celebration after watching Oswaldo Minda's header bounce past TFC's Terry Dunfield and Milos Kocic
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Revolution goalkeeper Bobby Shuttleworth and defender Darrius Barnes look on helplessly as TFC striker Danny Koevermans knocks in the game-tying goal
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Chivas USA goalkeeper Dan Kennedy stops Danny Koeverman's flick at goal in the second half
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TFC forward Reggie Lambe celebrates his second goal of the afternoon with his teammates Joao Plata (right) and Ashtone Morgan (left)
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Reds captain Torsten Frings (left) made his return to squad after missing five weeks with a hamstring injury. He started in the backline instead of his usual midfield position and made a costly mistake in the first minute leading to a Chicago goal
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John Lucero
Columbus Crew goalkeeper Andy Gruenebaum leaps up to grab a ball in the air on Saturday afternoon at BMO Field. The Crew capitalized on a Toronto FC mistake in the second half and hung on for a 1-0 win
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JP Dhanoa
Many TFC supporters came out to watch former captain De Rosario play against his old club. Fans still remember him fondly and wish he had never been traded away
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John Lucero
Henry finishes off his fancy footwork to fire a left-footed strike to tie the game late in the second half
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John Lucero
Toronto FC striker Ryan Johnson (middle) and Chicago Fire Jalil Anibaba chase down a ball in the air in a match at BMO Field Saturday afternoon. Chicago prevailed with a 3-2 win prolonging TFC's woes to start the MLS season with a sixth straight loss
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John Lucero
A few Crew fans made the journey to Toronto from Columbus and were not disappointed as their team hung on for the win
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JP Dhanoa
United keeper Bill Hamid makes a big save in the second half and preserved a clean sheet on the road
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Toronto FC forward Ryan Johnson hangs his head in frustration after a missed opportunity in a 1-0 loss to Chivas USA on Saturday afternoon at BMO Field
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John Lucero
Koevermans watches his diving header go towards the far post for his second goal of the match
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JP Dhanoa
Julian de Guzman tries to keep up with De Rosario in the first of Saturday's game. The TFC midfielder shadowed his old teammate and shut him down in the opening 45 minutes
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