Toronto FC: Toronto FC/Canada Soccer Discussion Thread - 2023 Edition

[Jimmy Firecracker]

 

[Clark4Ever]

The boys finally showed some heart tonight. Especially Insigne.

Let's see if they can maintain that intensity moving forward.

 

[hockeywiz542]

 

[hockeywiz542]

SC Backstory: Toronto FC's failed makeover - TSN.ca

10 months ago Toronto FC's makeover was underway, following the additions of three Italian superstars, Lorenzo Insigne, Domenico Criscito and Federico Bernardeschi. The excitement surrounding the team was at an all-time high, but this season has proven that sometimes high expectations can lead to disappointment. SportsCentre takes a look at how the teams struggles have gotten to this point.

 

[JunglePete]

Bob Bradley is clueless but I think he should remain the coach. TFC would remain a hellhole with another former employee on the payroll, if he is let go atm.

He's got experience and not afraid to make major decisions.

The odd man out is definitely Federico Bernardeschi. If he starts next game on the bench and they still play well, we have the ultimate confirmation.


Insigne elevated everyone else around him last game, 2 assists to 2 homegrown Canadians; Kerr and Kosi Thompson.

 

[TMLeafer]

Like clockwork for this pathetic team.

 

[hockeywiz542]

Lionel Messi turns down $400 million from Saudi club, will join MLS's Inter Miami: reports

The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner, four-time Champions League winner and World Cup champion will join the top soccer league in the United States.

www.marketwatch.com

Soccer legend and newly minted World Cup champion Lionel Messi is set to join Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami CF next season, according to reports from the BBC’s Guillem Balague and soccer news-breaker Fabrizio Romano.

The move for the Argentinian comes after months of speculation of which club he will play for after his eventual departure from France’s Paris Saint-Germain. Other teams reportedly interested in Messi were Barcelona FC and Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal.

According to a report from The Athletic, Apple which owns the global streaming rights to MLS games, has gotten “very creative” with discussions about a potential Messi move to the MLS. Apple has discussed offering Messi a share of the revenue generated from new subscribers to MLS Season Pass, the tech giant’s Apple TV+ product to watch games, according to sources briefed on the discussions.

Apple also announced Tuesday that it is producing a documentary on Messi and his World Cup career that will debut on Apple TV+.

That same Athletic report indicated that Adidas, who also sponsors Messi in addition to the MLS, has considered a similar revenue sharing agreement with the soccer star if he came to the MLS.

Apple and Adidas did not immediately respond to requests for comment on this story.

If the reports are accurate, Messi would have turned down an offer from Al-Hilal that would have paid him roughly $428 million per season, the highest per season contract in the history of professional sports.

Messi has a net worth in the hundreds of millions. Last year alone he made $130 million ($65 million in salary, $65 million in endorsements), according to Forbes estimates.

 

[JT AM da real deal]

Messi plays for Miami now and then Barca on loan to get around financial tests

 

[CabanaBoy5]

Tonight’s game will be on TSN. Only the second game those of us without Apple+ have been able to watch. Looking forward to see any redeeming qualities this team has at this time.

 

[CabanaBoy5]

Observations on the game:

-stadium was 2/3 full. People not engaged like the past

- the team played well enough to win but they found a way to lose the game again. Johnson with an absolutely brutal goal against

-Bernadeschi really careless and sloppy with the ball

-how does Bob Bradley still have a job?????????

 

[Clark4Ever]

I can't remember a TFC squad with as many blown leads as this group. 10 draws so far this season and we had the lead in most of those matches.

 

[PanniniClaus]

The Johnson error... man. Best keeper we've had in a long time here but my word..

 

[robertmac43]

The Johnson error... man. Best keeper we've had in a long time here but my word..

Cannot happen at this level, especially when the team needs 3 points so desperately.

Berna subpar this weekend. Maybe one of his worse showings since he joined the team.

 

[JT AM da real deal]

Cannot happen at this level, especially when the team needs 3 points so desperately.

Berna subpar this weekend. Maybe one of his worse showings since he joined the team.

Yeah looks like no one outside Insigne really gives 2 sh*ts ..

 

[robertmac43]

Would you take him back on a cheap deal?

 

[ACC1224]

Is Canada vs Panama televised tonight?

 

[robertmac43]

Is Canada vs Panama televised tonight?

OneSoccer only i believe.

 

[ACC1224]

OneSoccer only i believe.

 

[al secord]

Is Canada vs Panama televised tonight?

I have Fubo TV which carries Onesoccer. It looks like paramount+ and CBS sports have the American feed

 

[ACC1224]

I have Fubo TV which carries Onesoccer. It looks like paramount+ and CBS sports have the American feed

Nice, I have paramount +......thanks

 

[robertmac43]

Nice, I have paramount +......thanks

I recommend the Fubo.TV route as well. You can record the games which is a great add. Definitely better than onesoccer.

 

[al secord]

My walk from the airport shuttle to the hotel lobby took my breath away. It's bloody hot here. Thank god for beer and an air conditioned stadium.

I'm expecting a shaky start, but the boys should pull this off.

 

[ACC1224]

I have Fubo TV which carries Onesoccer. It looks like paramount+ and CBS sports have the American feed

Couldn’t find it.

 

[joepeps]

lets expand the game by not making it available lol.... classic Canadian sports

 

[al secord]

Couldn’t find it.

Ya, i realized later that i was on my company VPN which is American.