PODCAST – What’s up Internet? This week on Last Word SC Radio, it’s a Thanksgiving even episode! Rachael, Dan, and Matt recap the MLS Cup Playoffs opening weekend. We discuss every game from last Friday to this past Tuesday including the three crazy penalty shootouts. LWSC Radio: MLS Cup Playoffs Opening Weekend Then we look ahead the MLS Cup Playoffs Conference Semifinals on … [Read more...] about LWSC Radio: MLS Cup Playoffs Opening Weekend
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2020 CPL awards: Forge and HFX Wanderers steal the show
Kyle Bekker in action against HFX Wanderers | Canadian Premier League/ Chant Photography The 2020 Canadian Premier League awards were handed out Thursday as the two Island Games finalists took home a majority of the hardware. BURLINGTON, Canada—The 2020 Canadian Premier League awards were handed out on Thursday night with representatives from the two finalists—Forge FC … [Read more...] about 2020 CPL awards: Forge and HFX Wanderers steal the show
Toronto FC: It’s time for a complete reset this offseason
Toronto FC would benefit tremendously by going through a full reset this offseason Well, that was a heartbreaker. Toronto’s performance against Nashville was dreadful and highlighted just how important certain players (cough Marky Delgado cough) are to Toronto FC’s success. After giving myself some time to think about the match and the current roster, I’ve […] Toronto FC: It’s … [Read more...] about Toronto FC: It’s time for a complete reset this offseason
Sebastian Giovinco does not play for Toronto FC
May 25, 2019: Former Toronto FC forward and MLS MVP Sebastian Giovinco looks on from courtside seats as Toronto Raptors defeat Milwaukee Bucks in game six of the Eastern Conference final at Scotiabank Arena. | (Hamilton/USA TODAY) Tej Sahota shares a personal story that many 2020 Toronto FC fans can relate to. BRAMPTON, Canada—Some days, I don’t think of Sebastian … [Read more...] about Sebastian Giovinco does not play for Toronto FC
#TFCLive reacts to the death of Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona
News heard around the world broke Wednesday as Toronto FC players, media, and fans shared timeless images, clips, and stories of one of the greatest soccer players to have ever lived. TORONTO, Canada—News heard around the world broke Wednesday afternoon as reports out of Argentina surfaced that soccer icon Diego Maradona had died at the age of 60. A charismatic figure and … [Read more...] about #TFCLive reacts to the death of Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona
Canada Soccer announces 2020 Canadian Championship Final will be played in 2021
(Pulicicchio/Getty) Toronto FC and Forge FC will have to wait a bit longer to battle it out for the Voyageurs Cup due to current pandemic restrictions. TORONTO, Canada—Canada Soccer announced today that the 2020 Canadian Championship Final between Toronto FC and Forge FC will now take place in the first-quarter of 2021. Canada Soccer has confirmed that the 2020 … [Read more...] about Canada Soccer announces 2020 Canadian Championship Final will be played in 2021
Daniel Rios Scores Game Winner to Eliminate Toronto FC
HARTFORD, CT – Daniel Rios played a big role in Nashville SC’s win over Toronto FC. The expansion side will now advance to the 2020 Eastern Conference Semifinals, where they will face Columbus Crew SC. They eliminated the second-best team from the 2020 MLS regular season in one of the bigger upsets in the 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs. Daniel Rios’ Goal the Difference against Toronto … [Read more...] about Daniel Rios Scores Game Winner to Eliminate Toronto FC
Should Toronto FC exercise their 2021 option on Pablo Piatti’s designated player contract?
(Sokolowski/USA TODAY) With the Argentine’s contract set to expire at the end of the year, should Toronto FC exercise their club option on his deal? TORONTO, Canada—A big decision looms for Toronto FC as the club will have just five days (Nov. 30 at 1 p.m. EST) to exercise options or extend bona fide offers to pending free agents, including designated player Pablo … [Read more...] about Should Toronto FC exercise their 2021 option on Pablo Piatti’s designated player contract?
Recap: Nashville SC knock Toronto FC out of playoffs with extra time goal
David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports The Reds season is cut short by the expansion side as the most unique campaign in MLS history comes to an end. Toronto FC were eliminated from the 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs on Tuesday night, falling 1-0 to Nashville SC after extra time. Missed chances were the story in this one, with both sides failing to capitalize on multiple occasions, … [Read more...] about Recap: Nashville SC knock Toronto FC out of playoffs with extra time goal