Gian-Luca Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 I think TFC set a club record for goals allowed last year so I don't think anyone can really complain about the zero goals allowed in two games thus far on the road (one of which Laryea didn't play in). Owusu being the starting striker looks like the biggest hole now - missed a sitter yesterday that Kerr would likely have put away, so it might help to start him instead once he is healthy, but still not sure that he's really a #9 Corazon and Unnamed Trialist 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 Curious, as I've only seen highlights: can Herdman's hand be seen, and how? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingston Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 5 minutes ago, Unnamed Trialist said: Curious, as I've only seen highlights: can Herdman's hand be seen, and how? The highlights don't usually show the coaches so you'd need to find video of the whole match. Then you can see his hand (both of them, actually) while he's shown gesturing on the sidelines. More seriously, I think it's too early to say what is due to Herdman and what is due to statistical chance. Give it another couple of games and then we can assess. Unnamed Trialist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 13 minutes ago, Unnamed Trialist said: Curious, as I've only seen highlights: can Herdman's hand be seen, and how? I think it has helped. They seem to be more organized defensively. Part of me wonders if this is just smoke and mirrors for now. Cincinnati were probably caught off guard and may still be stinging from their playoff loss to Columbus. And New England really hasn't been the same since Arena was removed. They have 2 more easy opponents coming up as well. Charlotte next week and NYCFC the following week. Unnamed Trialist and costarg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rydermike Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 50 minutes ago, Unnamed Trialist said: Curious, as I've only seen highlights: can Herdman's hand be seen, and how? The players seem to be way more motivated and cohesive/on the same page which is huge, even the Italians. That alone is a key difference and I feel like Herdman is a key part of that. PastPros, YorkRegionFan, rkomar and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Observer Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 4 minutes ago, rydermike said: The players seem to be way more motivated and cohesive/on the same page which is huge, even the Italians. That alone is a key difference and I feel like Herdman is a key part of that. A couple of more results will just increase that and then it may be all that is needed to turn things around. Unnamed Trialist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingston Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 41 minutes ago, narduch said: They have 2 more easy opponents coming up as well. Charlotte next week and NYCFC the following week. Cincinnati is actually a good team and New England is at least middling. So I'm not sure I'd characterize their next opponents as two *more* easy teams. But the fact that any TFC opponent would be described as easy shows how far the thinking about TFC has come from the end of last year. So that's good. Corazon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 Herdman changed the formation to having 3 at the back on the basis of a metrics analysis that he or his staff did as to which formations are historically most successful in MLS - relying on metrics so heavily is a standard Herdman tactic narduch and Metro 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoccMan Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 1 hour ago, Kingston said: Cincinnati is actually a good team and New England is at least middling. So I'm not sure I'd characterize their next opponents as two *more* easy teams. But the fact that any TFC opponent would be described as easy shows how far the thinking about TFC has come from the end of last year. So that's good. 1 hour ago, narduch said: I think it has helped. They seem to be more organized defensively. Part of me wonders if this is just smoke and mirrors for now. Cincinnati were probably caught off guard and may still be stinging from their playoff loss to Columbus. And New England really hasn't been the same since Arena was removed. They have 2 more easy opponents coming up as well. Charlotte next week and NYCFC the following week. I know it’s only two games but after the way they finished last season this is at least encouraging. They have looked very organized and there seems to be a system of play they are trying to follow . Moreover, the effort at least in these first two games has been night and day compared to last season . Charlotte will not be easy they looked good against Vancouver so it will be an interesting test on Saturday. Kingston, narduch, Corazon and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costarg Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 3 hours ago, rydermike said: The players seem to be way more motivated and cohesive/on the same page which is huge, even the Italians. That alone is a key difference and I feel like Herdman is a key part of that. This is where it's at for me. I didn't see all 180, but the intensity and system seems to be at a higher level from what I can tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 2 hours ago, Gian-Luca said: Herdman changed the formation to having 3 at the back on the basis of a metrics analysis that he or his staff did as to which formations are historically most successful in MLS - relying on metrics so heavily is a standard Herdman tactic Peter Galindo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 I know it's 2 games in, but Toronto are the only team not to conceed a goal, far as I can tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 Now you've jinxed it obinna nfitz, jordan, rkomar and 3 others 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGAA_Star Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 Trying to go to a home game one of these days for TFC but seeing how we have started this year off, I'm somewhat optimistic after 2 games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGAA_Star Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 Going to the home opener on Saturday...my first ever TFC game I'll be attending in person live Kingston, YorkRegionFan, costarg and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingston Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 42 minutes ago, TGAA_Star said: Going to the home opener on Saturday...my first ever TFC game I'll be attending in person live Enjoy! Distance prevents me from getting out to too many live matches but they are always fun. The atmosphere is great and a season opener is special in any sport. Hopefully the weather forecast improves for you. TGAA_Star 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGAA_Star Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 1 hour ago, Kingston said: Enjoy! Distance prevents me from getting out to too many live matches but they are always fun. The atmosphere is great and a season opener is special in any sport. Hopefully the weather forecast improves for you. Thanks that is the plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 Well I have been critical of Herdman when I thought it was warranted but he has clearly won over TFC. Insigne scores a wondergoal and immediately races over to almost tackle Herdman. PastPros, Jack1997, PegCityCam and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGAA_Star Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 Insigne...GOL GOL GOL GOL GOLAZO!!! What a strike and I was there watching it live too...like the goal itself was a thing of beauty!!! It's one thing to see it on TV but to experience it and see it live does it no justice Corazon, YorkRegionFan and rkomar 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtroads Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 Team feels so much more cohesive than it ever did last year. They’ll have to figure out goal scoring because you can’t expect Insigne to save them every game. narduch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beaver 2.0 Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 TFC is certainly looking more cohesive. They seemed a bit short on ideas for most of the game, mind you. Appreciate the work rate and quality of Bernaleftfootonly, and Flores is doing a damned good job of in the middle of the park, but contrary to what Caldwell and Wileman asserted on several occasions during today's broadcast, it is far too early to claim they are the real deal. Holy Hannah! Did their Roger's overlords tell them to say that? Three games?! They don't look like crap, they've nicked a few results, but they are from being the finished product. Yup, they're suffering several key injuries, and it is early days with plenty of new pieces, but Steve and Luke need to temper things a bit here, I feel. TGAA_Star 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthony7 Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 2 hours ago, dyslexic nam said: Well I have been critical of Herdman when I thought it was warranted but he has clearly won over TFC. Insigne scores a wondergoal and immediately races over to almost tackle Herdman. I hope Bob & Michael saw that. LMFAO!!! costarg, narduch and TGAA_Star 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 I dont blame them (announcers)for drinking a little Herdman cool-aid....we all know its pretty tasty, but watch out for the nasty after taste. This season reminds me of when Gio or Poz used to pull some magic out of their ass and TFC would nick points they shouldnt have had. Hey, thats why they spent the money on them, so maybe the front office isnt as stupid as thought. Its been nice to have someone mobile doing the dirty work in the middle, breaking up attacks, winning balls, running hard with more speed than a geriatric sloth. That and having what looks to be a real CB holding down the fort sure makes ONiell/Petretta more effective. Why couldnt Hedges have done that last year?? Garvan didnt have much to do, but he didnt make any huge goofs...looks like we might have 4 CDN starting keepers for a bit in MLS......WOW!! TGAA_Star, Ivan and YorkRegionFan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Observer Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 4 hours ago, dyslexic nam said: Well I have been critical of Herdman when I thought it was warranted but he has clearly won over TFC. Insigne scores a wondergoal and immediately races over to almost tackle Herdman. Maybe it was just a question of finding the only guy on the pitch to hug who is as short as him? Kadenge and nolando 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie_the_parrot Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 TGAA_Star 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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