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Sebastian Giovinco, Toronto FC turn heads in Champions League despite falling short

[ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”147″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_imagebrowser” ajax_pagination=”0″ template=”default” ngg_triggers_display=”never” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] Here are three things we learned from Toronto FC’s loss on penalty kicks to Chivas Guadalajara, and the Reds’ run as a whole to the final of the Concacaf Champions League. 1. Giovinco, class of the continent Ever since Sebastian Giovinco’s MVP-winning 2015 season […]

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Toronto FC loses to Chivas after penalty shootout in Concacaf Champions League heartbreaker

[ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”147″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_imagebrowser” ajax_pagination=”0″ template=”default” ngg_triggers_display=”never” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] For all the strengths of the team widely regarded as MLS’ greatest ever, Toronto FC still possesses one glaring weakness: penalty kicks. Michael Bradley and Jonathan Osorio missed from the spot and the Reds fell 4-2 to Chivas Guadalajara in a shootout for the […]

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Pictures: Toronto FC falls to Chivas in penalties

[ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”147″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_imagebrowser” ajax_pagination=”0″ template=”default” ngg_triggers_display=”never” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] Toronto’s task was far from easy. To go down to Guadalajara and defeat the home team at least 2-1 was near impossible, some said. But Toronto did it, before falling 4-3 in penalties Wednesday and watching Chivas lift the Concacaf Champions League trophy as […]

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Toronto FC keeps plans under wraps ahead of Concacaf Champions League finale with Chivas

Toronto FC will take every edge it can get. The Reds enter Wednesday’s final leg of the Concacaf Champions League down 2-1 to Chivas Guadalajara and needing to do the only thing they have yet to accomplish in this year’s competition: beat a Mexican club away from home. With Chivas having shut out both the Seattle […]

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Toronto FC has mountain to climb entering final Champions League match

[bc_video video_id=”5772367651001″ account_id=”3690581442001″ player_id=”H1NR7MVXz” embed=”in-page” padding_top=”56%” autoplay=”” min_width=”0px” max_width=”640px” width=”100%” height=”100%”]   Here are three things we learned from Toronto FC’s 2-1 loss against Chivas Guadalajara in the first leg of the Concacaf Champions League final. 1. The challenge facing TFC is immense… Toronto FC is in a hole, as its coach Greg Vanney put […]

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Toronto FC in trouble as Chivas conquers the cold

[ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”129″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_imagebrowser” ajax_pagination=”0″ template=”default” ngg_triggers_display=”never” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] Toronto FC has a lot of work to do to keep its Concacaf Champions League dream alive. The Reds fell 2-1 to Chivas Guadalajara in the first leg of the continental competition’s final Tuesday, with striker Alan Pulido netting a vital second away goal […]

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Toronto FC, Greg Vanney aim to crack ‘unique’ Chivas defense

Chivas Guadalajara was like nothing Jesse Marsch had seen before. The New York Red Bulls coach labeled the Liga MX side “unique” after being held to a 0-0 draw at Red Bull Arena, which eliminated his club from Concacaf Champions League at the semifinal stage. Marsch was referring to Chivas’ unusual man-to-man marking system employed by […]

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New York Red Bulls coach Jesse Marsch defends tactical decisions in CCL ouster

[bc_video video_id=”5769308810001″ account_id=”3690581442001″ player_id=”H1NR7MVXz” embed=”in-page” padding_top=”56%” autoplay=”” min_width=”0px” max_width=”640px” width=”100%” height=”100%”]   HANOVER, N.J. — To Kaku or not to Kaku, that was the question. By now, New York Red Bulls fans know the decision made in the 0-0 draw with Chivas de Guadalajara that knocked their team out of the Concacaf Champions League semifinals. […]

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Three Things: Breaking down New York Red Bulls CCL semifinal loss to Chivas

Here are three things we learned from the New York Red Bulls 0-0 draw with Chivas de Guadalajara and ultimate ouster from the Concacaf Champions League semifinals Tuesday night. Tactical switch for BWP Throughout his Major League Soccer career, Bradley Wright-Phillips has carved out a niche as one of the league’s top strikers, a poacher […]

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New York Red Bulls full of confidence as CCL semifinal moves to home stadium

[bc_video video_id=”5767218732001″ account_id=”3690581442001″ player_id=”H1NR7MVXz” embed=”in-page” padding_top=”56%” autoplay=”” min_width=”0px” max_width=”640px” width=”100%” height=”100%”]   HANOVER, N.J. — The game plan was nearly flawless. Utilizing a formation with three center backs, the New York Red Bulls locked down Chivas de Guadalajara and their direct approach offensively bypassed the midfield where the hosts were so adept at man-to-man marking. […]