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Playoff flop best thing for Toronto FC
Playoff flop best thing for Toronto FC
Toronto FC captain Jim Brennan argues with the referee during Saturday's shocking 5-0 loss to the New York Red Bulls. Toronto FC captain Jim Brennan argues with the referee during Saturday's shocking 5-0 loss to the New York Red Bulls. (Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) "What's that? Ah, playoffs? ...
Video: RED BULLS v TORONTO FC --- (full highlights)
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Video: RED BULLS v TORONTO FC --- (full highlights)
youtube.com — (5:28) Official highlights: As stadium closings go, the New York Red Bulls couldn't have asked for a... better way to end their 14-year stay at Giants Stadium, crushing Toronto FC, 5-0, in both team's Major League Soccer regular-season finale. (MSG Sports) (more) Video: RED BULLS v TORONTO FC --- (full highlights)
Match Recap:  RED BULLS v TORONTO FC
Match Recap: RED BULLS v TORONTO FC
web.mlsnet.com — (from MLSNet.com) New York closed out their 14-year run at Giants Stadium in glorious fashion, as Juan... Pablo Angel and Mac Kandji each struck for two goals and Matthew Mbuta added a late penalty kick to lead the Red Bulls to a season-ending 5-0 rout of Toronto FC... (more) Match Recap: RED BULLS v TORONTO FC
MLS Matchday 32: Your Running Commentary
MLS Matchday 32: Your Running Commentary
soccerbyives.net — The last weekend of the Major League Soccer season is about to get underway and six teams... are still alive for two remaining playoff spots. Tonight's five matches will go a long way in determining which two teams will join the Columbus Crew and Chicago Fire in the Eastern Conference ... (more) MLS Matchday 32: Your Running Commentary
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Deep Cuts: The Gnashing of Teeth
Match Fit USA — The plight of Toronto FC and the frustration of its fans are popular fodder around the North American soccer community these days. The moaning angst of Reds supporters can be heard down here in the States; for some, it's sweet music that evokes a classic Nelson "Ha ha!". The rest of us are either un-bothered or are watching with interest as the self-examination north of the border begins. At least one Canadian writer believes that missing the playoffs is a ...

A few things...
No Short Corners — ... the 2009 MLS rookie class may have set a new standard. I agree. #5 - Meanwhile, the CBC's John Molinaro tries to explain how missing the playoffs was best for Toronto FC . #6 - The NYT's Jack ...

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