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Intelligence Report: Orlando City vs. Toronto FC Share this story Gerry Angus-USA TODAY Sports It’s the end of another work week, everyone, and that means it’s time to look ahead to Orlando City’s opponents this weekend. This Saturday the Lions will welcome temporary neighbors/Exploria Stadium tenants Toronto FC in the first match-up between the two teams since 2019. That means that I spoke with Michael Singh, managing editor of Waking the Red, and he did a great job of getting us all up...

Given hockeys place in Canadian culture, the old animosity between the Leafs and the Habs is an entry point for understanding the dynamic between the cities. But the differences between Canadas largest cities invite other comparisons in sports, culture and business. With the start of the first playoff series between the Leafs and Habs since 1979 on the horizon, here is a look at just a few of the other ways the cities stack up against each other. CELEBRITY FANS When it comes to ardent celebrit...

LOS ANGELES: Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez scored his league-leading seventh goal of the season on Saturday as the LA Galaxy defeated the expansion Au...

Javier “Chicharito” Hernández continued his early-season rampage with his Major League Soccer-leading seventh goal, leading the LA Galaxy to a 2-0 victory over expansion Austin FC on Saturday. Sebastian Lletget also scored in the first half for the Galaxy, who are off to a 4-1-0 start under new coach Greg Vanney. Chicharito has scored in each of their four victories, and he slid between two Austin defenders to knock home a superb pass from Julian Araujo at close range in the...

Toronto aims to deliver first win to coach Chris Armas vs. Columbus Field Level Media 12 May 2021, 04:40 GMT+10 Toronto FC seeks their first win for new coach Chris Armas on Wednesday by hosting newly branded Columbus SC in Orlando, Fla. Coming off a 2-0 loss to the New York Red Bulls on Saturday, Toronto (0-2-1, 1 point) is off to its worst start since 2012 when TFC lost its first nine matches, an MLS record. "Disappointment, but we are on to the next one," Armas said. "Theres a feeling on the...

Toronto aims to deliver first win to coach Chris Armas vs. Columbus Field Level Media 12 May 2021, 04:40 GMT+10 Toronto FC seeks their first win for new coach Chris Armas on Wednesday by hosting newly branded Columbus SC in Orlando, Fla. Coming off a 2-0 loss to the New York Red Bulls on Saturday, Toronto (0-2-1, 1 point) is off to its worst start since 2012 when TFC lost its first nine matches, an MLS record. "Disappointment, but we are on to the next one," Armas said. "Theres a feeling on the...

Doom Discussion May 2021: Uncomfortable Truths By Talgrath on May 9, 2021, 7:54pm PDT 5 Follow Sounder At Heart on Twitter Like Sounder At Heart Facebook Uncomfortable Truths About the Whole Super League Fiasco Weve all been having a good, hearty chuckle at the Super League fiasco, from Manchester United fans storming the field, to founder Andrea Agnelli immediately admitting defeat, fines for clubs that participated and talk of removing points from the offending tea...

Toronto FC goalkeeper Quentin Westberg deserves a start ... yesterday Share this story (Fisher/Icon Sportswire via Getty) “We have two No. 1s. In my mind, in our minds…we see two No. 1s.” TORONTO, Canada—Let me preface this article by stating that this is not meant to be a knock on Alex Bono or his performances to date this season, and this will certainly not be a solution to all of the club’s problems early on, but in my opinion, Quentin Westberg deserves a start in goal for Toronto ...

2021/05/08 06:54 LA Galaxy forward Javier Hernandez (14) reacts after scoring a goal during the second half of an MLS soccer match against Inter Miami, Sunday, April 1... LA Galaxy forward Javier Hernandez (14) reacts after scoring a goal during the second half of an MLS soccer match against Inter Miami, Sunday, April 18, 2021, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) FILE - Los Angeles FC forward Carlos Vela and Seattle Sounders forward Jorda...

TFC coach Armas returns to Red Bull Arena to face former team For Toronto FC coach Chris Armas, Saturdays visit to face the New York Red Bulls represents a trip down Memory Lane — and a chance to see his family. The Canadian Press Chris Armas , The Canadian Press For Toronto FC coach Chris Armas, Saturdays visit to face the New York Red Bulls represents a trip down Memory Lane — and a chance to see his family. "First and foremost I get to see my w...