Soccer Blogs Posts Tagged Jim Brennan

…and then it got pissy

2008-10-09T07:00:03+00:00

Earlier today, Dale Mitchell responded to Jim Brennan and, well, it looks like we've got us a good ol' fashioned tit for tat going on in Canadian soccer. When asked if he would ever call Brennan again, Mitchell responded with an emphatic "no". Mitchell said Brennan had turned down the call-ups in the last 18 months [.

Brennan sticks it to CSA & Dale Mitchell

2008-10-08T17:07:14+00:00

Looks like there is fire underneath the Jim Brennan smoke I posted about a few days ago. The Toronto FC defender has publicly spoken out against both Dale Mitchell and the CSA. He hasn't retired from the MNT, but emphatically states that he won't be suiting up as long as Dale Mitchell is at the [...]

REPORT: Toronto Fans Getting Out Of Hand, May Face League Sanctions

2008-09-22T04:06:00+00:00

Toronto fan kicked it all of this year when a 2,357 made the journey to Crew Stadium on MLS First Kick

A Toronto area newspaper took a look today on the incidents we first brought you here on MLSR in this video.

The following is an excerpt from an article in the Toronto Sun entitled "Kicking Out At Hooliganism"

Inside the stadium they were throwing beers, while outside they were throwing fists.

International Absences

2008-09-06T18:45:00+00:00

To highlight the sheer volume of players missing from action this weekend due to international call-ups, here's a complete list of absences by game:

Chivas USA @ Toronto FC - 1 p.m. ET
TFC - Greg Sutton (Canada)
TFC - Jim Brennan (Canada)
TFC - Marvell Wynne (USA)
TFC - Carlos Ruiz (Guatemala)
TFC - Amado Guevara (Honduras)
TFC - Tyrone Marshall (Jamaica)
TFC - Julius James (Trinidad & Tobago)
TFC - Jarrod Smith (New Zealand)
TFC - Carl Robinson (Wales)
CHV - Sacha Kljestan (USA)
CHV - Shavar Thomas (Jamaica)

New England @ Columbus Crew - 7:30 p.

TFC Gets Kambere On Loan

2008-09-06T07:16:00+00:00

Facing an immense player shortage this weekend as a result of Major League Soccer's inability to schedule around FIFA international dates, Toronto FC has reached out to the Vancouver Whitecaps to have defender Diaz Kambere join the MLS outfit in a one-match loan deal.Kambere, 22, will be suiting up for TFC's home match on Saturday against Chivas USA and will then return to British Columbia to be available for the Whitecap's game on Sunday versus the Minnesota Thunder.

Help Wanted: Have cleats? Call TFC

2008-09-05T21:40:40+00:00

Photo by ISIphotos.com

John Carver is looking for some soccer players, any soccer players.

In a story widely-reported in Canada, Carver's Toronto FC will have to take on Chivas USA on Saturday missing nine players due to international duty.

Taking nine for the team

2008-09-01T03:37:00+00:00

I'm trying to crank out my PE column tonight so I don't have to worry about it on Monday morning, which is a good thing since I'm going to be out and about most of the day. I'm writing a column on the horrendous scheduling by Major League Soccer and how they're playing right through World Cup qualifying.

Not holding back

2008-08-31T05:37:00+00:00

John Carver didn't hold back much after Toronto lost to Chivas 2-1 on Saturday.

He said he was "absolutely furious" with his defense and also was disgusted with the league and its scheduling. In fact, he even said Toronto FC asked the league to postpone next Saturday's match against Chivas due to extreme hardship.

Half Time: Toronto FC-Chivas USA

2008-08-31T03:33:57+00:00

Two teams with shaky defenses=open, entertaining game.

The teams ended the first 45 minutes tied 1-1, but both could and probably should have had more goals than that.

Toronto FC opened the scoring when Rohan Rickets found a streaking Jim Brennan on the right wing with a piercing ball.

Small atomic device goes off at BMO field, referee shields self with red cards

2008-08-04T03:09:00+00:00

FC Dallas 2 - TFC 0

This game could be the turning point in the season. Many of the bad things about TFC were on display today, including frustration and violent temper (which in this case go hand in hand). Don't get me wrong, there was lots of good on display, just that it was overshadowed by what happened in the second half.

All-Star Game running blog

2008-07-24T21:54:00+00:00

Photo credit: MLS/Paul Giamou
David Beckham, Jim Brennan and Jorge Flores visit a young fan in the hospital.
Welcome to the All-Star Game - where rivalries (Chivas USA and Galaxy and TFC) are put aside as players take on the world (West Ham).

Predictions, people. I know you've already voted in our Sideline Views poll, but now you need to guess who is going to score.

MLS All-Star Game Thursday

2008-07-24T14:21:03+00:00

Tonight the MLS All-Star game will be played in Toronto, at the home of Toronto FC. The game will feature a lineup of All-Stars taking on West Ham United, from the English Premier League.

Game time - 6:00 pm. I'll be at Coester's, enjoying a good meal and some entertaining soccer I expect.

Things of Interest if your in Toronto tomorow night

2008-07-23T23:34:29+00:00

If your Canadian or rather an native of Toronto then tomorrow's all star game may be something to be proud of and something to get excited for. If you love the beautiful game then this years MLS all star game against West Ham United can give you three things to look forward too.One,the leagues best are collected in one place for all to see.

Get out your Richter Scales, the Quakes are in Town!

2008-07-19T05:57:24+00:00

Another day, another game (or so it seems) for TFC. Tomorrow, cellar-dwellars San Jose pay their first ever visit to BMO Field, in what some fans are calling a must-win game. They cite the fact that we have not won in the past 7 games. Personally, this is an overreaction to me. 2 of those games were meaningless friendlies (Pachuca & Independiente) in which we played with a collection of players nobody had ever heard of (Murphy Wiredu, anyone?

The MLS All-Star Game replacement follies

2008-07-16T23:00:38+00:00

Photo by ISIphotos.com

When the MLS All-Star reserves were named on Tuesday there were some very glaring absences from a list that included Juan Pablo Angel, Pat Onstad, Dwayne DeRosario, Jim Brennan, Pablo Mastroeni, Edson Buddle and Christian Gomez.

Galaxy's Edson Buddle, Six Others Added to MLS All-Star Team & Reyna Retires

2008-07-15T22:27:42+00:00

Edson Buddle's exemplary form this season has earned him his first MLS All-Star Game call-up in his eight-year career.

Buddle, whose start to the season was disrupted by yet another in his litany of injuries, - a broken collar bone sustained on the Galaxy's Australian tour - overcame that to record 11 goals in his last seven games, tying him for the MLS scoring lead.

All-Star Roster Announcement

2008-07-15T20:57:19+00:00

Edit: Full roster posted below! Just as expected and talked about earlier in the day. New England boss and MLS All-Star coach Steve Nicol added a few players today to the roster today. Houston goalkeeper Pat Onstad, Toronto defender Jim Brennan, New York forward Juan Pablo Angel and Colorado midfielders Christian Gomez and Pablo Mastroeni.

All-Yellow Is The Color Of My Love News

2008-07-15T20:51:00+00:00

West Ham keeper Robert Green spent his offseason in Africa doing what he could to help those in need. Incredible story he wrote for the Independent. See England News section.

SuperLiga

Official match reports and video highlights etc.

Complete MLS All-Star list

2008-07-15T20:42:00+00:00

Remember a couple of years ago, when Peter Nowak coached the MLS All-Star team and a bunch of DC United players were on it? Well, this year, with the final pics from the coach (Steve Nicol) and commissioner (Don Garber) released, there are none. The LA Galaxy and the New England Revolution contribute the most staff this time, with three players.

MLS rights some wrongs

2008-07-15T19:44:27+00:00

Some deserving players were added to the MLS All-Star roster for next week's game against West Ham United. Coach Steve Nicol selected Juan Pablo Ángel (forward, New York Red Bulls), Jim Brennan (defender, Toronto FC), Christian Gomez (midfielder, Colorado Rapids),...

MLS All Star roster is completed

2008-07-15T19:42:47+00:00

Coach Steve Nicol added 5 players to the MLS All Star roster and commissioner Don Garber added his 2 commissioner picks to the squad that will face West Ham.

Nicol added Pablo Mastroeni, Juan Pable Angel, Jim Brennan, Christian Gomez and Pat Onstad. Garber choose Edson Buddle and Dwayne De Rosario.

Final 7 MLS All-Stars Announced

2008-07-15T18:52:00+00:00

The final 7 All-Stars were announced today with coach Steve Nicol selecting Juan Pablo Ángel (forward, New York Red Bulls), Jim Brennan (defender, Toronto FC), Christian Gomez (midfielder, Colorado Rapids), Pablo Mastroeni (midfielder, Colorado Rapids) and Pat Onstad (goalkeeper, Houston Dynamo).

Just in: MLS All-Star reserves

2008-07-15T17:54:58+00:00

The seven players added to the All-Star roster are: Jim Brennan (Toronto), Juan Pablo Angel (New York), Christian Gomez (Colorado), Pablo Mastroeni (Colorado), Pat Onstad (Houston), Edson Buddle (Los Angeles) and Dwayne De Rosario (Houston). The first five were picked by coach Steve Nicol; the last two are commissioner's picks.

Fire 2 TFC 1 - road results remain elusive

2008-07-13T02:30:00+00:00

What is this call to glory ? goes that commercial over and over. Too bad that glory is on hold until TFC learns how to handle these road games. What new way to raise and then dash hopes will the team create tonight ? -could be the opener for the next commercial . I guess the call to glory involves patience and wisdom.

Meanwhile, back at the ranch...

2008-07-04T20:31:00+00:00

Now that the Euro fun and games are over, I'm trying to catch up on all of the stuff I've missed in the past few weeks.

Toronto FC
Toronto continued their quest for a spot in the CONCACAF Champions League with a 1-0 loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps at BMO Field on Tuesday. Vancouver's goal came on a 36th-minute penalty after Jim Brennan was called for holding Vancouver's Jim Clarke in the 18-yard box.

TFC vs the White Cappers

2008-07-02T12:38:24+00:00

Hello TFC nation It me nick dropping by, to keep the blog going until a suitable replacement comes along. Yesterday the mighty TFC lost what i consider to be gimme game at BMO field against the Whitecaps, and to be honest it was night and day between the first and second half, in the first [...]

Avoiding the U.S. Open Cup

2008-07-02T07:00:00+00:00

Which players have played the most regular season MLS games without playing in the U.S. Open Cup for an MLS team? Here's the answer:

(active players in italics)

1 Pete Marino 100 2 Adrian Paz 80 3 D.J. Countess 54 3 Dave van den Bergh 54 5 Janusz Michallik 53 6 Edwin Gorter 49 7 Walter Zenga 47 8 Bouna Coundoul 45 9 Doctor Khumalo 43 10 Jim Brennan 40 10 Robbie Findley 40 10 Richard Goulooze 40 13 Carl Robinson 39 14 Brad Friedel 38 14 Juan Pablo Garcia 38 14 Dane Richards 38 17 Brian Bates 37 17 Maurice Edu 37 17 Manny Motajo 37 17 Henry Zambrano 37 21 Guillermo Barros Schelotto 36 21 Jeff Zaun 36 23 Lance Key 34 23 Dave Salzwedel 34 25 David Testo 33
Juan Pablo Angel, Stefani Miglioranzi, and Danny Dichio are next in line.

Vancouver WhiteCaps beat TFC 1-0 or education continues even though school is out

2008-07-01T23:59:00+00:00

Toronto FC hosted the Vancouver Whitecaps in a Canada Day match-up at BMO. The Whitecaps took the lead on a penalty kick in the first half. The kick was awarded after a foul was detected by the ref during a corner kick. I did not see it myself, but my eyes were following the path of the ball coming in.

Get Out the Vote, Posse

2008-06-24T13:05:00+00:00

Hello Hillcrest Road faithful, Jimmy Conrad is just shy of an MLS First XI spot based on fan voting, so let's rally up the troops and push him over the top. In the report released today at MLSnet.com, it lists Conrad in fourth place among defenders (MLS All-Star formation is usually a3-5-2), just behind Jim Brennan and Marvell Wynne of TFC.

World Cup wrap

2008-06-23T01:55:47+00:00

USA in, Barbados out. Worldwide, that's a tiny part of the story after the weekend's games wrapped up a busy stretch of World Cup qualifying that saw a couple dozen countries' participation come to an end.

CONCACAF (second round, two-leg aggregate, 24 teams for 12 spots in group stage)

The potential upsets didn't happen, though CONCACAF tells us Suriname over Guyana is some sort of surprise.