Other Games - 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup Edition (+ warm-up matches): Villa-watch

[cdbearsfan]

Oh, I have been mispronouncing "Queiroz" all these years. In my head, anyway.

[Brazilian Villain]

The Toronto stadium still only looks half-finished. The stands seem very open to the elements, so I'd imagine it's a bit nippy there in winter.

[Brazilian Villain]

Before the England game, the tournament was averaging 3.05 goals per game, which is the highest since 1958 (1970 is next with 2.97). England and Croatia have done their bit.

[Toronto Villa]

The Toronto stadium still only looks half-finished. The stands seem very open to the elements, so I'd imagine it's a bit nippy there in winter.

The one end is essentially a temporary stand. The actual capacity of the stadium is around 28k but for the WC expanded to 43k. But also yes. The wind off Lake Ontario can be very sharp and it’s not warm tonight with heavy rain possible.

[cdbearsfan]

Is it a CFL ground, or designed just for MLS?

[Brazilian Villain]

Is it a CFL ground, or designed just for MLS?

The Toronto Argonauts also play there.

[eamonn]

Rare sighting of Jordan Ayew smiling in the line-up footage.

More than Bacuna?

[nordenvillain]

Just saw on BBC player rater that Gordon got a 6 and Konsa a 5....
Jesus wept, I give up with that shower...

Ezri in tonight's game confirmed my last season-long opinion, i.e. he's a top-class defender but average with the ball at his feet. His natural reaction tonight was to pass back rather than look for a forward pass. He's one of our own but should not be immune from constructive criticism.

[cdbearsfan]

Is it a CFL ground, or designed just for MLS?

The Toronto Argonauts also play there.

Ta. Boo to them, go Ti-Cats.

[Brazilian Villain]

The Toronto Argonauts also play there.

Ta. Boo to them, go Ti-Cats.

Nah, Saskatchewan Roughriders all the way.

[cdbearsfan]

At least they're not as bad as the Argo SCUM.

[Brazilian Villain]

At least they're not as bad as the Argo SCUM.

They're the worst, only a sad glory hunter would support the Argos.

[Toronto Villa]

Is it a CFL ground, or designed just for MLS?

The Toronto Argonauts also play there.

Ta. Boo to them, go Ti-Cats.

yep. Fuck the Argos

[cdbearsfan]

Oh, Jordan. That was the chance.

[Brazilian Villain]

Some great Panamanian defending stops Ayew from scoring.