TORONTO -- With Toronto FCs 1-0 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday, TFC has now won as many games as it did all of last season and is
firmly entrenched in a playoff position in fourth place in the Eastern
Conference.
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Bianche . But there was no celebrating after the final whistle blew. And
that speaks volumes for how far Ryan Nelsens squad has come. Jermain Defoe
scored on a penalty shot as Toronto FC entered the World Cup break on a high
note with the win. "Another box ticked," as Nelsen put it. "And we moved on."
"Were winning games now, we won that game 1-nil and were a wee bit disappointed
to tell you truth with how we played," Nelsen said. "Thats where I hoped wed get
to was to start to get the wins and the crowd would be going, We won but we
didnt play very well. I was praying for that time to happen. Most of the time in
the past it was just praying for wins." Toronto, now undefeated in four MLS
games, improved to 6-4-1 and jumped from sixth to fourth in the East with
several games in hand. Defoes goal came in the 27th minute, awarded when Nick
Hagglund was pulled down in the box. The former Tottenham Hotspur star stepped
up and slotted the ball to the far left corner, to the delight of the capacity
crowd of 22,591 at sun-soaked BMO Field. It was Defoes seventh goal with Toronto
and fourth game winner, one shy of the franchise record. "Ive enjoyed it," Defoe
said, reflecting on his time in the MLS. "As a forward, I try to get off to a
good start and hopefully relax and enjoy my football, and then I know the goals
will come. Luckily the goals have come. "Before you come you can never imagine
what its going to be like. But its just been amazing, lucky to be at such a good
club, where the players get treated right, playing with good players, a lot of
young players, theres a good team chemistry, team spirit which is always
important. And I believe that we can do something special this year." It was a
strong afternoon for Hagglund, a 21-year-old rookie drafted 10th overall by TFC
last year. The former Xavier University defender had several scoring chances,
including two in less than a minute midway through the first half. On the first,
he forced the Jon Busch to make a diving save. The second, he stretched for a
volley that he fired just wide of the net. "I think hes icing his groin at the
moment from that volley," Nelsen said, laughing. "Hes just a lovely guy whos not
afraid of any occasion. He kind of puffs his chest and just goes for it. Hes
just that type of personality. Those types of personalities go a long way not
just in soccer but in life. Thats why hes just a pleasure to have around the
place." Nelsen said they spotted something special in the defender, which is why
the club moved up in the draft to acquire him. "Just that fearlessness, which in
my opinion, gets you a long way in life," Nelsen said. "We saw that in him when
we interviewed him, we saw that in him when he played. Hes progressing exactly
how we dreamed he would be, to tell you the truth. Hell only get better."
Hagglund almost scored in the 68th off a free kick after some angry moments from
Nelsen and his players. Newcomer Dominic Oduro was sprinting onto a pass in the
air that San Joses Clarence Goodson reached up and stopped with his hand.
Toronto players were arguing for a red card, but were awarded a free kick
instead, which Hagglund headed just wide of the post. "Its been a
roller-coaster," Hagglund said of his rookie season. "Its been fun just to get
to play with the guys. What a great group, and Nelsen has done nothing but great
things, and encouraged me and pushed me forward, and put me in positions where I
have to grow and learn and its been exciting." Oduro, acquired in a trade Friday
that sent Alvaro Rey to the Columbus Crew, came on in the 64th minute, and the
fans soon got to see the blistering speed for which the Ghanian midfield/forward
is known. "Hes direct, quick," Defoe said of his new teammate. "I enjoyed
(playing with him)." The colourful Oduro is also known for the elaborate designs
he shaves into his hair, still had Columbus-yellow stripes died into his hair on
either side of his mohawk. The 28-year-old had a career-high 13 goals last
season, including two against Toronto. Brazilian Gilberto had been pencilled
into the starting lineup, but was replaced by Kyle Bekker just prior to kickoff
after Gilberto was injured during warmup. Toronto doesnt play another league
game until June 27 when they travel to New York to face the Red Bulls. NOTES:
Toronto midfielder Michael Bradley (the U.S.), and goalie Julio Cesar (Brazil)
are playing for their countries in the World Cup in Brazil. . . Retired striker
Danny Koevermans, in Toronto with his family for vacation, was at the game.
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absence due to concussion-like symptoms. The Maple Leafs dropped a 4-2 decision
to the hosting Washington Capitals on Friday.
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Theyll remember the OT from the first Syracuse-Duke game -- and the Ts that
decided Round 2.ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Jered Weaver had no problem sitting
through two long delays Sunday on his way to a 7-5 victory over the Tampa Bay
Rays. There was a 19-minute wait after lightning struck a nearby power
substation, causing some lights to go out at Tropicana Field. Even before then,
the Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher watched his team score five runs in a
46-pitch first inning off Rays starter Jake Odorizzi. "I played a little catch
in the cage to stay loose, but I guess you cant complain too much when they put
five runs on the board in the first," Weaver said. "It makes it a little
easier." Mike Trout, who had three hits and stole a base, hit an RBI double to
key the big inning, which also included an RBI single by Howie Kendrick after a
13-pitch at bat. "I dont remember that. That was yesterday," Kendrick joked
after the game that took about four hours. "It was one of those things where the
bases were loaded and you want to try to get something done. He was making good
pitches, I was able to foul some off. Im glad it ended the way it did," he said.
The Angels took two of three and handed the Rays their first series loss since
early July. Weaver (12-6) gave up six hits and four walks, but only two runs in
six innings. He is 4-0 lifetime at Tropicana Field and unbeaten in his last nine
starts. Huston Street pitched the ninth for his sixth save with the Angels. It
took 20 minutes for Odorizzi (7-9) to get the first out of the game. That came
after two walks, Trouts double and consecutive singles by Josh Hamilton,
Erick Aybar and Kendrick. "It started bad and didnt get any better in the first
inniing," Odorizzi said.
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"You start a game like that, I didnt give our team any help at the start." The
first of two sacrifice flies by David Freese and a double by Efren Navarro drove
in the final two runs of the first inning. Trouts second hit and Freeses second
sacrifice fly drove in runs for the Angels later in the game. James Loney, who
has reached base in 22 straight games, had three hits and drove in two runs for
the Rays. Tampa Bay left 12 runners on base. TRAINERS ROOM Angels: Outfielder
Collin Cowgill (broken nose) could be activated from the disabled list in the
next couple days. Rays: Catcher Ryan Hanigan (strained left oblique) felt
soreness after his first rehab game Saturday with Single-A Charlotte and has
been shut down for a week. ... Right fielder Wil Myers, out since May 31 with a
broken right wrist, could start a rehab assignment Saturday. ON DECK Los
Angeles: The Angels start a four-game stretch against the Los Angeles Dodgers
with a two-game road series Monday night. The Angels have won 15 of the last 22
games between the teams. Tampa Bay: The Rays open a 10-game road trip Monday
night at Oakland. Manager Joe Maddon and the Rays often set a theme for the
teams road swings, and this one is James Bond formal wear. BOWDEN BALL College
football coaching great Bobby Bowden threw the ceremonial first pitch. He won
two national championships at Florida State. 13 MORE Kendricks at-bat in the
first, which included 10 foul balls, was one of two 13-pitch at bats in the
game. Logan Forsythe walked on the 13th pitch from Angels reliever Kevin Jepsen
to load the bases in the Tampa Bay seventh.
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