Now actual post-match thoughts for #TORvMTL.

First, #IMFC . Montreal came in with a game plan and stubbornly stuck to it. The Impact bent but didn't break, and now the MLS #CanChamp spot is once again wide open.

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I said it on 'Canada FC' last week on
@siriusxmcanada (you guys should listen), #IMFC is already a playoff contender. Thierry Henry is smart enough to get the most out of the roster, and the team is talented enough to make noise in the East.

The only problem is goals.

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As for #TFCLive , the "unbeaten streak" (that isn't a real unbeaten streak) is finally broken and can be forgotten about.

If Pozuelo takes his PK seriously instead of trying to showboat, TFC likely takes a point and all-but seals up the MLS #CanChamp spot.

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Instead, #TFCLive now has to fly out to Vancouver to face a rested #VWFC side on Wednesday needing some sort of result.

We saw how Toronto struggled with a congested schedule at #MLSisBack, and now the same scenario is playing out — but with thousands of kms added in.

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Vanney has been loathe to rotate his lineup, but I just don't see how an aging #TFCLive team can't undergo at least some squad rotation for Saturday's game in Vancouver followed by another game in Montreal five days later.

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Of course, the players who do play need to deliver.

Subs: We saw tonight why Gallardo never plays, while Endoh offered little.

Starters: Delgado has been visibly frustrated with himself lately and the only way to get Bradley off the field is to injure him.

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Speaking of which, Altidore was clearly unhappy being pulled tonight, but he's been disinterested at best when on the field (which hasn't been much lately) so you can't really fault Vanney for making that change.

#TFCLive needs Jozy healthy & happy to succeed. Full stop.

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TL;DR of this thread:

#IMFC good but will still struggle to score, #TFCLive underwhelming but probably needed this wake-up call.

Good night.

#TORvMLS

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