Post MIB and just before the restart of "regular" (it is not a very regular schedule ) season games, I wrote the following about the fixtures in general and Toronto FC in particular .................

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I am quite keen on this Philadelphia Union team and last midweek sided with them for a home game with NYRB...............

 

 

 

 

I know "the ball is round" and all that but some things just defy belief and how on earth did Atletico Goianiense beat Brazil and continent champions Flamengo 3-0 last month ! Ahead of that I noted ..............

 

 

 

 

 

I opposed SKC for their trip to Minnesota United last week where my notes included ..........

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Olympique Lyonnais are definitely surprise semi finalists having seen off Juventus and Manchester City in the last two knockout rounds, two big clubs who are desperately hunting a Champions League title like Jason chasing the Golden Fleece ! Ahead of the latter my notes included ....

 

 

 

 

Low key start to the new season, just a few words about a couple of games. But first............