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TORONTO -- Toronto FC versus Philadelphia Union games have followed the same path this season. Nike Air Max 2016 Hombre . Toronto scored first, had a player sent off and then gave up a stoppage-time goal to Jack McInerny -- both off a long Sheanon Williams throw -- as the two earlier meetings ended in 1-1 ties. "They stole four points off us with the long throw in the dying minutes," said Toronto manager Ryan Nelsen. "That has kind of faded away from our game hasnt it? ... Those stoppage-time goals they fade away." The numbers seem to back Nelsen up. Once a generous provider of goals in the final 15 minutes, Toronto has given up four goals less in that period at 14 than the Los Angeles Galaxy this season. FC Dallas (15), the Montreal Impact (15) and Chivas USA (23) have also yielded more late scores in 2013. Tied for 14th with the New York Red Bulls in that category is hardly cause to celebrate but it is a step up for a team that has a history of giving late goals away. The good news for Nelsen this week is that Toronto (5-15-11) is coming off a rare win and has healthy personnel options. Forward Robert Earnshaw has recovered from a hamstring problem, leaving only striker Danny Koevermans (calf) and midfielder Matias Laba (toe) on the sidelines. The manager believes Toronto can do some damage as the season winds down. "Philadelphia, they have all the pressure on them," said Nelsen. "Their home fans will expect an easy win. Theyll expect to come and do a number on us. "All I can say is our guys are really motivated. We want to ruin a few guys seasons, to tell you the truth. Weve got three games to ruin some seasons and we want to win games. Its as simple as that." Toronto finishes its schedule against three teams in the playoff hunt, with games in Philadelphia, in Chicago and at home to the Montreal Impact. With Toronto out of the playoff picture once again, Nelsens players are working to retain their jobs ahead of another off-season overhaul. For some, the die has already been cast. Fullback Richard Eckersley, whose US$400,000-plus contract has been deemed too large, is expected to sit once again in favour of Mark Bloom for a fourth straight game. "Hes been fantastic. He wants the ball. He looks like a guy whos been in the league for a long time," Nelsen said of Bloom. "Hes playing a position where we should be worried because of his inexperience but were not," he added. "That shows you how well hes done." Nelsen acknowledges that Eckersley has committed no crime, other than wield a contract that is too big for the teams salary cap to handle. "Hes a fantastic fullback, hes a great fullback. In MLS, theres not one club that would not want Richard Eckersley," said Nelsen. But the manager is not about to shed any tears for the English fullback. "Hes on guaranteed money and he still gets paid. Theres guys out here on semi-guaranteed contracts on minimum (MLS) wage." Defender Steven Caldwell and midfielder Jonathan Osorio both return from suspension Saturday. Darel Russell will likely get another start in centre midfield. "Darel Russell has arguably been our best player in the last two games," said Nelsen. "Youve got to reward his application in the games." Philadelphia (11-10-9) has four games remaining with coach John Hackworth estimating it will make the playoffs with two wins and a draw. "This is a game where we really need to maximize the points," he is quoted on the teams official website. The Union are coming off a 1-0 win in Kansas City, with Conor Caseys goal ending a 346-minute scoreless streak dating back to Aug. 25 The shutout was the 11th of the season for Zac MacMath, tying him with Portlands Donovan Ricketts for most in the league. NOTES -- Toronto will wear white for the second week in a row, a consequence of the leagues breast cancer awareness campaign. Toronto goalie Joe Bendik wore all pink last week at home, prompting the referee to tell Torontos outfield players to switch to white because their red was too close in colour to Bendiks gear. With the Philadelphia goalie wearing pink this time, Toronto will stick to white. The game will also feature balls with pink trim ... A Philadelphia win would be a season-best 12th for the franchise. Nike Air Max 2016 Baratas . PETERSBURG, Fla. Air Jordan 5 Retro Comprar . The 47-year-old Gaudet is the most decorated wheelchair curler in history, having won gold medals at both the 2006 and 2010 Paralympics She also has three world championships to her name.PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. -- Kyle Thompson, set to rejoin the PGA Tour after finishing 21st on the Nationwide Tour money list this year, had a hole-in-one and shot an 8-under 64 at Pebble Beach Thursday to take a one-stroke lead after the first round of the Callaway Golf Pebble Beach Invitational. Thompson aced the 109-yard seventh, his 16th hole of the round. He also had seven birdies and a bogey. "It was a surreal day," said Thompson, who didnt have a practice round because of late travel. "It was so foggy this morning, I didnt know if we were going to have a delay. But once we got to Pebble Beach it was blue skies, but the round continued as a surreal." Jason Kokrak, a two-time winner this year on the Nationwide Tour who finished fourth on the developmental tours money list, had a 7-under 65 at Del Monte. He had two eagles, seven birdies and four bogeys. "I got into some tough situations, but I drove it really well," Kokrak said. "The greens were so soft, anywhere you put it was a good shot." Matt Bettencourt, the 2010 Reno-Tahoe Open winner, wass third after a 4-under 68 at Del Monte. Air Jordan 4 Retro España. Two-time PGA Tour winner Jason Bohn was five strokes back in a group that included Harrison Frazar and D.A. Points, first-time PGA Tour winners this season. PGA Tour players Tommy Gainey and Kevin Sutherland shot 70. Defending champion John Mallinger, who split the 2011 season on the PGA Tour and Nationwide Tours, had a 5-over 77 at Spyglass Hill in the only tournament that features head-to-head competition among players from the PGA Tour, LPGA Tour, Champions Tour and Nationwide Tour. Oline Browne, the reigning U.S. Senior Open titlist who won the Pebble Beach Invitational a decade ago, had a 71 at Del Monte, the top score among 10 Champions Tour players. Leta Lindley, Jill McGill and Kristy McPherson all had 73s at Del Monte and paced the eight LPGA entrants. The top 40 pro scores and ties among the 83 pros and top-10 team scores and ties after 54 holes will advance to Sundays final round at Pebble Beach. The winner of the tournaments 40th edition will earn US$60,000 from the $300,000 purse. Cheap China Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China Cheap Jerseys From China China NFL Jerseys Cheap Jerseys Cheap Jerseys China ' ' '
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