…the only weekend of the year I have to work. Brutal.

But, that being said, what do we have to look forward?

Well, for starters, it’s been months without a homefor the supporters. I predict noise - a lot of it. (I know, bold prediction right?)

Rohan Ricketts is making his debut. He sounds like a confident dude and and he’s aware he has a point to prove. So I’m looking for a measurable contribution from him today and would love to see some speed out of him. If he’s as fast as I’ve been told, I think the whole pace of the team will be brought up a notch or two. Wynne going back, Ricketts going forward…nice.

There’s also been a full week of training under the current roster now, so hopefully the passes are that much more confident and the communication better. I thought that during the Galaxy game Guevara showed he can pass to anyone - having only trained once with the squad prior to the game - so I’m hoping for another step forward.

Anyway, here’s how things are going to go this afternoon:

Robert’s going to score. I’ve seen it.

Dichio will continue to be amazing.

Sutton will get a clean sheet even though RSL will get a goal. Everyone will agree that it was wholly Velez’s fault, and that it would be unreasonable to credit a goal against to Sutton, who’s tall, by the way.

Mo will be sweaty from pacing the sidelines - Carver will give him the crook-eye.

Robinson will step it up. He’s due.

Edu will score a Birthday goal and then I’ll buy him a drink tonight. But only one, no heavy boozing during the season.

Phelan will call Velez a joke. No one will laugh though, because it’s painfully true.

TFC 2 - 1 RSL

So, if you’re like me and can’t watch the game, now you know what’ll happen.

You’re welcome.