My first live game of the season having finally gotten my hands on some season tickets. It was amazing as always and the result is one I’ll take everyday. We just looked good yesterday - very very good. Ricketts and Robert didn’t even have great games but their presence alone has elevated the expectations and confidence of the entire squad. Everyone is playing with more confidence - even Velez actually had a good game. Seriously.

We’re now one game over .500 for the first time ever - and in fifth place overall. That’s pretty great for a team that was written off before the season began and deemed hopeless after their second game. I dreaded another year of the fans being TFC’s greatest highlight, but that won’t be the case this year. Yesterday the team earned centre-stage with a gritty and even dominating, at times, performance. Guevara looked miles above anyone one else on the pitch in terms of quality. Other than Beckham, I don’t think there’ll be a scarier sight for MLS ‘keepers this year than Robert and Guevara lining up a free-kick at the same time.

Speaking of ‘keepers, Hartman still sucks. I developed a strong dislike for him last ear in the home opener and he still remains my least favourite player in the league. It’s not a totally rational dislike, but I’m going to stick with it. Judging from the heckles (mainly to do with his ‘98 Backstreet Boy hair) I don’t think I’m alone in this.

Some thoughts/observations:

• Matty Stajan is a beauty. He completed an the trifecta of sitting in the supporter’s section, wearing a Manchester United jersey, and drinking a big beer. Well played Stajan, now bring that level of awesome to the ice.
• Section 113 and half of 114 is amazing. Section 115 is pretty great too. But the half of section 114 that’s closer to 115 is WAY too quiet and, unfortunately, that’s where I’m sitting… We have to work on that - it was good, but could be way better. Until the second half, it was almost like a dead spot in the supporters section.
• I think Dichio is having some confidence problems. He skied a tap in yesterday, which happens to the best of players. Unfortunately it’s becoming a trend over the past few games. I think he’ll get over it though - gotta have faith in heroes.
• Beer being available at concession stands is much better than just at beer-only stands. Definitely helped cut down on lines. Didn’t eat yesterday, but I’m hearing good things about the revised menu.
• While sitting in the supporters’ section, girls are automatically a point and a half better looking. If they’re also wearing a TFC jersey, it’s plus two points. Good for them.
• Seriously though, Velez didn’t suck. I know, but I’m really not lying.
• Hartman definitely still does though.
• Sutton has two clean-sheets in a row. He’s great.
• Robert and Guevara both came with the warning that they tend to have a great game but follow it with a no-show. If they can keep this stagger up and alternate dominant performances, we’re sitting pretty.
• Thursday is the NY Red Bulls come to town. We hate them, so cheer/heckle accordingly.

I’m excited for this team’s possibilities. This is going to be fun!