MLS - May 11 - Toronto (Away)

[Brooklyn Blue]

The Athletic reported that Cushing denied the allegation, again, on Monday. Also, video from the alleged punch was sent to MLS in March after the first game. Nothing was found.

One never knows, but as of now it sure seems as if Herdman is conveniently pushing "support" of his player to deflect - and digging a deeper hole.

 

[Gotham Gator]

Both head coaches were asked about it in press conferences today. Not much more information. Cushing did say that NYC has asked the league to investigate, but it's not clear to me whether he meant investigate the allegations from March or investigate what happened after the game. Most outlets are reporting that he meant March, but I think it was the post game from Saturday.

 

[ZYanksRule]

If it’s not true, and I don’t think it is true, it’s such an irresponsible accusation because something like that can also fck with a guy’s livelihood and reputation on a long term basis.

If it's true, Cushing should be fired.

If it's not true, Herdman should be fined and suspended -- and if it was a purposeful falsehood that he knew was false but still said it, he should be fired.

 

[KevinJRogers]

If it's true, Cushing should be fired.

If it's not true, Herdman should be fined and suspended -- and if it was a purposeful falsehood that he knew was false but still said it, he should be fired.

They memory holed it on the Apple Wrap-Up show Saturday night. Barely even got into the kerfuffle. I think if the league had their druthers, they'd make the whole thing disappear, but that's a brutal allegation. If I were Brad Sims, I'd be burning up the phone lines to the MLS office demanding they clear Nick's name.

This sort of thing gets loose in the age of social media and all kinds of reckless and false innuendos start getting thrown around. It can destroy someone's reputation.

 

[mgarbowski]

This sort of thing gets loose in the age of social media and all kinds of reckless and false innuendos start getting thrown around. It can destroy someone's reputation.

If also like to see some self-reflection from fans speculating about racial remarks Saturday night with zero evidence. Saw a lot of comments asserting that It was all but certain because of the way Johnson reacted. And there’s nothing to it. It’s ridiculous how confident people can get in their own ignorance and stupidity.

 

[KevinJRogers]

Alas ... And what a nice choice of a Cushing photo.

NYC FC coach Nick Cushing denies punching teenage Toronto FC player

TFC manager John Herdman said his counterpart at NYC FC ‘cornered and punched’ an unnamed 19-year-old during a game in March

www.theguardian.com

 

[SoupInNYC]

Late to the thread, some other thoughts:

• See some mentions of what should have been a second yellow on Rosted, which I agree with. But what about a second yellow in the first half on Longstaff? Dude picked up a yellow for the handball and then later in the first half committed a clear "tactical" foul in grabbing one of our players (Malachi I think), preventing him from running away. That was a textbook yellow that also wasn't given. I think we forget about this play though because Malachi scored shortly after the restart.
• TFC literally had "NYCFC punched our teenager" on their bulletin board and then lost at home to a team that hasn't won on the road in a YEAR.
• I'm also of the opinion that "bulletin board material" is a farce when it comes to professional sports. I just dont think that that stuff influences games at all except for extra physicality/confrontations

 

[Gotham Gator]

Suspensions are up. Toronto are not going to be happy.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1790449101726785611

 

[KevinJRogers]

Suspensions are up. Toronto are not going to be happy.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1790449101726785611

"The suspensions are not related to Herdman's claims against NYCFC coach Cushing."

Methinks they're soon to be very unhappy.

 

[Gene]

Wow, looks like the league got it right.

 

[gbservis]

Suspensions are up. Toronto are not going to be happy.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1790449101726785611

Wow, what did Richie Laryea do to get 3?

 

[Gotham Gator]

Wow, what did Richie Laryea do to get 3?

I am wondering the same thing. I didn't even know he was there.

On another note, not clear whether the 2 games for Owusu and Tanasijevic include the one game for their respective red cards.

 

[Gotham Gator]

"The suspensions are not related to Herdman's claims against NYCFC coach Cushing."

Methinks they're soon to be very unhappy.

I assume the Herdman suspension is for running up to and bumping Cushing.

 

[mgarbowski]

Wow, what did Richie Laryea do to get 3?

Draw a pk from Matarrita in 2019. I also think I remember that he was somehow involved in the freaky disallowed goal off the back of Medina’s head.
So eff him, I just presume he’s in the middle of everything now.

 

[KevinJRogers]

Wow, what did Richie Laryea do to get 3?

He must have been the instigator before Owusu and Tanasijevic got into it.

 

[Gotham Gator]

One thing that remains unclear to me is what set it all off. There seemed to be a few people around the refs. Some arguing, but nothing serious. And then Tanasijevic just sprints in that direction like a wild man. Johnson tries to intervene, and Tanny head butts him. Can't see anywhere what started the craziness.

 

[mgarbowski]

One thing that remains unclear to me is what set it all off. There seemed to be a few people around the refs. Some arguing, but nothing serious. And then Tanasijevic just sprints in that direction like a wild man. Johnson tries to intervene, and Tanny head butts him. Can't see anywhere what started the craziness.

Laryea lurks in the shadows.

 

[Gotham Gator]

Laryea lurks in the shadows.

I would imagine that the DISCO has all kinds of tape that nobody else has seen.

 

[mgarbowski]

Someone at Reddit suggested laryea got more time because he was not even in the reserve lineup and really had no business being involved at all.

 

[mgarbowski]

Reddit comment on the new Power Rankings:

https://www.reddit.com/r/MLS/s/nZVBgjJNRd