Mar
31

Toronto Gets MLS Cup 2010


Yesterday there was a big media scrum north of the border in Toronto. Turns out as we all knew in weeks leading up to the event that it was about MLS Cup 2010. Toronto will be this year’s host and honestly as I’ve mentioned before I love the idea. With all the upgrades to BMO…[continue reading]

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Mar
24

Toronto Landing MLS Cup 2010?


The Toronto Globe and Mail is reporting this morning that BMO Field in Toronto could be the host of this year’s MLS Cup. BMO Field recently got a slight makeover with a new grass surface on the pitch which may have lead to them getting the nod over other cities like New York, Philadelphia and LA. Some…[continue reading]

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Mar
09

The Pitch For MLS Cup 2010


For a while now we’ve said here on this blog that MLS Cup 2010 was likely going to be in one of three places, Toronto, Philadelphia or New York. Turns out that is just the case as a couple sites have reported the four (yes four) cities that are in the running for MLS Cup…[continue reading]

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Oct
15

Toronto Announces Home Opener For 2010


After a couple weeks of wondering when Toronto FC would get their home opener announced for next season, the club came out today and announced the date and their opponent. The Reds will open the home portion of the 2010 MLS season on Saturday, April 17 against the expansion Philadelphia Union on their new natural…[continue reading]

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Sep
30

BMO Field To Get Grass In 2010

BMO Field To Get Grass In 2010

Finally. Toronto FC will no longer be regarded as that club with the terrible FieldTurf. The Toronto city council voted unanimously to approve the placement of grass at BMO Field in a vote held on earlier today. The decision means there will be one less MLS team playing on artificial turf in 2010. New York…[continue reading]

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Sep
21

Evening Links and Thoughts: First Kick, Refs, and more


Lots of attention lately has been given to the start of next season for each club. It mainly seems to boil down to two clubs that are causing the league to redo the start of the season schedule every other day. Both Toronto and 2010 expansion club Philadelphia seem to have their own issues going…[continue reading]

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Apr
22

Wednesday Night Preview: Chivas at TFC


Got to love the random mid-week games that Major League Soccer sometimes gives us here. Toronto FC plays host to league leader Chivas USA tonight up at BMO Field. The visiting AmeriGoats are looking to extend their league lead with another win tonight, while Toronto is hoping to bounce back and get their second win…[continue reading]

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Aug
20

BMO Field Going Green

BMO Field Going Green

With the sale of midfielder Maurice Edu still in holding over a work permit, Toronto FC is trying to figure out what to do with that $5 million transfer fee. Apparently they are looking to go green, as in installing natural grass at BMO Field. Mo Johnston, director of football for Toronto FC, said Tuesday…[continue reading]

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Jul
25

All-Star Game Recap


I feel as though the day after the MLS All-Star game I need to start announcing clean ups in aisle nine or something. So many stories from the game and the surrounding festivities this week. I kind of think we all underestimated just how big of an event this really truly was this year. First…[continue reading]

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Jun
20

BMO Field To Expand?

BMO Field To Expand?

I’ve gotten several emails about this article in the Globe and Mail today about BMO Field possibly being expanded in the coming year. Thanks to those who spotted this article today and sent it over. Anyways, as the article states that the whole process is in some early stages but a possible boost in seating…[continue reading]

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