THE STARTING 11:  Other TFC Statistical Categories
Nov23

THE STARTING 11: Other TFC Statistical Categories

It’s that most wonderful time of the year! No, not preparing to gift that personalized “MISTA” kit to someone you don’t love, but to turn your bubbling supporter discontent on the team that did you wrong! Yes it’s time to get your petty on in the most democratic way – by ranking every TFC player who played a minute in 2015! You don’t like Seba? Well go hereĀ and play along or just follow as...

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THE STARTING 11: Other Key Dates in MLS’ Offseason
Nov16

THE STARTING 11: Other Key Dates in MLS’ Offseason

A few days back, Major League Soccer released their calendar of key offseason events. Kudos really to the league for resisting the no doubt burning desire to call it the “OFF! Bug Spray Offseason Calendar” Glad to see some things stay sacred. Keeping fan interest through the post-season is always a challenge and MLS is doing their darndest to get people hyped for… er… public re-entry draft lists. Despite being...

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THE STARTING 11: Prior TFC Playoff Highlights
Nov09

THE STARTING 11: Prior TFC Playoff Highlights

“AT LAST!” was the slightly naval-gazing refrain from TFC brass after qualifying for their first ever playoff berth. Of course the full unedited version was “At last, we can raise ticket prices on you miserable, unwashed rubes!” But for that shoe to drop we had to wait a whole 12 hours after clinching. That’s beside the point though. With TFC brushing away that minor detail of 2007-2014 and...

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THE STARTING 11: TFC-themed Halloween Costumes
Nov02

THE STARTING 11: TFC-themed Halloween Costumes

Boo! Spooky scary! Wolf howl! What? That was on Saturday? Aw, nuts. Anytricks, November may now be well upon us and while TV commercials have switched to full-on Yuletide Mode, it’s not too late for one last Halloween treat. (This only comes out on Mondays, sue me. Throw an egg at your computer if you don’t like it.) Many of you likely went out and about your neighbourhood with your kids or to a costume party with...

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THE STARTING 11: Positives of Finishing the Regular Season in Montreal
Oct26

THE STARTING 11: Positives of Finishing the Regular Season in Montreal

It has been a long and winding road. From manly men; to pint-sized Italian heroics; to pink-hued summertime tactics; and finally, to The Reds’ first ever playoff appearance. While far from Supporters Shield heights, the regular season has been pretty entertaining and what better way to end it than with a derby match against our foes The Cheesemakers? It may be a challenging springboard into the post-season but there are...

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