THE STARTING 11: New TFC Narratives
It goes like this: You, the supporter, feel a certain way about a certain aspect of TFCdom. This is most often followed by a member of the local established TFC media telling you how wrong you are and that you are a maroon with only a rube-like knowledge of the sport. In turn, this is rebutted by indignation and a thumbing of the nose by those who consider actually paying money to go to matches as the ultimate truth-teller. The cycle...
THE STARTING 11: Things the BMO Field Canopy Unsuccessfully Repels
Never has so much been said about so little a roof. So little is the roof in question that it’s not even a roof at all but a canopy. The South Stand architectural wonder does a nice job on some levels including holding in the crowd noise. However, in science there are just some things that 2/5 of a roof simply can’t keep out… 11. Rain at angles 10. Seagulls without borders 9. Canadian football 8. Smoke bomb lung 7....
THE STARTING 11: Alternative TFC Heritage Series Matches
What do you give the fan that has everything? Let me re-phrase that. What do you give fans when you’re a club that has nothing? Why 10 Years of “memorable moments” that’s what! To celebrate a decade of excellence in sportertainment, TFC have decided to add “Heritage” promotions to a series of matches this season. There will be tributes to Danny Dichio (Cool); Jim Brennan (Um. Sure); De Ro (Cool...
THE STARTING 11: TFC Presidential Election Campaign Slogans
After spending a weekend in Washington D.C. it would be hard for TFC not to notice the biggest story in the American capital – the looming presidential election. The race to the White House seems to be one being debated on serious issues, mutual respect and what’s best for the American people… Or yelling about foreigners/penis-size. One of those. But really, why vote for Clinton, Sanders, Trump or the guy that looks...
THE STARTING 11: Other Things MLS Refs are at Fault For
It’s been the story of this young season so far. Barely a MLS match passes by without some level of officiating controversy. Bad result? Ref’s fault. Beer prices too high? Refs. Piss on your own leg at the urinal? Definitely refs. However, it’s not always the most obvious of things that this league’s officials have been at fault for… 11. Stifling global football superstar Mista and not letting him...
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