THE STARTING 11: Other TFC # 1 Needs
Clint Eastwood! That guy’s famous! Clint Irwin is MLS famous so that’s cool too. Just when the search for a # 1 goalkeeper started getting hand-wringingly anxious, TFC pulled off a sweet little deal that saw Mr. Irwin take his place in The Reds’ goal. A good deal in most eyes but while this “# 1” necessity has been taken care of, TFC still has a few more to go… 11. # 1 Assistant Regional Cap Wonker...
THE STARTING 11: Ways TFC is Turning Japanese
In the slightly re-arranged words of 80’s “supergroup” The Vapors: “They’re turning Japanese, we think they’re turning Japanese, at least we hope so”. Okay, TFC may not be fully embracing the Land of The Rising Sun quite yet but the 1st Round SuperDrafting of Japan’s own Tsubasa Endoh was manna from podcasting/punning heaven. While the diminutive Tokyo-born midfielder may not immediately...
THE STARTING 11: Broken TFC New Year’s Resolutions
Happy New Year chums! This one will be different surely! It’s the 10th Anniversary of the local footballer club known as The FC’s don’t ya know?! After watching Michael Bradley’s ball drop on New Year’s Eve, TFC did what many did as 2016 dawned – made a host of resolutions. However, it’s already been 10 days and things haven’t gone as planned. Much like 5 Year Plans – these things...
THE STARTING 11: Returned TFC Christmas Gifts
Sorry fans but that most holy of holy days, Boxing Day, has come and gone. A big part of celebrating the day when Jesus beat “Smokin’” Joe Frazier for the Heavyweight Title, (My history may be shaky. I drank a lot of egg nog. Sue me.), is collecting your gift receipts and returning those unwanted presents. While TFC supporters may be suckers for just about any kitschy item with the Reds’ badge on it, even we have limits. Some...
The Starting 11: Things Toronto has to offer to free agents
THE STARTING 11: Things Toronto Has to Offer to Free Agents The Off-Season. It’s where Toronto FC are Vikings! As the local foot and ball side aim for the third straight “Off-Season Championship” (to complement their zero on-season championships) we are once again being regaled with the reasons why Toronto, and BMO Field in particular, is THE place for prospective free agents and transfer targets. First up in the...
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