Vocal Minority: Facts, Frivolity, Football
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Episode 90 – 15/06/03 #VeryLoudGiggles
After surviving the threats of storm, the gang is all here to discuss San Jose, some of the side stories that came out of TFC, a little bit about FIFA and look ahead to D.C. United. In this episode, Mark deals in bread, Duncan tells a story about Faustino Asprilla, Kristin channels a former president…
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OVERHEARD AT BMO FIELD: Dichio vs. The Hulk vs. Mortadella
Welcome back to another instalment of “Overheard At BMO Field” your regular eavesdropping on those strange snippets of actual conversation we’ve all heard floating around TFC Land. From strange to wacky to rather unsettling, here are this week’s #OHatBMO “Why aren’t they allowed to have last names in Brazil?” “You can fight Dichio.…
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THE STARTING 11: Proposed Names for Hamilton’s NASL Club
“Pan-Am Ah! Pan-Am Ah-ha-haha-ha-ha!” No, TFC aren’t back in the Van Halen-utilizing CONCACAF Champions League but rather the Pan-Am Games are about to land in the Golden Horseshoe. Part of the sporting infrastructure built in Toronto and the outlying cities that comprise “Toronto Jr.” includes a new footy friendly-ish stadium – Tim Hortons Field –…
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The South Stand Report : Toronto v. San Jose
What a week. Controversy, DeRo retiring formally (and properly), FIFA corruption, multiple exhibitions, and to come down from an exciting week of Football… Toronto v. San Jose. Muggy. In a lightning storm. A strong argument could’ve been made to stay home. Hell, a weak one could’ve been successful as well. But no, as a junkie,…
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Toronto FC vs San Jose Earthquakes: Can TFC Escape Being Shaken?
It is an odd thing to be looking ahead to a game with some positivity; but even given the large number of injured TFC players and a decent San Jose Earthquakes team coming to town there’s not the usual sense of foreboding….Wait, what’s that? Hold on! Due to what I can only presume was a…
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Preview: Canada vs England.
So, hey, that World Cup thing’s pretty close. Just over a week and it’ll be underway, I feel like it’s crept up on me quieter than a World Cup should really, but it’s just over a week now. Fun. We’ll be covering it here at the Vocal Minority in our own way, as much as…
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OVERHEARD AT BMO FIELD: #OHatBMO
Those of us that have decamped in the stands of BMO Field since 2007 know that the home side hasn’t always done enough to keep everyone’s undivided attention at all times. It’s those quiet lulls in the crowd noise where a snippet of conversation wafts into your ears on the Lake Ontario breeze. It wasn’t…
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Episode 89 – 15/05/28 #LetsGetWeird
The whole gang is together to revel in the match versus Portland, preview the match against San Jose and the rest of the non-stadium banter that usually permiates each podcast. In this episode, Kristin reveals the musical capacities of a league villian, Mark mixes up his Preud’hommes (who doesn’t), Duncan reveals Greg Vanney’s secret tactic…
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South Couch Report: Toronto FC vs Manchester City
It’s international friendly time! Fresh as daisies off their 2nd place league campaign, Manchester City are (briefly) in town to sell some shirts, expand the brand, thrill the locals with a great exhibition of football. Just before kick off and the crowd is sparse, there’s a few sections full of Man City fans, and one…
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