Tag: CNE

  • Episode 506 – 24/08/26 #PickledDeepFriedTony

    Episode 506 – 24/08/26 #PickledDeepFriedTony

    The gang is mostly here to catch up on #TFClive vs Houston, preview DC United, #VCup semi-final second legs with TFC vs. Forge and Whitecaps v. Pacific, recap some #CanPL news, some #CanMNT news, Leagues Cup final (finally), and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Kristin pronounces Wydad correctly (that we know of), Duncan calls…

  • Episode 245 – 18/08/23 #TheSquadCouple

    Episode 245 – 18/08/23 #TheSquadCouple

    The gang is all here to talk V-Cup glories, the San Jose disappointments, look ahead to the weekend Cheesemakers match, #CanPL talk, and more. In this episode Mark imagined a bunch of shit that wasn’t true, Tony mentions a dice game a bunch, Duncan gives a solid stare down and Kristin changes tune once the…

  • Toronto FC vs Philadelphia Union: Will It Be Curtains For Philly?

    Toronto FC vs Philadelphia Union ~ August 23rd ~ 8pm ET ~ BMO Field ~ TSN1/3/4/5 Nine games left, an MLS record still in reach and lots of chatter about whether TFC are the best team in MLS history – what better time to take on one of the league’s lesser lights with the chaos…

  • THE STARTING 11: Toronto FC-related CNE Attractions

    Wieners are being dipped into gooey, corny batter; Def Leppard mirrors are being shined; ice cream and waffles are having tender coitus; and, The Polar Express really DOES want to go faster. Yes the CNE – home of TFC and two weeks of carny folk – is back in town and as usual the local…

  • The South Stand Report : Toronto v Montreal

    The South Stand Report : Toronto v Montreal

    Spoiler alert : Just in case you weren’t aware of it, I write the first part before the game (for realzies) and the rest of it in order.  You will see my optimism wane, as I’m sure anyone else’s did, as the match went on. The Ex. A tradition that has been around for 134 years.…

  • Episode 152 – 16/08/25 #twoStickTifo

    Episode 152 – 16/08/25 #twoStickTifo

    The gang is all in to reflect on the win that was in Philly, bask in the bronze medal that the Canadian women’s national team earned in Rio, look ahead to Orlando on Wednesday and Montreal at the CNE, as well as the usual insanity. In this episode, Kristin rocks the bells, Tony is on…

  • THE STARTING 11: Toronto FC-related CNE Attractions

    Hot dogs are well into the corning process; Def Leppard mirrors are shining brightly; ice cream and waffles have been making sweet, sweet love; and, the Polar Express really DOES wanna go faster! Yes the Canadian National Exhibition is in full swing – Toronto’s annual goodbye to summer/ carny-folk’s annual hello to your sister. Of…

  • South Stand Report : Toronto v Montreal

    The magic of the Ex. What used to be a cultural festival and a major part of any calendar is just an endless advertising festival.  Good thing I can escape it and find refuge in BMO Field where the ball is brought to me by a shipping company, the bench is brought to me by…

  • Toronto FC vs Montreal Impact: Playoffs, Pride and the Polar Express

    Ooh it’s Rivalry Week in MLS and of course that means Toronto FC take on the Montreal Impact (Sat. Aug 29, 4pm, BMO Field, TSN) in the second of their three meetings this year.  Games between TFC and the Impact are always highly charged affairs and with playoff hopes and potentially jobs on the line…