THE STARTING 11: Examples of TFC Putting Someone In The Wrong Role
Apr13

THE STARTING 11: Examples of TFC Putting Someone In The Wrong Role

Remember that time that Toronto FC “won the off-season” by signing some big name DP’s and expensive European veterans? Remember that time they also failed to sign a single fullback? It’s the latter fact which has made “Adventures in Fullbacking” starring Warren Creavalle and Ashtone Morgan a hit. Worse still, the knock-on effect recently saw the one good fullback – Justin Morrow – forced...

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THE STARTING 11: Surprising Clauses In The New MLS CBA
Mar09

THE STARTING 11: Surprising Clauses In The New MLS CBA

When it was all said and done, the new collective bargaining agreement negotiation was a lot like Mista. Lots of talk about its impact; a long-drawn out process filled with frustration; no strikes to be seen. Yes, Major League Soccer and its Players Union managed to save the season by agreeing to a new deal last Wednesday which brought joy to the loop’s fans far and wide. While not everyone – on either side of the...

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THE STARTING 11: Unusual CBA Demands From The MLS Players Union
Mar02

THE STARTING 11: Unusual CBA Demands From The MLS Players Union

“Strike! Strike! Strike!” No, not the fruitless begging pleas of Toronto FC supporters towards their forwards, but the possible chant from an MLS Players Union picket line. It’s true foot and ball fans of the Northern Americas, the start of the 2015 MLS season could very well be delayed by a work stoppage! While the league and its players continue to attempt forging a new collective bargaining agreement, things are...

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THE STARTING 11: TFC Oscars Introductions
Feb23

THE STARTING 11: TFC Oscars Introductions

What is the only thing longer than sitting through the next TFC Five-Year Plan? The Academy Awards ceremony! The annual homage to Hollywood’s finest (except the shameful shunning of Scott Baio’s 1982 opus Zapped!) usually runs for a solid thirty hours, testing the most dedicated viewer. A bit like 2014 at BMO Field. Much of the reason for the bloated running time of the show is the long-winded, overly-descriptive nominee...

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THE STARTING 11: Failed TFC Valentine’s Day Card Messages
Feb16

THE STARTING 11: Failed TFC Valentine’s Day Card Messages

If you’re reading this alone then it probably means your Valentine’s plans didn’t go too well. If you are reading this alongside a romantic partner… then lock that up. Someone who will read the dopey musings of a TFC website with you? KEEPER! (Not the Bendik variety) Perhaps if you were unsuccessful, you didn’t buy the right greeting card for the target of your affections. If you ended up sending a...

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