Tag: Starting XI
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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THE STARTING 11: Improvements To CONCACAF Qualifying
For North America’s tall, goofy guy – yeah that’s us Canada – getting through the difficult maze of CONCA-wackiness that is World Cup Qualifying is no treat. We’ve had enough heartbreak to fill many a Sepp bladder but it’s not just our lack of success that’s tough to swallow but also the convoluted path teams…
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THE STARTING 11: Rejected Kansas City Stadium Names
When the good folks of Kansas decided that they just couldn’t get behind Lance Armstrong’s pro-syringe agenda, they ditched their ground’s name of Livestrong Sporting Park. For a while after their flirtation with performance enhanced stadia ended, it was just plain old Sporting Park. However, that just sounded too much like a place for wealthy…
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THE STARTING 11: Other Things Giovinco May Have been Doing During His Goal Celebration
Wheeeeeeeeeee! You can only assume this was the noise Sebastian Giovinco was making in his “little mouse” voice as he celebrated the opening goal vs. Red Bulls last week. And who could blame him? The wee Italian not only opened TFC’s 2016 account but continued where he left off from his record-breaking 2015 season. His…
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THE STARTING 11: Features On The New TFC Away Kit
What a load of shirt! It’s that time of year again when MLS clubs unveil the hottest new looks in North American soccer haute couture. It’s like being at a fancy Paris design house – but with more offsides. Many teams have released their new looks as seen here, here and also here – but…
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THE STARTING 11: Other Ways MLSE Plans To Keep The Pitch Pristine
In their latest charm offensive to the soccer-lovers in their extended family, MLSE went out of their way to soothe a major fear this week – the BMO Field pitch. The latest chapter in “this Argos thing is no biggie, yo” sees the owners growing extra pitches to be trucked in from a place called…