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Tag: Starting XI

  • THE STARTING 11: TFC-themed Halloween Costumes

    Boo! Spooky scary! Wolf howl! What? That was on Saturday? Aw, nuts. Anytricks, November may now be well upon us and while TV commercials have switched to full-on Yuletide Mode, it’s not too late for one last Halloween treat. (This only comes out on Mondays, sue me. Throw an egg at your computer if you…

  • THE STARTING 11: Positives of Finishing the Regular Season in Montreal

    It has been a long and winding road. From manly men; to pint-sized Italian heroics; to pink-hued summertime tactics; and finally, to The Reds’ first ever playoff appearance. While far from Supporters Shield heights, the regular season has been pretty entertaining and what better way to end it than with a derby match against our…

  • THE STARTING 11: TFC Election Promises

    What are you doing reading this? You should be out voting in the Canadian Federal Election! Unless you are reading this on Tuesday. Then it’s too late – thanks for letting Drake win the election you lazy bastard. For our international readers – feel free to vote in your local elections or enjoy ours from…

  • THE STARTING 11: Differences Between the MLS Cup and the Grey Cup

    Great news Toronto football fans – the Grey Cup is being hosted at BMO Field in 2016! Bad news Toronto football fans – the Grey Cup is being hosted at BMO Field in 2016! Those of you who prefer your football ball-shaped and played with feet are finally awakening to the reality that BMO Field…

  • THE STARTING 11: Way Too Positive TFC Statements

    For a team that has apparently been built with more “manly men” (TM) than ever before, Toronto FC sure seem to be a sensitive bunch lately. The club that has zero playoff matches in nine seasons is apparently miffed that fans are yet to cut them some slack while still casting a wary eye at…

  • THE STARTING 11: Other “Welcome” Signs Banned at BMO Field

    For the most part, this little corner of the TFC Internet carnival is a place for the daft, inane and Collin Samuel. No one is coming to The Starting 11 for tactical breakdowns. If you are – you’re the best. Today I have to rant a wee bit though. As you all know, last week…

  • THE STARTING 11: Ways That TIFF Would Be Different If TFC Organized It

    Glitz, glamour… probably Tara Reid! For the next two weeks this city is the mecca of all things show and business as the Toronto International Film Festival holds court. Now in its 40th year, TIFF is one of Toronto’s biggest annual events as media from across North America and the world converge on downtown theatres…

  • THE STARTING 11: Unheralded Acts of TFC Hard Labour

      Happy Labour Day comrades! It’s not just the day when parents drunkenly celebrate their children getting the eff back to school but also a day where we throw off the shackles of our American oppressors and stand up for our right to spell “labour” with the letter “u”! Wourkers of the Wourld Unite! Despite…

  • THE STARTING 11: Positives of Orlando City Visiting Twice In One Month

    Oh Major Leagues of Soccer. We love the way you take a schedule, put it in a blender with a banana, puree for 30 seconds then pour generously over a blank sheet of paper. It’s this magical medley of fixture fondling that saw league new boys Orlando City pay not one ­ but two visits to BMO Field…

  • THE STARTING 11: Reasons Why We Appreciated the Kansas City Wizards

    A long time ago in a world of Clashes, Burns and even the odd Fusion, existed a soccer team named the Kansas City Wizards. Even better than that, they were originally just the Kansas City Wiz! Wheeeee marketing boffins! This fabled team with their rainbow kits, surly Serbs and cheeky Scots toured the U.S.A. in…