Toronto Football (Soccer) Club

McOSIRIS · Comandante

RE: Toronto Football (Soccer) Club

torontotrucho · Guru

I went to see AC ROma vrs Celtic at the Skydome,and I was happy to see and experience a european feel once inside.

I though there would be more italians than scottish; but it was all the opposite, some had come from the states, and the place was full.

Eventhough Celtic lost, the Scottish fans continued partying and chanting their celtic songs. ME and my friends just shouted...Gooooolllllllllll when Totti scored(just to have fun), not even the italians dare to do so because they were out numbered.

I think the Canadian Soccer league should hire international players in order to make the games more interesting. The USA league even has a USA CHIVAs ( named after Chicas de Mexico (Guadalajara I think)).

Julie · Comandante

Parties kick in cash for stadium
'New beginning for soccer:' Pipe
FIFA tournament kicks off next July
Jul. 5, 2006. 01:00 AM
MORGAN CAMPBELL
SPORTS REPORTER

A few dozen politicians, soccer officials, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment execs and some University of Toronto soccer players gathered at Exhibition Place yesterday for an announcement: the local, provincial and federal governments had agreed to fund a 20,000-seat soccer stadium on the site.

David Caplan, Ontario's Public Infrastructure Renewal Minister, called the occasion the "official launch" of the stadium's construction.

It didn't seem to matter that the stadium has actually been under construction since winter. As Caplan stood on a podium announcing the launch, the stadium was already taking shape behind him.

And it didn't matter that the governments and MLSE pledged the money months ago — $27 million from Ottawa, $8 million from the province, $9.8 million from the city and $18 million from MLSE.

The stadium will host part of the FIFA World Under-20 Championship next summer.

Yesterday all parties involved signed a "contribution agreement," committing them to pay the money they had already promised. It might not sound like a new development, but the Canadian Soccer Association found it a reason to celebrate.

"I don't want to sound melodramatic, but after having slogged through this for years, this is a new beginning for soccer in Canada," said Kevan Pipe, the CSA's chief operating officer.

He says the stadium is part of a soccer resurgence that will culminate in Canada qualifying for the 2010 World Cup.

"Is (the stadium) going to be a cure for all the things that are affecting the game? Of course not. But it's one heck of an injection into the soccer system in Canada," he said.

In addition to the FIFA tournament, the yet-to-be-named stadium will host games in the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup and is a big part of Canada's bid to land the 2011 Women's World Cup. Canada's men's national team has also agreed to use the stadium six times a year, Pipe said.

But the U of T has no arrangements to play at the stadium, even though several Varsity Blues soccer players posed for photos after the news conference. Parliamentary assistant Peter Fonseca told the gathering he hoped the Blues would be able to play there, but an MLSE spokesperson confirmed the school and the stadium don't have a deal.

When the FIFA tournament kicks off next July 1, Toronto FC of MLS will already have played several home games there.

"You don' t want to open up for a world-class event without a trial run," said MLSE president Richard Peddie.

Source : Toronto Star 07-05-06

confundida · Foro Master

Bainaman wrote:

Marky Mark wrote: BUTTing this for Bainaman specifically. Toronto will host the 2007 Under-21 World Cup. So I'm sure the city/province will make their money back within that tournament alone! I hope so.......MY MONEY DAMN IT!!!! LOL They're also trying to get the Women's Soccer World Cup in 2011 or so....I think... I gave up on this....

THE BID IS CURRENTLY IN.....BUT NO SELECTION HAS BEEN MADE...WELL AT LEAST THAT I KNOW OF....

Bainaman · Foro Master

Marky Mark wrote:

BUTTing this for Bainaman specifically.

Toronto will host the 2007 Under-21 World Cup. So I'm sure the city/province will make their money back within that tournament alone!

I hope so.......MY MONEY DAMN IT!!!!

LOL

They're also trying to get the Women's Soccer World Cup in 2011 or so....I think...

I gave up on this....

confundida · Foro Master

Marky Mark wrote:

BUTTing this for Bainaman specifically. Toronto will host the 2007 Under-21 World Cup. So I'm sure the city/province will make their money back within that tournament alone!

NEVER MIND THAT WERE GETTING A STADIUM!!!!

Marky Mark · Foro Master

BUTTing this for Bainaman specifically.

Toronto will host the 2007 Under-21 World Cup. So I'm sure the city/province will make their money back within that tournament alone!

latinsoulchild · TOP Guru

I'm actually excited that they have this pro soccer team in the city now. Toronto is a major multi-cultural city. There is no sport like soccer that is "world" renowned. I agree with Mark...toronto has 3 major sports...hockey, hockey and hockey..lol...BUT..that's CANADA...we're talking TORONTO...much more multi-cultural then let's say...Newfoundland?..lol

I hope this goes well because I love no other sport BUT futbol. I would love to go watch a Toronto FC game...Especially when the Chivas come to town!!!

Marky Mark · Foro Master

Motown Junkie wrote:

PRIETO!!!!!!! EL PIBE IS TALKING TO YOU!!! YOU MUST REPLY TO VALDERRAMA!!!!!!!!!!

:watchingpotgettingstirred:

Ok, Prieto... my Spidey senses are tingling... something must be up!

-- Edited by Marky Mark at 20:51, 2006-05-15

Motown Junkie · TOP Guru

El Pibe wrote:

@ DJ Prieto: That seems like quite the extensive player profile you got there, I was wondering what team did you play for in the CPSL??? and in what year??? -- Edited by El Pibe at 12:13, 2006-05-13

Who else played for these parrots?? (Daeveed.......)

SOMEBODY ANSWER!!!

PRIETO!!!!!!! EL PIBE IS TALKING TO YOU!!! YOU MUST REPLY TO VALDERRAMA!!!!!!!!!!

Daeveed · Foro Master

Motown Junkie wrote:

What does CPSL mean anyway????

Canadian Parrots Smile Leisurely

Motown Junkie · TOP Guru

El Pibe wrote:

@ DJ Prieto: That seems like quite the extensive player profile you got there, I was wondering what team did you play for in the CPSL??? and in what year??? -- Edited by El Pibe at 12:13, 2006-05-13

What does CPSL mean anyway????

Ponches · Guru

http://www.drunkencat.com/media/1125062215/Clear_by_the_goal_keeper,_and_GOAL!!!!

El Pibe · Guru

@ DJ Prieto: That seems like quite the extensive player profile you got there, I was wondering what team did you play for in the CPSL??? and in what year???

-- Edited by El Pibe at 12:13, 2006-05-13

Chilenita · Comandante

I find the latino league in Toronto sucks!

Yeah I said it!

Bainaman · Foro Master

Dogo wrote:

Same could be said for maraca playing
LOL! I'm kidding man!! maraca players rock!! wooo hoooooo! ... hoo

BTW, 90% of soccer moves lead to nothing, hence the low scores

QEF?!?!?!?

You're weird bro.......nada que ver...

Argentino...Get up and Go........FAR AWAY!!! (see slogans thread)

Dogo · Comandante

Bainaman wrote:

Chilenita wrote: AHAHAHHAHA just say yes you saw it and it was great gezzzzzzzzzzzzzzz I'm sure he's got skillzzz but the move didn't lead to anything......no scoring chance.....he didn't even get rid of the guy defending him.....

Same could be said for maraca playing

LOL! I'm kidding man!! maraca players rock!! wooo hoooooo! ... hoo

BTW, 90% of soccer moves lead to nothing, hence the low scores

Motown Junkie · TOP Guru

Hey!!! I was mentioned in this thread!!! So what's shakin'? What did I do??

Prieto's post..........

Chilenita's post.............

*slapping forehead* DOH!!!!

Ok ok, as the ex-girlfriend and current girlfriend of a soccer player, I totally support the cause even though I have no idea what's going on.

As for Prieto being a good soccer player.............................I remember! Good times!

I just saw the video and I'm sorry it doesn't look like you! Not to say that you're not a talented player!!!! Oh well, it is a fast clip so who knows?

-- Edited by Motown Junkie at 16:50, 2006-05-12

DJ PRIETO · Guru

In regards to MM's here is the story summarized:

@ MM & Baina: Long story brothers, but really after playing soccer for the Canadian program it was Politics (soccer) that took over and on top of all this I torn my ligaments on my right ankle at a tournament in D.C and man did that ever put me out. It took 1 yr and a half to get back to 100% by then the Canadian Program forgot all about me "Like one of trainers said YOU ARE DAMAGED GOODS now" So I went on to play for C.P.S.L (Canadian Provincial Soccer Leagues) and also the spsnigh leagues around T.O.

It's very diff now to actually go pro here in T.O, USA is the place were you can go places.

NOw, being so busy with my career and dj'n/promoting I play when I have time but I LOVE THE GAME bro and I will play it until I can't no more.

@Genie: Sorry babe, that was a bad game but I did score a goal. lol + the video was back in 2002/2003

Marky Mark · Foro Master

Bainaman wrote:

That's such a lame question........Of course he's gonna say yes.

But you fail to realize that all because there is a pro team here in toronto....it doesn't not mean that the players will be from Toronto. So technically.....you can look up to any other team as well.....with that same desire to become pro.

Lame? No.. some do it for fun or for a scholarship to a prestigious university in the US and become a doctor or engineer. And I haven't failed to realize anything... are there equal number of US hockey players playing for the American teams in the NHL? Nope... 80% Canadian if not more.

But the fact that a city or country has representation in that pro sport makes the dream of playing at that level more desireable and more attainable regardless of what city they end up playing for. Cricket is a huge pro sport in the West Indies.... do I give a crap about it? not really but if we had a team... maaaaaybe....

ok, not.

Bainaman · Foro Master

Chilenita wrote:

AHAHAHHAHA just say yes you saw it and it was great gezzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

I'm sure he's got skillzzz

but the move didn't lead to anything......no scoring chance.....he didn't even get rid of the guy defending him.....

GENIE · Foro Master

DJ PRIETO wrote:

Chilenita wrote: Bainaman wrote: Chilenita wrote: Interesting! Is that it? Off the top of my head.... I'll run home right now and look for more stuff.... I'll keep you posted. thanks Baina! I am going to log on all night tonight to see what other baseball stuff you might have!!!! @ PRIETO...will you just marry MJ and get it over with @ Chile: LMAO NOt happening babe LMAO She's happy with her new man, I wish her all the best. p.s Did u see me and my skills? lol

I HAVE SEEN THEM AND I GUESS U HAVE SLACKED OFF A BIT EH!!!

CUZ LAST GAME I SAW I WASNT IMPRESSED AT ALL!!

Chilenita · Comandante

Bainaman wrote:

DJ PRIETO wrote: p.s Did u see me and my skills? lol Dude.... you made a move.....and when you finished....the guy was still infront of you..... so it's hard to tell the effectiveness of it...if at all.

AHAHAHHAHA just say yes you saw it and it was great gezzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Chilenita · Comandante

Bainaman wrote:

Marky Mark wrote: Prieto, if u had a chance to go pro here in Canada, would that have influenced how you play your game thru the years? That's such a lame question........Of course he's gonna say yes. But you fail to realize that all because there is a pro team here in toronto....it doesn't not mean that the players will be from Toronto. So technically.....you can look up to any other team as well.....with that same desire to become pro.

Okay MM can you chop Bainaman as Debbie Downer and place that pic after this thread.

Thanks

-- Edited by Chilenita at 16:23, 2006-05-12

Bainaman · Foro Master

DJ PRIETO wrote:

p.s Did u see me and my skills? lol

Dude....

you made a move.....and when you finished....the guy was still infront of you.....

so it's hard to tell the effectiveness of it...if at all.

Chilenita · Comandante

Marky Mark wrote:

Prieto, if u had a chance to go pro here in Canada, would that have influenced how you play your game thru the years?

Ugh hellooooooooo can't you see your question is not about MJ and therefore does not matter

@Paleto yes you got skillzzzzzzzzzzz

Bainaman · Foro Master

Marky Mark wrote:

Prieto, if u had a chance to go pro here in Canada, would that have influenced how you play your game thru the years?

That's such a lame question........Of course he's gonna say yes.

But you fail to realize that all because there is a pro team here in toronto....it doesn't not mean that the players will be from Toronto. So technically.....you can look up to any other team as well.....with that same desire to become pro.

Marky Mark · Foro Master

Prieto, if u had a chance to go pro here in Canada, would that have influenced how you play your game thru the years?

DJ PRIETO · Guru

Chilenita wrote:

Bainaman wrote: Chilenita wrote: Interesting! Is that it? Off the top of my head.... I'll run home right now and look for more stuff.... I'll keep you posted. thanks Baina! I am going to log on all night tonight to see what other baseball stuff you might have!!!! @ PRIETO...will you just marry MJ and get it over with

@ Chile: LMAO NOt happening babe LMAO She's happy with her new man, I wish her all the best.

p.s Did u see me and my skills? lol

Chilenita · Comandante

Bainaman wrote:

Chilenita wrote: Interesting! Is that it? Off the top of my head.... I'll run home right now and look for more stuff.... I'll keep you posted.

thanks Baina! I am going to log on all night tonight to see what other baseball stuff you might have!!!!

@ Paleto...will you just marry MJ and get it over with

DJ PRIETO · Guru

Marky Mark wrote:

Is that really u P? If so, nice moves

Thanks bro I'm #6 in the white jersey. I'll in invite you guys to the outdoor games soon. They are more fun we usually have a BBQ after with some beers lol

This took place 2002 in Florida, we had a tournament there. MJ watched some of my games long ago.

-- Edited by DJ PRIETO at 16:04, 2006-05-12

Marky Mark · Foro Master

Is that really u P? If so, nice moves

Let me ask u... if u had a future in soccer here in T.O. would you have pursued it?

-- Edited by Marky Mark at 16:01, 2006-05-12

Bainaman · Foro Master

Chilenita wrote:

Interesting! Is that it?

Off the top of my head....

I'll run home right now and look for more stuff....

I'll keep you posted.

DJ PRIETO · Guru

See if you can figure out which of the guys in this video I'am? This was a couple of yrs back. My friend told me they filmed us and put it up on this site. I miss my hardcore soccer days...

Tip: I'm #6

http://www.drunkencat.com/media/1134974216/Insane_indoor_soccer_skills

Chilenita · Comandante

Bainaman wrote:

Dogo is the one with the salty hairy ones......so MiMi says.... I got a box full of baseball playing cards.....some are even autographed.....but not many....or by anyone too famous.......ok...mainly me trying to forge the players signatures to feel cool and accepted as a young immigrant kid......I just bought a two books on baseball memorabilia sold at Sotheby's...........I have a baseball signed by the entire 1991 Minnesota Twins World Series Champs.......

Interesting! Is that it?

Okay I lied not just white grannies but lots white trash too I mean the games here in Toronto

Bainaman · Foro Master

Marky Mark wrote:

OK OK, you're a nerd, we get it!!!

I'm trying to annoy Chilenita not you....

...so butt out!!

Marky Mark · Foro Master

Bainaman wrote:

I got a box full of baseball playing cards.....some are even autographed.....but not many....or by anyone too famous.......ok...mainly me trying to forge the players signatures to feel cool and accepted as a young immigrant kid......I just bought a two books on baseball memorabilia sold at Sotheby's...........I have a baseball signed by the entire 1991 Minnesota Twins World Series Champs.......

OK OK, you're a nerd, we get it!!!

Bainaman · Foro Master

Chilenita wrote:

Marky Mark wrote:
Chilenita wrote: salty hairy ones or leather? what else you got? I think I hate baseball more than ever now!!!
Baseball is for white

Yeah...

all those WHITE caribbeans

Bainaman · Foro Master

Chilenita wrote:

salty hairy ones or leather?
what else you got?

Leather ones.........Dogo is the one with the salty hairy ones......so MiMi says....

I got a box full of baseball playing cards.....some are even autographed.....but not many....or by anyone too famous.......ok...mainly me trying to forge the players signatures to feel cool and accepted as a young immigrant kid......I just bought a two books on baseball memorabilia sold at Sotheby's...........I have a baseball signed by the entire 1991 Minnesota Twins World Series Champs.......

Chilenita · Comandante

Marky Mark wrote:

Chilenita wrote: salty hairy ones or leather? what else you got? I think I hate baseball more than ever now!!!

Baseball is for white

Daeveed · Foro Master

blah...

Marky Mark · Foro Master

Chilenita wrote:

salty hairy ones or leather?
what else you got?

I think I hate baseball more than ever now!!!

Chilenita · Comandante

Bainaman wrote:

Chilenita wrote: go on..... I have three baseball gloves, two pairs of batting gloves, one bat, a lot of BALLS, two pairs of cleats...one white...one black, jock strap with cup, a bottle of liquid pine tar, chewing gum and sunflower seeds. I guess that's a way to support....no?

salty hairy ones or leather?

what else you got?

Bainaman · Foro Master

Chilenita wrote:

go on.....

I have three baseball gloves, two pairs of batting gloves, one bat, a lot of BALLS, two pairs of cleats...one white...one black, jock strap with cup, a bottle of liquid pine tar, chewing gum and sunflower seeds.

I guess that's a way to support....no?

Chilenita · Comandante

Bainaman wrote:

Chilenita wrote: Bainaman wrote: Chilenita wrote: Question to you know....how much do you really support baseball in Toronto? I go to as many Blue Jay games a year as I can. I got watch some of the Maple Leaf from the intercounty baseball league at Christie Pitts. I play in a league myself. I for the life of me.....can't go watch some of the rep and house leagues out there.....Can't stand the way most of them play.....but that's a personal choice. That's about it. I follow both the American and National league.......I focus more on the American 'cause the Jays are in it.......but I like the way the National league plays better. I don't know if that answers you question. No please be more specific!!!!!!! Unfortunately I'm not in the financial position to support it more from a monetary stand point if that's what you mean. Like I said....I attend as much games as I can. Tooney tuesdays is a cheap and affordable way to go watch a game.....however most of the time....my schedule does not permit me to attend on Tuesdays. I have many jerseys and hats.....I guess that's a way of showing support.

go on.....

Bainaman · Foro Master

Chilenita wrote:

Bainaman wrote:
Chilenita wrote: Question to you know....how much do you really support baseball in Toronto? I go to as many Blue Jay games a year as I can. I got watch some of the Maple Leaf from the intercounty baseball league at Christie Pitts. I play in a league myself. I for the life of me.....can't go watch some of the rep and house leagues out there.....Can't stand the way most of them play.....but that's a personal choice. That's about it. I follow both the American and National league.......I focus more on the American 'cause the Jays are in it.......but I like the way the National league plays better. I don't know if that answers you question.

No please be more specific!!!!!!!

Unfortunately I'm not in the financial position to support it more from a monetary stand point if that's what you mean. Like I said....I attend as much games as I can. Tooney tuesdays is a cheap and affordable way to go watch a game.....however most of the time....my schedule does not permit me to attend on Tuesdays.

I have many jerseys and hats.....I guess that's a way of showing support.

Marky Mark · Foro Master

Bainaman wrote:

Marky Mark wrote:

Maybe... just maybe... there will fans like u for soccer??

I think you guys are missing the point of my original thread.

I'm not going to go on and on here.....'cause obviously all you are pretty smart....and should be able to figure out my point.

If you still don't get......

My arguement is not about soccer. It's not about me liking or disliking soccer......and my arguement would be the same if it was a new baseball stadium being built.

Wait a sec... we're wasting MY thread arguing about YOUR thread???

Fakk!!!!

:loggingoffforo:

Chilenita · Comandante

Bainaman wrote:

Chilenita wrote: Question to you know....how much do you really support baseball in Toronto? I go to as many Blue Jay games a year as I can. I got watch some of the Maple Leaf from the intercounty baseball league at Christie Pitts. I play in a league myself. I for the life of me.....can't go watch some of the rep and house leagues out there.....Can't stand the way most of them play.....but that's a personal choice. That's about it. I follow both the American and National league.......I focus more on the American 'cause the Jays are in it.......but I like the way the National league plays better. I don't know if that answers you question.

No please be more specific!!!!!!!

Bainaman · Foro Master

Marky Mark wrote:

Maybe... just maybe... there will fans like u for soccer??

I think you guys are missing the point of my original thread.

I'm not going to go on and on here.....'cause obviously all you are pretty smart....and should be able to figure out my point.

If you still don't get......

My arguement is not about soccer. It's not about me liking or disliking soccer......and my arguement would be the same if it was a new baseball stadium being built.

Marky Mark · Foro Master

Bainaman wrote:

Chilenita wrote:

Question to you know....how much do you really support baseball in Toronto?

I go to as many Blue Jay games a year as I can.

I got watch some of the Maple Leaf from the intercounty baseball league at Christie Pitts.

I play in a league myself.

I for the life of me.....can't go watch some of the rep and house leagues out there.....Can't stand the way most of them play.....but that's a personal choice.

That's about it.

I follow both the American and National league.......I focus more on the American 'cause the Jays are in it.......but I like the way the National league plays better.

I don't know if that answers you question.

Maybe... just maybe... there will fans like u for soccer??