CONCACAF gets it right with Champions League rethink 14 Jan 2012 But, the fact is, no one was buying the old CCL format. The rows and rows of empty seats at CCL games was a testament to apathy. Mexican sides and MLS sides had a hard time drawing flies. When the Montreal Impact packed the house for its quarter-final match with Santos Laguna in 2009, it was an exception rather than the rule.
Plata and Toronto FC have “agreed to terms” on new multi-year deal 11 Jan 2012 But the wording of Toronto FC’s press release is important. “Agreed to terms” was used instead of “signed.” There is a difference.
Beckham’s return is no guarantee of a start at the Rogers Centre 3 Jan 2012 First, Beckham has a history of skipping games on artificial turf — and the game at the Rogers Centre goes on the fake stuff. Through a series of scheduling woes and nagging injuries, Beckham only made one appearance at BMO Field before the surface was changed to grass — that was the 2008 MLS All-Star Game.
Rogers Sportsnet reports soon-to-be-Rogers-owned TFC to play at Rogers-owned venue 21 Dec 2011 Rogers Sportsnet is reporting that Rogers Centre will house the March 7 CONCACAF Champions League match between Toronto FC, which will soon be part-owned by Rogers, and the Los Angeles Galaxy.
If TFC chooses Rogers Centre for CCL, expect to see many more dome home games 11 Dec 2011 If Toronto FC decides to play its March 7 CONCACAF Champions League date against the Los Angeles Galaxy indoors at Rogers Centre rather than at BMO Field, it will likely mean many more games under the dome in the seasons to come.
TFC acquires Cup-tied Jeremy Hall to bolster defence 29 Nov 2011 Hall won’t be eligible to play in the remainder of TFC’s CONCACAF Champions League schedule; he played for FC Dallas in the 3-0 loss at home to the Reds that saw the Hoops crash out of the tournament.
TFC should have tough opening schedule, Impact to play at Big O on St. Paddy’s Day, Whitecaps enthused 29 Nov 2011 The Montreal Impact will play its first MLS game at the Big O on March 17. On Tuesday, MLS announced the 2012 home-opener dates for all 19 of its teams. And the expansion Impact will open on St. Patrick’s Day against a yet-to-be-determined opponent.
TFC draws the Galaxy in CONCACAF Champions League quarter-final 8 Nov 2011 Toronto FC will face the Los Angeles Galaxy in its CONCACAF Champions League quarter-final. The two teams were matched together during Tuesday’s quarter-final draw at CONCACAF headquarters in New York.
TFC still undecided on where to stage CCL quarter-final match 2 Nov 2011 "We're looking at both options," said Cochrane. "The challenges here (at BMO Field) are obvious. The field is the least of our worries. We can get the field up and running and ready to play and be in great shape. It's all the other stuff in and around — the stands, making sure they're safe, plumbing, restrooms, amenities.
TFC gives Backe a blueprint on how to beat FC Dallas 25 Oct 2011 Toronto FC knocked FC Dallas out of the CONCACAF Champions League; and, in doing so, the Reds may have provided New York Red Bulls coach Hans Backe a blueprint on how his team can knock the Hoops out of the MLS playoffs, as well.