Killing time at dorval airport..got a question?

[mlsintoronto]

I'm surfing rpb until the phone battery dies. A fair number of people on the board tonight. Anyone wanna play "ask Paul"?

[werewolf]

why are you at Dorval airport?

[shawn6597]

can you confirm or deny the rumours that we are playing rangers as a friendly this summer

[Rudi]

Paul you're not even sticking around for the match tomorrow? :D

[MG42]

When is David Edgar arriving in camp?

[mlsintoronto]

why are you at Dorval airport?

That's an easy one. Was here for NCC schedule announcement and meetings. Wish I was staying for the Impact game tomorrow. They hit 50,000 tickets today!

[gmacpheetfc]

What do you know about Hamilton's Plans for a USL 1 team and are there any boundary rights like the NHL in the MLS which would prevent the USL from looking to Hamilton as a potential expansion bid?

[DigzTFC!]

1) Where is the rumored CB signing from?

2) Does TFC have leverage with the league to get other Canadian teams into MLS?

3) Would they use it now that they own GolTV?

4) What time frame are TFC planning on putting in grass?

5) What happened with Michael McGlinchey?

[mlsintoronto]

can you confirm or deny the rumours that we are playing rangers as a friendly this summer

I can confirm that we'd like to. But we won't talk about the friendly until it is firm. Too many ways to f it up by prematurely announcing

[Pachuco]

Paul, who's the other CB coming in? someone had to ask :)

[B45]

What will be included with the SSH package ie-scarf and will TFC be on radio this year? Also, is MLS.TV going to be free this year, heard a rumour about that one!

[loconet]

What are the chances of us ever walking into BMO field and being able to smell the freshly cut grass? :D

edit: I see it is already answered. thank you paul.

[DigzTFC!]

Are Montreal back in contention for this round of MLS expansion?

[mlsintoronto]

What do you know about Hamilton's Plans for a USL 1 team and are there any boundary rights like the NHL in the MLS which would prevent the USL from looking to Hamilton as a potential expansion bid?

I only heard of their plans via heresay. I don't know of any boundary rights. I think it should be encouraged.

[flatpicker]

What are the chances of us ever walking into BMO field and being able to smoke the freshly cut grass? :D

fixed...

[mlsintoronto]

1) Where is the rumored CB signing from?

2) Does TFC have leverage with the league to get other Canadian teams into MLS?

3) Would they use it now that they own GolTV?

4) What time frame are TFC planning on putting in grass?

5) What happened with Michael McGlinchey?

1 I dunno
2 yes but were only one out of 14 owners
3 not sure what you mean. MLSE only has goltv Canada.
4 as soon as possible. Lots of political hurdles to come. To put a timeline would only lead to pissed off rpb people quoting me from this post for years; "he promised! Is he going to quit if it doesn't happen?". Suffice to say not soon enough.

5 I dunno. ;)

[Pachuco]

Paul, is the really hot chick (one of the hosts) working at Moe's right now? if she is, I would go say hello.

[mlsintoronto]

Paul, is the really hot chick (one of the hosts) working at Moe's right now? if she is, I would go say hello.

Wow. Are u stalking me? I'm IN Moes! And...no hot hostess.

[rocker]

are you and mojo gonna use up all the available roster spots to start the season? or are you gonna leave one or 2 open?

[tfc]

have you seen vitti play yet? and how many goals do you think he will bag this season?!

[loconet]

Inter Milan in Toronto according to nypost.com, what's that about?

[Pachuco]

Wow. Are u stalking me? I'm IN Moes! And...no hot hostess.

Haha that's funny. I was there last week and was greated wonderfully at Moe's ;)

[canadian_bhoy]

Any chance of a ticket price freeze a la raptors?

[Marc"2L"]

Paul if you gave a time frame for what you hope to happen with grass I think the RPB would understand. We're well aware of the political tape with the city owning the stadium.

[mlsintoronto]

Are Montreal back in contention for this round of MLS expansion?

Why would they be? I've heard that rumour but I don't get it.

[sully]

Inter Milan in Toronto according to nypost.com, what's that about?

this question again...and would they play Toronto?

[B45]

tfc on radio this year?

[sully]

1. what about the grass training field they team needs...any developments there?

2. what impact will the field lacrosse team have on TFC if in fact that team moves in?

[Nuvinho]

Paul can you play CB?

[Keyman]

How much cap space do we actually have, including allocations?

[DigzTFC!]

Has TFC ever considered operating PDL teams around Ontario outside of Toronto?

[mlsintoronto]

Haha that's funny. I was there last week and was greated wonderfully at Moe's ;)

Wow that was creepy. I was convinced you were here and I was about to star in a horror flick. I was looking aroung the joint trying to find the other geek surfing the web on his phone.

[King Tut]

I got a great suggestion for a center back signing.

http://www.mcalcio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/11_cup-winners.JPG
#4 in the picture...

Egyptian International Ibrahim Said (played in the African Nations Cup 2006 and 2008) who wouldn't take more than $200,000 (maybe even $150,000) and is looking for a move to North/South America right now!

Played for a few clubs in Europe, Africa's two biggest clubs Al-Ahly and Zamalek. Currently with Ismaily in Egypt.

I don't think Mo has ever heard of him, but if he's interested I can get him the digits and contacts. I have contacts with alot of players in Egypt.

P.S. Dont worry, I wont ask for any commission. :D

[gardooney]

Is it true that if you have last seasons kit on you will be denied entry into BMO this year?????

[Roogsy]

When we win the NCC this year, will you be booking the dome for the winter CCL matches?

[Roogsy]

Is it true that if you have last seasons kit on you will be denied entry into BMO this year?????

LOL!

There will be a line specifically for those who are not wearing this year's kit straight to the team store.

[Nuvinho]

I think the question everyone is wondering.........Has Mo returned your stapler??

[mlsintoronto]

Has TFC ever considered operating PDL teams around Ontario outside of Toronto?

Yes. It continues to get discussion but for now we're happy with the solution we have in CSL. Last year was a bit of an experiment but it was much better than expected.

[Oldtimer]

Paul, thanks for coming on here.

[GeorgeB]

are you enjoying a smoked meat sandwich right now ? lol

[nascarguy]

Wow. Are u stalking me? I'm IN Moes! And...no hot hostess.
no but I am .... lol :drinking::D

[deschamp86]

When will the U14 acaedmy team be starting up?

[nfitz]

Let's get to the important subject! Beer:

Is it true that some games are going to be dry this year, and for those that aren't, are some sections still going to not have service again.

[GeorgeB]

lol ,i bet his battery is dead !

[AL-MO]

When will the U14 acaedmy team be starting up?


I think they intend to do something this year ;)

[Mrs. Workie]

I asked this the other night, and didn't get an answer, so here goes:


Is Danny Dichio really Superman? If so, where does he keep his cape during the matches?



Or did it get lost with our banners too? :tongue:

[DigzTFC!]

Has TFC thought about having PDL teams outside of Ontario?

What role do you see TFC playing to improve the CSA?
- Taking over NTCs
- Help their marketing department
- Financial support
- Scouting
- Residency programs

[Super Cereal]

Paul, who do you think will get the two MLS expansion spots?

Just wondering, know it's just guess work.

[Chevy]

If you walk into a dark room and turn on the light, where does the darkness go?

[werewolf]

"What is moral is what you feel good after and what is immoral is what you feel bad after," He wrote in 1932.

Who is he?

[Chevy]

Hemmingway

[Roogsy]

Paul, who do you think will get the two MLS expansion spots?

Just wondering, know it's just guess work.

Nice question! It'd be great to find out who Paul thinks is out front...

[simon]

His battery did go dead.

[Mrs. Workie]

Awww, boooo, he didn't answer my question...again..... :(

[Roogsy]

I am guessing an Iphone? He needs to add some games...LOL!

[Marco2K]

Hey thats very nice of him to come on here and answer questions

Boy does TFC deserve a great season or what.

[mlsintoronto]

1. what about the grass training field they team needs...any developments there?

2. what impact will the field lacrosse team have on TFC if in fact that team moves in?

Nothing exciting on grass for training field to announce yet. Long term plan has grass at a training facility



tfc on radio this year?

Working on it. Probably not all games but looking positive.


this question again...and would they play Toronto ?[/QUOT/]

Not likely

[QUOTE=Marc"2L";387858]Paul if you gave a time frame for what you hope to happen with grass I think the RPB would understand. We're well aware of the political tape with the city owning the stadium.

Realistically 2 more seasons on turf.


How much cap space do we actually have, including allocations?

Not gonna answer for competitive reasons. Sorry


Inter Milan in Toronto according to nypost.com, what's that about?

See above. Not likely

[mlsintoronto]

I think they intend to do something this year ;)

We're looking at adding that team next year. The previous public discussion overshot the planning by a year

[Mrs. Workie]

Are you taking your own smoke bombs to Columbus, or should we bring them for you?

:)

[mlsintoronto]

I asked this the other night, and didn't get an answer, so here goes:


Is Danny Dichio really Superman? If so, where does he keep his cape during the matches?



Or did it get lost with our banners too? :tongue:

Yes.

[gmacpheetfc]

What about expansion at BMO filling in the corners and getting rid of the beer garden with some actual seats?

[djking2]

Should we still expect a CB to be signed.

[mlsintoronto]

Hey thats very nice of him to come on here and answer questions

Boy does TFC deserve a great season or what.

You happy now? Finally? :)

[Keyman]

Not gonna answer for competitive reasons. Sorry


Understood, thanks Paul.

[mlsintoronto]

What about expansion at BMO filling in the corners and getting rid of the beer garden with some actual seats?

Yes I'd like to expand. No filling in the corners isn't likely, nor is a roof. And the north patio is a nice feature. There isn't enough room there to do anything substantial. Has to do with fire Marshall and traffic flow and emergency planning. And it's a nice place for a pint.

[Mrs. Workie]

Yes.

to both? :D

[Keyman]

Will Toronto FC ever consider hiring full time scouts to travel abroad? Or are there scouts?

[Chevy]

Who said this?

“I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted”

[Pigfynn]

George Best

[Pigfynn]

oh wait this is ask Paul right?

[gmacpheetfc]

Yes I'd like to expand. No filling in the corners isn't likely, nor is a roof. And the north patio is a nice feature. There isn't enough room there to do anything substantial. Has to do with fire Marshall and traffic flow and emergency planning. And it's a nice place for a pint.

What are the viable Options for expansion then? extending the south end up to match the size of the east end stands?

[James17930]

Yes I'd like to expand. No filling in the corners isn't likely, nor is a roof. And the north patio is a nice feature. There isn't enough room there to do anything substantial. Has to do with fire Marshall and traffic flow and emergency planning. And it's a nice place for a pint.

So then any expansion would most likely be wrapping the 2nd tier around the south end, with a possible second tier on the east side as well?

Would that basically limit expansion to around 30k or so? Or even less than that, maybe?

And, just curious, why no filling in the corners? Seems to be a pretty standard thing in most stadiums, including all the new MLS ones.

[tfc]

Who said this?

“I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted”

Keith Richards. Bam!

[mlsintoronto]

If you walk into a dark room and turn on the light, where does the darkness go?

Trick question grasshopper. When you turn on the light the darkness takes one step to the left.

[mlsintoronto]

George Best. And I believe he said "squandered"

[Marc"2L"]

Yes I'd like to expand. No filling in the corners isn't likely, nor is a roof. And the north patio is a nice feature. There isn't enough room there to do anything substantial. Has to do with fire Marshall and traffic flow and emergency planning. And it's a nice place for a pint.

Aww, corners are nice but a roof is a must!
If the patio stays, where the f are we going to be putting in seats?

[Dinodoc]

When are you going to start selling Keepers Kit in the ACC store and elsewhere?

[Chevy]

Correct and correct. My fave quote of all time.

[TorCanSoc]

When will MLSE go public, and can you get a million shares in its IPO?

[Pigfynn]

That's bad news about a roof. It would have brought our support to new level sound wise

[Marc"2L"]

That's bad news about a roof. It would have brought our support to new level sound wise

It's not over yet. But I can see it being much longer term. Grass in 2 seasons max 4, expansion around the same time maybe? A roof 10 or 15 years down the line.

Please.......

[RPLProducer]

That's bad news about a roof. It would have brought our support to new level sound wise

QFT... The roof issue seems to be on the backburner :(

[gmacpheetfc]

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/blogs/goal/posts/redbulls.aerial.533.jpg




.........

[canadian_bhoy]

Will we ever see the "Bailout Bargain" $5 beer at BMO?

We'll call them 4B's. Give me 4B's for a Fiver we'll say!

[loconet]

After the original large image, his battery is dead for sure lol

[Marc"2L"]

That picture makes me cry tears of jealousy.

[gmacpheetfc]

After the original large image, his battery is dead for sure lol


HAHAAHHAHAHAH....my bad

[20legend]

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/blogs/goal/posts/redbulls.aerial.533.jpg




.........


I don't believe that for a second... there are actually people at that Red Bull match.

[greatwhitenorf]

What about replacing the south end floor boards with trampoline tarps. Just to get a little added, alcohol-free bounce out of the crowd?

Would create a monster visual effect and publicity you couldn't buy.

[Bars92]

Who said this?

“I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted”

I belive it was; I've spent a lot of $ on booze, birds and fast cars, the rest I just squandered.

[SilverSamurai]

When will MLSE, The 'caps and Impact take over the CSA and finally make it something to be proud of? (on the way to world domination of course)

Is their any way the supporters groups (or just us RPB's even) could get a stadium tour? Maybe collect $$$ and have the proceeds go to charity?

[flatpicker]

I'm surprised they wouldn't choose to fill in the the south corners at least.
I would have seen that as a logical first step in expansion!
It would really unite folks in the stadium nicely.

And the roof?.... well... what can I say???

My heart just broke a little...

[RPB_RED_NATION_RPB]

I'm surprised they wouldn't choose to fill in the the south corners at least.
I would have seen that as a logical first step in expansion!
It would really unite folks in the stadium nicely.

And the roof?.... well... what can I say???

My heart just broke a little...


It will screw up plans....to expand...for CFL Demention's:eek:

[flatpicker]

^ Zing!!!

[bee dubya]

I like the question about the Dome. If TFC advances to the 1/4 final of the CONCACAF CL, would TFC choose to play in the Dome? What about the semi-finals, which would happen in March/April - would it make sense to continue to play in the Dome for ticket sales even though it isn't TFC's home?

[loconet]

I don't believe that for a second... there are actually people at that Red Bull match.

There aren't. They painted the seats with random colors for the illusion of having a crowd.. like here lol:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/02/Monumental_U_Occidente.JPG/800px-Monumental_U_Occidente.JPG

[boban]

What do you know about Hamilton's Plans for a USL 1 team and are there any boundary rights like the NHL in the MLS which would prevent the USL from looking to Hamilton as a potential expansion bid?
Two separate entities. USL does not have to answer to MLS.

[DinamoTFC]

There aren't. They painted the seats with random colors for the illusion of having a crowd.. like here lol:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/02/Monumental_U_Occidente.JPG/800px-Monumental_U_Occidente.JPG

Where is this?

[loconet]

Where is this?

Estadio Monumental 'U' (Lima, Peru). 80K+

[Troll]

reminds me of...


http://www.denning-beagle-boys.de/alvalade.jpg


http://www.fussballtempel.net/uefa/POR/Alvalade4.jpg

[twistedchinaman]

Hey Paul if you're still here -- any chance of taking NCC games around the country? Ergo, CALGARY...?

[ExiledRed]

Hey Paul if you're still here -- any chance of taking NCC games around the country? Ergo, CALGARY...?

If he's still in the airport, he's probably asleep in an uncomfortable chair.

There's no way his blackberry still has juice though.

[greatwhitenorf]

What an exciting Wednesday morning awaits us as Paul digs in and answers all the questions he couldn't get to.

Or doesn't. Leaving it all dangling as part of an insanely clever, counter-intuitive marketing scheme.

[greatwhitenorf]

The Bastard.

[twistedchinaman]

If he's still in the airport, he's probably asleep in an uncomfortable chair.

There's no way his blackberry still has juice though.

Eh, at least it's there. :)

[devioustrevor]

Who said this?

“I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted”


I believe the actual quote was:


I've spent millions on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered

[greatwhitenorf]

Great. Research extraordinaire. I think we got the jist of this hours ago and now just want direct comments from Paul. However drunk he may be. We've got data algorithms to properly compensate.

And all the semi-professional cynics any paper in Britan would employ to make sure any of our comments are milked for full professional benefit.

[ExiledRed]

I'm just pleased that he acknowledged the turf is crap, and that they're actually trying to clear the political hurdles to get the shit removed.

What used to be "statistics show that less injuries occur....blah blah" has become "we're doing what we can to get grass installed"

Top drawer, sleep well and have a nice flight, boss.

[Brooker]

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/blogs/goal/posts/redbulls.aerial.533.jpg




.........

no, no, no.

redbulls need that sexy stadium to attract fans.

we already have fans so we have to keep feeding them $$$ for a few more years before they'll even think of expansion. :)

[sulfur]

When are you going to start selling Keepers Kit in the ACC store and elsewhere?
From talking to the kit guy in the late fall, the TFC "GK Kit" is simply a basic Adidas training top with the TFC stuff screened onto it. He had no expectation of it ever being available in that form.

Sadly. :(

[RPB_RED_NATION_RPB]

reminds me of...


http://www.denning-beagle-boys.de/alvalade.jpg


http://www.fussballtempel.net/uefa/POR/Alvalade4.jpg


Ive been there......No pitch invasion's there...Unless you want to fall in the huge trench that surrounds the entire pitch!! :D

[TorontoBlades]

I got a great suggestion for a center back signing.

http://www.mcalcio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/11_cup-winners.JPG
#4 in the picture...

Egyptian International Ibrahim Said (played in the African Nations Cup 2006 and 2008) who wouldn't take more than $200,000 (maybe even $150,000) and is looking for a move to North/South America right now!

Played for a few clubs in Europe, Africa's two biggest clubs Al-Ahly and Zamalek. Currently with Ismaily in Egypt.

I don't think Mo has ever heard of him, but if he's interested I can get him the digits and contacts. I have contacts with alot of players in Egypt.

P.S. Dont worry, I wont ask for any commission. :D

Dude, please do it!!!! He's solid and it would be a dream come true. I'm a big fan. Plus he has the same last name as me and it would definately be my next kit. :)

[bignickel]

Estadio Monumental 'U' (Lima, Peru). 80K+

saw peru play brazil there, 1-1 final, unbelievable atmosphere!

[bignickel]

I'm surfing rpb until the phone battery dies. A fair number of people on the board tonight. Anyone wanna play "ask Paul"?

hey paul, who do we thank for the 8pm start times of the c.cup matches? makes a world of difference when travelling from barrie.
if it is you then thank you!

[Suds]

Yes I'd like to expand. No filling in the corners isn't likely, nor is a roof. And the north patio is a nice feature. There isn't enough room there to do anything substantial. Has to do with fire Marshall and traffic flow and emergency planning. And it's a nice place for a pint.

yep ... personally I love the beer garden :hide:

[Ossington Mental Youth]

the name sorta gave it away

[Mark in Ottawa]

Thanks Paul.
It is good to hear what we can from someone who is not running a "rumour mill".

[Boschmeister]

tfc on radio this year?

I was told by a very reliable source that its 75% there and most likely it will be the Fan 590.

[ccopela]

Thanks Paul for taking the time to answer our questions.

[James Oliphant]

Oh hell...not one person bothered to ask the important question:

Is a WPS expansion franchise on the radar for MLSE?

[Mojo]

Oh hell...not one person bothered to ask the important question:

Is a WPS expansion franchise on the radar for MLSE?

MLSE is a sports and entertainment company.

WPS is niether sport or entertainment.

ZING.

[ccopela]

I realize that mlsintoronto isn't still in Dorval answering questions but I posed this question on the V's board and so I thought I'd pose it hear for the group to discuss.

In terms of promoting players from the academy I know there's a lot of restrictions including signing them to a GA contract (1 every 3 years), 2 to a dev roster spot every year (only if they're 20) and discovery claim (have to sign them to a senior contract).

Is there anything preventing a team from using a draft pick to acquire an academy player from their own academy or from any other teams academy?

The system is still screwed up but am curious if this is an option that can be exploited.

[Roogsy]

I wonder if Paul made it out alive or if he wound up like Tom Hank's character in that movie about the dude that lives in the airport?

[JonO]

Is there anything preventing a team from using a draft pick to acquire an academy player from their own academy or from any other teams academy?
I assume that if they could, they'd have to list their eligibility for the draft which would in turn mean we could lose them to another team...

[mlsintoronto]

Actually I'm still here in Dorval. I fell in love with the hostess at Moe's .... oh man I have some explaining to do....

[canadian_bhoy]

Actually I'm still here in Dorval. I fell in love with Moe .... oh man I have some explaining to do....

:eek:

You do have some explaining to do!

[David_Oliveira]

Awesome maybe you could answer when the away jerseys are going to be available?

[mlsintoronto]

Awesome maybe you could answer when the away jerseys are going to be available?

you're no fun. I have no idea as to the answer to your question.

[David_Oliveira]

you're no fun. I have no idea as to the answer to your question.

That that it was a longshot anyways. thanks anyways

[Ageroo]

I was at Centresports today and from what the guy told me sometime in March.....I thanked him for being so vague.....:)

[ExiledRed]

Paul, When we qualify for th CL , will the players be paid accordingly, or is it free work for them? Also, how will the matches affect our pre/post season?

[olegunnar]

What's first
Grass at BMO
or grass practice facility

[mlsintoronto]

What's first
Grass at BMO
or grass practice facility

yes.

[Wagner]

How will the recent problems with the Barenaked Ladies affect that crappy song they recorded for TFC??

[canadian_bhoy]

Will we get $5 dollar Bailout Buster BMO Beers?

2010 Ticket price freeze?

[canadian_bhoy]

How will the recent problems with the Barenaked Ladies affect that crappy song they recorded for TFC??

LOL - amazing.

[mlsintoronto]

Awesome maybe you could answer when the away jerseys are going to be available?

just spoke to the store...they said "in time for the first home game".

trust me when I say the issue here is not CentreSports.

[lintberg]

Hi Paul,

Any idea when the 2009 season tickets will be sent out?

Thanks.

[RPB_RED_NATION_RPB]

GRASS....lol


NOt unless you intend to buy the stadium outright!

[pubboy]

Will we get $5 dollar Bailout Buster BMO Beers?

2010 Ticket price freeze?

Priority is the beer prices, as i spend more on beer over the season than on my season ticket !
Paul - any news on $5 BMO Bailout Buster Beers ? :drinking::drinking::drinking::drinking:

[trane]

Can we sign one of the Montreal CBs?

[mlsintoronto]

Can we sign one of the Montreal CBs?

Braz?

[Marc"2L"]

What's the plan for GOLtv?

[TFC 420]

What's the plan for GOLtv?
Yeah, We need more MLS matched broadcast on TV. Why not on GOLtv?

[mlsintoronto]

What's the plan for GOLtv?

yes there will likely be some games on Gol this year. Go sign up if you're not signed up yet.

[Dave67]

Paul - any news on $5 BMO Bailout Buster Beers ? :drinking::drinking::drinking::drinking:

MLSE's beer bailout plan. $5 for 5oz :eek:

[Alarius]

Braz?
Refer to:


You know for a suit, you're pretty funny...

[TFC 420]

I all ready have GOLtv. So PLEASE add some MLS content. We want more MLS games other then the weekly TFC match and the game of the week on HDnet.

[Suds]

Priority is the beer prices, as i spend more on beer over the season than on my season ticket !
Paul - any news on $5 BMO Bailout Buster Beers ? :drinking::drinking::drinking::drinking:

Amen!!! With all the home games in April & May my wallet will be taking a hit ... not to mention my liver. :drinking:

[Marc"2L"]

Ok, so we know a practice facility is in the works. Paul, what stage.

1. Funding
2. Location
3. Design
4. Gov bs.
5. Difficult Gov bs.
6. Supporters need to get involved Gov bs.
7. Construction!

[Marc"2L"]

Ok, so we know a practice facility is in the works. Paul, what stage.

1. Funding
2. Location
3. Design
4. Gov bs.
5. Difficult Gov bs.
6. Supporters need to get involved Gov bs.
7. Construction!

[Hitcho]

Paul - you mentioned that stadium expansion is planned but won't include filling in the corners or a roof. Can we assume that means a second tier on the east and/or south stands, or is something more drastic planned? And if so, will that likely coincide with a grass pitch being laid?

[Hitcho]

Also, you never answered the question about getting your stapler back from Mo. Is that why he's made all these kick ass signings, to appease your stapler wrath? :hulk:

[MFG1]

No East side stands please, Since I am in the top row that would suck for me and then i would be stuck right in the middle of a bunch of sweathogs in the summer. Unless I get first right of refusal for the top row again!

[Marc"2L"]

Yeah, I'm really curious for design details! I love stadium pr0n.

[Roogsy]

Braz?

:smilielol5:

[Detroit_TFC]

Ok, so we know a practice facility is in the works. Paul, what stage.

1. Funding
2. Location
3. Design
4. Gov bs.
5. Difficult Gov bs.
6. Supporters need to get involved Gov bs.
7. Construction!

It's at stage 0.0001 = Supporters badgering the FO.

[nascarguy]

Ok, so we know a practice facility is in the works. Paul, what stage.

1. Funding
2. Location
3. Design
4. Gov bs.
5. Difficult Gov bs.
6. Supporters need to get involved Gov bs.
7. Construction!
i hope he says no. 6

[nfitz]

yes there will likely be some games on Gol this year. Go sign up if you're not signed up yet.

Already signed up.

What would be nice, would be to be able to see OTHER MLS games. Virtually nothing else other than TFC is carried in Canada, other than HDNET Canada.

It would have been nice to have been able to watch some of the CONCACAF Champions League games as well, other than Montreal. Like the Houston or Puerto Rico game.

[nascarguy]

Also, you never answered the question about getting your stapler back from Mo. Is that why he's made all these kick ass signings, to appease your stapler wrath? :hulk: you know what i could go steal something his office if you want me to..... how about if i take his chair and put it in centre field...lol

[Wagner]

When I was at the ACC a week or two ago, on that board that has Coach of the year, player of the year, etc...
there was a really good looking lady on the right...(your pic was in that position last year)
Coach of the Month i believe.
What's the story on her? single? Does she like TFC supporters?

[Roogsy]

LOL! Nawice!

[AL-MO]

No East side stands please, Since I am in the top row that would suck for me and then i would be stuck right in the middle of a bunch of sweathogs in the summer. Unless I get first right of refusal for the top row again!

Being in the middle of the sweathogs is the only place to be!!! :devil:

[trane]

Braz?

Nice, but no thanks. Although he does much better in their system. I meant one of the two that played yesterday, the french guy in particular. I am not expecting and answer I just put it out there.

[Hitcho]

you know what i could go steal something his office if you want me to..... how about if i take his chair and put it in centre field...lol

Sounds good. Then you can go and sign some more kick ass players to appease him. :hump:

[mlsintoronto]

Ok, so we know a practice facility is in the works. Paul, what stage.

1. Funding
2. Location
3. Design
4. Gov bs.
5. Difficult Gov bs.
6. Supporters need to get involved Gov bs.
7. Construction!

1-4 are complete.

[Hitcho]

^ Nice. Do we anticipate 5?

Also, any scoop on the plan for expansion - additional east and south stand tiers or something else?

[egoodwin]

what are the chances of the Beer garden being halved and having the area closer to the pitch being turned into a General Admission area, as it was for the second game against Chicago in the 1st year

Also, in some CFL stadiums, when they host the Grey Cup or other big game, they have temporary seating added... If BMO was to host a MLS Cup game or a CONCACAF semifinal or better, what are chances there would be temporary stands put in the beer garden

[The Pope]

yes there will likely be some games on Gol this year. Go sign up if you're not signed up yet.

TFC games (?) or other MLS games?

[rocker]

1-4 are complete.

1-4 complete eh.. so what`s the location then ... :)

[nascarguy]

when can we do 6 ?

[mlsintoronto]

what are the chances of the Beer garden being halved and having the area closer to the pitch being turned into a General Admission area, as it was for the second game against Chicago in the 1st year


Nil. Fire ingress/egress regulations.

[mlsintoronto]

1-4 complete eh.. so what`s the location then ... :)

Not tellin'. :)

[Carter]

Paul, when are you guys going to get a better webmaster? Because the job they do updating that site is pretty sad...

[mlsintoronto]

Paul, when are you guys going to get a better webmaster? Because the job they do updating that site is pretty sad...

Noted.

[RPB_RED_NATION_RPB]

any plans..of bringing back the YEAR end PARTY involving the TEAM and the Supporters??

Cant remember the bar that was used ..last time...but it was a great night being able to interact with the boys over a few pints...head to head FIFA and of course some great Fooseball games!

??

[gtaguy]

Paul i know this year its alittle late but does tfc plan on doing any spring training sessions outside of Canada or the US to compete against bigger clubs with more depth and skill. kinda like the way the shitebulls and seattle are doing this year in Argentina..

[nascarguy]

Not tellin'. :)

paul do i need to take your stapler

[mlsintoronto]

Paul i know this year its alittle late but does tfc plan on doing any spring training sessions outside of Canada or the US to compete against bigger clubs with more depth and skill. kinda like the way the shitebulls and seattle are doing this year in Argentina..

not this year. for our coaches less travel and fewer days/trip were key for them. Florida and NC provide good opportunities - like Hacken a couple of days ago.

[canadian_bhoy]

Not tellin'. :)

Can I tell?! :D

[RPB_RED_NATION_RPB]

Can I tell?! :D

or me! :D

[gtaguy]

not this year. for our coaches less travel and fewer days/trip were key for them. Florida and NC provide good opportunities - like Hacken a couple of days ago.

Would love to see tfc someday measure up against real clubs not college teams or recently relegated to first division teams.. if were to ever become a big club we must prove our worth against the best of them..

[nascarguy]

Can I tell?! :D

spill it or your stapler is gone.....lol

[mlsintoronto]

Can I tell?! :D

go to bed.

[flatpicker]

Would love to see tfc someday measure up against real clubs not college teams or recently relegated to first division teams.. if were to ever become a big club we must prove our worth against the best of them..


we should start by proving our worth in our own league!

[gtaguy]

we should start by proving our worth in our own league!

too true but in a spring training session you don't measure yourself against the lower level clubs. Unless your looking for wins ,but theres no true testament to the potential of a club. you try to push yourself against the best to see where you stand.. Our regular season is for measuring ourselves against our own league clubs..

[olegunnar]

1-4 complete eh.. so what`s the location then ... :)

Given the non-answer to my question I hope/bet it's BMO

[canadian_bhoy]

go to bed.

I would but I got a game at BMO at 9 - come say hello! Or laugh at my pathetic attempts to hit the net.

[devioustrevor]

yes there will likely be some games on Gol this year. Go sign up if you're not signed up yet.

Perhaps MLSE could convince my cable provider to actually carry GolTV Canada. This may sound kind of blasphemous, but sometimes I miss Rogers Cable.

[Suds]

Perhaps MLSE could convince my cable provider to actually carry GolTV Canada. This may sound kind of blasphemous, but sometimes I miss Rogers Cable.

Not if you want TSN 2 to watch Champions League games ... but that's a rant for another thread.

[devioustrevor]

Not if you want TSN 2 to watch Champions League games ... but that's a rant for another thread.

I get TSN2 for free, so about that I can't really complain. Even if I was willing to pay $15 a month for Setanta (I'm not) I couldn't if I wanted to as it too is a channel my small, independent cable provider doesn't offer.

[gtaguy]

Perhaps MLSE could convince my cable provider to actually carry GolTV Canada. This may sound kind of blasphemous, but sometimes I miss Rogers Cable.

maybe the crtc could push goltv as a must have channel instead of the cbc .. :rolleyes:

[mlsintoronto]

Perhaps MLSE could convince my cable provider to actually carry GolTV Canada. This may sound kind of blasphemous, but sometimes I miss Rogers Cable.

who is your cable provider?

[bignickel]

paul, is there any substance to that rumour that was flying around awhile ago about the '4 dry home games'. i know the acc gets to pick it's dry concerts, just wondering if we will be faced with the same. i know we push the boundaries sometimes.

[Wagner]

use the dry dates on the Lacrosse team....

[olegunnar]

use the dry dates on the Lacrosse team....

or the girls game

[bignickel]

use the dry dates on the Lacrosse team....

great point wagner, from what i understand the dates are up to the venue just like a bar or restaurant.

hehe...maybe that is why we will be having lacrosse at bmo, a good way to keep the beer flowing at tfc games.

anyway, i am definitely curious

[boban]

yes there will likely be some games on Gol this year. Go sign up if you're not signed up yet.
No thanks.
Not gonna put more money in your bosses pockets.

[Red CB Toronto]

I remember when the ACC had to have some dry dates due to a liquor vilotation they were done during the holiday season when Disney on Ice was on, as you all know that would not likely draw a drinkiing crowd.

[Wagner]

My understanding first infraction is the venue's choice.
the second violation is the liquour board's choice.

or something along those lines.

But still...stick it to those lacrosse nerds. They are only selling tix for lower level of the west stands.

[mlsintoronto]

the liquor licence thing is still unresolved. suffice to say we're hoping to keep any agco rulings away from TFC matches but it remains to be seen. I'm not that close to this since it is a BMO Field issue - as the main tenant they will inform us when this is resolved, including how it may affect us.

[bignickel]

the liquor licence thing is still unresolved. suffice to say we're hoping to keep any agco rulings away from TFC matches but it remains to be seen. I'm not that close to this since it is a BMO Field issue - as the main tenant they will inform us when this is resolved, including how it may affect us.

i hope the BMO field people like you guys....alot.

[Wagner]

Mr. Paul, with regards to the upcoming season, would you say you are:
super amped?
crazy geeked?
insanely stoked?

[devioustrevor]

who is your cable provider?

Bluewater TV Cable or
Ex-Cen Cablevision
141 Huckins St,
Box 305
Goderich, ON N7A 4C6
Canada
Phone: 519.482.9233
Toll Free: 1.800.331.7417
Fax: 519.482.7098
Email: cable@cabletv.on.ca

[Super]

Paul, this is just an idea, but would it be a terrible one to find a sponsor who was willing to put a roof on the south end if they were to name it, too? We see that around the world. It could be the Carlsberg end, or BMO stand or whatever.

The cost is very low. Find the cheapest solution and you would be surprised at just how low the cost will be to put a roof on top of the loudest supporters. Result: atmosphere would be 5 times greater at BMO. Surely this is worth looking into. At the very least you can pocket more cash for TFC sponsoring the stand. The supporters would actually support this idea - unlike the Kia thunder sticks ;)

Thanks!

[Marc"2L"]

Paul, is there any specific reason why there might not be a roof?

[Ossington Mental Youth]

Prob the gov as well

[olegunnar]

Prob the gov as well

and stadium management

I bet no roof and no closed in corners is to keep open the option of movable stands in the sound end to accommodate the CFL

[Shaughno]

^^ All the more reason to jump on it. :lol:

[olegunnar]

^^ All the more reason to jump on it. :lol:

I agree
I don't have any confidence though in anything positive getting accomplished though.

The Board of Govenors of Exhibition Place run things and make the decisions.
Don't see any friendly names on this list (granted it's from a year or so ago so the names mght have chaged, but the positions stay the same).

Joe Pantalone, Deputy Mayor, City of Toronto/Chair, Board of Governors
Maria Augimeri, Rusty Barrese, Mona ElSayeh, Mark Grimes, Knox Henry, Camilla Mackenzie, Rocco Maragna, Jim McMillen, John Weatherup, Debbie Woodman
APOLIGIES: Gloria Lindsay Luby, Gord Perks

ATTENDING: Dianne Young, Chief Executive Officer
Fatima Scagnol, Corporate Secretary
Hardat Persaud, Chief Financial Officer
Ward Earle, City Legal/Solicitor George Monteith, City Legal/Solicitor
Arlene Campbell, General Manager/Sales & Events
Mark Goss, General Manager/Operations
Marc Petitpas, General Manager/BMO Field
Sandy Douglas, Director/Human Resources
Jeff Gay, Director/Event Management Services
Laura Purdy, Director/Marketing
Suzanne Scott, Accounting Manager/BMO Field
Virginia Ludy, Manager/CNE Operations
Danny Chui, Manager/Capital Works
Sito Mungcal, Executive Assistant/Chief Executive Officer
Arlene Jang, IT Specialist, Exhibition Place
Hugh Wakeham, Wakeham & Associates Marketing Inc

[David_Oliveira]

just spoke to the store...they said "in time for the first home game".

trust me when I say the issue here is not CentreSports.

wow paul thanks. I really didn't expect an answer. Thank you

[UltraSuperMegaMo]

Are we ever going to see TFC operate a reserve squad like the Impact have done with the Attak or a professional team within our Academy system like the Whitecaps do with their PDL team? Would either scenario even be permissible under MLS rules?

[devioustrevor]

I don't think so. A reserve team would still be TFC players and MLS limits the number of players you can have under contract. So unless MLS relaxed the rules a little and allowed TFC to use a combination of under-utilized players and Academy players at the same time.

Perhaps the best bet would be to have TFC (or MLSE) start an USL or CSL club and have reserve quality players and when the need dictated 'loan' the players to MLS to go to TFC.

[koryo]

Paul,

Given that the stadium security is coming in-house this year, are there any steps in place to properly prepare them for this football crowd (which is, you have to say, altogether harmless).

[James Oliphant]

Perhaps the best bet would be to have TFC (or MLSE) start an USL or CSL club and have reserve quality players and when the need dictated 'loan' the players to MLS to go to TFC.

As I understand it, they'd still have to go through the allocation process in order to sign them even on a loan basis.

[UltraSuperMegaMo]

What will happen to Montreal’s players on the Attak and the Whitecaps players on their PDL squad if either organization makes the jump to the MLS? I very seriously doubt the Whitecaps are gong to restructure their extensive player development program just to get in line with the rest of the MLS.

The MLS academy setup is so limited and will never be productive in developing players unless there is a professional element to it.

[T_Mizz]

Is there going to be a push towards academies in the next CBA? I mean it's kind of embarrassing that 7 of the players on the Canadian U-20 are from Vancouver and we have 2

[James Oliphant]

Why is that embarrassing? That's 1 player per year of our existence...Vancouver WISHES they had those kinds of numbers.

;)

[mlsintoronto]

Are we ever going to see TFC operate a reserve squad like the Impact have done with the Attak or a professional team within our Academy system like the Whitecaps do with their PDL team? Would either scenario even be permissible under MLS rules?

our U18s play in the CSL - the same league as the Attak, so yes - its happening now.

[DOMIN8R]

Up early changing diapers, Paul?

[sulfur]

you too Hal? :D

[mlsintoronto]

Up early changing diapers, Paul?

is that some sort of euphamism? you young kids are so hip...I can't keep up.

[DOMIN8R]

See Jack. Paul thinks I'm young and hip. So stop calling me a grumpy old man, Jack!

[Pigfynn]

Paul, is there any plans to make TFC gift cards usable at BMO and online?

Driving from KW to Centre Sports is a bitch in the offseason.

[jabbronies]

Who is currently running the TFC website?? It looks like an MLS template? Why not funk it up like the Sounders have done??

[T_Mizz]

Why is that embarrassing? That's 1 player per year of our existence...Vancouver WISHES they had those kinds of numbers.
;)
Never thought of it that way, we're lucky:D

[nascarguy]

See Jack. Paul thinks I'm young and hip. So stop calling me a grumpy old man, Jack!
your a old fart still:drinking:

[UltraSuperMegaMo]

our U18s play in the CSL - the same league as the Attak, so yes - its happening now.

Thanks for answering my question. I meant will TFC have professional reserve or academy squad - along the lines of what the Impact and Whitecaps are doing. I was aware that the top academy team plays in the CSL.

[rocker]

Thanks for answering my question. I meant will TFC have professional reserve or academy squad - along the lines of what the Impact and Whitecaps are doing. I was aware that the top academy team plays in the CSL.

dont think the academy can be professional... it might screw up a kid's chances at an NCAA scholarship if he doesn't make it to TFC.

i guess a professional reserve squad could work, but it wouldn't be in the CSL unless they remove the academy from it... One thing I've noticed with the Attak is they don't really have a lot of kids playing; it's more mature players still hanging on, with a few kids mixed in. TFC could basically get the academy out of the CSL, and put a sort of pro reserve squad in it... then find another place for the academy to play. Not sure where that academy would go though right now.

[Blizzard]

dont think the academy can be professional... it might screw up a kid's chances at an NCAA scholarship if he doesn't make it to TFC.

i guess a professional reserve squad could work, but it wouldn't be in the CSL unless they remove the academy from it... One thing I've noticed with the Attak is they don't really have a lot of kids playing; it's more mature players still hanging on, with a few kids mixed in. TFC could basically get the academy out of the CSL, and put a sort of pro reserve squad in it... then find another place for the academy to play. Not sure where that academy would go though right now.

Could they play in the OSL?

[rocker]

i guess they could.. but would the competition be as strong? right now the boys compete against men mostly, which is probably a good thing for them to test their abilities. i see the current situation as a sort of compromise. The kids are not necessarily ready, but they get to play mature players. If they go to the OSL, competition wouldn't be as good, and they might dominate. If they had a "pro" CSL team of older players, maybe the competition wouldn't be as good for them either -- cuz they'd all be guys who have been in MLS or who are higher level talents. They need to be tested more too.

What MLS really need to do with the next CBA is this: 1) raise DEV pay to what the low-end senior roster pay is now. 2) put DEV rosters to 11 spots. 3) reinstate the reserve league and have more than 12 games or whatever it was before. Then the academy has its place in the CSL, and the reserve league does what the CSL does for the Attak. This would also be good for the parity initiatives the league likes, cuz teams which have more money wouldn't be at the advantage in terms of starting up feeder clubs.

[ccopela]

^^ It would be cool if the reserve division you are depicting also included reserve teams from willing USL teams (unlikely but maybe) and then maybe split into two divisions (east and west) and you only play teams in your division to reduce travel costs. I think travel costs was one of the major reasons that the reserve division was eliminated to begin with. I don't think the east and west reserve leagues have to be all that big and it wouldn't matter if they play the same team a couple times because its all about development.

[UltraSuperMegaMo]

Unless you have a professional bridge between the academy and the first team all TFC academy will do is produce players for NCAA teams - which I think is the secret motivation of the MLS academy set up.

[Suds]

i guess they could.. but would the competition be as strong? right now the boys compete against men mostly, which is probably a good thing for them to test their abilities. i see the current situation as a sort of compromise. The kids are not necessarily ready, but they get to play mature players. If they go to the OSL, competition wouldn't be as good, and they might dominate.

You're correct on this... the OSL level is not high enough throughout the league. There are definitely some good players in the OSL, but this would not provide the test development players need.

[loconet]

A good point that a lot of people recognize was brought up by JDG in the other thread...

Not many people predicted how well TFC has been supported.

If it had to be done all over again, what would you do differently?

and "nothing" is not an answer, there is always room for improvement :p

[deschamp86]

dont think the academy can be professional... it might screw up a kid's chances at an NCAA scholarship if he doesn't make it to TFC.

i guess a professional reserve squad could work, but it wouldn't be in the CSL unless they remove the academy from it... One thing I've noticed with the Attak is they don't really have a lot of kids playing; it's more mature players still hanging on, with a few kids mixed in. TFC could basically get the academy out of the CSL, and put a sort of pro reserve squad in it... then find another place for the academy to play. Not sure where that academy would go though right now.

Best bet IMO is to field a reserve team in the CSL and put the Academy in PDL so that their eligibilty does not get hindered. The Whitecaps have their residency in the PDL as well.

From there you could promote Acedmy players to the Reserve squad if they want to try going pro (or happen to be going to school at a CIS team like a number of our acaedmy players did this year anyways.)

[RPB_RED_NATION_RPB]

Will we be Losing ROBBO..GUEVARA...WYNNE.. for the Columbus game dude to international duties!....???

[Marco2K]

Ok Paul I know this post is dying but the TFC FANS need your help.

AS i am sure you know by now, the CHARLSTON TOURNAMENT will no longer have a webstream.

Is there nothing that TFC could do for us fans who can not make it down to SOUTH CAROLINA?


Please help us. Toronto FC has huge support and the fans need to be able to watch this.



Thanks

[mlsintoronto]

We've been working on this for days. It was going to happen bit a critical piece of expensive equipment was received damaged today at charleston. Unfortunately we can't find another and had to make the call today. We and the people at charleston battery, as well as USL and CBC have all been working on this but we couldn't pull it off. We're not happy about it either.

[trane]

^ If you are not at Dorval again, are you? ;)

[RPB_RED_NATION_RPB]

We've been working on this for days. It was going to happen bit a critical piece of expensive equipment was received damaged today at charleston. Unfortunately we can't find another and had to make the call today. We and the people at charleston battery, as well as USL and CBC have all been working on this but we couldn't pull it off. We're not happy about it either.

Whats done is done....too bad though!


What about an Audio feed.....?:drinking:

[Marco2K]

Any kind of feed.

Paul you are the man.

[MG42]

We've been working on this for days. It was going to happen bit a critical piece of expensive equipment was received damaged today at charleston. Unfortunately we can't find another and had to make the call today. We and the people at charleston battery, as well as USL and CBC have all been working on this but we couldn't pull it off. We're not happy about it either.

The first season the Battery streamed the games with one camera and no audio, any chance they can do that again?

[sulfur]

The second season, they streamed the games with one camera and poor audio.

My guess is that expensive piece of equipment is the one that does the magic from pictures into internet bits.