Official 2011 MLS / TFC schedule (HERE IT IS)

[Parkdale]

yeah, this thread will be edited when the schedule comes out.

prepare to plan the next 8 months of your life....

http://www.mlssoccer.com/2011-schedule

^ keep you eyes on that link.

[Parkdale]

It's UP

http://www.torontofc.ca/schedule

[Parkdale]

red is a home match

March

Mar 19 - Sat Vancouver Whitecaps FC v Toronto FCVancouver, BC 7:00 PM

Mar 26 - Sat Toronto FC v Portland Timbers Toronto, ON 2:00 PM

April

Apr 2 - Sat Toronto FC v Chivas USABMO Field 1:00 PM

Apr 9 - Sat San Jose Earthquakes v Toronto FCBuck Shaw Stadium 10:30 PM

Apr 13 - Wed Toronto FC v Los Angeles GalaxyBMO Field 8:00 PM

Apr 16 - Sat Toronto FC v D.C. UnitedBMO Field 4:00 PM

Apr 23 - Sat Toronto FC v Columbus CrewBMO Field 4:00 PM

Apr 30 - Sat Seattle Sounders FC v Toronto FCQwest Field 10:00 PM

May

May 7 - Sat Toronto FC v Houston DynamoBMO Field 7:00 PM

May 11 - Wed FC Dallas v Toronto FCPizza Hut Park 9:00 PM

May 14 - Sat Toronto FC v Chicago FireBMO Field 7:00 PM

May 22 - Sun Colorado Rapids v Toronto FCDick's Sporting Goods Park 7:30 PM

May 28 - Sat Toronto FC v Philadelphia UnionBMO Field 7:00 PM

June

Jun 4 - Sat Toronto FC v Sporting Kansas CityBMO Field 7:00 PM

June 11 - TFC @ LA Galaxy - 10:30pm

Jun 15 - Wed New England Revolution v Toronto FCGillette Stadium 8:00 PM

Jun 18 - Sat Toronto FC v Seattle Sounders FCBMO Field 7:00 PM

Jun 25 - Sat Real Salt Lake v Toronto FCRio Tinto Stadium 9:00 PM

Jun 29 - Wed Toronto FC v Vancouver Whitecaps FCBMO Field 7:30 PM

July

Jul 6 - Wed New York Red Bulls v Toronto FCRed Bull Arena 8:00 PM

July 9 - TFC @ houston 8:30pm

Jul 20 - Wed Toronto FC v FC DallasBMO Field 8:00 PM

Jul 23 - Sat Sporting Kansas City v Toronto FCSporting Park 7:30 PM

Jul 30 - Sat Portland Timbers v Toronto FCPGE Park 11:00 PM

August

Aug 6 - Sat D.C. United v Toronto FCRFK Stadium 7:30 PM

Aug 13 - Sat Toronto FC v Real Salt LakeBMO Field 7:00 PM

Aug 21 - Sun Chicago Fire v Toronto FCToyota Park 7:00 PM

Aug 27 - Sat Toronto FC v San Jose EarthquakesBMO Field 7:00 PM

September

Sep 10 - Sat Columbus Crew v Toronto FCColumbus Crew Stadium 7:30 PM

Sep 17 - Sat Toronto FC v Colorado RapidsBMO Field 7:30 PM

Sep 24 - Sat Chivas USA v Toronto FCThe Home Depot Center 10:30 PM

October

Oct 1 - Sat Toronto FC v New York Red BullsBMO Field 7:30 PM

Oct 15 - Sat Philadelphia Union v Toronto FCPPL Park 7:30 PM

Oct 22 - Sat Toronto FC v New England RevolutionBMO Field 12:30 PM






******* and check the actual site to be sure. Copy > paste > in haste

[Wagner]

NYRB on a Wednesday again????

And Chicago on a Sunday....
are they trying to kill away support???

[pekduck]

^
what else is new...grrr

[Whoop]

Yeah, not much in terms of road trips there.

I guess there's always Montreal.

But from a MLS perspective the only one viable one for numbers I see there is DC.

Might do Portland.

[Whoop]

I guess Columbus and Philly in the fall.

[Gazza]

I just realized i'm going to be in Victoria for the opener...would it be easier to get tickets through this site?

Might make the trip to Portland too if i can. Woohoo.

[Pinkie]

does portland fall on august civic long weekend?

[ForestGlade]

Holy night games Batman, what's with all the 7pm starts?

[Ageroo]

all these night matches....nice!

[ManUtd4ever]

The way this winter is going (no pun intended), I hope they have snow removal equipment ready to go for the home opener...

[Parkdale]

Holy night games Batman, what's with all the 7pm starts?


I like night games!!

[ManUtd4ever]

Holy night games Batman, what's with all the 7pm starts?


all these night matches....nice!

I love it! It looks like the front office has been reading our threads again...

[jaahuuu]

I'm pretty happy with this.

[BS1327]

Wed Apr. 13 Vs. LA - 8:00pm...ESPN must be broadcasting
Same with July 20 Vs. Dallas!

Now for Gold Cup Groups to be set, and I can plan my summer!!

[mastermixer]

Way too many home games during the colder months. April 13 at 8pm? Bullocks.

[phonzo]

My Birthday Is In Kansas City...fuck Ya

[Parkdale]

My Birthday Is In Kansas City...fuck Ya

well aren't you sporting

[phonzo]

does portland fall on august civic long weekend?

YES!...

[Canada72]

Yeah, not much in terms of road trips there.

I guess there's always Montreal.

But from a MLS perspective the only one viable one for numbers I see there is DC.

Might do Portland.

TFC may not play in Montreal this year. It may be TFC vs EDM home and away and then VAN vs MTL home and away. Winners play one game at BMO.

[Parkdale]

Way too many home games during the colder months. April 13 at 8pm? Bullocks.

two words:

long johns

[ManUtd4ever]

Way too many home games during the colder months. April 13 at 8pm? Bullocks.

A flask with good whisky will warm you right up...:drinking:

[GingerNinja]

NYRB on a Wednesday again????

And Chicago on a Sunday....
are they trying to kill away support???

New England is a Wednesday too!

[Ryan1984]

Here is all the ESPN Matchs in the States not one involving TFC or the Whitecaps.

Tue, March 15 9:30 pm Seattle Sounders vs. LA Galaxy ESPN/Deportes
Sat, April 9 7:00 pm Philadelphia Union vs. New York Red Bulls ESPN2/Deportes
Thu, April 14 11:00 pm Portland Timbers vs. Chicago Fire ESPN2/Deportes
Thu, April 21 8:00 pm D.C. United vs. New York Red Bulls ESPN2/Deportes
Sat, May 7 11:00 pm LA Galaxy vs. New York Red Bulls ESPN2/Deportes
Sat, May 14 11:00 pm Seattle Sounders vs. Portland Timbers ESPN2/Deportes
Sat, May 21 10:00 pm Chivas USA vs. LA Galaxy ESPN2/Deportes
Thu, June 9 10:00 pm Sporting Kansas City vs. Chicago Fire ESPN2/Deportes
Thu, June 23 10:00 pm Seattle Sounders vs. New York Red Bulls ESPN2/Deportes
Sun, June 26 2:00 pm Chicago Fire vs. New York Red Bulls ESPN/Deportes
Sat, July 2 10:30 pm San Jose Earthquakes vs. New York Red Bulls ESPN2/Deportes
Sun, July 3 9:00 pm Colorado Rapids vs. Houston Dynamo ESPN2/Deportes
Mon, July 4 8:30 pm Real Salt Lake vs. New England Revolution ESPN2/Deportes
Mon, July 4 10:30 pm LA Galaxy vs. Seattle Sounders ESPN2/Deportes
Sun, July 10 5:00 pm Portland Timbers vs. Seattle Sounders ESPN/Deportes
Wed, July 27 8:30 pm MLS All-Star Game TBD
Thu, August 18 9:00 pm Chicago Fire vs. D.C. United ESPN2/Deportes
Sun, August 28 7:00 pm New York Red Bulls vs. LA Galaxy ESPN2/Deportes
Thu, September 29 8:00 pm Philadelphia Union vs. D.C. United ESPN2/Deportes
Fri, October 14 10:30 pm Colorado Rapids vs. Real Salt Lake ESPN2/Deportes
Sun, October 16 9:00 pm LA Galaxy vs. Chivas USA ESPN/Deportes
Thu, October 20 8:00 pm New York Red Bulls vs. Philadelphia Union ESPN2/Deportes

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/espn-and-espn2-broadcast-21-regular-season-matches-2011

[ManUtd4ever]

I just realized my wife is going to kill me with all those Saturday night matches at BMO Field. I'm going to have to start taking her out on Fridays instead...:D

[brandrews]

i may have missed something, but that schedule seems to be 2 games short.

i thought they were running a balanced schedule this season; home and away against everyone.

[Redcoe15]

Yo Parky,

August 27, TFC vs. San Jose @ BMO Field. It should be in red. Just so you know. ;)

[jhud]

That schedule is missing two away games.

June 11, we play the Galaxy at HDC.
July 9, we play the Dynamo in Houston.

[rocker]

love the summer night games at BMO. That's perfect! all june-july-august home games are at night. sweet.

[loconet]

Portland it is! :flare:

[Azerban]

My Birthday Is In Kansas City...fuck Ya

what a coincidence, so is mine

[phonzo]

love the summer night games at BMO. That's perfect! all june-july-august home games are at night. sweet.

this is true...soooo much :drinking:

[Darlofletch]

Vancouver, portland, chivas, that's an easy start, hope we're ready to go and don't waste it.

[phonzo]

what a coincidence, so is mine

I've already informed Amandine about our plans.

[Whoop]

does portland fall on august civic long weekend?

Yes


Holy night games Batman, what's with all the 7pm starts?

I love night games!

Double yes.

[Pinkie]

first time ever no home game on victoria day long weekend.

[phonzo]

Portland it is! :flare:

oh fuck ya....so many hipsters...so many parkdales.

[Parkdale]

Yo Parky,

August 27, TFC vs. San Jose @ BMO Field. It should be in red. Just so you know. ;)

got it fixed up.

thanks!

[Whoop]

first time ever no home game on victoria day long weekend.

Maybe Montreal?

We have to see where the Voyageur Cup games fit in.

[Whoop]

Going to have to miss one match for my wedding.

Won't say which one though so as not to get abused. LOL

[Canada72]

Wed April 13 8pm LA at BMO - Will we finally see Beckham in a regular MLS game?

[Pinkie]

Going to have to miss one match for my wedding.

Won't say which one though so as not to get abused. LOL

Part-time supporter!

lol.

[Boondaddy]

late summer road trip?? Cocklumbus Sept 10?

[mastermixer]

Is it possible we finally may see Beckham play in a regular season match at BMO field? He can't get injured that quickly into the season can he?

[Ben - D.O.W.]

We always head to Boston - kind of bummed that's a Wednesday. And was hoping to head to NYC this year but same issue. Having said that they're both still options I'm just thinking numbers will be minimal. What do people think will likely be the 'big' trips this year? (Other then Vancouver becuase that one I have to miss)

[phonzo]

Going to have to miss one match for my wedding.

Won't say which one though so as not to get abused. LOL

get married at BMO

[flatpicker]

I love the night games.... my fave!
That said... not a huge fan of the 7pm starts.
7:30 or 8:00 is best... more time for people to finish work and eat prior to game.

[scut farkus]

We have to see where the Voyageur Cup games fit in.

Speaking of this, any idea when that schedule gets released?
The schedule is pretty front loaded, could be a very busy May/June.

[Ossington Mental Youth]

night games are retarded, my old man will have difficulty getting in here, i also dont like putting my night on hold

[Ageroo]

Going to have to miss one match for my wedding.

Won't say which one though so as not to get abused. LOL

soft Vic....I scheduled mine for off season. :)

[rocker]

Sporting KC plays 6 games at home in August... no road trips at all that month.

[ManUtd4ever]

Going to have to miss one match for my wedding.

Won't say which one though so as not to get abused. LOL

Another one bites the dust... :D

[Suds]

love the summer night games at BMO. That's perfect! all june-july-august home games are at night. sweet.

night games in the summer are much better ... there's a different vibe for sure

[FootieChick]

I guess Columbus and Philly in the fall.

They're both scary places!

Philly scared the bejesus outta me when we went last year! Did you go? I can't remember, I was at the NEE hotel.

[Smokecell]

Anyone pick up on Sporting Park being listed as KC's stadium...name leak?

[boomcha]

Love all the Saturday night games in the warmer months.

[nfitz]

Maybe Montreal?

We have to see where the Voyageur Cup games fit in.No, we are in Colorado that weekend. And I don't think we are playing Montreal unless they beat Vancouver ... our games are against Edmonton as far as I understand it.

[TheKing7]

No ESPN... farce.
They can at least pity us with one game against their prized Galaxy or Red Bulls...

[pdogg]

Doesn't look like any games conflict directly with the Gold Cup group stage (June 5th to 14th) - however there are games the day before and the day after

[phonzo]

the thing that sucks is there really is no good roadtrips till the summer to kick off our season. They are all quite a ways away.

I'll probably end up in Philly this year but for the love of God there better be a bus from Chester.

[phonzo]

sooo if we play Edmonton.....COWGIRLS! I'm going

[SuperTCP]

Parkdale - April 2nd should be red too.

[Whoop]

soft Vic....I scheduled mine for off season. :)

I'm kind of super busy in the winter. ;)

[Whoop]

I love the night CNE matches.

[nfitz]

Wed April 13 8pm LA at BMO - Will we finally see Beckham in a regular MLS game?Perhaps ...

OMG ... I have tickets to see Johnny Clegg at the same time as the game. Wow, never thought that would conflict ... I'll never see Beckham play.

[Canada72]

I love the night CNE matches.
Looks like we only get one, vs. San Jose

[phonzo]

I love the night CNE matches.

CARNIES!

[Ageroo]

CARNIES!

PHONZOS! :D

[Detroit_TFC]

Very front loaded schedule - 23 games before ASG, 11 after.

[razor787]

September

Sep 10 - Sat Columbus Crew v Toronto FC Columbus Crew Stadium 7:30 PM


Dammit! That would be the first weekend back at school. I really wont want to miss the friday of school, but the bus will probally be leaving sometime friday. I was hoping to go on this trip too :/

[Phil]

I fixed the home chivas game too, it was coloured as an away.

Missing some games....we dont visit LA?

32 of the 34 on there....they still dont have it all out yet.

[prizby]

I just realized i'm going to be in Victoria for the opener...would it be easier to get tickets through this site?

Might make the trip to Portland too if i can. Woohoo.

due to law and stuff, you have to be an RPB member

[SmokedPanda]

Very front loaded schedule - 23 games before ASG, 11 after.

plus the NCC game

[prizby]

I fixed the home chivas game too, it was coloured as an away.

Missing some games....we dont visit LA?

32 of the 34 on there....they still dont have it all out yet.

there are a few gaps in the schedule

[Ben - D.O.W.]

CARNIES!

Did you catch their homemade 'gym' last season? Carnies are awesome. Carnies working out is somehow more awesome.

[phonzo]

due to law and stuff, you have to be an RPB member

:facepalm:

not due to law.

You can purchase directly from Vancouver FO once they announce details. However you are not guaranteed you would sit with TFC supporters. To sit with us we sell internally.

This is done so that we can ensure members get first crack at away tickets sitting with fellow supporters. We can also see who is going and organize respectively.

Vancouver FO has not formally published any details for away supporters...rumour has it expect some interesting terms.

[nfitz]

Doesn't look like any games conflict directly with the Gold Cup group stage (June 5th to 14th) - however there are games the day before and the day afterYes, we are in LA playing Galaxy on June 11th according to the MLS schedule (http://www.mlssoccer.com/schedule/2011-jun). As someone already noted the missing 2 matches are this game and the (Houston?) game are missing from the schedule on the TFC website.

[Canada72]

One home game in July and it's Wed July 20th. Note to self, plan all family weekend outings in July

[Wull]

night games are retarded, i also dont like putting my night on hold

This! I loved having the 4pm starts

[Technorgasm]

Away team have their work cut out this year. . GOOD LUCK LADS!

what .. did we make abad impression or something?
maybe bringing 3000 to Crew back fired?

[Technorgasm]

I love the night CNE matches.

HOT SEVEN BABY!
hot seven!!!

[Canada72]

Yes, we are in LA playing Galaxy on June 11th according to the MLS schedule (http://www.mlssoccer.com/schedule/2011-jun). As someone already noted the missing 2 matches are this game and the (Houston?) game are missing from the schedule on the TFC website.


Sat June 11th is a Gold Cup Group Date also

[Brooker]

Night Games!!! Finally!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



night games are retarded, my old man will have difficulty getting in here, i also dont like putting my night on hold

You had your shitty day games for 4 years.... now it's our turn! :D:D

[nfitz]

Sat June 11th is a Gold Cup Group Date alsoGreat news then. Donovan will be missing!

[Ageroo]

Sat June 11th is a Gold Cup Group Date also

Maybe Canada will be in the LA skid that day.......they can play a half in both matches..... :)

[Canada72]

Yes, we are in LA playing Galaxy on June 11th according to the MLS schedule (http://www.mlssoccer.com/schedule/2011-jun). As someone already noted the missing 2 matches are this game and the (Houston?) game are missing from the schedule on the TFC website.

Just noticed Sat June 11th in LA and then Wed June 15th in New England, could two cites be further away? Maybe the LA game is not listed on the TFC web site because they are trying to get it changed?

Just checked LA and houston are listed now.

[nfitz]

Maybe Canada will be in the LA skid that day.......they can play a half in both matches..... :)The June 11th Gold Cup games are in Tampa. The LA Home Depot game is June 6th (though they are in Pasadena for the June 25th final).

[mlsintoronto]

Very front loaded schedule - 23 games before ASG, 11 after.

not really...the ASG is in week 20 of 30 game weeks. so the ratio is about right.

I'm removing the two WCQ game weekends when I say that.

[Canary Canuck]

Great to see that MLS is respecting the FIFA dates in September and October. A positive step forward

[Platts]

Boy they really like to front load us with the freezing early home games.

That works out fine for now...but note to the FO, Beware accepting this all the time , cause one of these days the LOAFs will make a playoff run and it will be overwhelming. like when US teams play at the start of the NFL season.

Overall i think we have been listened too quite well by the team as most people asked for evening games.

Dare i say our club is off to a decent start in the off season on all fronts.
...and i am astonished. :-0

[Parkdale]

not really...the ASG is in week 20 of 30 game weeks. so the ratio is about right.

I'm removing the two WCQ game weekends when I say that.

:seeya: well hello there!


just so you know, I'm happy with the schedule. And that's what matters right?



right?

:yesnod:

[Antonio Gramsci]

Am I alone in thinking is a 29 June date v. Whitecaps is dumb? Neither of us are playing on the following weekend - why not play it on Canada Day?

[Parkdale]

Boy they really like to front load us with the freezing early home games.


I don't mind at that at all. In fact, it's better to get them happening early when our hopes are still high. Come September, if they aren't in a solid playoff position, attendance will tank (and tank like we've never seen before). At least with the early games we're still high on the promise of good things to come.

[Canada72]

As long as Parkdale is happy we are all happy :)

No Home games on any long weekends, I haven't decided if this is good or bad??

[Platts]

Am I alone in thinking is a 29 June date v. Whitecaps is dumb? Neither of us are playing on the following weekend - why not play it on Canada Day?

gives us an extra day to recover

[Canada72]

Am I alone in thinking is a 29 June date v. Whitecaps is dumb? Neither of us are playing on the following weekend - why not play it on Canada Day?

plus 1

[Parkdale]

As long as Parkdale is happy we are all happy :)

No Home games on any long weekends, I haven't decided if this is good or bad??



that is fucking GOLD!!

I like going to games as much as anyone (or more), but when a match is on day 2 of a 3 day weekend, it really demands that you keep from making any other plans. I like having a match on the Monday of a 3 day weekend, or even the Saturday.... but 4:00pm on Sunday was killer.

[ManUtd4ever]

that is fucking GOLD!!

I like going to games as much as anyone (or more), but when a match is on day 2 of a 3 day weekend, it really demands that you keep from making any other plans. I like having a match on the Monday of a 3 day weekend, or even the Saturday.... but 4:00pm on Sunday was killer.

Agreed...

[mlsintoronto]

:seeya: well hello there!



You didnt see me. I was never here. these aren't the droids you're looking for.

[ManUtd4ever]

LOL...

[Parkdale]

who said that?

[Shway]

Is it possible that home open can be played in the rogers centre?....

hence the reason why the there is no venue located for the opening game?

I just found that ironic

[ManUtd4ever]

who said that?

http://www.jedi-business.com/images/actionFigures/e4/e4_ObiWanKenobi_Big_6.jpg

[mlsintoronto]

^woah...is that Bob Gansler?

[rocker]

Boy they really like to front load us with the freezing early home games.

That works out fine for now...but note to the FO, Beware accepting this all the time , cause one of these days the LOAFs will make a playoff run and it will be overwhelming. like when US teams play at the start of the NFL season.

Overall i think we have been listened too quite well by the team as most people asked for evening games.

Dare i say our club is off to a decent start in the off season on all fronts.
...and i am astonished. :-0

the other reason for frontloading is what if TFC wins the Voyageurs Cup? then we've got play-in games, and if TFC makes the group stage of CL again, then we've got a number of games in August/September again.

[nfitz]

not really...the ASG is in week 20 of 30 game weeks. so the ratio is about right.ASG game is July 27th??

But CONCACAF Champions League preliminary games are July 26-July 28. So no Dallas, Seattle, or Toronto (knock on wood) players at All-Star game again.

[pdogg]

Am I alone in thinking is a 29 June date v. Whitecaps is dumb? Neither of us are playing on the following weekend - why not play it on Canada Day?

We don't have the schedule yet, but the NCC finals on Canada Day would be a nice idea if it's a one-game final (do we have any idea of the format this year?). The prelim stage for CCL didn't start until late July last year.

[Parkdale]

^woah...is that Bob Gansler?


no... it's the pilot of the plane to take us to vancouver.

:poke:

[Super]

Late starts in the summer is going to improve the product on the field as well. Can't imagine what it must be like to play under that brutal sun and in the humidity. I'm loving this schedule!

[Super Cereal]

I love night games.

No complaints here!

[DangerRed]

Is it possible that home open can be played in the rogers centre?....

hence the reason why the there is no venue located for the opening game?

I just found that ironic

Whoa. What?

http://media.bigoo.ws/content/image/funny/funny_918.jpg

[kitchener-TFC]

The way this winter is going (no pun intended), I hope they have snow removal equipment ready to go for the home opener...
One of Toronto's snow melting machines is located on the CNE's property.

[Technorgasm]

no... it's the pilot of the plane to take us to vancouver.

:poke:
I just have to go to that game. . . . .

and it may be lame-o. . but. . I want to go back to see us FINALYL beat the crew.

lots of games before hand will make it easier to guage our chances of success ther.

mid week/Sunday chicago and NYRB games though?
Quite dissapointing.

[McBrace]

I just have to go to that game. . . . .

and it may be lame-o. . but. . I want to go back to see us FINALYL beat the crew.

lots of games before hand will make it easier to guage our chances of success ther.

mid week/Sunday chicago and NYRB games though?
Quite dissapointing.


Couldn't agree more... With NY having attendance issue, you would think they would have tried to accommodate the largest travelling support in the MLS.

[Dave67]

TFC site shows March 26 as a 2:00pm kickoff http://www.torontofc.ca/schedule Parkdale shows it as a 4:00. Wonder which one is right?

[McBrace]

I would say 2:00pm, MLS site has 2:00pm also...

[toronto toronto]

Can someone please make away road trip/poll thread, thanks k bye!

[Red4ever]

I know it's a Sunday but I will be in Chicago for sure. Use a Monday vacation day and get to see Cubs and Cardinals at Wrigley on the weekend. I've been waiting for this to happen since year one.

I like that the Columbus game will be during NFL Season too. If the Browns, Steelers or Bills get a home game in week 1, it's on the way back. And a couple of year end road trips to Philly or Boston on NFL weekends in the fall.

Plus I'll echo the others, I love night games.

[Shway]

Whoa. What?

http://media.bigoo.ws/content/image/funny/funny_918.jpg

fair assumption ....no?

like one said...the way winter is going

[denime]

:facepalm:

not due to law.

You can purchase directly from Vancouver FO once they announce details. However you are not guaranteed you would sit with TFC supporters. To sit with us we sell internally.

This is done so that we can ensure members get first crack at away tickets sitting with fellow supporters. We can also see who is going and organize respectively.

Vancouver FO has not formally published any details for away supporters...rumour has it expect some interesting terms.

:facepalm:__:D


Actually,main reason is TICO.
Travel Industry Council of Ontario http://www.tico.ca/

Because TICO we are not allowed to organize supporters trip except for our members.
Only because of one douchebag that complained to TICO we can't provide TFC support in bigger numbers as we would like to.

Other than that I LOVE the Night games.

[pekduck]

^
what denime said :)

phonzo put down your drink :D

[rocker]

Tico? can he score goals? sign him up.

[Wagner]

Going to have to miss one match for my wedding.

Won't say which one though so as not to get abused. LOL

part-time supporter...
get married in the offseason.

[Wagner]

i personally liked the 3 or 4pm saturday starts.

i could get up, do my stuff (laundry/groceries), tailgate, game, and still have my saturday night.

but night games do have a nice atmosphere, and if the new tv partners want it, it's probably a good thing for the team and the league.

[rocker]

still have my saturday night.

you still have it. games over at 9pm or so... unless you're a grandpa going to bed at 10.

[sidvan]

all these early spring games have to do with KC stadium not being ready so everyone visit TO early?

[Torontotonto]

Yeah, not much in terms of road trips there.

I guess there's always Montreal.

But from a MLS perspective the only one viable one for numbers I see there is DC.

Might do Portland.

Does anyone know when the Montreal away game is, want to book early this year.

[nfitz]

Does anyone know when the Montreal away game is, want to book early this year.There is no Montreal away game. If what we've been told earlier sticks, the only away Voyageurs cup game is against Edmonton. If both Toronto and Montreal get to the final it will be a one-game final at the location of the highest seeded team ... i.e. BMO Field.

[denime]

Does anyone know when the Montreal away game is, want to book early this year.

Probably no game in Montreal this year.TFC will play vs Edmonton in semis.

[sully]

Love those sat night games...

[jimiv]

:facepalm:__:D


Actually,main reason is TICO.
Travel Industry Council of Ontario http://www.tico.ca/

Because TICO we are not allowed to organize supporters trip except for our members.
Only because of one douchebag that complained to TICO we can't provide TFC support in bigger numbers as we would like to.

Can you not then include a $20 membership fee in the price?

:scarf:

[ilikemusic]

Are all these night matches due in part to CBC fucking off?

[goodyear]

Any info on how Partial Packs will be divvied up in the Season Opener and Finale packages? Hopefully I can get at least one of NYRB or LA.

[Torontotonto]

Probably no game in Montreal this year.TFC will play vs Edmonton in semis.

That's a drag, wanted to give it to those Impact Ultra's again.

[TorontoGooner]

Good line up. Can't beat football under floodlights!!

[GBV]

I love night games.

No complaints here!

+1!!

[GBV]

Is it possible that home open can be played in the rogers centre?....

hence the reason why the there is no venue located for the opening game?



damn. that would suck. i'll wager the temperature at 2 p.m. on march 26 is warmer than it was at 9:15 p.m. on mls cup night.

maybe if season-ticket holders get the h.o. payed for -- or whatever the term was -- they're trying to make some more cash by playing a bigger place.

i would puke.

edit: mls site says bmo.
here's hoping.

[TFC Via Buffalo]

I'll miss the 4pm starts because at least I'd get home by about 10 or1030 and still do something. Now I'm looking at 12 to 12:30am arrival time. Oh well. I think I'm only missing one game this year to my knowledge.

I know, I know. Part time supporter. I'll turn my membership card in at the AGM. :)

[Wagner]

I'll miss the 4pm starts because at least I'd get home by about 10 or1030 and still do something. Now I'm looking at 12 to 12:30am arrival time. Oh well. I think I'm only missing one game this year to my knowledge.

I know, I know. Part time supporter. I'll turn my membership card in at the AGM. :)

nuff respect that you'd make the effort to come from Buffalo to attend the AGM.

[bgnewf]

TFC/MLS Schedule is finally out!

http://viewfromthesouthstands.com/2011/02/tfc-2011-schedule-released/

The TFC schedule is out at last. Thoughts on the need for a fast start, why MLS does not apparently want TFC fans traveling, the Gold Cup/FIFA dates, TSN and fewer afternoon matches and a nice run in.

[boban]

i personally liked the 3 or 4pm saturday starts.

i could get up, do my stuff (laundry/groceries), tailgate, game, and still have my saturday night.

but night games do have a nice atmosphere, and if the new tv partners want it, it's probably a good thing for the team and the league.
I'm with you. There is something nice about the afternoon game. Especially in the summer. Got to say this sucks for me. Pretty much this schedule puts me out of attending Sat. night games.
The odd night game is cool , but this sucks.

[boban]

you still have it. games over at 9pm or so... unless you're a grandpa going to bed at 10.
No you don't. By the time you get out of the stadium, most likely go home and change it's 11 already at least.
Then hook up and make plans with friends. Too much running around. After walking around the stadium, singing, bouncing you wear yourself out.

[Red CB Toronto]

Plus with the game against the Crew being at 7:30, you most likely will have the chance to see the Buckeyes thrash a non-conference opponent in Akron earlier in the afternoon. There is no way this is a night game for prime time television.


I know it's a Sunday but I will be in Chicago for sure. Use a Monday vacation day and get to see Cubs and Cardinals at Wrigley on the weekend. I've been waiting for this to happen since year one.

I like that the Columbus game will be during NFL Season too. If the Browns, Steelers or Bills get a home game in week 1, it's on the way back. And a couple of year end road trips to Philly or Boston on NFL weekends in the fall.

Plus I'll echo the others, I love night games.

[Whoop]

part-time supporter...
get married in the offseason.

LOL

Like I said earlier.... I'm waaay busier in the winter than in the summer.

[Technorgasm]

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL

Saturday – May 28th, 2011 – 10:00
(TFC Hosts Philadelphia at BMO at 7:00pm)
Regards;

[zeelaw]

Are all these night matches due in part to CBC fucking off?

Don't think they eff'd off... Thought TSN just beat em

[zeelaw]

NYRB on a Wednesday again????

And Chicago on a Sunday....
are they trying to kill away support???

QFT, I screamed at my computer upon reading that! So sick of this! Give us an early fun away game to get excited for... COME ON!!!
:scarf:

[mastermixer]

I'm with you. There is something nice about the afternoon game. Especially in the summer. Got to say this sucks for me. Pretty much this schedule puts me out of attending Sat. night games.
The odd night game is cool , but this sucks.

That's what I liked about the night games, it was sort of an event because it did not happen often. I personally preferred the 4pm start times, but its not a big deal.

I wonder if this late start time will help get people in their seats earlier??

[ManUtd4ever]

TFC supporters have always done a great job in the past, but the atmosphere always seemed to be more lively at night games. If TFC puts a decent, entertaining product on the pitch, this could be the most exciting season yet at BMO Field...

[Cashcleaner]

Did somebody say NIGHT GAMES?!

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1355/1491222829_b005648499.jpg?v=0

Seriously, I think this is great news and a big leap forward for the club. In comparison, night games have almost always had the best atmosphere at BMO Field.

[Section225]

Is there a google calendars version available for this schedule?

[habstfc]

Imagine that, playing games in the summer at night, finally logic prevails.

[Section225]

Is there a google calendars version available for this schedule?


disregard - its on google calendars now.

[TFCwestcan]

I am hoping to take in the Portland home game vs. TFC, and for sure the Edmonton home game vs. TFC. Sounds like there will be a few Red shirts at PGE park, it's an interesting Venue, built on a hill, a former baseball stadium that has been converted to a soccer pitch. Could be fun with a first year Portland crowd.

[TFCDP]

Imagine that, playing games in the summer at night, finally logic prevails.


WOOOOOOOO:flare:

[phonzo]

Portland is having a beerfest the weekend TFC plays there....football, beerfest, hipsters....my life is complete.

[Azerban]

Imagine that, playing games in the summer at night, finally logic prevails.

wasn't logic, i'm pretty sure CBC mandated a lot of midday games due to programming schedules, and now that TSN will be picking it up they're free to start games at Gods Favoured Start Time

[DangerRed]

wasn't logic, i'm pretty sure CBC mandated a lot of midday games due to programming schedules, and now that TSN will be picking it up they're free to start games at Gods Favoured Start Time

What's this theory based on? What makes you think TSN didn't make the same demands?

[Mark in Ottawa]

TFC site shows March 26 as a 2:00pm kickoff http://www.torontofc.ca/schedule Parkdale shows it as a 4:00. Wonder which one is right?
TFC & MLS both showing 2PM a change from the originally published 4PM.

So... with the schedule having a "Schedule Subject to Change" footnote do I gamble that they won't change the 2PM time and book my trip to the home opener by train?

I wouldn't have to stay overnight or drive and it might actually end up costing less. Ok... maybe not much less... not driving means more :drinking:

I would hate to make reservations and then get nailed for cancellation fees etc... if they changed the time. Or I would have to keep the reservation and leave before final whistle :(

It is going to be 2PM right? And first tailgate of the year?

[Mark in Ottawa]

Going to have to miss one match for my wedding.

Won't say which one though so as not to get abused. LOL

Not a problem... just let us Bastards know when & where the reception will be :D

[Mark in Ottawa]

Sorry if this is a stooopid question but...
if we have two partial pack choices then are the tickets to these home games simply on the schedule as 1,2 1,2 1,2 or is it possible that the front office will get more creative with assigning them to try and get a mix of those "premium" game thingys??

When will we know the allocations of which games to which ticket pack? Anyone??

[JamboAl]

^ I'm wondering the same thing about the partial packs, Mark.

[markus]

Hmmm, looks like again, Toronto FC games start at the top of the hour and unless GO makes changes to their scheduled...it means empty seats at the beginning of games and a lot of empty seats at the end...

[nfitz]

It won't be simple 1,2,1 ... particularly as there are 18 games in the packs, and only 17 MLS games, so the 18th would likely be against Edmonton.

I'm sure they info on the partial packs will be out soon. They need to get this info out to start selling the single tickets.

[TOBOR !]

Hmmm, looks like again, Toronto FC games start at the top of the hour and unless GO makes changes to their scheduled...it means empty seats at the beginning of games and a lot of empty seats at the end...

Just throwing this out there, but why not show up early and leave late ?

You get to hang around and get high off the atmosphere. Everybody wins.

[nancymiranda]

Anyone have a link for the iphone calendar Toronto FC dates?
Thanks

[rocker]

Just throwing this out there, but why not show up early and leave late ?

You get to hang around and get high off the atmosphere. Everybody wins.

ya, to me it's not really the fault of the GO schedule or TFC, but the fans.

I mean, do people on a Saturday need to stay at home until the very last train into town? and then leave seconds after the game? Where are people going that's so important? It's not like a weeknight when you have to arrive from work. Seems like everyone is trying to be so damn efficient... just chill... it's a saturday.

I always show up at least an hour before. On a Saturday this is not an inconvenience, as I have nothing else to do from 6-7pm. So I catch the 5:36 from Clarkson, arrive at Exhibition at 6, take about 10 minutes to stroll in and grab some food, eat in my seat til about 6:20.. watch the warmups (heckle the opposition who warms up directly in front of my seats), go take a piss, chat with friends, and by then the game is about to start.

[Dudebroguy]

TFC supporters have always done a great job in the past, but the atmosphere always seemed to be more lively at night games. If TFC puts a decent, entertaining product on the pitch, this could be the most exciting season yet at BMO Field...

Agreed!

[anto7]

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL

Saturday – May 28th, 2011 – 10:00
(TFC Hosts Philadelphia at BMO at 7:00pm)
Regards;
Where did you get that 10.00am kick-off time from?
The sites I have checked say 19.45 BST which would be 2.45pm here.
Both times would mean we can still see the TFC game no problem although I would prefer the afternoon start.

[Brooker]

wasn't logic, i'm pretty sure CBC mandated a lot of midday games due to programming schedules, and now that TSN will be picking it up they're free to start games at Gods Favoured Start Time

Do they know who's commentating yet?

[Carefree]

ya, to me it's not really the fault of the GO schedule or TFC, but the fans.

I mean, do people on a Saturday need to stay at home until the very last train into town? and then leave seconds after the game? Where are people going that's so important? It's not like a weeknight when you have to arrive from work. Seems like everyone is trying to be so damn efficient... just chill... it's a saturday.

I always show up at least an hour before. On a Saturday this is not an inconvenience, as I have nothing else to do from 6-7pm. So I catch the 5:36 from Clarkson, arrive at Exhibition at 6, take about 10 minutes to stroll in and grab some food, eat in my seat til about 6:20.. watch the warmups (heckle the opposition who warms up directly in front of my seats), go take a piss, chat with friends, and by then the game is about to start.
Totally agree with you. That said, this debate has been going on on these boards for a long time, and I'm pretty sure that the people who prefer to arrive 15 minutes late rather than 45 minutes early won't change their minds any time soon.

[redangeldragnet]

Doesn't matter what time they start the matches at...half the crowd won't show in time for kickoff. Looking forward to all the 7 pm Saturday starts though. And it'll be easy to do a Blue Jays-TFC doubleheader

[TOBOR !]

ya, to me it's not really the fault of the GO schedule or TFC, but the fans.

I mean, do people on a Saturday need to stay at home until the very last train into town? and then leave seconds after the game? Where are people going that's so important? It's not like a weeknight when you have to arrive from work. Seems like everyone is trying to be so damn efficient... just chill... it's a saturday.

I always show up at least an hour before. On a Saturday this is not an inconvenience, as I have nothing else to do from 6-7pm. So I catch the 5:36 from Clarkson, arrive at Exhibition at 6, take about 10 minutes to stroll in and grab some food, eat in my seat til about 6:20.. watch the warmups (heckle the opposition who warms up directly in front of my seats), go take a piss, chat with friends, and by then the game is about to start.

I first I couldn't tell if you were being sarcky or not.

I think you can put it all down to 'kids these days...'.

[Cashcleaner]

Hmmm, looks like again, Toronto FC games start at the top of the hour and unless GO makes changes to their scheduled...it means empty seats at the beginning of games and a lot of empty seats at the end...

Again, over the course of a Saturday GO Transit is probably going to move several BMO Fields worth of people across the GTA. Perhaps the club should be changing it's schedule to accommodate GO?

[SuperTCP]

I have uploaded an iCalendar file of TFC's 2011 schedule here : http://redpatchboys.ca/forums/showthread.php?t=26535

[prizby]

Although there have been improvements, I think the schedule is a disgrace!

The good: more weekend night games; no games on WCQ days in Sept and Oct

The bad: LA Galaxy home/away games should be switched. The home game (Wed, April 13) comes after an away game at San Jose (April 9) while the away game (Sat, June 11) is sandwiched between a previous game at home on June 4 to KC and away game on the June 15 at NE Rev...@ houston on Sat, July 9, home to Dallas on Wed, July 20, @ KC on Sat, July 23...why isn't the Dallas game on July 16 on a Saturday; give the sched some balance

The ugly: Chicago away match on a Sunday night; NYRB AGAIN on a Wed night; is the MLS have a goal to kill away support; those (especially NYRB) might have been the biggest away travel support games...Only 1 home game in July and 4 total from July 1st until September 30...the all-star game on July 27 while it is still during the preliminary stages of Champs League meaning there are probably 3 teams that cannot send all-stars

Rating: C-

[drek]

Pumped for some night games

[Nuvinho]

Analyzing the schedule:

http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2011/2/12/1988734/breaking-down-the-2011-mls-schedule-who-got-it-worse-than-others

[Canada72]

Analyzing the schedule:

http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2011/2/12/1988734/breaking-down-the-2011-mls-schedule-who-got-it-worse-than-others

Good aritcle, I think they should have also mentioned the MLS schedule goes right over top of the Gold Cup schedule inculding the finals

June 18 Gold Cup 1/4 final and 8 MLS games
June 19 Gold Cup 1/4 final and 1 MLS game
June 22 Gold Cup semi finals and 2 MLS games
June 25 Glod Cup final and 6 MLS games

I know MLS can't completely avoid the Gold Cup but avoiding the final would be nice.

[AL-MO]

A
The ugly: Chicago away match on a Sunday night; NYRB AGAIN on a Wed night; is the MLS have a goal to kill away support; those (especially NYRB) might have been the biggest away travel support games...Only 1 home game in July and 4 total from July 1st until September 30...the all-star game on July 27 while it is still during the preliminary stages of Champs League meaning there are probably 3 teams that cannot send all-stars

Rating: C-

YES.

[Mark in Ottawa]

Just throwing this out there, but why not show up early and leave late ?

You get to hang around and get high off the atmosphere. Everybody wins.
Showing up early... not a problem.
But if I was taking the Via train to Ottawa the last one of the evening leaves Union @ 18:35!! So Go Train @ 18:00. If the game started at 16:00 ... well you see what I mean :(

[P-NUTZ]

i prefer a warm sunny afternoon with a game and pint.

all those night games are annoying.

what is this, soccer night in canada?

how douche.

[Jeff s]

Really like the schedule. Day games during the cooler months and night games during the warmer months.

Finally I won't have to sit in the boiling sun. It just drains the energy of the place during those hot days. Plus, I'm sure the players hated it to. Atmosphere is always better at night.

There is one thing I don't like though. Why are we playing Vancouver on a Wed? pfff

[Derko]

I like the Saturday evening matches, watching a game under the lights is really cool. No more baking your fucking brains out on hot summer afternoons.

Great news. in my opinion

[sidvan]

Really like the schedule. Day games during the cooler months and night games during the warmer months.

Finally I won't have to sit in the boiling sun. It just drains the energy of the place during those hot days. Plus, I'm sure the players hated it to. Atmosphere is always better at night.

There is one thing I don't like though. Why are we playing Vancouver on a Wed? pfff

The Wednesday before the Canada Day weekend too!!!!

[Yohan]

Ugh. MLS still haven't figured out how to do a balanced schedule.

[Macksam]

Holy night games Batman, what's with all the 7pm starts?
The marketing departments got smart?

[Lucky Strike]

Many matches now on TSN:

http://www.torontofc.ca/news/2011/02/mls-announces-tsn-partnership

[ensco]

Very strange that the opening day game at Vancouver is at 7pm EST.

It's pretty much the premier event on the whole schedule, yet it's going head to head with HNIC who have the Leafs vs Boston that night. Seems dumb to compete with hockey for such a big game.

Why night play it earlier in the day, at 12.30 or 1.00 PST? You'd stay away from the NHL, plus it would make sense to start midday given that it could be very damp/chilly in Vancouver at that time of the year...

[boban]

The marketing departments got smart?
Who says that.
CBC games at 4pm had the highest ratings.
The game is made to be played in the daytime - just look at leagues all over the world for evidence.

[Macksam]

Who says that.
CBC games at 4pm had the highest ratings.
The game is made to be played in the daytime - just look at leagues all over the world for evidence.
They got the highest ratings because they were on CBC, they were home games, and they were on Saturdays. Having the games at 4:00 pm had nothing to do with it. In all honesty, it probably hampered them from what could've been even better ratings. The whole "Saturday night" feeling that makes hockey night in Canada so famous and popular will translate well for TSN and Canadian MLS teams.

It doesn't really matter what other leagues around the world do. If TSN, and the MLS for that matter, want to capture that 18-35 demographic that everybody clamours for, they need to do things that resonate well with what people are used to in Canada and the US, which is prime time telecasts.

[menefreghista]

Saturday night for domestic soccer would probably do worse.

Saturday is the lowest rated night on television.

HNIC is an anomaly because it has tradition behind it.

[Macksam]

Saturday night for domestic soccer would probably do worse.

Saturday is the lowest rated night on television.

HNIC is an anomaly because it has tradition behind it.
No, it will do better than what it use to be.

As for tradition? Where are those people going to go when the season is over?

[boban]

They got the highest ratings because they were on CBC, they were home games, and they were on Saturdays. Having the games at 4:00 pm had nothing to do with it. In all honesty, it probably hampered them from what could've been even better ratings. The whole "Saturday night" feeling that makes hockey night in Canada so famous and popular will translate well for TSN and Canadian MLS teams.

It doesn't really matter what other leagues around the world do. If TSN, and the MLS for that matter, want to capture that 18-35 demographic that everybody clamours for, they need to do things that resonate well with what people are used to in Canada and the US, which is prime time telecasts.
I don't know about buddy, but I ain't sitting at home on a saturday summer night to watch MLS to many times. Patio season and friends to see durng that time. Thats what made the aft. game perfect.

[Ossington Mental Youth]

I don't know about buddy, but I ain't sitting at home on a saturday summer night to watch MLS to many times. Patio season and friends to see durng that time. Thats what made the aft. game perfect.

Damn skippy man

[Hustle]

I like the Saturday evening matches, watching a game under the lights is really cool. No more baking your fucking brains out on hot summer afternoons.

Great news. in my opinion

Better yet, we can bake our brains out on a patio with beers.

Note to Joe: Joe's needs a bigger patio.

[Cas87]

When's teh V-Cup sched come out again?
I wanna know when the newbies are showing up

[nfitz]

Very strange that the opening day game at Vancouver is at 7pm EST.TFC website lists it as 6:30 pm EDT. That would be 5:30 pm EST.


Why night play it earlier in the day, at 12.30 or 1.00 PST? You'd stay away from the NHL, plus it would make sense to start midday given that it could be very damp/chilly in Vancouver at that time of the year...Presumably TSN believes it can get higher ratings in the evening when the TV audience is larger - even if some will be watching hockey. Surely that implies that more people will watch the game.

[menefreghista]

No, it will do better than what it use to be.

As for tradition? Where are those people going to go when the season is over?

You are just whipping this out of your ass.

Boban is right. People tend to do things and get out of the house on summer nights on Saturdays.

HNIC bucks that trend because it has created a tradition and Canadians are programmed to plan their weekends around catching a hockey game between 7-10 pm on a Saturday.

If you don't believe me, take a look at what's on TV during a Saturday night. Its all garbage. There's a reason why networks show their best programs from Sunday-Thursday, because that's when they have a chance for the best audiences. Friday and Saturday are the two worst nights for TV. If you are trying the grow a program, the last place you want to have it is on Saturday night.

I admit, I like Saturday night home games because I'm selfish and enjoy watching the matches in person at that time. But to say its better for television at that time is just plain ludicrous.

[lobo]

Sorry if this is a stooopid question but...
if we have two partial pack choices then are the tickets to these home games simply on the schedule as 1,2 1,2 1,2 or is it possible that the front office will get more creative with assigning them to try and get a mix of those "premium" game thingys??

When will we know the allocations of which games to which ticket pack? Anyone??

i got the season finale partial pack, and asked the question to TFC, got 'unofficial' sched below ... they said official info will be in a few days ... but, i'm wondering, if there are 17 home MLS games, and each pack has 8, then which game is not included in either pack?

anyways, i'll be in section 110, row 9 for these games ... hope it's crazy there, unlike the boring season seats i share in 105 (well, mostly boring except for those rare times when the away supporters section in 104 actually has away supporters in it)

also, i love a night game as much as most, but there is something special to be said for those sunny afternoons games that i will miss this summer ... a different atmosphere at nite to be sure, but any complaints about watching or playing in the sun and heat are just silly, we just don't get enough of those summer days in canada to make it worth complaining about them

Season Finale Package
Sat April 2nd, 1:00pm vs Chivas
Wed April 13th, 8:00pm vs LA Galaxy
Nutrilite Canadian Championship TBD
Sat May 7th, 7:00pm vs Houston
Sat May 28th, 7:00pm vs Philidephia
Sat June 18th, 7:00pm vs Seattle
Sat Aug 13th, 7:00pm vs Real Salt Lake
Sat Sept 17th, 7:30pm vs Colorado
Sat Oct 22nd, 12:30pm vs New England

[ensco]

Interesting stuff.

I think, in general, TSN want this as a Saturday night property, because right now it's a dead zone for them (and everyone else, as previous posters say). Wouldn't surprise me at all to see a "Soccer Night in Canada", or similar, branding by them.

I would have thought you'd put Toronto-Vancouver, season opener, first ever game for the Whitecaps, in a better slot than head to head than against a powerhouse sports franchise event.

On the other hand, TSN may try to hurt CBC by promoting the hell out of this game and really take viewers away from the Leafs. It would be an out-of-the-gate test of their power, if they try that.

[Cas87]

The Toronto-Vancouver game is at 3:30 PDT (so basically an afternoon game for Van City, and I think TSN could have kept it there for their broadcast to try and take people away from CBC during the crappy "Scotia Hockey Tonight" pre-game)

[drexel10]

i got the season finale partial pack, and asked the question to TFC, got 'unofficial' sched below ... they said official info will be in a few days ... but, i'm wondering, if there are 17 home MLS games, and each pack has 8, then which game is not included in either pack?

anyways, i'll be in section 110, row 9 for these games ... hope it's crazy there, unlike the boring season seats i share in 105 (well, mostly boring except for those rare times when the away supporters section in 104 actually has away supporters in it)

also, i love a night game as much as most, but there is something special to be said for those sunny afternoons games that i will miss this summer ... a different atmosphere at nite to be sure, but any complaints about watching or playing in the sun and heat are just silly, we just don't get enough of those summer days in canada to make it worth complaining about them

Season Finale Package
Sat April 2nd, 1:00pm vs Chivas
Wed April 13th, 8:00pm vs LA Galaxy
Nutrilite Canadian Championship TBD
Sat May 7th, 7:00pm vs Houston
Sat May 28th, 7:00pm vs Philidephia
Sat June 18th, 7:00pm vs Seattle
Sat Aug 13th, 7:00pm vs Real Salt Lake
Sat Sept 17th, 7:30pm vs Colorado
Sat Oct 22nd, 12:30pm vs New England

I am in 110 row 11 and there are a few regulars that are into it, but more often than not, it is seems as a good chunk of those seats were held by scalpers and you always have different people there.

[Macksam]

You are just whipping this out of your ass.

Boban is right. People tend to do things and get out of the house on summer nights on Saturdays.

HNIC bucks that trend because it has created a tradition and Canadians are programmed to plan their weekends around catching a hockey game between 7-10 pm on a Saturday.

If you don't believe me, take a look at what's on TV during a Saturday night. Its all garbage. There's a reason why networks show their best programs from Sunday-Thursday, because that's when they have a chance for the best audiences. Friday and Saturday are the two worst nights for TV. If you are trying the grow a program, the last place you want to have it is on Saturday night.

I admit, I like Saturday night home games because I'm selfish and enjoy watching the matches in person at that time. But to say its better for television at that time is just plain ludicrous.
Canadians are programmed to catch a "sports" game between 7-10 pm on a Saturday night. That sport, which currently is only hockey, can be reprogrammed to catch a different sport in that same time slot.

Also, I never disputed how Saturdays have bad Tv ratings. I'm not an idiot, I know what days of the weeks have good tv ratings. However, all you have is evidence that tv ratings are bad on Saturday nights while I have evidence that tv ratings for a certain sport's broadcast is good on Saturday nights. It is hard to say who's going to come out on top. If the ratings haven't improved by mid season and I am wrong on this, I will glady share two pitchers with you at Scotland Yard, my dollar. If I'm correct, it's your dollar.

[lobo]

I am in 110 row 11 and there are a few regulars that are into it, but more often than not, it is seems as a good chunk of those seats were held by scalpers and you always have different people there.

well, i'm good to go for some games in 110 with ya drex ... lots of good lads in 105 just not much singing there anymore, but bunches of joe public too ... usually a rowdy time when the away supporters fill top of 104, impact, fire and crew are always fun

[goodyear]

With a 17 home game schedule and partial packs at 8 games a piece (16 games for the two packages), the Vancouver game is the only one not covered by either package. I'm assuming this will be a premium game.

[Brooker]

You are just whipping this out of your ass.

Boban is right. People tend to do things and get out of the house on summer nights on Saturdays.

HNIC bucks that trend because it has created a tradition and Canadians are programmed to plan their weekends around catching a hockey game between 7-10 pm on a Saturday.

If you don't believe me, take a look at what's on TV during a Saturday night. Its all garbage. There's a reason why networks show their best programs from Sunday-Thursday, because that's when they have a chance for the best audiences. Friday and Saturday are the two worst nights for TV. If you are trying the grow a program, the last place you want to have it is on Saturday night.

I admit, I like Saturday night home games because I'm selfish and enjoy watching the matches in person at that time. But to say its better for television at that time is just plain ludicrous.

So when should we have games?

I agree with you that people don't exactly want to stay in on a Saturday Night in the summer to watch Television... perfect patio weather... but the same can be said for Saturday Afternoons! What's the difference?

Do you want games on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights? Or are you just complaining about it and not offering an alternative?

[GBV]

Who says that.
CBC games at 4pm had the highest ratings.
The game is made to be played in the daytime - just look at leagues all over the world for evidence.

"Made to be played in the daytime."

I guess we should be playing in January too, then.
:picard:

[GBV]

Interesting stuff.

I think, in general, TSN want this as a Saturday night property, because right now it's a dead zone for them (and everyone else, as previous posters say). Wouldn't surprise me at all to see a "Soccer Night in Canada", or similar, branding by them.

I would have thought you'd put Toronto-Vancouver, season opener, first ever game for the Whitecaps, in a better slot than head to head than against a powerhouse sports franchise event.

On the other hand, TSN may try to hurt CBC by promoting the hell out of this game and really take viewers away from the Leafs. It would be an out-of-the-gate test of their power, if they try that.

Hopefully they bring back the "Soccer Saturday" handle.

[Fort York Redcoat]

So when should we have games?

I agree with you that people don't exactly want to stay in on a Saturday Night in the summer to watch Television... perfect patio weather... but the same can be said for Saturday Afternoons! What's the difference?

Do you want games on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights? Or are you just complaining about it and not offering an alternative?


Something stands out amongst what you said.

Some of us have a preconception of what football should be. Maybe from watching so much of it before we got a team here?

There are difficulties in recreating that atmosphere here. Obviously. But Night or day is something we can schedule.

I prefer the day as well but I'll give you night people a chance to see what it's like.

[jaahuuu]

May 28 game against Philly has been changed from 7pm to 12:30.

[mastermixer]

May 28 game against Philly has been changed from 7pm to 12:30.

Where did you get the update? What time is the CL Final on that day?

[menefreghista]

I'm not complaining about anything.

If it was up to me all home games would be Saturday nights in the summer and Saturday afternoon during colder months.

I'm just saying that for TV Saturday night isn't that good. Its the deadzone of television.

[Suds]

Where did you get the update? What time is the CL Final on that day?

It's been updated on the TFC web site.

[jaahuuu]

It's been updated on the TFC web site.
This.

I'm not sure what time the CL final is. I didn't see it anywhere on uefa.com.

[Canada72]

May 28 game against Philly has been changed from 7pm to 12:30.


Wow Tailgate starts at 10am!

[GBV]

May 28 game against Philly has been changed from 7pm to 12:30.

Damn that sucks. Think it was apposed to be 4 p.m., no?

[Suds]

Damn that sucks. Think it was apposed to be 4 p.m., no?

I don't think it was ever confirmed at 4 PM. Once word got out that the game might be moved I think most people figured 4 PM would be the most likely time to move the game to.

[nfitz]

I don't think it was ever confirmed at 4 PM. Once word got out that the game might be moved I think most people figured 4 PM would be the most likely time to move the game to.Toronto FC said it was moved to 4 pm in the TSN press release on Monday (http://www.torontofc.ca/news/2011/02/mls-announces-tsn-partnership).

Presumably after they remembered that the Champions League final starts at 2:45 pm they decided move our game to 12:30 to guarantee we'll miss the first half of the Champions League game.

[Brooker]

Something stands out amongst what you said.

Some of us have a preconception of what football should be. Maybe from watching so much of it before we got a team here?

There are difficulties in recreating that atmosphere here. Obviously. But Night or day is something we can schedule.

I prefer the day as well but I'll give you night people a chance to see what it's like.

Sorry, what? I was just trying to figure out what he was going on about. He thinks night games make absolutely no sense, to even go as far to say it's ludicrous because nobody wants to stay in on a Saturday evening in the summer infront of their television.... all the while not acknowledging the fact that the very same can be said about the day games. I was just asking if he was going to suggest what we should be doing instead of saturday night/day games in the summer, or if he was just complaining about the switch.... which is fine! there's nothing wrong with that.

[ensco]

Philly away game October 15 is now at 4pm (was originally at 7.30pm).

[Red CB Toronto]

Philly away game October 15 is now at 4pm (was originally at 7.30pm).

That is a good change for sure, now I can enjoy a Saturday night on the town in NYC, good times.

[GBV]

I don't think it was ever confirmed at 4 PM. Once word got out that the game might be moved I think most people figured 4 PM would be the most likely time to move the game to.

Official schedule I printed day after release has 4 p.m.
For what it's worth . . .

[Blowing Bubbles]

Who says that.
CBC games at 4pm had the highest ratings.
The game is made to be played in the daytime - just look at leagues all over the world for evidence.

England-centric up in this shit!

I say you go look at more leagues than the UK to find out if "the game is made to be played in the daytime". Most La Liga matches are at night or dinner time, Real Madrid has many 10pm start times in fact. Games in Italy/France on weekends are a mix of daytime and night time matches. Most of South America has night matches on weekends.

[menefreghista]

England-centric up in this shit!

I say you go look at more leagues than the UK to find out if "the game is made to be played in the daytime". Most La Liga matches are at night or dinner time, Real Madrid has many 10pm start times in fact. Games in Italy/France on weekends are a mix of daytime and night time matches. Most of South America has night matches on weekends.

You are thinking of the modern TV era where games are all over the place.

For instance, the traditional start time in Italy is Sunday afternoon at 3pm local time.

That's not England centric.

[Brooker]

The game is made to be played in the daytime - just look at leagues all over the world for evidence.




other than the argument of "Because that's what those people do" why is it made to be played during the day? And who cares what other countries do.

[karlosarmenta]

The game is made to be played in the daytime - just look at leagues all over the world for evidence.


LA Liga

18:00 Atlético Madrid v Sevilla
20:00 Mallorca v Barcelona
22:00 Deportivo v Real Madrid

Mexican League
21:45 ET San Luis v Chiapas Alfonso Lastras Ramírez
22:00 ET Atlante v UNAM

the Japanese League
19:00 Urawa vs Kawasaki-F

South African league

20:15 Kaizer Chiefs v Free State Stars


all games scheduled this weekend is Spain start after 6pm and the last game of the night starts at 10pm, Mexican League games starting at 10pm, the Japanese league with 9pm starts, and the South African league with 8:15 pm......not sure about your using leagues all over the world as evidence works.
:drum::drum:

[GBV]

^ Yeah. Even if every game in the rest of the world started in the afternoon, still doesn't mean squat with regards to here.
Majority of North American sports go at night.
Deviating from that would be ridiculous.