"A schedule defends from chaos and whim." - 2016 TFC/MLS and Vcup Schedule

[OgtheDim]

Going to find out today where and with who we're going to be spending our Saturdays. :scarf:


Probably not getting the times for home games yet as TSN/Rogers have to work that out.

[Wagner]

love this time of year.
smell of hope in the air.

[ensco]

The person who wrote that quote wrote a book called "Tickets to the Prayer Wheel".

Sounds about right.

[Discostu81]

Any idea what time it will be released?

[Pint]

Mid summer in SJ please.

[mastermixer]

I'd like a home game against the Galaxy this year. When was the last time we got to play them at BMO?

[TFC07]

I'd like a home game against the Galaxy this year. When was the last time we got to play them at BMO?

Same with Seattle and Vancouver.

We rarely play against those teams at home.

[Cashcleaner]

Today they're also announcing the playoff format changes as well, right? Should be interesting what gets brought down the pipe for us.

[Initial B]

I'm taking my family out west this year. Cities we'll be passing through include Kansas City, Denver, San Jose, and LA. My son really wants to attend a game in one of those locations, especially if they are against TFC.

[Areathrasher]

Stuck in folks...

https://twitter.com/LAGalaxy/status/685190674723942400

[Walms]

Thhhank you!

[GabrielHurl]

Thhhank you!

you won't when you click the link

[Initial B]

lol Rickrolled! :D

I'm not getting anything from the main website. Technical difficulties or last minute protests from some of the clubs?

[MartinUtd]

God I hate hilarious interns.

Fuck twitter.

[OgtheDim]

That is why I mute my work computer.......usually. :prrr:

[Areathrasher]

From FOX



March 20
Sporting Kansas City - Toronto FC

7:00p.m. ET
FS1, FOX Sports GO






Sept. 18
Toronto FC - New York Red Bulls

7:00p.m. ET
FS1, FOX Sports GO




Sept. 28
Toronto FC - Orlando City
7:30p.m. ET
FS1, FOX Sports GO

[portu]

We're due home games against LA and Seattle this year

[molenshtain]

From FOX



March 20
Sporting Kansas City - Toronto FC
7:00p.m. ET
FS1, FOX Sports GO





Sept. 18
Toronto FC - New York Red Bulls
7:00p.m. ET
FS1, FOX Sports GO




Sept. 28
Toronto FC - Orlando City
7:30p.m. ET
FS1, FOX Sports GO




are these our nationally televised games?

[Red CB Toronto]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CYJY-hXUoAAI2mN.jpg:large

Eight games on the road to open things up.

[Areathrasher]

are these our nationally televised games?

Just for Fox in the States. There are a few ESPN games too. Looks like TSN/SN haven't sorted theirs yet.

[Areathrasher]

We're due home games against LA and Seattle this year

In June and July

[Red CB Toronto]

Here it is, two road trips to Montreal !!!

http://www.mlssoccer.com/schedule?month=all&year=2016&club=191&club_options=9&op=Update&form_build_id=form-Vy5DjXr9C7hc4n72ovvDDwXmai6sqMFobyx6tDest1E&form_id=mp7_schedule_hub_search_filters_form

[Red4ever]

If you want to combo with the jays.

May 26/28 in NY and Jul 16 with Oak/SJ

[notthesun]

Road trip to start the season: Red Bulls, NYC, SKC, Rapids, Revs, D.C., MTL, Portland.

You'd have to target NYC and Colorado as the games we should win. Then if we can manage a win out of the Revs, D.C., or MTL, we're at 9 points and clear of the bar set by Manning.

We also don't play the Galaxy away, where we seem to always get crushed. And no Seattle away either, always nice to avoid the turf monster.

May 1st game away to Portland is our only one broadcast on the main ESPN network.

[OgtheDim]

Only 1 "Ex" game this season. :(

[OgtheDim]

A few other notes:

4 games at home in May (and a likely date for a friendly against some EPL team)

5 of the last 6 games at home.

LAG game in June means we likely will only see Gerrard and Cole and not our 3 DP's.

Seattle game should see everybody but Giovinco back. (assuming Italy makes it to the quarters)

3 Wednesday night games

[Parkdale]

It's the most... wonderful time.... of the year....

wow, is 8 away games to start the season the most ever? I know we usually have 3 or 4... but 8? That's gotta be a record.

[bgnewf]

2016 will be made or broken by the four game/14 day homestand in September/October:

Energy Drink - Sept 18
Philly - Sept 24
Orlando - Sept 28
DC Utd - Oct 1

Three wins, maybe 4 games with results sets us up nicely as we have Montreal away on Oct 16 and finish vs Chicago on Oct 23

Part of me thinks that AGAIN this season MLS is serious with giving the Reds as much assistance as they can to help us get into the playoffs.

[Red CB Toronto]

It's the most... wonderful time.... of the year....

wow, is 8 away games to start the season the most ever? I know we usually have 3 or 4... but 8? That's gotta be a record.

Somewhat surprised with the eight games on the road to begin the season, a March home game at the dome before the Jays get back in town was not decided on as they have done that in the past. Something when they did it a few years back vs. K.C. must have really turned them off from doing it.

[glaze]

Factor in a sure argos home date during the Ex, and that field will be a nightmare in august/september.

It's as if MLSE is setting up the grass to fail in the first year to bring back the field turf

The July stretch around Canada day could be trouble too as that's usually around opening week for cfl,

[GabrielHurl]

I'd expect the first Argos game to be Friday June 24th or Saturday 25th - as that's the CFL season kick-off

TFC games on June 18th, then the Argos, then TFC July 2nd and 9th, Argos 16th, TFC July 23rd and 31st, then August 3rd and 6th too.

That's 9 games in 8 weeks on the field.

Ignore the Sept 16/17 in blue - that can't happen.

http://i.imgur.com/MrRg2cH.jpg

[bgnewf]

https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/images/2016%20Strength%20of%20Schedule.png

http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2016/01/07/2016-strength-schedule-rankings

Right off the MLS website - looks like they agree with TFC getting one of the more easy schedules.

[Onyx]

I'd expect the first Argos game to be Friday June 24th or Saturday 25th - as that's the CFL season kick-off

TFC games on June 18th, then the Argos, then TFC July 2nd and 9th, Argos 16th, TFC July 23rd and 31st, then August 3rd and 6th too.

That's 9 games in 8 weeks on the field.

Ignore the Sept 16/17 in blue - that can't happen.

http://i.imgur.com/MrRg2cH.jpg


Its actually pretty good ... basically 7 days between futbol and football

[GabrielHurl]

There's friendlies and the possibility of the Canadian Championship final to add in there too (last year there was a friendly in July and the CC final was in August)

[Onyx]

probably may11 or may 25 for semi and Aug 24 or 31st for final for amway

are they going to do a friendly? ... last years must have been a financial bloodbath for MLSE

[Kayaker]

I'd expect the first Argos game to be Friday June 24th or Saturday 25th - as that's the CFL season kick-off

TFC games on June 18th, then the Argos, then TFC July 2nd and 9th, Argos 16th, TFC July 23rd and 31st, then August 3rd and 6th too.

That's 9 games in 8 weeks on the field.

Ignore the Sept 16/17 in blue - that can't happen.

http://i.imgur.com/MrRg2cH.jpg
Not to get too far ahead of ourselves, but Oct 26/27 and Oct 29/30 are potential playoff dates for us......

[bgnewf]

hope not. More than anything else I think that we are a MUCH more sophisticated footy market then the marketing boffins at MLSE take us all for. Truly don;t believe that friendlies grow the TFC brand and likely don;t make the club much coin. Not to be a hypocrite totally I would pay to go see Arsenal (my premier league club) but NO ONE else.

[Kayaker]

An interesting point from the MLS website (http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2016/01/07/2016-mls-scheduling-questions-heres-all-you-need-know-about-how-its-created):

" FIFA dates are optional for clubs to play on; it’s their choice."

I suppose this is new, considering how many clubs are not playing during the in-season FIFA windows. This is nice to see.

[OgtheDim]

Argos will open at home on the weekend of June 24th-25th - opening weekend - they are unlikely to play the Canada day game at home.



The day I am circling to see how the field does is Wed the 28th of September.

[Blizzard]

hope not. More than anything else I think that we are a MUCH more sophisticated footy market then the marketing boffins at MLSE take us all for. Truly don;t believe that friendlies grow the TFC brand and likely don;t make the club much coin. Not to be a hypocrite totally I would pay to go see Arsenal (my premier league club) but NO ONE else.

Agreed (well not the Arsenal thing but anyway)!

BTW, Betcha Impact end up with a visit from Chelsea as part of any future Drogba deal!

[SoccMan2]

So 8 away games to start the season again in a league where the away teams rarely win, a lot of dropped points right off the bat, the pressure will be even greater to win the home games even more than usual. Moreover, add on the fact that some of our better player will be gone for the Copa America and the Euro and it does not look good at all, yes I know the league is shutting down for the Copa but I'm sure players will still miss games for training camp for the Copa. I will call it now will be lucky to make the playoffs never mind a home playoff game.

[Ivy]

So 8 away games to start the season again in a league where the away teams rarely win, a lot of dropped points right off the bat, the pressure will be even greater to win the home games even more than usual. Moreover, add on the fact that some of our better player will be gone for the Copa America and the Euro and it does not look good at all, yes I know the league is shutting down for the Copa but I'm sure players will still miss games for training camp for the Copa. I will call it now will be lucky to make the playoffs never mind a home playoff game.
Lol. Toronto.

[ensco]

Sad to see summer weeknight games disappear totally.

[TFCwestcan]

Wouldn't of to take in the Portland game, sadly I am traveling to Mexico that week! No road games for me this year :(

[TFCwestcan]

https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/images/2016%20Strength%20of%20Schedule.png

http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2016/01/07/2016-strength-schedule-rankings

Right off the MLS website - looks like they agree with TFC getting one of the more easy schedules.

Those 8 road games don't seem easy to me, I guess it all evens out with the later home stands.

[james]

The very end of October to the beggining of November is what I always feared....playoffs with TFC and Argos, could TFC have a game just days after or just a day before the Argos have to play? very little time to prepare!!

[Wagner]

The very end of October to the beggining of November is what I always feared....playoffs with TFC and Argos, could TFC have a game just days after or just a day before the Argos have to play? very little time to prepare!!

That has always been my concern. A wet fall afternoon...getting cooler. Argo playoff game that can't be delayed because of their tsn overlords.

[spe18]

Road trip to start the season: Red Bulls, NYC, SKC, Rapids, Revs, D.C., MTL, Portland.

You'd have to target NYC and Colorado as the games we should win. Then if we can manage a win out of the Revs, D.C., or MTL, we're at 9 points and clear of the bar set by Manning.

We also don't play the Galaxy away, where we seem to always get crushed. And no Seattle away either, always nice to avoid the turf monster.

May 1st game away to Portland is our only one broadcast on the main ESPN network.

I'm not so sure about NYC. Last season, we only got 1 point in 3 games - and that 1 point after a Gio hat trick.

[ChrisFizik]

despite feeling like we're in the deep freeze of offseason this time of year, warms my heart to see the tfc calendar feed (http://www.torontofc.ca/schedule/download) update and start filling itself in automagically :-)

[DinamoTFC]

http://www.torontofc.ca/post/2016/01/07/toronto-fc-releases-2016-mls-regular-season-schedule

Based on TFC schedule can anyone explain why we play NYCFC and Philly only twice. I thought it was mandatory to play all Eastern Conference teams 3x each to make it even.

[spe18]

Sad to see summer weeknight games disappear totally.

There is still the Canadian Championship :)

[spe18]

http://www.torontofc.ca/post/2016/01/07/toronto-fc-releases-2016-mls-regular-season-schedule

Based on TFC schedule can anyone explain why we play NYCFC and Philly only twice. I thought it was mandatory to play all Eastern Conference teams 3x each to make it even.

REGULAR SEASON:

Each of the 20 MLS clubs will play 34 games, 17 at home and 17 away.
Clubs will play each team in the opposing conference once for five (5) home and five (5) away matches
Clubs will play each of their nine conference opponents at least twice (one home, one away)
Clubs will play six additional intra-conference games – three (3) home and three (3) away

:)

http://pressbox.mlssoccer.com/content/competition-rules-and-regulations

[__wowza]

i'm so ridiculously excited for the season it's not even funny.


Those 8 road games don't seem easy to me, I guess it all evens out with the later home stands.

it's about tempering our expectations. last season busa, ivy and i had a conversation about the road stretch, and how pulling out 6 points still would've put us in a good position, while 9 points would've had us rolling strong after 8 games.

this league is notoriously hard on away teams, but on the plus side the travel and accommodations also give players a chance to bond (as tacky as it sounds). this is something that should always favour us with the repeated influx of talent we pick up in the offseason. if you spend enough time around someone living, working, etc, you can eventually read their mind.

[jazzy]

Agreed (well not the Arsenal thing but anyway)!

BTW, Betcha Impact end up with a visit from Chelsea as part of any future Drogba deal!

Agreed , well not the Chelsea one :)

[Cashcleaner]

Not the best schedule for myself. There's a lot of Sunday games in 2016 which I'll never be able to watch or attend at BMO Field because of work. Also, an 8-game away stretch at the start of the season is crazy, but I guess it's all about making sure the stadium is finished and in top shape. I guess I'll take it. Better to have more home games than usual in the back-end of the season, I suppose.

[JayMolly]

Wouldn't of to take in the Portland game, sadly I am traveling to Mexico that week! No road games for me this year :(

We were hoping for a match this summer in Vancouver or Seattle.
Guess we have to re-think our travel plans?
Perhaps TFC at the New York Red Bulls in May?

[FRANKIE65]

I'm finding it really strange that everyone is surprised by the 8 game road trip. Last year started pretty much the same (7 games) and, the club has been saying this would happen for months now.:confused:

Anyways...looking forward to a second season of Giovinco with, hopefully, a stronger squad all around. Time to sign a keeper!!

[Red CB Toronto]

We were hoping for a match this summer in Vancouver or Seattle.
Guess we have to re-think our travel plans?
Perhaps TFC at the New York Red Bulls in May?

Hit up the game in San Jose in August if you want to do the west coast thing , the bay area is one of the most parts of North America.

[Onyx]

I'm finding it really strange that everyone is surprised by the 8 game road trip. Last year started pretty much the same (7 games) and, the club has been saying this would happen for months now.:confused:

Anyways...looking forward to a second season of Giovinco with, hopefully, a stronger squad all around. Time to sign a keeper!!

i am too ... i think last year was 8 too if you include the amway game

[Onyx]

Hit up the game in San Jose in August if you want to do the west coast thing , the bay area is one of the most parts of North America.


instead spend your money on portland ... its the best experience in MLS

[Red CB Toronto]

i am too ... i think last year was 8 too if you include the amway game


That is the truth, made the trip to that one, my second road game in four days, just a few before the home opener.

[Chevy]

I love how you can come to this discussion board and within a few minutes have a variety of summer travel options provided to you.

[Red CB Toronto]

The Voyageur Cup schedule is out

2016 Amway Canadian Championship(home team listed first)
11 May 2016
Preliminary round - first leg
FC Edmonton v Ottawa Fury FC
18 May 2016
Preliminary round - second leg
Ottawa Fury FC v FC Edmonton
1 June 2016
Semi Final 1 - first leg
Ottawa Fury FC/FC Edmonton v Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Semi Final 2 - first leg
Toronto FC v Montreal Impact
8 June 2016
Semi Final 1 - second leg
Vancouver Whitecaps FC v Ottawa Fury FC/FC Edmonton

Semi Final 2 - second leg
Montreal Impact v Toronto FC
21 or 22 June 2016
Final - first leg
28 or 29 June 2016
Final - second leg

[Fort York Redcoat]

The Voyageur Cup schedule is out

2016 Amway Canadian Championship(home team listed first)
11 May 2016
Preliminary round - first leg
FC Edmonton v Ottawa Fury FC
18 May 2016
Preliminary round - second leg
Ottawa Fury FC v FC Edmonton
1 June 2016
Semi Final 1 - first leg
Ottawa Fury FC/FC Edmonton v Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Semi Final 2 - first leg
Toronto FC v Montreal Impact
8 June 2016
Semi Final 1 - second leg
Vancouver Whitecaps FC v Ottawa Fury FC/FC Edmonton

Semi Final 2 - second leg
Montreal Impact v Toronto FC
21 or 22 June 2016
Final - first leg
28 or 29 June 2016
Final - second leg

Thanks for posting. Title edited to reflect update.

[notthesun]

Well, our V-Cup chances just took a huge hit.

All games in June, while the Copa America and Euro are on. Likely no DPs for us.

[Fort York Redcoat]

21/22 Vcup Final first leg

24/25 First Argos Home Game?

28/29 Vcup Final last leg.

Sure we have to go through Montreal to get these dates but I believe performance against them will decide the order in home and away legs. The better we do the more likely we'll be seeing the earliest possible test for the surface.

(Not that it could be worse than the worst Vancouver game at BMO. Just saying this will intro the new era in groundshare.)

[nfitz]

Home field advantage would go to the highest remaining seeded team. Vancouver is 1, we are 3. So unless the unlikely happens and Edmonton or Ottawa get past Vancouver, we'll be playing on the 21/22. (I'll be cheering for Edmonton or Ottawa against Vancouver!)

[Initial B]

Hit up the game in San Jose in August if you want to do the west coast thing , the bay area is one of the most parts of North America.
Argh, I'm going to miss being in the area by two days. I'm supposed to be in San Francisco on the 7th. :(

[TFC1154ever]

People need to keep in mind as well, Canada may play El Salvador in early September here in Toronto in WCQ. That also may be added to the schedule.

[OgtheDim]

Hmmm.....June 1st - I suppose if I'm going to be out of town, that's the one to be out of town for.

[Red CB Toronto]

Hmmm.....June 1st - I suppose if I'm going to be out of town, that's the one to be out of town for.

Same here, I could be on a plane that day heading to San Fransico for the Copa America.

[notthesun]

So this is interesting. Turns out teams have the choice of whether to play during FIFA dates or not.

http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2016/01/07/2016-mls-scheduling-questions-heres-all-you-need-know-about-how-its-created


MLSsoccer.com: How does it work with scheduling around things like the US Open Cup, CONCACAF Champions League, and FIFA dates?

Pursel: FIFA dates are optional for clubs to play on; it’s their choice. From a league perspective, we see the value in having them be honored, meaning no MLS games take place. But we also respect that our teams may want to play on those dates if they’re not going to lose many players to call-ups.

It may deliver them a better schedule based on the rhythm and flow of the whole season. Because if you don’t play on a FIFA date, that means that game will most likely fall into a mid-week somewhere else, which could complicate scheduling and travel. So we allow our teams to decide that based on their preferences.

TFC is one of 3 teams this year (along with Montreal and Orlando) to have 0 games scheduled during FIFA windows. So that means less absences for us due to international duty, but I assume more mid-week games or less byes.

[Onyx]

People need to keep in mind as well, Canada may play El Salvador in early September here in Toronto in WCQ. That also may be added to the schedule.

CSA is happy with attendance in vancouver .. doubt it comes back here for a while ... i think there is a thread on this

[SoccMan2]

So was is the date of the MLS Cup? Moreover, will the playoff format stay the same, will there still be the one game knockout round before the home and away rounds begin, moreover, will the home and away playoff format remain?

[TFC1154ever]

CSA is happy with attendance in vancouver .. doubt it comes back here for a while ... i think there is a thread on this

Not what I'm hearing. Depending on the severity of the game, the game might be played here. Players don't mind Vancouver but, would prefer to play on grass. Remember that Toronto also got 20,000 out for the game against Panama in WCQ last cycle. It's not a guarantee but, don't be surprised if it's in Toronto in early September.

[nfitz]

People need to keep in mind as well, Canada may play El Salvador in early September here in Toronto in WCQ. That also may be added to the schedule.Good reminder. Probably Tuesday September 6th, the day after Labour Day. Fit's nicely, during TFCs international break.

In terms of BMO Field scheduling, there is also the Italy-Canada rugby test match somewhere between June 10 and June 26th. I'll put my money on June 11th, given TFC playing on June 18th, and rumours of CFL on June 25/26.

[Onyx]

Not what I'm hearing. Depending on the severity of the game, the game might be played here. Players don't mind Vancouver but, would prefer to play on grass. Remember that Toronto also got 20,000 out for the game against Panama in WCQ last cycle. It's not a guarantee but, don't be surprised if it's in Toronto in early September.

There is a whole thread on this
.. but based on CSA/Floro comments
- the pro-canadian atmosphere is way better than toronto (obviously the games here were against dogs)
- they can open the roof and let cold in without affecting the surface (this doesn't matter in summer)
- the knowledge of the surface provides a competitive advantage vs latin american clubs

Obviously this could all change after the mexico game

[Onyx]

Good reminder. Probably Tuesday September 6th, the day after Labour Day. Fit's nicely, during TFCs international break.

In terms of BMO Field scheduling, there is also the Italy-Canada rugby test match somewhere between June 10 and June 26th. I'll put my money on June 11th, given TFC playing on June 18th, and rumours of CFL on June 25/26.

I doubt it ... first week of CFL preseason is June 10 and we play home on June 18 during week 2.
So the argos will have a home preseason game around the 10-11th during the MLS break.
My guess rugby will be played midweek ... maybe Jun 14th/15th. Plus they can get on tv this way. They won't on the weekend because TSN is broadcasting CFL preseason games.

[ensco]

So this is interesting. Turns out teams have the choice of whether to play during FIFA dates or not.

http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2016/01/07/2016-mls-scheduling-questions-heres-all-you-need-know-about-how-its-created


TFC is one of 3 teams this year (along with Montreal and Orlando) to have 0 games scheduled during FIFA windows. So that means less absences for us due to international duty, but I assume more mid-week games or less byes.

This is an amazing piece of information.

We have had so, so many games wrecked by this over the years. It is effing stealing to charge regular prices for games on FIFA dates, we had 3 or 4 every single year. Dozens overall.

I want to get Beirne and Anselmi back just to answer for this.

Glad the team are finally doing the right thing.

[TFC1154ever]

There is a whole thread on this
.. but based on CSA/Floro comments
- the pro-canadian atmosphere is way better than toronto (obviously the games here were against dogs)
- they can open the roof and let cold in without affecting the surface (this doesn't matter in summer)
- the knowledge of the surface provides a competitive advantage vs latin american clubs

Obviously this could all change after the mexico game

My information I get is from the players. I'm not saying it's 100 percent certain to be in Toronto but, to your points

- The Honduras game is comparable to the Panama game last cycle. Both 20,000 with Pro Canadian crowds. And like you said, the games in Toronto that drew flies would have in Vancouver because they were against minnows.
- The game in early September won't matter if the roof will open or not. If anything, it might be colder in Toronto at that time.
- This one I agree with but, if this is the same El Salvador team (players wise) that played against us in November, Canada has a big player quality gap over them. The reason Canada couldn't impose themselves in that game was because the pitch must have been the worse thing I've ever seen in my life. Couldn't take one touch without the ball bouncing. I would rather Canada play them on a nice grass pitch compared to Turf, which I actually like that they are playing Mexico on. I believe this game if marketed right and if this game means them going though or not, could easily get 25,000 to BMO. On top of all that, the players themselves want to play at BMO because of the grass and easier travel for the European players.

[Pint]

One advantage vancouver had was they were just coming off a huge WWC crowd and they had they hype of a few new big commitments.

I would assume the game in the fall is back in toronto but who knows.

[TFC07]

Remember that CSA has a deal to play a game per year at BMO field. So there will be at least Canadian national soccer game (either men or women) some point in 2016.

If CMNT gets pass group stage, then they could possibly play at BMO field in October/November as well.

[Red CB Toronto]

This is an amazing piece of information.

We have had so, so many games wrecked by this over the years. It is effing stealing to charge regular prices for games on FIFA dates, we had 3 or 4 every single year. Dozens overall.

I want to get Beirne and Anselmi back just to answer for this.

Glad the team are finally doing the right thing.

I would have to think this is a recent change to the rules as we can all remember the most infamous match affected by international callups in 2008 vs. Chivas. From everything I remember TFC asked the league with Chivas's blessing for a date change and the MLS FO refused and thus their was a scramble to bring in players on short term loans/deals.

[Hamilton_Red]

Not the best schedule for myself. There's a lot of Sunday games in 2016 which I'll never be able to watch or attend at BMO Field because of work. Also, an 8-game away stretch at the start of the season is crazy, but I guess it's all about making sure the stadium is finished and in top shape. I guess I'll take it. Better to have more home games than usual in the back-end of the season, I suppose.

8 game road trips for two whole seasons to begin the year is a hell of a price to pay to enhance the stadium for the Argos.

[OgtheDim]

8 game road trips for two whole seasons to begin the year is a hell of a price to pay to enhance the stadium for the Argos.


Yes because you know those upgrades are not for TFC supporters at all.........


Note - BMO will have the best beer selection in the CFL? Why? Because it will have more then 3 choices.

[ensco]

I would have to think this is a recent change to the rules as we can all remember the most infamous match affected by international callups in 2008 vs. Chivas. From everything I remember TFC asked the league with Chivas's blessing for a date change and the MLS FO refused and thus their was a scramble to bring in players on short term loans/deals.

That was the game where I first began to question being an SSH. They asked to move the game the week of the game.

[Hamilton_Red]

Yes because you know those upgrades are not for TFC supporters at all.........


Note - BMO will have the best beer selection in the CFL? Why? Because it will have more then 3 choices.

They didn't build the second tier on the East side for extra TFC fans...they aren't knocking down the North stand for TFC fans... they didn't decide that after 8 years TFC fans need a roof...

[Red CB Toronto]

That was the game where I first began to question being an SSH. They asked to move the game the week of the game.

I figure they must have been surprised by some of the international selections but who knows.

[OgtheDim]

They didn't build the second tier on the East side for extra TFC fans...they aren't knocking down the North stand for TFC fans... they didn't decide that after 8 years TFC fans need a roof...


Sooooooooo they just don't care to get more then 21K of TFC fans?

And the discussion about a roof (which has been around as talk for awhile) has nothing to do with keeping rain off of a stadium that is cracking with water damage?

[jazzy]

So 8 away games to start the season again in a league where the away teams rarely win, a lot of dropped points right off the bat, the pressure will be even greater to win the home games even more than usual. Moreover, add on the fact that some of our better player will be gone for the Copa America and the Euro and it does not look good at all, yes I know the league is shutting down for the Copa but I'm sure players will still miss games for training camp for the Copa. I will call it now will be lucky to make the playoffs never mind a home playoff game.


No time for truths , We we are getting the old TO sporting shaft , that seems to occur to most TO teams . With Gio gone for call ups , Bradley , Altidore never mind CNMT where , again does the team unity develop ? And then , getting an average goalie who can't steal a few games . We are setting ourselves up for failure . And maybe better than average success is simply asking too much , considering all the obstacles . MLSE probably realizes this hence , new roof , Argos whatever , just keep the wheel turning .

[Walms]

you won't when you click the link

I did, had a good laugh at my desk...... hens the thank you lol

[Redcoe15]

Would love to get two tickets in the supporters section for the May home opener against FC Dallas. Me and my brother.

[Hamilton_Red]

Sooooooooo they just don't care to get more then 21K of TFC fans?

And the discussion about a roof (which has been around as talk for awhile) has nothing to do with keeping rain off of a stadium that is cracking with water damage?

It's been a long time since they had to worry about a 21k capacity for soccer. 3 years of selling and filling the stadium would have been far preferable to expanding an empty stadium. If the stadium wasn't designed for the outdoor elements then the roof isn't going to fix that problem. If we think that this round of stadium changes are anything other than for the Argo's then we are deluding ourselves and buying the MLSE spin machine. When they announce that the grass doesn't work for multi-use and put astro back in - they will have to make a new DP signing to distract angry TFC fans. It's their MO.

[Hamilton_Red]

Anyway - back to the schedule... May 1st in Portland will be an awesome road trip for us West Coast reds!

[molenshtain]

It's been a long time since they had to worry about a 21k capacity for soccer. 3 years of selling and filling the stadium would have been far preferable to expanding an empty stadium. If the stadium wasn't designed for the outdoor elements then the roof isn't going to fix that problem. If we think that this round of stadium changes are anything other than for the Argo's then we are deluding ourselves and buying the MLSE spin machine. When they announce that the grass doesn't work for multi-use and put astro back in - they will have to make a new DP signing to distract angry TFC fans. It's their MO.

why would MLSE invest 150 million in renovations on a stadium to help a team they don't own and is rapidly losing money?

[ag futbol]

It's been a long time since they had to worry about a 21k capacity for soccer. 3 years of selling and filling the stadium would have been far preferable to expanding an empty stadium. If the stadium wasn't designed for the outdoor elements then the roof isn't going to fix that problem. If we think that this round of stadium changes are anything other than for the Argo's then we are deluding ourselves and buying the MLSE spin machine. When they announce that the grass doesn't work for multi-use and put astro back in - they will have to make a new DP signing to distract angry TFC fans. It's their MO.
Well really it's winter classics with the Argos as the excuse. They also want to protect the competitive position of that venue.

The last thing they want is another stadium in the city somewhere that could give rise to competition. Now given the Argos under previous ownership were quite far away from pulling that off, but you never know who shows up in the future.

The Argos themselves don't warrant any investment. They just happen to have a bunch of things around them that make it easy to invest in a stadium and front them as the supposed beneficiary.

[OgtheDim]

Of the 17 homes games last season, only 5 had less then 21K in ticket sales.

I look forward to 2017 when, after at least 1 home playoff game, we get home games earlier and get some buzz going.

[Captain]

Is there a thread started for the Montreal game in May?

[Captain]

Is there a thread started for the Montreal game in May?
Actually was referring to the Aprii 23rd game.

[CanadaLFC]

Got same roadies targeted already, starting with the April 23rd game away to Montreal.

It's going to be good!

[SoccMan2]

I'm still pissed that they are starting with all these road games again just crazy! Yes I know why of course but this is going to play a factor in making the playoffs for one and getting a home playoff date that this club has never had. It's almost like MLSE does not care enough for all these potential loss of points right off the bat putting the team behind the 8 ball early in the season. They care more for making the stadium winter classic and Grey Cup ready than the care of the soccer team in the 2016 season. Maybe they could have added some temporary seats at Lamport or something so that some home games could have been played at home instead of playing all these games on the road. The potential for missing out on the playoffs and especially missing out on a home playoff date again is very real with the potential of a slow start of the season with all these road games. It just puts the team once again up against it from the start from a team that has had such a lousy history on the field from it's inception.

[Ivy]

I'm still pissed that they are starting with all these road games again just crazy! Yes I know why of course but this is going to play a factor in making the playoffs for one and getting a home playoff date that this club has never had. It's almost like MLSE does not care enough for all these potential loss of points right off the bat putting the team behind the 8 ball early in the season. They care more for making the stadium winter classic and Grey Cup ready than the care of the soccer team in the 2016 season. Maybe they could have added some temporary seats at Lamport or something so that some home games could have been played at home instead of playing all these games on the road. The potential for missing out on the playoffs and especially missing out on a home playoff date again is very real with the potential of a slow start of the season with all these road games. It just puts the team once again up against it from the start from a team that has had such a lousy history on the field from it's inception.
Made the playoffs last year. 1 win away from a home game.
Not a big deal. Teams that want to complete for the trophies need to win away.
Plus I enjoy having 3-4 home games in a row in the summer, rather than dressing up like in going on an Alaskan expedition in an end of March home game.

[Mateo1985]

That away streak of games this year seems to be ok for me. Coz I will be there for at least two of the 8. Definitely doing season opener in NJ and limpact game and Montreal. Hopefully more

[Onyx]

Made the playoffs last year. 1 win away from a home game.
Not a big deal. Teams that want to complete for the trophies need to win away.
Plus I enjoy having 3-4 home games in a row in the summer, rather than dressing up like in going on an Alaskan expedition in an end of March home game.

completely agree all of this, march games suck

[Red CB Toronto]

That away streak of games this year seems to be ok for me. Coz I will be there for at least two of the 8. Definitely doing season opener in NJ and limpact game and Montreal. Hopefully more

In the last two seasons I am kind of surprised TFC has not played at least one March game at the Rogers Centre just to break the road trip up and keep the team in the public eye. Just a thought as two months can really keep you out of sight, out of mind especially with the Blue Jays popularity being where it is right now.

[JayMolly]

In the last two seasons I am kind of surprised TFC has not played at least one March game at the Rogers Centre just to break the road trip up and keep the team in the public eye. Just a thought as two months can really keep you out of sight, out of mind especially with the Blue Jays popularity being where it is right now.

We agree Red CB.
The Rogers Centre is not the best place to watch a match.
However, March 7, 2012 was a blast with the match between TFC and LA Galaxy.
In addition, I believe the next year we had one MLS regular season match in March at Rogers too.
J&M

[Red CB Toronto]

We agree Red CB.
The Rogers Centre is not the best place to watch a match.
However, March 7, 2012 was a blast with the match between TFC and LA Galaxy.
In addition, I believe the next year we had one MLS regular season match in March at Rogers too.
J&M

Yep there home opener vs. KC was at the Rogers Centre because of BMO Field not being suitable in cold weather.

[Mateo1985]

Completely forgot about Rogers Centre lol. Yeah it'd be awesome to have one there Red

[molenshtain]

but the KC game was awful at the RC. It was half empty and had less than no atmosphere. Even during the game against the Galaxy the atmosphere wasn't amazing because the sound didn't travel well at all. It looked great, but it sounded kinda dead.

[Fort York Redcoat]

I'm still pissed that they are starting with all these road games again just crazy! Yes I know why of course but this is going to play a factor in making the playoffs for one and getting a home playoff date that this club has never had. It's almost like MLSE does not care enough for all these potential loss of points right off the bat putting the team behind the 8 ball early in the season. They care more for making the stadium winter classic and Grey Cup ready than the care of the soccer team in the 2016 season. Maybe they could have added some temporary seats at Lamport or something so that some home games could have been played at home instead of playing all these games on the road. The potential for missing out on the playoffs and especially missing out on a home playoff date again is very real with the potential of a slow start of the season with all these road games. It just puts the team once again up against it from the start from a team that has had such a lousy history on the field from it's inception.

Lamport? No thanks. I've played there and I wouldn't want our team to. I wouldn't want them to play in any other stadium but our own for a home game. Galaxy CCL game was special but the KC game was like an Argos attendance or if any Voyageurs remember Canada vs USA in Detroit...

I don't know why you'd mention the teams history like it's even comparable. I guess that first team had to be on the road for a while to start as well but there's not much else to cling to comparison-wise.

[Captain]

Where is Stade Suputo? I'm considering taking Via to Montreal for the Apr 23rd game. If so can I easily get from the train to a hotel near the stadium? Can I get around the area without a car?

[Fort York Redcoat]

Where is Stade Suputo? I'm considering taking Via to Montreal for the Apr 23rd game. If so can I easily get from the train to a hotel near the stadium? Can I get around the area without a car?

Stay in town and take the metro to Stade Saputo. There's not much else out that way.

[CanadaLFC]

Where is Stade Suputo? I'm considering taking Via to Montreal for the Apr 23rd game. If so can I easily get from the train to a hotel near the stadium? Can I get around the area without a car?

Stade Saputo is located at Station Viau, which is easily accessible via Metro from downtown Montreal. I believe the green line takes you there.

[OgtheDim]

BUMP

Home game day times should drop today, now that the CFL is out.


Vancouver already announced May 14th game here is at 7:30 PM.


***********


Evening Saturday game ...hmmmmm.


Impact announce times as well

28th August game against Montreal also at 730 pm (that's a night time Ex game people) :flare:



AND.......TFC home opener is at 7:30 per TSN announcement.

[Phil]

ours should be hitting ..... now

[OgtheDim]

ours should be hitting ..... now

:toetap05:

New Communications Director already behind Vancouver and Montreal who have their full times out..... :)

[Red CB Toronto]

ours should be hitting ..... now

Montreal has released their tv schedule with kickoff times.

[Areathrasher]

TSN National Times
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cblyz0EUcAARkIa.jpg

[Red CB Toronto]

Ugh ... Montreal on a Sunday at 5 pm, still no way I will miss it though !!!


TSN National Times
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cblyz0EUcAARkIa.jpg

[OgtheDim]

TFC press release


The complete broadcast schedule and remaining kick-off times will be announced at a later date.



Oh FFS.

ITS A HOME DATE SCHEDULE FIRST, THEN A BROADCAST SCHEDULE.

Now not only do we have to work around CFL times and dates, now we gotta work around effing Blue Jays cause Rogers can't figure out how much resources they want to provide to broadcasting our home games so our home game times will move around.

[Onyx]

TFC press release





Oh FFS.

ITS A HOME DATE SCHEDULE FIRST, THEN A BROADCAST SCHEDULE.

Now not only do we have to work around CFL times and dates, now we gotta work around effing Blue Jays cause Rogers can't figure out how much resources they want to provide to broadcasting our home games so our home game times will move around.

sportnet/rogers dedicate no resources to tfc, they just stuff the games on the worst channel they have.

[Miko]

What the hell is with all the Saturday night games?

Guess they really don't want kids there.

I can't reasonably be expected to bring my 2 yr old to these games (he's been attending since he was 3 weeks old), which means that either my wife or I can't attend as one of us will have to stay home.

Typical MLSE bullshit.

[Auzzy]

Hmm, I love summer evening games, sorry they don't work for you.

However it looks in this announcement, there's only one summer evening game. May & Oct. evening games can be cooolllldd by the lake.

[james]

What the hell is with all the Saturday night games?

Guess they really don't want kids there.

I can't reasonably be expected to bring my 2 yr old to these games (he's been attending since he was 3 weeks old), which means that either my wife or I can't attend as one of us will have to stay home.

Typical MLSE bullshit.

I don't mean to sound like a dick, but majority of all Toronto sports teams play more night games then they do day time. I prefer night games. Sorry it doesn't work out for you and your 2 year old son, but don't act like MLSE are being dicks for scheduling night games. Its kind of like me saying MLSE are dicks for scheduling so many weekend games ( due to my job, I work many weekends and I can not book all TFC Saturday games off due to this), its just the way the sport schedules often work. Weekday night games actually work best for me and my schedule, but then a lot of people can't make weekday games. It is what it is.

[nfitz]

I can't reasonably be expected to bring my 2 yr old to these games (he's been attending since he was 3 weeks old), which means that either my wife or I can't attend as one of us will have to stay home.

Typical MLSE bullshit.Would be nice if there were more consistent. Though evening games work better in the middle of summer - it's the spring and fall games that should be in the sunshine.

I've got a similar issue with my almost 4-year old. But I don't think it would have been as much of an issue when he was 2 - I had him in a carrier until he was well over 3 (the very last time being 2015 season closer) - and he was still falling asleep for many of the late afternoon games. Perhaps if you put him in a carrier, he can just go to sleep, and you can toss him into bed when you get home.

On the bright side - given that you need a ticket for a 2-year old, you can save some $.


May & Oct. evening games can be cooolllldd by the lake.All the more reason to have a heater - I mean the baby - strapped to you under your fleece! :)

[Fort York Redcoat]

What the hell is with all the Saturday night games?

Typical MLSE bullshit.


I don't mean to sound like a dick, but majority of all Toronto sports teams play more night games then they do day time. I prefer night games. Sorry it doesn't work out for you and your 2 year old son, but don't act like MLSE are being dicks for scheduling night games. Its kind of like me saying MLSE are dicks for scheduling so many weekend games ( due to my job, I work many weekends and I can not book all TFC Saturday games off due to this), its just the way the sport schedules often work. Weekday night games actually work best for me and my schedule, but then a lot of people can't make weekday games. It is what it is.

Agree, James, but I'd add the only "Typical" thing about the bullshit sched is that they change it every season. I prefer day games but by now I know they will always have SOME variation in start times.

[pdogg]

What the hell is with all the Saturday night games?

Guess they really don't want kids there.

I can't reasonably be expected to bring my 2 yr old to these games (he's been attending since he was 3 weeks old), which means that either my wife or I can't attend as one of us will have to stay home.

Typical MLSE bullshit.


What worked for me last year was getting tickets to TFC II games that I took my daughter to (2.5 years old at the time). She was able to watch some games with me, and then my wife and I were free to go to TFC games on our own. I sold a few TFC games to pay for the TFC II tickets and ended up watching more than usual.

I think this year they are committing to almost all weekend games (2-3 weekday) and those will start at 5/5:30 if i remember correctly what my rep told me.

[OgtheDim]

Full schedule out

EVERY Home game is evening until Fall.

We are officially now an evening time entertainment proposition.


http://www.torontofc.ca/post/2016/02/23/full-tfc-broadcast-schedule-and-home-kick-times-announced

[Detroit_TFC]

Wow, that's a big change in game times. I figured there would be at least a few afternoon games.

[TFC/Everton]

I love night games!!! Bring on the beer

[Red CB Toronto]

Wow, that's a big change in game times. I figured there would be at least a few afternoon games.

That is a big change for sure. Guess they really want to push for a Bright Lights, Big City approach to their games.

[Fort York Redcoat]

Wow, that's a big change in game times. I figured there would be at least a few afternoon games.


That is a big change for sure. Guess they really want to push for a Bright Lights, Big City approach to their games.

Oh Damn, CB. You're onto it.

They just spent all the moneys on lighting. EVERY GAME AT NIGHTTIMES!!!

[JayMolly]

Wow, that's a big change in game times. I figured there would be at least a few afternoon games.

^
We were surprised too.
An afternoon match then going downtown was something we enjoyed doing . . . .

[Detroit_TFC]

Oh Damn, CB. You're onto it.

They just spent all the moneys on lighting. EVERY GAME AT NIGHTTIMES!!!

The backlighting from everyone on their cell phones will be gorgeous.

[Auzzy]

I don't like the May evening games.

But I love the summer evening games, and I love the consistency. Maybe they're hoping that will help with viewership as well? (Although the away games are all over the map.) I have no idea what they're competing against in terms of viewership, for the Sat. evening home games.

[JollyBenjabi]

I feel like the evening games during the summer allows for fans to go to afternoon Jays games as well as TFC (I remember in those survey's for TFC Council it would ask you if you have Season Seats to other teams in the city, and if there are people who have Jays seasons tickets they have to choose between one or the other, and in order to avoid that, they figure evening games would be better than an afternoon game.

Soccer Night in Canada anyone?


I don't like the May evening games.

But I love the summer evening games, and I love the consistency. Maybe they're hoping that will help with viewership as well? (Although the away games are all over the map.) I have no idea what they're competing against in terms of viewership, for the Sat. evening home games.

[OgtheDim]

^
We were surprised too.
An afternoon match then going downtown was something we enjoyed doing . . . .

You'll just have to do the opposite. :)

Assuming 7:40 start times, games are going to end around 9:30.

[Red CB Toronto]

I don't like the May evening games.

But I love the summer evening games, and I love the consistency. Maybe they're hoping that will help with viewership as well? (Although the away games are all over the map.) I have no idea what they're competing against in terms of viewership, for the Sat. evening home games.

From a TV perspective it would allow for the Reds to not go up against the Jays for veiwers.

[OgtheDim]

.... I have no idea what they're competing against in terms of viewership, for the Sat. evening home games.

Basically nothing but playoff hockey, a few away Jays games and 4 CFL (those would be the games Sportsnet picked up).


Well that and Date night. (I'm not sure that many people want to TFC and Chill)

[Red4ever]

The backlighting from everyone on their cell phones will be gorgeous.

http://imgur.com/HLPNToZ

[ou8jonesy]

I remember while at the LA game at the RC looking up and actually commenting to my friends that there were sound baffles hanging. I thought that was because it must get crazy loud at Jays games ( I hadn't seen one yet). Then I finally made it to a Jays game last year during the madness. First thing I noticed was there were no Sound Baffles. The crowd was great for the CCL game. Shame the baffles killed so much of the atmosphere.

[glaze]

Due to work I can only make night games. It meant I missed the majority of last season.
While I was ecstatic when I saw the opener was at night, it was a bit of a letdown to see every game as a night game. I'd have prefered a more mixed schedule.
That said, I have found the atmosphere to be better at the night games.

[Initial B]

From a TV perspective it would allow for the Reds to not go up against the Jays for veiwers.
That's exactly what I was thinking. The Jays are kings of the afternoon games. Shows where TFC is in the Toronto Sports pecking order.

[Joe Kool]

No early afternoon games works out great for me and my schedule. I am very happy with that.

[KevinOHH]

No early afternoon games works out great for me and my schedule. I am very happy with that.

I'm Ecstatic with the no afternoon games. :drum:
It may be some cold evenings though.

[spe18]

Oh Damn, CB. You're onto it.

They just spent all the moneys on lighting. EVERY GAME AT NIGHTTIMES!!!

But apparently, there will also be a game starting at 7:30 am!!!!

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[Blindside16]

Personally for me I love the schedule. The atmosphere always seems a little more amped up at night games. The Aug 28th vs Montreal under the lights is going to be insane. I can't wait for May 7th.

[Joe Kool]

The Aug 28th vs Montreal under the lights is going to be insane.

That's a CNE game too so always a little extra atmosphere for those games.

[Heepster]

But apparently, there will also be a game starting at 7:30 am!!!!

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TFC II has two Wednesday morning 11:30 a.m. games in Vaughan, and one on a Wednesday at 5 p.m.
http://www.torontofc.ca/tfcII/tfcII-2015-schedule

[Red CB Toronto]

TFC II has two Wednesday morning 11:30 a.m. games in Vaughan, and one on a Wednesday at 5 p.m.
http://www.torontofc.ca/tfcII/tfcII-2015-schedule

School and camp days, the Marlies do some during their sesson, so not surprised !!

[pdogg]

School and camp days, the Marlies do some during their sesson, so not surprised !!

That's nice. Considering the rep told me that the games during the week would be late enough to get to after work.

[Heepster]

In the last two seasons I am kind of surprised TFC has not played at least one March game at the Rogers Centre just to break the road trip up and keep the team in the public eye...This year they were breaking up some of the concrete floor to put in the dirt infield for baseball. I'm not even sure if they will still be able to shift the 100 level stands into the football/soccer configuration. Apart from the Argos last year (and possibly supercross and monster trucks in the winter?), they've recently been avoiding that set-up as much as possible. I think the last NFL Bills game and last soccer friendly there were in late 2013.
http://www.thestar.com/sports/soccer/2013/11/19/brazil_chile_thrill_soccer_fans_on_rogers_centre_g rass.html

In looking at TicketBastard and the Rogers Centre website, the only non-baseball events (GnR and Beyoncé) scheduled also show the seats in baseball configuration.

[C.Ronaldo]

i love weekday games, the weekends have enough to do in the summer months, but im not the majority.

I love breaking up the week with a nice wed game

[Hamilton_Red]

After spending a fortune on the Pan Am Soccer stadium - I would have thought that would be the place for a home game to break up the long road trip.

[Cas87]

For anyone interested, TFC has announced the Promo nights and 'Heritage series'

For the most part the promos are usual things TFC gives away (Toques on the last home game, Fireworks for Canada day).
The Heritage Series are teh home games when our white alternate kit will be on display with either the red or blue shorts.

Some of the new giveaways look interesting but for the most part I am one of those supporters that just wants to see the game.


http://www.torontofc.ca/promotional-nights

http://toronto-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/elfinderimages/Ticket%20Page/Heritage%20Series/HS-Header.jpg

http://www.torontofc.ca/tickets/heritage-series

[Onyx]

After spending a fortune on the Pan Am Soccer stadium - I would have thought that would be the place for a home game to break up the long road trip.

ML$E would rather have allllllll your money, instead of winning.
its like Mr. Krabs runs ML$E, vanney is spongebob, bez is squidword

[ExiledRed]

The Heritage Series are teh home games when our white alternate kit will be on display with either the red or blue shorts.



Wearing argo colours at home? The wedge is already widened, shit.

[OgtheDim]

http://toronto-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/elfinderimages/Ticket%20Page/Promo%20Night/Hat.jpg


ITS DIPSY'S HAT!!!!!

[ExiledRed]

How many bad ideas do marketing have to have before they back the fuck off, leave our colours alone, leave the name alone, and let us do the supporting without their cue cards, chant competitions and dumb as fuck promotions?

[Fort York Redcoat]

After spending a fortune on the Pan Am Soccer stadium - I would have thought that would be the place for a home game to break up the long road trip.

Not in Hamilton. Canada sure, not Toronto.


ML$E would rather have allllllll your money, instead of winning.
its like Mr. Krabs runs ML$E, vanney is spongebob, bez is squidword

I don't see how not moving Toronto to Hamilton for a game means they care more about money. I don't see many people clamouring for a Toronto game in Hamilton.

Not that that old and faulty logic needs a Sponge Bob reference, anyway. What a time for it. Our most expensive and successful team in history.

[Fort York Redcoat]

For anyone interested, TFC has announced the Promo nights and 'Heritage series'

For the most part the promos are usual things TFC gives away (Toques on the last home game, Fireworks for Canada day).
The Heritage Series are teh home games when our white alternate kit will be on display with either the red or blue shorts.

Some of the new giveaways look interesting but for the most part I am one of those supporters that just wants to see the game.





How many bad ideas do marketing have to have before they back the fuck off, leave our colours alone, leave the name alone, and let us do the supporting without their cue cards, chant competitions and dumb as fuck promotions?

The heritage colour was a mistake. It barely looks like a Blizzard or Metros-Croatia nod.

The lumping our own heritage to soften the blow is pretty obvious but on their own sans the new kit I don't see the harm. Autograph sessions?

[zeelaw]

How many bad ideas do marketing have to have before they back the fuck off, leave our colours alone, leave the name alone, and let us do the supporting without their cue cards, chant competitions and dumb as fuck promotions?
Yeah they don't give a shit. Unfortunately people need to do shit to keep they're marketing jobs. They should work on managing relationships with supporters instead of coming up with shitty ideas.

[Fort York Redcoat]

Yeah they don't give a shit. Unfortunately people need to do shit to keep they're marketing jobs. They should work on managing relationships with supporters instead of coming up with shitty ideas.

The only bit I read that could go south are the 3 card giveaways. They are gonna get thrown at a loss.

The silly hat getting thrown would be hilarious or for a hat trick. Win-win.

These are still not as bad as years gone by with free cheese night.

[TheGoodson]

Yeah they don't give a shit. Unfortunately people need to do shit to keep they're marketing jobs. They should work on managing relationships with supporters instead of coming up with shitty ideas.

The people that are coming up with these ideas for promotions etc... Don't have anything to do with what I have bolded in your comment. Secondly, these marketing people are not doing these things for the supporters, it is done for the average fans.

[Pint]

Limited number of item x given away is done to get casuals into the stadium on time, honestly surprised they haven't gone full bobblehead yet.

What they won't do if offer reasonably priced beers and food pregame in the stadium to get people in the stadium early.

[OgtheDim]

Limited number of item x given away is done to get casuals into the stadium on time, honestly surprised they haven't gone full bobblehead yet.

What they won't do if offer reasonably priced beers and food pregame in the stadium to get people in the stadium early.

Done - $5 buds on the patio pre game.

[Pint]

Done - $5 buds on the patio pre game.

If it wasn't a thimble of terrible beer it may actually attract people. Much better deals without having to listen to a terrible DJ in liberty village.

[OgtheDim]

If it wasn't a thimble of terrible beer it may actually attract people. Much better deals without having to listen to a terrible DJ in liberty village.

Oh, I agree.....but they are at least trying something.

Something I have noticed following Liverpool on Snapchat. Nobody has been at the stadium during the warm ups for any game outside of Dortmund. Our issue is people actually getting in there before the 25th minute.

[Pint]

Yep, the game day giveaways are okay but they are never going to attract people away from food and beer in liberty village.

It has been suggested to them but they don't really want to go for the idea that what they are doing isn't really an enticing proposition.

$6 tall cans and $5 slice of pizza/hotdog/sausage and a ton of people that would have previously gone somewhere else are not in BMO (and i would like actual BMO not the patio, we have a southend patio area now that barely gets used). :deadhorse::deadhorse::deadhorse::deadhorse::deadh orse::deadhorse::deadhorse::deadhorse::deadhorse:: deadhorse:

ugh so many rants the past few days... someone give me a beer and point me to saputo.

[zeelaw]

The people that are coming up with these ideas for promotions etc... Don't have anything to do with what I have bolded in your comment. Secondly, these marketing people are not doing these things for the supporters, it is done for the average fans.
True. It's just so lame.