And here we go ... training camp for TFC begins today !!!

[Red CB Toronto]

So here we go, training camp for the Reds begings today with what many consider the most roster stability the club has ever sceen. Will be interesting to see how things progress as things lead to the season opener at the Red Bulls.

[JayMolly]

^
Okay, great news.
Let the training begin.
Spring doesn't seem that far off now!

[Fort York Redcoat]

http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2016/01/20/mls-preseason-begin-friday-nine-teams-reporting-ahead-2016-campaign

Toronto seems to be "reporting in" on Monday according to this^

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-city-lions/on-the-pitch/os-mls-preseason-florida-2016-20160119-post.html

With this^ saying TFC is in Orlando but no match ups slated as yet.

[Areathrasher]

http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2016/01/20/mls-preseason-begin-friday-nine-teams-reporting-ahead-2016-campaign

Toronto seems to be "reporting in" on Monday according to this^

I think thats wrong given the amount of "preseason, lets get it. grind" type social media posts from TFC players last night.

[Fort York Redcoat]

I think thats wrong given the amount of "preseason, lets get it. grind" type social media posts from TFC players last night.

Yeah. More a comment on how up to date and informed we are not. I'd like to see a little more formal hype from the club.

[Auzzy]

OK since it's a new season I just wanted to be the first to say "Vanney Out!"

Thanks, that is all. Cheers & have a good weekend! :D

[OgtheDim]

Two a days started today by the looks of this tweet.


https://twitter.com/SBeitashour/status/691076592169189376

[reggie]

and the PR dept are still talking about the irwin trade.it must be a secret camp i guess..but im sure i will know when my next payment is due.

[OgtheDim]

Media at preseason today. Any players provided to the media are not on the transfer market.

[Red CB Toronto]

Not sure how much of a fan I am with the Reds playing college and PDL teams in the pre-season. There is opportunity in places like Tucson to play MLS, European etc . The Carolina Challenge Cup was cancled this year due to having trouble getting enough teams to take part.

Toronto FC 2016 preseason schedule dates
Friday, January 22 – Players report to Toronto and undergo medicals
Monday, January 25 – Training in Toronto (first media availability)
Wednesday, January 27 – Team departs for Los Angeles, California
Monday, February 8 – Team returns to Toronto/Training in Toronto
Sunday, February 14 – Team departs for Orlando, Florida
Sunday, February 28 – Team returns to Toronto

Toronto FC 2016 Los Angeles preseason friendly match schedule (Subject to change)
Saturday, January 30 – UC Irvine @ Anteater Stadium (time is TBD)
Monday, February 1 – California State Fullerton @ Anteater Stadium (time is TBD)
Wednesday, February 3 – Ventura County Fusion @ Anteater Stadium (time is TBD)
Saturday, February 6 – LA Galaxy @ StubHub Center (time is TBD)

[Red CB Toronto]

Seba on the pitch.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZk5XDTVIAAo73Q.jpg:large

[Steve]

Anyone know if TFC will have any games open to the public the week of Feb 14th in Orlando? I happen to be flying to Orlando for that week, so would be cool to see them in pre-season.

[Fort York Redcoat]

Not sure how much of a fan I am with the Reds playing college and PDL teams in the pre-season. There is opportunity in places like Tucson to play MLS, European etc . The Carolina Challenge Cup was cancled this year due to having trouble getting enough teams to take part.

Toronto FC 2016 preseason schedule dates
Friday, January 22 – Players report to Toronto and undergo medicals
Monday, January 25 – Training in Toronto (first media availability)
Wednesday, January 27 – Team departs for Los Angeles, California
Monday, February 8 – Team returns to Toronto/Training in Toronto
Sunday, February 14 – Team departs for Orlando, Florida
Sunday, February 28 – Team returns to Toronto

Toronto FC 2016 Los Angeles preseason friendly match schedule (Subject to change)
Saturday, January 30 – UC Irvine @ Anteater Stadium (time is TBD)
Monday, February 1 – California State Fullerton @ Anteater Stadium (time is TBD)
Wednesday, February 3 – Ventura County Fusion @ Anteater Stadium (time is TBD)
Saturday, February 6 – LA Galaxy @ StubHub Center (time is TBD)

I'll consider them training in the same locale as the callups for US v Canada as a possible plus.

That's not a confirmation that the full squad will have time together but this schedule makes it easy as possible for it to happen.

As to the lack of consistent preseason tournament city hosts I think its pretty focused on spotlighting future MLS areas. Carolina was moved away from to concentrate on Disney mickey mouse tourney for Orlandos benefit but now that they are in the league all the focus is now moved to Tucson. Not a future site of the MLS per say but the general area is one MLS has been courting.

[ArmenJBX]

New kit numbers!

Clint Irwin - #1
Drew Moor - #3
Clement Simonin - #13
Steven Beitashour - #33

Heard that Will Johnson might be #7.

[OgtheDim]

Armen, could you just give a quick number for the amount of journo's there today? Seemed up a bit over last season - it looked like 10+.

[ArmenJBX]

About this many's worth:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZk6LZwWEAEsUZm.jpg:large

I wasn't there though! Could be more.

[molenshtain]

Just saw Seba at bloor and Bay. I wonder how early they're starting their days to be done their 2 a days before 2 PM.

[Red CB Toronto]

Just saw Seba at bloor and Bay. I wonder how early they're starting their days to be done their 2 a days before 2 PM.

Believe he and the family are living in Yorkville.

[Auzzy]

Anteater Stadium, awesome!

Yes and Seba lives in Yorkville, in the residences of the Four Seasons Hotel.

[OgtheDim]

Just saw Seba at bloor and Bay. I wonder how early they're starting their days to be done their 2 a days before 2 PM.

They did the beep test this morning - likely only 1 today. Wednesday travel to California.

[greatwhitenorf]

Well, early days yet, but I'm always happy to see players displaying any signs of intelligence. A sign of greater coachability.

And Irwin, Moor and Beitashour all come across as bright, well-spoken individuals in the media interview clips issued on the TFC website. Unlike, say, Wayne 'Errrmm, Yeah, Like' Rooney, Irwin has broadcast-quality speaking skills. With their strong MLS experience, I'm quietly optimistic of good things to come this season.

[notthesun]

http://www.torontosun.com/2016/01/25/conspiracy-theories-muddy-tfcs-preseason-testing

Funny story from Larson about some beep test shenanigans... apparently Endoh cheated slightly in lasting the longest. Still, sounds like he wasn't kidding in saying he had an engine like Bradley.

[Red I]

http://www.torontosun.com/2016/01/25/conspiracy-theories-muddy-tfcs-preseason-testing

Funny story from Larson about some beep test shenanigans... apparently Endoh cheated slightly in lasting the longest. Still, sounds like he wasn't kidding in saying he had an engine like Bradley.

You can't claim that while taking two beeps off; you aren't maxing out when you get that much of a recovery time. Unless it was his first beep, then ok, if it was a later beep, forget it

[Areathrasher]

Full preseason roster here - http://www.torontofc.ca/post/2016/01/26/toronto-fc-2016-pre-season-roster

[Red CB Toronto]

Full preseason roster here - http://www.torontofc.ca/post/2016/01/26/toronto-fc-2016-pre-season-roster

Yep, six players from TFC2 and four draft picks with the team addition to the 27 under contract. Definately a good opportunity for a player to step up and earn a first team contract.