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Red CB Toronto
03-19-2018, 10:44 PM
As was mentioned in Kurt's article, Steve Goff of the Washington post tweeted out tonight that the April 7th match vs. the DC United will be moved to mid-June. This was not unexpected as the Reds have the second leg of their Champions League semi-final at Club America in Mexico City. Makes total sense to me plus it no gives us a home match in June.

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notthesun
03-19-2018, 11:12 PM
Great news.

PizzaEatingYeti
03-20-2018, 02:01 AM
Super!

ensco
03-20-2018, 06:15 AM
Huge news. Besides making sure the best XI are rested, it means we can go to Denver (or I suppose Mexico City itself, although I doubt that) for a few days beforehand to acclimate at altitude.

pprzerac
03-20-2018, 08:00 AM
Does this mean they aren't replacing the grass in June?

benito
03-20-2018, 09:34 AM
This is good news. I assume it will be on the June 15 weekend.

If the field is replaced at the end of May, that gives them just over 2 weeks for the grass. I wonder how much time is needed for the turf?

ryan
03-20-2018, 09:52 AM
This is good news. I assume it will be on the June 15 weekend.

If the field is replaced at the end of May, that gives them just over 2 weeks for the grass. I wonder how much time is needed for the turf?

Usually a bit longer than that.

Laiping
03-21-2018, 07:21 AM
June 13th sounds great! I hope they make it official soon. It would be a perfect birthday with a WIN! Thank you for the update. :))

Cas87
03-21-2018, 08:17 AM
I have a feeling that this will be played either Sunday June 17th (late afternoon, or even evening).
Or even on the 20th at night.

ensco
03-21-2018, 09:16 AM
^ The obvious move is to have the game played towards the beginning of the World Cup break. Tuesday the 12th or Wednesday the 13th make the most sense, as they are before the World Cup itself starts

The 17th won't happen. Teams want to disperse - it's not fair to DCU or TFC players, and creates competitive balance issues, if those two teams have to mostly stay in training/mid season routine, while everyone else is on the beach

Don't know what this means for the new grass plan, though

Couchy81
03-21-2018, 09:19 AM
^ The obvious move is to have the game played towards the beginning of the World Cup break. Tuesday the 12th or Wednesday the 13th make the most sense, as they are before the World Cup itself starts

The 17th won't happen. Teams want to disperse - it's not fair to DCU or TFC if they have to mostly stay in training/mid season routine while everyone else is on the beach

Don't know what this means for the new grass plan, though

Just asked my rep it's June 13. Kickoff time TBD.

Red CB Toronto
03-21-2018, 09:36 AM
^ The obvious move is to have the game played towards the beginning of the World Cup break. Tuesday the 12th or Wednesday the 13th make the most sense, as they are before the World Cup itself starts

The 17th won't happen. Teams want to disperse - it's not fair to DCU or TFC players, and creates competitive balance issues, if those two teams have to mostly stay in training/mid season routine, while everyone else is on the beach

Don't know what this means for the new grass plan, though

On the issue of the new grass plan, the Argos still have not scheduled there pre-season home game vs. Ottawa in early June yet either.

rydermike
03-21-2018, 10:43 AM
On the issue of the new grass plan, the Argos still have not scheduled there pre-season home game vs. Ottawa in early June yet either.

Argos first preseason game is June 1st and season opener (away) is June 15,so it would have to be around June 7-9.


We play in DC on October 17. I wonder if there's a way we could swap dates (play in DC in June and at bmo in October) to allow the grass to set for a few extra days. DC might not go for it, might prefer a late season home game

Red CB Toronto
03-21-2018, 10:54 AM
Argos first preseason game is June 1st and season opener (away) is June 15,so it would have to be around June 7-9.


We play in DC on October 17. I wonder if there's a way we could swap dates (play in DC in June and at bmo in October) to allow the grass to set for a few extra days. DC might not go for it, might prefer a late season home game

I don't think the two dates can be flipped, DC's new stadium I don't believe will be ready. Their first game at Audi Field is Just 14th.

jabbronies
03-21-2018, 10:57 AM
Just asked my rep it's June 13. Kickoff time TBD.

Das my Birfday

OgtheDim
03-21-2018, 11:35 AM
Just asked my rep it's June 13. Kickoff time TBD.


Grrr.....Going to be out of town.

magmadragon
03-21-2018, 12:01 PM
Just asked my rep it's June 13. Kickoff time TBD.

Big if true. I got tickets to Phantom on the Saturday so I've been crossing my fingers since the news of the move broke.

Cas87
03-21-2018, 12:25 PM
Argos first preseason game is June 1st and season opener (away) is June 15,so it would have to be around June 7-9.


We play in DC on October 17. I wonder if there's a way we could swap dates (play in DC in June and at bmo in October) to allow the grass to set for a few extra days. DC might not go for it, might prefer a late season home game

I feel as though as a one off the Argos pre-season game may be back at Varsity or Lamport (both General Admission, Lamport is to be hosting Wolfpack games by then)

Oldtimer
03-22-2018, 12:24 PM
The club announced June 13, 8PM in an email. Thread title revised accordingly.

New ticket trader thread: http://forums.redpatchboys.ca/showthread.php?41497-June-13-8PM-TFC-v-DC-United-(post-poned-from-April-7)

wopchop
03-22-2018, 01:00 PM
This sucks. Now I can't go. Dammit.

ensco
03-22-2018, 01:02 PM
Well, that gives them 19 days to grow the grass... sounds too tight.

Red CB Toronto
03-22-2018, 01:16 PM
Well, that gives them 19 days to grow the grass... sounds too tight.

Plus the date for the Argos home pre-season game during that same time period has not been announced. So putting grass in during that time might not even be viable.

Rocket Robin
03-22-2018, 05:08 PM
Hmm. Now means TFC fans can't go to the 2nd leg Canadian Championship game between Oakville Blue Devils and AS Blainville which from last I heard was being played at Ontario Soccer Centre. OBD's home of Sheridan College doesn't have stadium lights.

Chances were small, but TFC would face either of those teams as the winner plays Ottawa for a spot in the semis.

Auzzy
03-22-2018, 06:44 PM
I really wonder what the plan is for the grass now. Perhaps a friendly journalist could ask TFC?

Red CB Toronto
03-22-2018, 06:54 PM
Hmm. Now means TFC fans can't go to the 2nd leg Canadian Championship game between Oakville Blue Devils and AS Blainville which from last I heard was being played at Ontario Soccer Centre. OBD's home of Sheridan College doesn't have stadium lights.

Chances were small, but TFC would face either of those teams as the winner plays Ottawa for a spot in the semis.

So what game are you going to?

fergiejr
03-23-2018, 06:51 AM
Hmm. Now means TFC fans can't go to the 2nd leg Canadian Championship game between Oakville Blue Devils and AS Blainville which from last I heard was being played at Ontario Soccer Centre. OBD's home of Sheridan College doesn't have stadium lights.

Chances were small, but TFC would face either of those teams as the winner plays Ottawa for a spot in the semis.

Crap. I was going to catch that game. I didn't know it was going to be moved though, I guess the reasons make sense.

Rocket Robin
03-23-2018, 11:40 AM
So what game are you going to?

I expect TFC.
Last year the L1O championship was bumped by the OSC as TFC II played up there on the Saturday and TFC (MLS) were playing at BMO on Sunday (the TFC v Impact derby game). L1O ended up rescheduling for the next Friday night and drew surprisingly well.

Red CB Toronto
03-23-2018, 11:49 AM
I expect TFC.
Last year the L1O championship was bumped by the OSC as TFC II played up there on the Saturday and TFC (MLS) were playing at BMO on Sunday (the TFC v Impact derby game). L1O ended up rescheduling for the next Friday night and drew surprisingly well.

Maybe the Oakville game can be bumped by a day, would be nice.

Fort York Redcoat
03-23-2018, 01:32 PM
So they moved this date for CCL priorities?

Fantastic.