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denime
01-24-2009, 09:24 AM
Mornin'

Nana and Gabe get U-20 call
Reds duo heading to Canada training camp

Toronto FC announced Friday that defender Nana Attakora-Gyan, and defender/midfielder Gabe Gala have been named to the 18 man training camp roster by Canadian head coach Tony Fonseca.

Read more (http://toronto.fc.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090123&content_id=213574&vkey=news_t280&fext=.jsp&team=t280)


TFC gets new family member
GolTV being purchased by MLSE

Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd. (MLSE) announced Friday that it has entered an agreement to purchase Insight Sports Ltd's ownership in GolTV Canada. The purchase, made by one of MLSE's affiliate companies, will see Canada's premier sports and entertainment organization acquire an 80.1 per cent stake in the 24-hour soccer network. The transaction will require CRTC approval.

Read more (http://toronto.fc.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090123&content_id=213548&vkey=news_t280&fext=.jsp&team=t280)


John Carver's biggest day
TFC coach excited by De Rosario's arrival

Toronto FC coach John Carver described Thursday's introduction of Dwayne De Rosario as his "biggest day at the club so far". De Rosario signed a four year contract and Carver can't wait to start working with the four-time All-Star on the training pitch.

Read more (http://toronto.fc.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090123&content_id=213544&vkey=news_t280&fext=.jsp&team=t280)


MLSE takes over soccer channel
GolTV Canada will help promote TFC and MLS, `bullish' Anselmi says of deal pegged at $12M

A day after signing a star Canadian player, the owners of Toronto FC have bought themselves a television network to promote the game.
Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment announced yesterday it's buying an 80.1 per cent share of GolTV Canada, the 24-hour soccer channel, from Insight Sports Ltd.
"We're obviously bullish on soccer," Tom Anselmi, executive vice-president and chief operating officer of MLSE said in an interview.

Read more (http://www.thestar.com/Sports/article/576528)



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cementhead
01-24-2009, 09:42 AM
Now maybe will get more MLS soccer show-in on TV!

ensco
01-24-2009, 09:50 AM
Great article (it's a day old) in the NY Times about the dearth of elite left backs in MLS and at the USMNT

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/24/sports/soccer/24soccer.html?ref=todayspaper

Stouffville_RPB
01-24-2009, 09:57 AM
Thanks for the news Denime. Even on a Saturday morning you guys are on top of things. You kick ass.

wzhxvy
01-24-2009, 10:22 AM
SSG...interesting...

Carter
01-24-2009, 11:36 AM
Thanks Denime

Flipityflu
01-24-2009, 02:20 PM
SSG...interesting...


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