TFC - RBNY MLS Reserve League - Saturday morning at Downsview

[Red CB Toronto]

With the big match on Saturday night at BMO Field, there will also be a MLS Reserve League match between the Reds and Energy Drink in the morning at Downsview Park, site of the new training ground, kickoff is 10 am. If you have never been this is a great opportunity to see the ends in an intimate, up close and personal setting where you can hear all the dialougue on the field while watching some pretty good footy, it is a really interesting experience to say the least. Would be great to see a good group of supporters out, I am looking forward to it.

[uncle p]

where exactly is the field?
Is it near the driver's test center?

[Klinsmann]

where exactly is the field?
Is it near the driver's test center?

Just south east of Keele and Sheppard... last time I drove in past the flea market and found the field just beside/behind the Hanger, there are signs to direct you to the hanger.

[prizby]

u can blame tsn for this one...stupid programming idiots won't show the aussie rules grand final LIVE (like they did last year) during the middle of the night and moved it to 11:30am...say the least, won't be making the reserves game

[Greatest Ripoff]

Does anyone have directions from Downsview subway station or a map that shows exactly where it is in the park?

[jazzy]

Does anyone have directions from Downsview subway station or a map that shows exactly where it is in the park?

It's quite the walk, from the station....which is N-E, corner of park while academy is at the west end, off of Sheppard,..just east of Keele. Check TTC I believe a bus may drive thru park. In a nutshell, from the Downsview station one would walk along Sheppard West, across the top of the park till you reach the main drive in entrance, bypassing the giant bldg's housing the flea markets....then walk south behind the large bldg's.....you'll see large parking lots then fields

[London]

u can blame tsn for this one...stupid programming idiots won't show the aussie rules grand final LIVE (like they did last year) during the middle of the night and moved it to 11:30am...say the least, won't be making the reserves game

huh????

it's TSN's fault for a saturday match??


or are you just pissy that you cant attend the reserve match??

[Fort York Redcoat]

I believe the bus services take you relatively close to the pitches. Haven't seen firsthand but I'm sure I'll get to know it better when the Accies move there in June.

[prizby]

huh????

it's TSN's fault for a saturday match??


or are you just pissy that you cant attend the reserve match??

no im pissy that a game that starts at 1am our time over in australia is on tape delay til 11:30am and instead tsn is showing sportscentre on repeat...last year, they showed the Grand Final live

[tfcleeds]

^Who's in the Grand Final this year, Priz? Haven't been able to keep up with AFL this year.

[prizby]

The last two winners...Geelong vs. Collingwood; being a Saints fan, this is a nightmare on who the root for, but I hate the Magpies and with the Cats having lost Gary Ablett, to come back to the Grand Final with a brand new coach to boot; just magnificant

[tfcleeds]

Agreed on it being tough who to root for, can't say I care for either team. It's been years since my Essendon were of relevance.

That sucks that the game isn't being shown live - I would have tried to watch it.

[prizby]

Agreed on it being tough who to root for, can't say I care for either team. It's been years since my Essendon were of relevance.

That sucks that the game isn't being shown live - I would have tried to watch it.

just got word from a friend at tsn...game will be live online from 11:30 til 1:30ish (first hour is an introduction of such) when the football game is over, tsn (not tsn2) will pick up the game and show it live!

Essendon were fun this year...too inconsistent, but I remember the first time they played Carlton, apparently a lot of people were betting on the long shot odds that they would draw...and the game ended in a draw...they got some fine pieces in Hurley, Jetta, McVeigh, Welsh, Ryder, Jobe Watson who was in the running for the brownlow in the early rounds, and you must remember dustin fletcher; plus their coaching staff is unreal right now; geelong's head coach quit to become an assistant with essendon

[Klinsmann]

looking forward to the reserve game tomorrow morning...

[Klinsmann]

looking forward to the reserve game tomorrow morning...

Last time I went to see one at Downsview it was canceled right before kick off due to a freak snow storm!

[uncle p]

Does anyone have directions from Downsview subway station or a map that shows exactly where it is in the park?

These buses should get you there. They are all based out of Downsview station. However I dont know where the actual fields are

101 Downsview Park
(brings you right into the park, close to the hanger and drivers test center

84 Sheppard west (westbound)
106 York University
107C Keele North
108 Downsview
(These all travel westbound on Sheppard towards Keele and can drop you walking distance to the flea market. The stop is called Tuscan Gate)

[Red CB Toronto]

These buses should get you there. They are all based out of Downsview station. However I dont know where the actual fields are

101 Downsview Park
(brings you right into the park, close to the hanger and drivers test center

84 Sheppard west (westbound)
106 York University
107C Keele North
108 Downsview
(These all travel westbound on Sheppard towards Keele and can drop you walking distance to the flea market. The stop is called Tuscan Gate)

Yes the 101 goes right onto the Downsview grounds , this is the one you want to take from Downsview Station. The bus will drop you right off at the hangar, the field is in the back.

[Red CB Toronto]

The Reds came out on top with a 3-1 victory this morning at Downsview. Stefan Vukovic has the brace. Keith Makabuya also put his name on the scoresheet in quite a windy game played on a soggy wet field. Hopefully the good times will keep on rolling into the night.

[jazzy]

I believe the bus services take you relatively close to the pitches. Haven't seen firsthand but I'm sure I'll get to know it better when the Accies move there in June.

Just saw a #101, from either Wilson or Downsview station...check first in future.... bus drop people at the hanger where just behind, south are the soccer pitch's....great game btw standing basically on the pitch.........aussie football over up close tfc ....not in my life time, ..jokes

[Klinsmann]

It was a pretty crazy there today. Very cold with the wind. Me and Cblake were standing about 2 feet from the pitch, it was a great game.

Kyle Davies played well at center back too.

[Torontotonto]

Last time I went to see one at Downsview it was canceled right before kick off due to a freak snow storm!

Yeh, remember that one, it started snowing on the way there

[Flint]

damn I wish I wasnt working or I would have been there.

[jazzy]

It was a pretty crazy there today. Very cold with the wind. Me and Cblake were standing about 2 feet from the pitch, it was a great game.

Kyle Davies played well at center back too.

What number was Davies??.. Was he #34 , if not who was that??

[Red CB Toronto]

What number was Davies??.. Was he #34 , if not who was that??

Davies number was 29. 34 was Stefan Vukovic, who has 17 goals this season with the TFC Academy in the CSL. He scored the second and third goal for the Reds. Don't be surprised if he is signed to a MLS contract in 2012.

[Klinsmann]

What number was Davies??.. Was he #34 , if not who was that??

Davies was #29 played the whole game.
I think 2 academy kids subbed on in the last 10 mins #34 and #38, I have no idea what their names are.

[London]

The Reds came out on top with a 3-1 victory this morning at Downsview. Stefan Vukovic has the brace. Keith Makabuya also put his name on the scoresheet in quite a windy game played on a soggy wet field. Hopefully the good times will keep on rolling into the night.

good for stefan but he needs to save his energy for winning the CSL scoring title,

i agree he should move up to mls soon enough

[jazzy]

Davies number was 29. 34 was Stefan Vukovic, who has 17 goals this season with the TFC Academy in the CSL. He scored the second and third goal for the Reds. Don't be surprised if he is signed to a MLS contract in 2012.

Oh yes my mistake, I've followed Vuckovich all year and he is growing into a two way player, a beast please TFC AND Canada keep this man......I meant there was a mid fielder I thought #3...? , latin looking but did'nt recognize him, and yes Davies, had'nt seen him of course before. The surroundings and closeness of field, cold but glorious sunshine made this game a great time for soccer lovers......looking forward to many more

[Klinsmann]

Oh yes my mistake, I've followed Vuckovich all year and he is growing into a two way player, a beast please TFC AND Canada keep this man......I meant there was a mid fielder I thought #3...? , latin looking but did'nt recognize him, and yes Davies, had'nt seen him of course before. The surroundings and closeness of field, cold but glorious sunshine made this game a great time for soccer lovers......looking forward to many more

#21 is Leandre Griffit. Played in the midfield today

This guy?
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[jazzy]

#21 is Leandre Griffit. Played in the midfield today

This guy?
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yes....thanks,...him and Davies, haven't seen. Davies was aggressive but some of his touches need work...He did get a good clip from their giant #12 I believe and Davies reacted strongly,....seems intense enough....all in all I see Winters and DeKlerk's control game, thru-out our team now. ...very positive

[Greatest Ripoff]

Was #36 Sergio Camargo?