Enough with the True Supporter stuff.
everyone believes they're a true supporter...whatever that means.
I personally am not huge fan of friendlies, but i'm not as militant about my stance recently.
I don't go.
But that doesn't mean I'll shit on someone's opinion.
It's football, and some people enjoy it.
Enough of the dong measuring.
we all support how we can, when we can.
Injuries, and match congestion are 2 very good reasons not to have these friendlies mid season.
Another one that tops the cake for me and I don't see being discussed much is inviting a world renowned club into our home at BMO only to have the "home" crowd be overwhelmingly pro Tottenham or Real Madrid etc...
It reminds me of Canada home games in the past that had more Jamaica fans than Canadian fans.
To me, there is just something off about subjecting your home club to that unnecessarily.
Aston-Villa, and River Plate was a pro-TFC crowd at home, but lately it's been the other way around.
Just embarrassing.
EDIT: I'm going to the game just to do my part to make sure Tottenham fans know they can eat my ass(including my friend who has TFC seasons and is a Tottenham supporter before a TFC supporter)
Last edited by Alonso; 07-22-2014 at 12:55 PM.
We need to get over this feeling. It's likely going to be happening for the foreseeable future.Originally Posted by Alonso
Games this Wednesday including MLS teams:
TFC v Tottanham
Crew v C. Palace
FCD v Aston Villa
SKC v Man City
LA v Man U.
It's just another training session, however it allows our guys to play together in more of a competitive environment for 45min. Plus the young kids get some action in too. I don't see a problem with this. Injuries could occur on the training field as well.
Anyone else becoming a Palace fan for a day?
I wonder what the Expedia Projected Lineup will be....
Why Palace?
They're playing against the Crew
I'll put my guess up and see how it compares.I wonder what the Expedia Projected Lineup will be....
1st half
Defoe - Weideman
Lovitz -- Bekker -- Hall -- Osorio
Morgan -- Henry -- Richter -- Hagglund
Konopka
2nd Half
Hamilton -- Weideman
Lovitz - Bekker - Hall - Aparicio
Morgan -- Academy Kid -- Richter -- Hagglund
Q.
Lets see if I can beat the Expedia guess.
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Sorry to burst your bubble already, Aparicio will leaving tomorrow for the u20 camp/Milk Cup tourney.
Darn,
So close
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Bradley will play. I suspect as will Gilberto and Moore, at some point.
Everyone, to each their own. I'm not going, but I'm sure everyone who does will have a great time, and an opportunity to see EPL opposition at that. For myself, friendlies just don't do it for me (except, if perhaps Leeds United was the opposition), but I understand the appeal for some people. As for the Spurs fans possibly outnumbering us in our house for one game, who cares - not like we'll see those people again anyways (unless they also happen to be TFC fans). I'd be more concerned if we were outnumbered at home for a competitive match (a la Jamaica).
I wonder if we'll see any trailist or guest players in this game, as we have in friendlies in the past? Maybe Pasher?
TFCA v Durham, cup game, same eve in OshWa. So I don't think the academy will be part of the evening festivities.
Injuries, and match congestion are 2 very good reasons not to have these friendlies mid season.
Another one that tops the cake for me and I don't see being discussed much is inviting a world renowned club into our home at BMO only to have the "home" crowd be overwhelmingly pro Tottenham or Real Madrid etc...
It reminds me of Canada home games in the past that had more Jamaica fans than Canadian fans.
To me, there is just something off about subjecting your home club to that unnecessarily.
Aston-Villa, and River Plate was a pro-TFC crowd at home, but lately it's been the other way around.
Just embarrassing.
EDIT: I'm going to the game just to do my part to make sure Tottenham fans know they can eat my ass
These games are marketed to the visitor supporter groups to get more than a one off sale-the email marketing mlse does needs to get new email addresses and people into the MLSE system. It is the same thing when you see the "join the wating list today" stuff. The only THFC supporter who would not sign up for this type of game is hard to imagine. And they are keen to see anyone wear their shirt just like i would be seeing tfc academy and trialist types in florida.
just remember this is the marketing of mlse. If it didnt work, they wouldnt do it.
liewicki did say his ambibtion for tfc was to be the first $50M revenue team in MLS.
To me this is akin to selling your soul for a dollar (selling seats in your home stadium to others who would then defile and cheer against the home team). And to me this has been the problem of MLSE since day one.
I aspire to this philosophy: http://www.kansascity.com/sports/mls...cle776898.html
KC is playing MAN CITY...I guess that's not a money grab,its all going to charity..
The point being this isn't an MLSE issue, it's an MLS MANDATE.
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I don't think it's a MANDATE.
If it was, these clubs would be in trouble since they aren't hosting a friendly this year.
New England
Montreal
Chivas
Portland
Colorado
Vancouver
It's a huge REVENUE opportunity though. MLS clubs keep half of their gate receipts for regular season games but MLS allows them to keep 100% of the revenue for friendlies.
That's why we have to "get used to it."
To be fair Portland has the All Star game versus Bayern so I guess that would take the place of a friendly (in terms of revenue a bit).
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RSL is tweeting stuff like #trophiesnotfriendlies
Its a part of what are club wants to be. They want world competition and high profile opponents, just like LA. Its clear MLSE and Tim L want Toronto to be a 'soccer' hotbed.
If it helps attract the right players and maybe get us loans of useful players, I can't say that its a massive issue. I would prefer better timing on these games overall though.
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or why not host more games like olympiakos vs. ac milan...fans get to see european teams and tfc could charge a boatload
Those events may use BMO field, but its not a MLSE event.
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Well I had a great time at the open training and will tonight too. It's awesome being that close up to an EPL team in training. The speed is soooo much faster than MLS. And those practices are intense. It's really cool to see what drills they run the players through too.
Seattle pretty much played an A team. It would be nice if Nelsen didn't embarrass TFC i.e. Bekker/Hall will get torn apart, although I do like the idea of Hamilton going 90 and Bekker and Lovitz getting substantial minutes. Back line will need Henry and Hagglund most of the night to stand a chance.
I'm sorry I thought this was known. Teams can skip a year but it's suggested to get these friendly dates filled. If you are so inclined I am also interested in the longest stint a team has got away with no friendlies. I would be astounded and impressed if it was 3 years or longer.
So its true its not written anywhere but it surely is a mandate from the league.
FORMER FULL TIME KOOL-AID DRINKER
the timing is tough but its exposure.
its a dog and pony show, and european teams love to be a part of it.
Its a chance to buy them dinner, and pick up players like Defoe while selling or loaning them players like Henry and Hagglund
plus, Id rather pay less for my tickets and MSLE makes their money on these games.
that was an example; what would stop MLSE from organizing friendlies in Toronto between two European sides?
Yeah, but who wants to play a friendly in SL at altitude?
Leiweke was at the presser announcing that game and some commercial deal with the firm that runs the Guinness Cup was announced.
I think MLSE is involved.
EDIT: Here is the press release http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1377...rship-tomorrow
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