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| Nickname(s) | TFC, Reds | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Founded | 2006 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ground | BMO Field (Capacity 20,522) |
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| Owner |  MLSE |
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| Head Coach |  John Carver |
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| League | Major League Soccer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2007 | Eastern Conference: 7th Overall: 13th Playoffs: DNQ |
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| First game | Toronto FC 0-2 C.D. Chivas USA (Home Depot Center; April 7, 2007) |
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| Largest win | 4-0 vs FC Dallas (BMO Field; June 17, 2007) |
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| Largest defeat | 0-4 vs New England Revolution (Gillette Stadium; April 14, 2007) |
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| All-time top scorer | Danny Dichio (11) |
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| Supporters groups | U-Sector, Red Patch Boys, Tribal Rhythm Nation, The North End Elite, Ceilidh House Hoolies, Ultras 114 |
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Toronto FC is a Canadian professional soccer club located in Toronto, and the first non-American team in Major League Soccer (MLS). Football club names are a part of the sport 's culture reflecting century-old traditions This is a of lists of the use of Nicknames in football (soccer. BMO Field (ˈbiːmoʊ "BEE-moe" is a Soccer-specific stadium located in Exhibition Place in the city of Toronto. The following is a list of Association football stadia. They are ordered by their capacity, that is the maximum number of spectators that the Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd ( MLSE) is the owner and operator of the Toronto Maple Leafs National Hockey League team Toronto Raptors John William Carver (born January 16, 1965 in Newcastle upon Tyne) is an English former footballer, and current Head Coach Major League Soccer ( MLS) is the top-flight professional Soccer league in the United States and Canada with 14 teams 13 in the U The 2007 Major League Soccer season was the 12th season in league history Club Deportivo Chivas USA (short form CD Chivas USA or Chivas USA) is a professional soccer club based in Carson, California, United States The Home Depot Center is a multiple-use sports complex located on the campus of California State University Dominguez Hills in Carson California. Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. FC Dallas is a North American professional soccer team based in Frisco, Texas, United States. BMO Field (ˈbiːmoʊ "BEE-moe" is a Soccer-specific stadium located in Exhibition Place in the city of Toronto. Events 1462 - Vlad III the Impaler attempts to assassinate Mehmed II ( The Night Attack) forcing him to retreat Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The New England Revolution, nicknamed the Revs, is a professional soccer club based in Foxborough Massachusetts, that participates in Major League Gillette Stadium is the home Stadium for the New England Patriots football team and the New England Revolution soccer team Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Daniele Salvatore "Danny" Dichio (born October 19, 1974) is an English footballer of Italian descent History and Name It was founded in 2000 by football fans in the Toronto, Canada area as a supporters group for the Toronto Lynx RPB Supporters Choice Award At the end of each MLS regular season the Red Patch Boys conduct an online poll for the annual Supporters Choice Award Ultras 114 is a soccer (football Ultras group associated with the Canadian club side Toronto FC. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered Toronto (təˈrɒntoʊ colloquially pronounced or) is the largest city in Canada and is the provincial capital of Ontario Major League Soccer ( MLS) is the top-flight professional Soccer league in the United States and Canada with 14 teams 13 in the U The club's first regular season match was April 7, 2007 at Home Depot Center in Los Angeles, a 0-2 loss to Chivas USA. Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Home Depot Center is a multiple-use sports complex located on the campus of California State University Dominguez Hills in Carson California. Club Deportivo Chivas USA (short form CD Chivas USA or Chivas USA) is a professional soccer club based in Carson, California, United States Although they did not make the playoffs, Toronto FC was a financial success in its inaugural season, selling out every home game in the 20,522-seat BMO Field and capturing unprecedented media attention. Toronto sold all of its 14,000 season tickets in the first year and all 16,000 of its second year season tickets
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History
Club Identity
The name of the club was officially announced on May 11, 2006 by the team's owner, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd. (MLSE). Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd ( MLSE) is the owner and operator of the Toronto Maple Leafs National Hockey League team Toronto Raptors The "FC" in the team's name is the conventional initialism for Football Club, but in official media and documents the team has only been referred to as Toronto FC, never Toronto Football Club. Larry Tannenbaum, chairman of MLSE, stated at the team name's unveiling that "I think the way we spell it is 'futbol'. "
The announcement followed an online consultation in which the public was invited to vote on the name during a limited period. The voting options were "Toronto Nationals," "Inter Toronto," "Toronto Reds," "Toronto FC," and "Toronto Barons. " MLSE's strategy in choosing "Toronto FC" following this process was based on two reasons. Firstly, over 40 percent of the online vote supported the simplified Toronto FC name during the consultation. Secondly, MLSE hoped that with this fairly generic name the new club would earn a more organic nickname from the Toronto fans rather than having one imposed upon the club. This processed has slowly occurred over the course of the club's early history with Toronto FC widely referred to simply by the initials "TFC" or the "Reds" (after their home kit colour) by several media groups and members of the Toronto FC staff. The official team colours are Collegiate Red, White, Dark Onyx, and Light Onyx.
Ownership and management
Toronto FC are owned and managed by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd., who are also the owners and operators of the Toronto Maple Leafs, a National Hockey League team, the Toronto Raptors, a National Basketball Association team, and the Toronto Marlies, an American Hockey League team. Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd ( MLSE) is the owner and operator of the Toronto Maple Leafs National Hockey League team Toronto Raptors "Leafs" and "Maple Leafs" redirect here For the former American Hockey League team see St The National Hockey League ( NHL) is a professional Ice hockey league composed of 30 teams in North America The Toronto Raptors are a professional Basketball team based in Toronto, Ontario. The Toronto Marlies are an Ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. American Hockey Association (1926–1942The American Hockey League (AHL is a Professional Ice hockey league in North America that serves as the primary Along with owning professional sports teams as well as Leafs TV and Raptors NBA TV, the company is also involved in real estate and property management, owning sports venues such as the Air Canada Centre and the General Motors Centre. The The General Motors Centre (GMC is a 5500-seat multi-purpose Arena located in downtown Oshawa Ontario. Tom Anselmi, the COO and executive vice-president of MLSE, is regarded as the team's president, while the general manager duties are held by Director of football (soccer) Mo Johnston. "Director of Football" is a term describing a senior management figure at a football club most commonly used in Europe. Maurice John Giblin "Mo" Johnston (born April 13, 1963 in Glasgow, Scotland) is a former Scottish football Paul Beirne is Director of Business Operations.
Television and radio
Toronto FC's opening match against Chivas USA was broadcast on Rogers Sportsnet. Rogers Sportsnet (often referred to only as Sportsnet) is a Canadian English language Cable television Sports Specialty channel On April 11, 2007 the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) announced it too had secured rights to broadcast some of the team's matches, along with The Score. Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Score Television Network (often referred to only as The Score) is a Canadian English language Cable television Specialty channel The CBC carried 14 regular-season games in 2007, including the home opener and the MLS debut of David Beckham at BMO Field on August 5. David Robert Joseph Beckham, and is also a member of the England national team. Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia. Rogers Sportsnet employs Gerry Dobson and Craig Forrest for the play calling while James Sharman and Paul James call the games on The Score, with Brian Budd as sideline reporter. Craig Lorne Forrest (born 20 September 1967 in Coquitlam, British Columbia) is a Canadian Soccer commentator and a former Paul John James (born November 11, 1963 in Cardiff Wales) is a soccer analyst former head coach and Canadian national team player. This article is about the former Canadian soccer player For the similarly named British Army soldier posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross see Bryan Budd. On CBC, Nigel Reed and Jason DeVos handle the broadcasts with Mitch Peacock performing the sideline role for the national broadcaster. Jason de Vos (surname also spelt 'De Vos' born January 2, 1974 in London, Ontario) is a Soccer commentator for the Canadian Mitch Peacock is an anchor with Fox Soccer Report on Fox Soccer Channel and Fox Sports World Canada.
No radio arrangements have been announced to date.
Head coaches
John Carver is currently head coach at Toronto FC. John William Carver (born January 16, 1965 in Newcastle upon Tyne) is an English former footballer, and current Head Coach
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Mo Johnston
- August 25, 2006 to February 1, 2008
Toronto FC confirmed that former Red Bull New York coach Mo Johnston would serve as the first head coach in team history at a press conference in Toronto in August 2006. Maurice John Giblin "Mo" Johnston (born April 13, 1963 in Glasgow, Scotland) is a former Scottish football The 2007 Major League Soccer season was the 12th season in league history John William Carver (born January 16, 1965 in Newcastle upon Tyne) is an English former footballer, and current Head Coach The 2008 Major League Soccer season is the 13th season in league history Maurice John Giblin "Mo" Johnston (born April 13, 1963 in Glasgow, Scotland) is a former Scottish football Events 1248 - The Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III the Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Red Bull New York is an American professional soccer organization based in New Jersey that fields a team in Major League Soccer called the Maurice John Giblin "Mo" Johnston (born April 13, 1963 in Glasgow, Scotland) is a former Scottish football During the press conference, Tom Anselmi said Johnston "represents the next generation of MLS coaches who have extensive playing experience in Europe and North America". Johnston's playing career included stints at Celtic, Rangers, and Everton before ending his career with the Kansas City Wizards of Major League Soccer. The Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the east end of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. Rangers Football Club are an Association football team based in Glasgow Scotland, who currently play in the Scottish Premier League. Everton Football Club is an English football club located in the city of Liverpool. The Kansas City Wizards are a professional soccer club based in Kansas City, Kansas that participates in Major League Soccer. Major League Soccer ( MLS) is the top-flight professional Soccer league in the United States and Canada with 14 teams 13 in the U At the time of his hiring, Johnston claimed a "wonderful" assistant coach had already been hired while declining to divulge the person's identity. This person was later revealed to be former U.S. National Team and Kansas City Wizards coach, Bob Gansler. The United States men's national soccer team is the national Soccer team of the United States for men and is controlled by the United States Soccer The Kansas City Wizards are a professional soccer club based in Kansas City, Kansas that participates in Major League Soccer. Bob Gansler (born July 1, 1941 in Mucsi, Hungary) is a Hungarian-American soccer player and coach On February 1, 2008, it was announced that Mo Johnston was moving to become Toronto FC Manager and Director of Soccer. Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
John Carver
- February 1, 2008 to present
John Carver was formerly the caretaker manager at Leeds United in England and later assistant at Luton Town F.C. He has previously worked on the coaching staff at Newcastle United. John William Carver (born January 16, 1965 in Newcastle upon Tyne) is an English former footballer, and current Head Coach Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Leeds United Association Football Club, commonly referred to as simply Leeds United or informally Leeds, are an English professional football England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Luton Town Football Club are an English football team based in the town of Luton in Bedfordshire. Newcastle United Football Club (also known as The Magpies or The Toon) is an English football club based in Newcastle upon He was announced as Toronto FC's new head coach in February 2008 with his predecessor Mo Johnston "moving upstairs" into sporting director role. Maurice John Giblin "Mo" Johnston (born April 13, 1963 in Glasgow, Scotland) is a former Scottish football
Support staff
- Chris Cummins
- On May 9 2008, the club announced the signing of former Luton Town F.C. Director of youth development Chris Cummins. Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of Luton Town Football Club are an English football team based in the town of Luton in Bedfordshire. Cummins rejoins former Luton Town colleague John Carver, who worked on the coaching staff at the English club. Luton Town Football Club are an English football team based in the town of Luton in Bedfordshire. John William Carver (born January 16, 1965 in Newcastle upon Tyne) is an English former footballer, and current Head Coach Cummins role at TFC is as Carver's assistant to the first team. John William Carver (born January 16, 1965 in Newcastle upon Tyne) is an English former footballer, and current Head Coach His duties include overseeing the reserve side alongside Nick Dasovic.
- Paul Winsper
- On January 11, 2008, the club announced that Paul Winsper had been hired as Strength and Conditioning Coach. Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common In 2007, Toronto's injury woes had quickly exposed their lack of depth, and Winsper, a decade-long veteran with Newcastle United's staff, was brought in from the Premier League. Newcastle United Football Club (also known as The Magpies or The Toon) is an English football club based in Newcastle upon The Premier League, colloquially referred to as the Premiership, is an English professional league for football clubs
Eddie Kehoe- Kehoe, a former goalkeeper in Ireland, assisted Carmine Isacco with coaching goalkeepers in the team's inaugural season. Ireland ( Irish: Éire, ˈeːrʲə is a country in north-western Europe. Isacco's departure at the end of 2007 meant that Kehoe assumed a full-time role as goalkeeping coach.
- Malcolm Phillips
- Equipment manager Phillips hails from Southampton, England, and joined up with Toronto in 2007. Southampton ( IPA /ˌsaʊθˈhæmptən/ is the largest city in the county of Hampshire, on the south coast of England England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland
- Nick Dasovic
- TFC Academy head coach and 2nd assistant to the first team. Nick Robert Dasovic (born December 5, 1968 in Vancouver) is a retired professional Canadian Soccer player who appeared for the TFC Academy are the top academy of the Canadian MLS club Toronto FC.
- Jason Bent
- TFC Academy U-18 coach. Jason Andrew Bent (born in August 03 1977 in Scarborough Ontario) is a former Canadian TFC Academy are the top academy of the Canadian MLS club Toronto FC.
- Stuart Neely
- TFC Academy U-16 coach. TFC Academy are the top academy of the Canadian MLS club Toronto FC.
Players
Roster
In accordance with MLS policies, Toronto FC is restricted to an 18 man senior roster and a 10 man developmental roster. Like its American counterparts, the squad consists of both domestic and foreign players (though these domestic players are Canadian rather than American).
In 2007, the club was allowed thirteen international players, of which no more than eight could be non-Americans (8+5). Following former coach Mo Johnston complaints regarding the strict player constraints set by the league, MLS has relaxed these regulations for the 2008 season. Now, Toronto FC is allowed sixteen international players, of which no more than eleven can be non-Americans (11+5). This new measure is to compensate for the smaller talent pool in Canada, thus keeping the league competitive. In comparison, American teams are permitted up to eight international players (Canadian players fit into this category). Thus Toronto FC is required to field fewer domestic players than its American counterparts.
Current squad
As of June 11, 2008. The players in bold have senior international caps.
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TFC Academy
TFC Academy are the top academy of Toronto FC. Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, are the players on a team in Association football (soccer in the row nearest to the opposing Andrea Lombardo (born May 23, 1987 in North York, Toronto, Ontario) is an Italian soccer player who is best For the Australian Rules position see Midfielder (Australian Rules. Amado Guevara (born May 2, 1976 in Tegucigalpa) is a Honduran football Midfielder, who currently plays for Canadian In many team Sports a goalkeeper (termed goaltender netminder, goalie, or keeper in some sports David Andres Monsalve (born December 21, 1988 in North York, Toronto, Ontario) is a Canadian soccer player Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, are the players on a team in Association football (soccer in the row nearest to the opposing Jarrod Brian Stockley Smith (born June 20, 1984) is a soccer player from New Zealand who currently plays for Toronto FC. For the Australian Rules position see Midfielder (Australian Rules. Tyler Hemming (born May 9, 1985 in London Ontario) is a Canadian soccer player who is currently on trial at Tampere United in For the Australian Rules position see Midfielder (Australian Rules. Gabe Gala (born 29 June 1989 in Yola Nigeria) is a Canadian Soccer player In Association football (soccer a defender is a player who tries to prevent the other team from scoring Olivier Tébily (born December 19, 1975) is a footballer who plays as a defender. In Association football (soccer a defender is a player who tries to prevent the other team from scoring Nana Attakora (born 27 March 1989 in North York Ontario) is a Canadian Soccer player For the Australian Rules position see Midfielder (Australian Rules. Laurent Robert (born May 21, 1975 in Saint Benoit, Reunion, French Overseas Departments) is a French left winger who currently For the Australian Rules position see Midfielder (Australian Rules. Carl Robinson Jr (born 13 October 1976 in Llandrindod Wells) is a Welsh international football Midfielder, currently with For the Australian Rules position see Midfielder (Australian Rules. Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, are the players on a team in Association football (soccer in the row nearest to the opposing Jeff Cunningham (born August 21, 1976 in Montego Bay, Jamaica) is a Jamaican-American Soccer Striker, who currently plays Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, are the players on a team in Association football (soccer in the row nearest to the opposing Alecko Eskandarian (born July 9 1982 in Montvale New Jersey) is a professional soccer player of Armenian descent in Major League Soccer, Kyriakos "Kenny" Stamatopoulos (born August 28, 1979 in Kalamata, Greece) is a Greek - Canadian soccer Ronnie O'Brien (born January 5, 1979 in Bray, Ireland) is an Irish Footballer who currently plays right midfield for Collin Samuel (born August 27, 1981 in Manzanilla, Trinidad) is a Trinidad and Tobago football player who currently plays TFC Academy are the top academy of the Canadian MLS club Toronto FC. They are a member of the National Division of the Canadian Soccer League, the highest professional soccer league in Canada. TFC Academy will play their home games at Lamport Stadium in Toronto. Lamport Stadium is a multi-use Stadium on King Street in the Parkdale neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Canadian Championship
From 2008 the club will be competing with Montreal Impact and Vancouver Whitecaps in the annual Canadian Championship which will be used to determine both a national champion for Canada and the qualifier for the CONCACAF Champions League. The Canadian Championship is an Association football tournament that is scheduled to take place in the cities of Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Montreal Impact Football Club ( Impact de Montréal) is a Canadian professional Football team founded in 1993 The Canadian Championship is an Association football tournament that is scheduled to take place in the cities of Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver The CONCACAF Champions League is the annual international football competition held in the CONCACAF region ( North America, Central
Stadium
Before the 2007 season started, construction was completed on a new stadium at Exhibition Place in Toronto called BMO Field where Toronto FC currently play. Exhibition Place is a mixed-use property on the Toronto shore of Lake Ontario, a few kilometers west of the central business district BMO Field (ˈbiːmoʊ "BEE-moe" is a Soccer-specific stadium located in Exhibition Place in the city of Toronto. The stadium holds 20,195 people and is the largest soccer-specific stadium in Canada. Soccer-specific stadium (or football-specific stadium) is a term used mainly in the United States and Canada, coined by Lamar Hunt, to refer Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page It served as a major venue for the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup. The 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup was the sixteenth edition of the FIFA U-20 World Cup (formerly called FIFA World Youth Championship hosted by Canada from The stadium is owned by the City of Toronto, while MLSE, the team's owner, operates it. The cost of the stadium is estimated at $62. 5 million. MLS Commissioner Don Garber has stated that the 2008 MLS All-Star Game will take place at BMO Field, as will an MLS Cup by the year 2012. Don Garber (born October 9, 1957 in Queens New York) is the Commissioner of Major League Soccer and CEO of Soccer The MLS All-Star Game has been held each season that Major League Soccer has existed The MLS Cup is the annual championship game of Major League Soccer.
On September 20, 2006, the official MLS website announced that BMO Financial Group had officially purchased the naming rights for the new stadium. Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. For international matches, the BMO Field is known as the National Soccer Stadium.
Statistics and records
Main article: Toronto FC records
Year-by-Year
Main article: Toronto FC seasons
Average attendance
regular season/playoffs
Toronto FC fans
Richard Peddie, CEO of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd. This page details Toronto FC records from their inaugural season in 2007 as a member of Major League Soccer up to and including the Red Bull New This is an almanac of seasons played by Toronto FC in Major League Soccer and other soccer competitions from Toronto FC 's inaugural Summary Toronto FC began play in Major League Soccer in 2007, and the club's first regular season match was on April 7, Club Management TemplateFb cs staff This article contains information on Toronto FC 's supporters groups. Richard A Peddie (born in Windsor Ontario) is the President and CEO of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE which is the company that has stated that he and the ownership would be content with between 13,000-15,000 fans per game at Toronto FC home games, however, this range has been exceeded. The club capped their season tickets sales at 14,000 on March 15, 2007, setting a league record. Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. For the 2008 season the cap was raised and Toronto FC announced that they have sold 16,000 season tickets.
The fans have been called enthusiastic, but sometimes rowdy by North American standards. Toronto FC sent an email to season ticket holders asking fans to refrain from throwing objects on the field, or running onto the field. A pitch invasion, known as rushing the field in the United States occurs when a crowd of people who are watching a sports game run onto the field to celebrate or protest about This was in response to the celebrations seen during the first victory against Chicago.
Toronto FC currently has many supporters groups throughout the stadium. Several groups are known for their vocal support and internet presence, these include the North End Elite, Ultras 114, the Red Patch Boys, Tribal Rhythm Nation, and U-Sector. Ultras 114 is a soccer (football Ultras group associated with the Canadian club side Toronto FC. RPB Supporters Choice Award At the end of each MLS regular season the Red Patch Boys conduct an online poll for the annual Supporters Choice Award History and Name It was founded in 2000 by football fans in the Toronto, Canada area as a supporters group for the Toronto Lynx
Honours
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For more details on this topic, see Toronto FC seasons. This is an almanac of seasons played by Toronto FC in Major League Soccer and other soccer competitions from Toronto FC 's inaugural
Invitational
Carolina Challenge Cup (pre-season):
- Runners up
References
Footnotes
- ^ Toronto FC to join MLS fold in 2007. The Carolina Challenge Cup is a four-team round robin pre-season competition hosted by the Charleston Battery. The Carolina Challenge Cup is a four-team round robin pre-season competition hosted by the Charleston Battery. toronto. fc. mlsnet. com. Retrieved on May 22, 2006. Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
- ^ Execs put on hot seat. slam. canoe. ca. Retrieved on August 21, 2006. Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
- ^ Toronto FC: Your questions answered. toronto. fc. mlsnet. com. Retrieved on November 3, 2006. Events 644 - Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Muslim Caliph, is killed by a Persian slave in Medina. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
- ^ Execs put on hot seat. slam. canoe. ca. Retrieved on August 21, 2006. Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
- ^ Toronto FC skipper understands pressure. globeandmail. com. Retrieved on August 27, 2006. Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
- ^ CBC signs broadcast deal with Toronto FC. cbc. ca. Retrieved on April 12, 2007. Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
- ^ Mo Johnston named Toronto FC head coach. toronto. fc. mlsnet. com. Retrieved on August 27, 2006. Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
- ^ Toronto FC names former Scottish standout Mo Johnston head coach. cbc. ca. Retrieved on August 28, 2006. Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
- ^ MLS announces 2007 competition calendar and key dates. mlsnet. com. Retrieved on March 1, 2007. Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
- ^ Mo Johnston to coach Toronto. lfpress. ca. Retrieved on August 28, 2006. Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
- ^ Toronto FC names former Scottish standout Mo Johnston head coach. cbc. ca. Retrieved on August 28, 2006. Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
- ^ Toronto FC signs Jim Brennan. toronto. fc. mlsnet. com. Retrieved on September 20, 2006. Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
- ^ MLSnet.com Live Chat: Mo Johnston. toronto. fc. mlsnet. com. Retrieved on September 4, 2006. Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
- ^ Toronto FC to add 10 players Nov. 17. toronto. fc. mlsnet. com. Retrieved on November 3, 2006. Events 644 - Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Muslim Caliph, is killed by a Persian slave in Medina. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
- ^ Trade flurry follows Toronto FC draft. mlsnet. com. Retrieved on November 29, 2006. Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
- ^ Construction Updates. toronto. fc. mlsnet. com. Retrieved on April 4, 2007. Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
- ^ 'BMO Field' to be home of Toronto FC. mlsnet. com. Retrieved on September 20, 2006. Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
- ^ The Official Site of major League Soccer. Major League Soccer. Retrieved on May 16, 2007. Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
- ^ The Official Site of major League Soccer. Major League Soccer. Retrieved on June 5, 2007. Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
- ^ Herron doubles up, but TFC earn a tie. toronto. fc. mlsnet. com. Retrieved on May 26, 2007. Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
See also
- BMO Field
- Canadian Championship
- Canadian National Team
- Canadian Soccer Association
- Canadian Soccer League
- Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment
- Major League Soccer
- Club records
- Toronto Lynx
- Toronto Blizzard
- Trillium Cup
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