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'{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2012}} {{Infobox football club | clubname = Toronto FC | image = [[File:Toronto FC Logo.svg|175px]] | fullname = Toronto FC | nickname = ''Reds'', ''TFC'' | founded = 2006 | dissolved = | ground = [[BMO Field]]<br>[[Toronto]], [[Ontario]] | capacity = 21,859 | chrtitle = Executives<!--Legally, the league owns the team and MLSE just run TFC's operations--> | chairman = [[Kevin Payne (soccer)|Kevin Payne]] (president)<br>[[Larry Tanenbaum]] <br>[[Richard Peddie]] <br/> [[Tom Anselmi]]<br>as members of [[Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment|MLSE]] | mgrtitle = Head Coach | manager = [[Ryan Nelsen]] | General manager = Kevin Payne | league = [[Major League Soccer]] | season = [[2012 Major League Soccer season|2012]] | position = Eastern Conference: 10th<br>Overall: 19th<br>Playoffs: DNQ | website = http://www.torontofc.ca/ | current = 2013 Toronto FC season | pattern_la1 = _TFC_11h | pattern_b1 = _TFC_11h | pattern_ra1 = _TFC_11h | pattern_sh1 = _TFC_11h | pattern_so1 = _TFC_11h | leftarm1 = FFFFFF | body1 = FFFFFF | rightarm1 = FFFFFF | shorts1 = FFFFFF | socks1 = DD0000 | pattern_la2 = _adidasaltwhite | pattern_b2 = _TFC_12a | pattern_ra2 = _adidasaltwhite | pattern_sh2 = _TFC_12a | pattern_so2 = _3_stripes_on_white2 | leftarm2 = DD0000 | body2 = FFFFFF | rightarm2 = DD0000 | shorts2 = FFFFFF | socks2 = DD0000 | }} '''Toronto FC''' (TFC) (they are so shit)is a Canadian professional [[Association football|soccer]]<!-- Please do not replace with "football" or "association football," since the team is based in Canada, where "soccer" is the preferred term --> club based in [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]] which competes in [[Major League Soccer]] (MLS). Toronto became MLS's fourteenth team in the league, and first Canadian team, upon their expansion in 2007. The team plays their home matches at the [[soccer-specific stadium|soccer-specific]] [[BMO Field]], located in [[Exhibition Place]] along the Toronto lake shore. The team is coached by [[Ryan Nelsen]] and operated by [[Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment]], which also operates the [[National Hockey League|NHL]]'s [[Toronto Maple Leafs]], the [[American Hockey League|AHL]]'s [[Toronto Marlies]], and the [[National Basketball Association|NBA]]'s [[Toronto Raptors]]. Toronto FC's title sponsor, found on the front of their jersey and on most team merchandise, is the [[Bank of Montreal]] (BMO). The club are the current Canadian Champions, having won the 2012 [[Canadian Championship|Amway Canadian Championship]], the team's fourth consecutive Canadian title. ==History== [[Image:Dichio.jpg|thumb|[[Danny Dichio]] scored the first goal in Toronto's history, and was a prominent figure during the club's early years.]] ===Mo Johnston Era (2007–2010)=== Despite a long scoreless streak to start the team's history, Toronto FC quickly began to establish itself as a club with [[Toronto FC fans|significant fan support]]. The club's first win on May 12 at [[BMO Field]] saw [[Danny Dichio]] score in the 24th minute, which prompted the sellout crowd to toss promotional plastic seat cushions onto the field in celebration. Though TFC would slip to the bottom of the MLS standings with a record of 6–17–7, the club built a foundation as the first Canadian team in MLS. In their second season in 2008, Toronto hosted the [[2008 MLS All-Star Game]]. However, the team finished the season in last place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 9–13–8. The stands at [[BMO Field]], however, were packed on a regular basis as Toronto F.C. continued to enjoy an enthusiastic fan base.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com/mls/toronto/torontofc.html |title=Toronto F.C. (2007 – present) |publisher=Sportsecyclopedia.com |date= |accessdate=February 23, 2011}}</ref> In order to determine the [[Canadian Soccer Association]]'s representative in the [[CONCACAF Champions League]], Toronto FC played in the inaugural [[Canadian Championship]] in 2008, competing for the [[Voyageurs Cup]]. TFC were the favourites to win the championship in its first year, but lost it to the [[Montreal Impact (1992–2011)|Montreal Impact]]. 2009 was another missed opportunity for the Reds. Toronto was on the cusp of making the playoffs, but they ultimately missed out by a single point following a crushing 5-0 defeat at the hands of last place New York in the final regular season game of the campaign. Despite bringing in some high profile talent, the Reds just couldn’t seem to field a consistent side. Top Players: For TFC fans to witness success in 2010, [[Dwayne De Rosario]] continued to put up gaudy numbers. The homegrown star scored 11 goals in 2009. But, he ended the season with the most offside penalties (43). [[Amado Guevara]] was a strong playmaker and established MLS veteran, but the Honduran's future at the Canadian club seemed murky with looming 2010 World Cup duties. Rookie goalkeeper [[Stefan Frei]] quickly replaced Greg Sutton as a regular starter and immediately became a fan favourite. TFC looked good in the first half, but tired and couldn’t finish in the second half. They only scored 2 goals in the final 15 minutes of games all season (last in MLS). During the same 15 minute period, they gave up 16 goals (most in MLS), thus creating a −14 goal differential during the final 15 minutes.<ref>{{cite web|author=The Yank |url=http://www.soccerticketsonline.com/sto-2009-mls-season-review-1/ |title=2009 MLS Season Review: Toronto FC — Soccer Tickets Online |publisher=Soccerticketsonline.com |date=December 29, 2009 |accessdate=February 23, 2011}}</ref> The second year of the [[Canadian Championship]] in 2009, TFC on the final game of the championship needed to beat Montreal by 4 goals in order to win because Vancouver had a goal differential of +4 and anything less would result in Vancouver winning the championship. TFC was up to the task and beat an under strength Montreal Impact 6–1 on the back of a hat-trick by [[Dwayne De Rosario]]. TFC was down 1–0 in the first half but DeRosario scored three straight times with [[Amado Guevara]] scoring 2, in the 69th and 92nd mins and [[Chad Barrett]] scoring the goal, in the 82nd min, that gave Toronto the lead over Vancouver. The unlikely victory was dubbed by fans and the media the ''Miracle in Montreal''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/story/2009/06/18/sp-soccer-canadian-championship.html|title=Toronto FC pull off miracle, win Canadian Championship|publisher=CBC News|date=June 18, 2009|accessdate=August 20, 2012}}</ref> Toronto FC subsequently participated in the [[2009–10 CONCACAF Champions League]], but lost 1–0 on aggregate to the [[Puerto Rico Islanders]] in the preliminary round of the tournament. After failing to qualify on the final day of the 2009 campaign, [[Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment]] said anything short of a playoff spot in 2010 would be unacceptable. With that directive, former director of soccer [[Mo Johnston]] hired [[Preki]] and made wholesale changes to the roster to reflect the US Hall of Famer's plan to play a tough, defensive style. Despite scoring troubles, TFC played well at the start, going undefeated in seven games at one time. But the World Cup break seemed to break the momentum as the team struggled post-Cup. A heavy schedule – combined with injuries, suspensions, a lack of depth and poor finishing – took their toll sending the club down the MLS standings. Sensing problems in the locker room, and to try to salvage the season, MLSE dismissed both Johnston and Preki on September 14 and named [[Earl Cochrane]] interim director of soccer and [[Nick Dasovic]] interim coach. The players responded to Dasovic's more open, flexible style, but it wasn't enough as the club was eliminated from playoff contention with three games left in the season. Off-field issues with season-seat holders over the 2011 season ticket package added to the fans' frustrations, forcing MLSE to hold a series of [[town hall meeting]]s in which management promised to turn things around.{{Citation needed|date=August 2012}} Toronto FC played [[C.D. Motagua]] in the preliminary round of the [[2010–11 CONCACAF Champions League]]. Toronto won 1–0 in the first leg on a goal by Chad Barrett, and tied 2–2 in the second leg on goals by De Rosario and Barrett, qualifying for the group stage. Toronto won their first ever group stage match 2–1 against [[Cruz Azul]] on August 17, 2010. However the team failed to qualify for the championship round after finishing in 3rd place behind group winners [[Real Salt Lake]] and 2nd place Cruz Azul. ===Winter/de Klerk/Mariner Era (2011–2012)=== On November 3, 2010, MLSE formally announced the hiring of former German international and coach [[Jürgen Klinsmann]], and his California-based company, SoccerSolutions, to fix the club's on-field product. Over the next six months, Klinsmann assessed the club, identifying a playing style and recommended a candidate for the director of soccer position.<ref>{{cite web|author=Vijay Setlur |url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2010-review-best-worst-toronto-fc |title=2010 in Review: Best & worst of Toronto FC &#124; Major League Soccer |publisher=Mlssoccer.com |date=November 23, 2010 |accessdate=February 23, 2011}}</ref> On January 6, 2011, the new management team for Toronto FC was announced. [[Aron Winter]] was hired as Head coach with his compatriot, Bob de Klerk named First Assistant coach. Paul Mariner was named as Director of soccer. Winter was selected to bring the [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] culture, possession and 4-3-3 system to Toronto FC. Management made wholesale changes to the roster before and during the 2011 season, trading numerous players and eventually their captain and Toronto native [[Dwayne De Rosario]]. Toronto FC used its remaining two [[Designated Player Rule|designated player]] slots on two notable European players, signing [[Torsten Frings]] and [[Danny Koevermans]] to 2.5 year contracts. The team went on to set a record for most players used in a MLS season with 39. Despite a strong finish to the season with only 2 losses in their last 12 games, TFC missed the MLS playoffs for the fifth straight year. TFC did however advance to the [[2011–12 CONCACAF Champions League]] semifinals, becoming the first Canadian team to do so. On June 7, 2012 Aron Winter resigned from the club after refusing to be reassigned from his head coaching role. He was replaced by [[Paul Mariner]]. The club had started the season with a nine-game losing streak, setting an MLS record for worst start to a season. Under Winter in 2012, the club's league record was 1-9-0 and in all other competitions was 3-1-4 including a fourth-straight [[2012 Canadian Championship|Canadian Championship]]. Toronto continued to struggle under Mariner, who finished with a 4-12-8 record in league play. Toronto also failed to advance in the CONCACAF Champions League, finishing second in its group with a 2-2-0 record. Overall, they finished the MLS season on a 14 game winless streak and ended up in last place, with just 5 wins and 23 points (both franchise lows). ===Kevin Payne Era (2013–present)=== It was announced [[Kevin Payne (soccer)|Kevin Payne]] would be leaving DC United for Toronto FC on November 27, 2012.{{Citation needed|date=January 2013}} First-time coach [[Ryan Nelsen]] replaced Mariner as on January 7, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|author=The Canadian Press |url=http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/story/2013/01/07/sp-toronto-fc-de-klerk.html |title=Toronto FC to name Ryan Nelsen head coach |publisher=Cbc.ca |date= |accessdate=January 8, 2013}}</ref> ==Colours<!--Do not change to Colors, because it is a Canadian team--> and badge== The official team colours are red (jerseys, shorts and socks) with white trim, and white jerseys with matching white shorts and socks. In the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd seasons, Toronto FC's away kit colours were light and dark grey. ==Stadium== [[Image:BMO Field Toronto 2007.jpg|right|thumb|250px|BMO Field in July 2007, during the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup.]] *[[BMO Field]]; [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]] (2007–present) *[[Rogers Centre]]; [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]] (2012) [marquee-game venue] Before the [[2007 Major League Soccer season]], construction was completed on a new stadium at [[Exhibition Place]] in Toronto at a cost of $62.5&nbsp;million.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://toronto.fc.mlsnet.com/t280/stadium/construction/|publisher=toronto.fc.mlsnet.com|title=Construction Updates|accessdate=February 22, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.stadiumguide.com/torontonew.htm |title=BMO Field |publisher=stadiumguide.com |accessdate=February 22, 2009}}</ref> On September 20, 2006, [[Major League Soccer|MLS]]'s official website announced that [[Bank of Montreal|BMO Financial Group]] had officially purchased the naming rights for the new stadium.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20060920&content_id=73273&vkey=news_mls&fext=.jsp|title=BMO Field|publisher=mlsnet.com|accessdate=February 22, 2009}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> It is the largest [[soccer-specific stadium]] in [[Canada]]. It is owned by the City of Toronto, while MLSE, the team's owner, operates it.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080620.wfield20/BNStory/Front/home |title=Expansion of city-owned BMO Field considered |publisher=The Globe and Mail |accessdate=February 22, 2009 |location=Toronto}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hcareers.ca/seeker/employer-profiles/maple-leaf-sports-entertainment-toronto |title=About Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment |publisher=hcareers.ca|accessdate=February 22, 2009}}</ref> As the [[BMO Field|National Soccer Stadium]], it served as a major venue for the [[2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup]], including hosting the opening and final matches. In 2008, it played host to the [[2008 MLS All-Star Game]]. BMO Field has also hosted various high profile teams in international friendlies such as [[Real Madrid C.F.|Real Madrid]] in 2009. It was chosen as a neutral venue to host the [[MLS Cup 2010|2010 MLS Cup]] in November 2010. Expansion to the north end that cost $2 million and added 1,249 seats was completed for the start of the [[2010 Major League Soccer season|2010 MLS Season]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlsnet.com//news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20100318&content_id=8828982&vkey=news_t280&fext=.jsp&team=t280|title=North End Expansion Of BMO Field|publisher=torontofc.ca|accessdate=March 18, 2010}}</ref> Following criticism of [[BMO Field]]'s use of [[FieldTurf]] and its rapid deterioration, [[Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment|MLSE]] agreed to a deal with the city to replace it with a natural grass surface in time for the [[2010 Major League Soccer season|2010 MLS Season]]. Along with the grass, a heating and drainage system was also installed at a cost of $3.5 million to [[Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment|MLSE]]. Although not expected in the near future, Tom Anselmi, executive vice-president and chief operating officer with Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment has indicated a second level could be added to the east side stands and extra rows added to the south side stands which would add an additional 8,000 seats for approximately $15 million.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thestar.com/Sports/article/603933 |title=MLSE spies big BMO Field expansion |publisher=Toronto Star |accessdate=March 18, 2009 | first=Daniel | last=Girard | date=March 18, 2009}}</ref> [[File:TFC vs LFC 21-07-2012 Friendly Anthem.JPG|420px|thumb|Toronto FC playing [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] in a friendly in [[Rogers Centre]]]] In 2012, TFC played its first-ever match in the [[Rogers Centre]], hosting the [[Los Angeles Galaxy]] in the home leg of the [[2011–12 CONCACAF Champions League Championship Round]]. The retractable-roof stadium was also the venue for a July friendly against [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] of the English [[Premier League]]. ==Club culture== ===Operation=== Toronto FC are operated by [[Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment|Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd.]], who also own and operate the [[Toronto Maple Leafs]], the [[Toronto Raptors]] and the [[Toronto Marlies]], along with sports ventures like [[Leafs TV]], [[NBA TV Canada]] and [[GolTV (Canada)|GolTV Canada]]. The company is also involved in real estate and property management, owning such sports venues such as the [[Air Canada Centre]] and being a partner in the development of [[Maple Leaf Square]]. Tom Anselmi, executive vice-president and COO of MLSE, has overall responsibility for the team and is an Alternate Governor of [[Major League Soccer|MLS]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://web.mlsnet.com/t280/about/meet_us/anselmi/ |title=Meet Us |publisher=mlsnet.com |accessdate=February 22, 2009}}</ref> [[Paul Beirne]] currently serves as Director of Business Operations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Soccer/Canada/2006/05/12/1576469-sun.html|publisher=slam.canoe.ca|title=Execs put on hot seat|accessdate=February 22, 2009}}</ref> ===Identity=== After Toronto's expansion was announced in 2005, the name of the club was officially announced on May 11, 2006 by the team's owner, [[Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment|Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd.]] (MLSE).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://toronto.fc.mlsnet.com/MLS/news/team_news.jspymd=20060511&content_id=58784&vkey=news_t280&fext=.jsp&team=t280|publisher=toronto.fc.mlsnet.com|title=Toronto FC to join MLS fold in 2007|accessdate=February 22, 2009}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> The "FC" in the team's name is the conventional initialism for [[Football team|Football Club]]. 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 Northmen," "Inter Toronto FC," "Toronto Reds," and "Toronto FC." MLSE's strategy in choosing "Toronto FC" following this process was based on two reasons. Firstly, over 40&nbsp;percent of the online vote supported the simplified Toronto FC name during the consultation; secondly, MLSE hoped that the fairly generic name would help the new club earn a more organic nickname from the Toronto fans rather than having one imposed upon the club.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://web.mlsnet.com/t280/about/ |title=Toronto FC – our brief history and bright future|publisher=mlsnet.com |accessdate=March 8, 2009}}</ref> The team has been called "TFC" and "the Reds" by the media and the club.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.seattlepi.com/scorecard/othernews.asp?articleID=238513 |title=Toronto FC acquires Ruiz from Galaxy |publisher=seattlepi.com |accessdate=February 22, 2009 |deadurl=yes}} {{Dead link|date=January 2012|bot=RjwilmsiBot}}</ref><ref name=goal>{{cite web |url=http://www.goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=830202 |title=MLS Preview: Toronto FC – New England Revolution |publisher=goal.com |accessdate=February 22, 2009}}</ref> ===Supporters=== [[File:TorontoFCFans.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Fans celebrate at a Toronto FC match]] {{Main|Toronto FC fans}} Before the start of the 2007 season, [[Richard Peddie]], the CEO of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd., 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 sold out season tickets its first three years, capping season tickets at 16,000 for the 2009 season. Toronto FC is also known for changing fan bases in the MLS. A year after Toronto joined in the league the Seattle Sounders became the new expansion franchise. To keep up with the expectations they now have increasingly passionate fans and far greater attendance.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thestar.com/Sports/article/603933 |title=MLSE spies big BMO Field expansion |publisher=thestar.com |accessdate=March 18, 2009 | location=Toronto | first=Daniel | last=Girard | date=March 18, 2009}}</ref> The fans have been called enthusiastic and their passion unsurpassed in MLS.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=531102&root=mls&&cc=5901 |title=Toronto fan passion unsurpassed in MLS |publisher=soccernet.espn.go.com |accessdate=February 22, 2009}}</ref> After celebrations in which seat cushions were thrown on the field after its first ever goal in a victory at home to the [[Chicago Fire Soccer Club|Chicago Fire]], the Toronto FC front office sent an email to season ticket holders reminding fans to refrain from throwing objects or [[pitch invasion|running onto the field]]. The fans are also known for their travelling support, at one time sending large contingents of fans to [[Columbus, Ohio|Columbus]] in the opening matches of the 2008 and 2009 [[Trillium Cup]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thestar.com/Sports/article/407273 |title=TFC fans paint Columbus red |publisher=thestar.ca |accessdate=March 7, 2009 | location=Toronto | first=Morgan | last=Campbell | date=March 30, 2008}}</ref> ===Rivalries=== Being a young club, Toronto FC has few club rivalries against MLS teams. [[Columbus Crew]] and Toronto FC compete for the MLS-manufactured [[Trillium Cup]]. Although Toronto had not defeated Columbus until their fifth season, 2011, the large number of Toronto fans who typically travelled to Columbus in their early years helped spark a rivalry between the clubs' supporters. Toronto FC's biggest rival joined MLS in 2012. The [[Montreal Impact]] emerged as a fierce rival and won the inaugural [[Canadian Championship]] and seventh [[Voyageurs Cup]]. The proximity of the two cities and the fact that Toronto and Montreal have [[Canadiens–Maple Leafs rivalry|traditionally been rivals]] in [[ice hockey]] adds to the rivalry. Toronto FC have also created a budding, bitter rivalry with the [[Vancouver Whitecaps FC]], fueled by both clubs being Canadian and by Toronto's consistent and unusual victories over Vancouver in Voyageur's Cup [[Canadian Championship]] and MLS play. ===TFC Academy=== {{Main|TFC Academy}} TFC Academy is the [[youth system|youth academy and development system]] of Toronto FC that was established in 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3636257 |title=Toronto FC Finalizes Technical Staff For TFC Academy |publisher=oursportscentral.com |accessdate=February 22, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://web.mlsnet.com/t280/youth/academy/ |title=TFC Academy |publisher=mlsnet.com |accessdate=February 22, 2009}}</ref> The academy currently consists of various teams, from U18 and U17 to U12. The U18 team competes in the [[Canadian Soccer League]], the third tier of the [[Canadian soccer league system|Canadian soccer pyramid]]. In June 2012, TFC Academy moved to Toronto FC's new training facility in [[Downsview Park]]. ==Broadcasting== As of the [[2011 Toronto FC season|2011 season]], [[GolTV (Canada)|GolTV Canada]] is the primary television broadcaster of Toronto FC MLS games not carried by a national broadcaster. The channel, which was acquired by MLSE in 2009, aired 21 games across the 2011 season, commentated by [[Luke Wileman]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/2677690/319vantor-pdf-march-18-2011-6-22-pm-1-2-meg?da=y|title=MLS Game Guide (VAN-TOR)|date=March 19, 2011|accessdate=March 19, 2011}}</ref> [[The Sports Network|TSN]] aired 13 TFC games nationally during the 2011 season as part of its new 6-year broadcast contract with the league.<ref>{{cite web|author=|url=http://www.torontofc.ca/news/2011/02/mls-announces-tsn-partnership |title=MLS Announces TSN Partnership &#124; Toronto FC |publisher=Torontofc.ca |date=February 16, 2011 |accessdate=February 23, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://ca.reuters.com/article/entertainmentNews/idCATRE71E15E20110215 |title=Canada sports network scores soccer deal &#124; Entertainment &#124; Reuters |publisher=Ca.reuters.com |date=February 15, 2011 |accessdate=February 23, 2011}}</ref> For [[Canadian Championship]] games and the [[CONCACAF Champions League]] (beginning with the [[2011–12 CONCACAF Champions League|2011–12 season]], which TFC participated in), [[Sportsnet]] serves as the broadcaster, generally employing [[Gerry Dobson]] as play-by-play commentator and [[Craig Forrest]] as colour commentator for its nationally-broadcast soccer matches involving Canadian teams. Previous broadcasters for the 2007 to 2010 seasons included [[The Score Television Network|The Score]] and [[CBC Sports]] (through [[CBC Television]] and [[Bold (TV channel)|Bold]]). [[CJCL|Sportsnet 590]] is the flagship radio station of the team; [[Dan Dunleavy]] calls the games while [[Robert Iarusci|Bob Iarusci]] joins him as colour commentator for home games. If a Toronto FC game conflicts with other programming on the station, the Toronto FC game is instead only aired online. ==Players and staff== ===Current roster<!-- Please do not change to squad -->=== [[File:Fringsvsla2012.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Toronto FC captain [[Torsten Frings]]]] ''As of January 14, 2013''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.torontofc.ca/players |title=Players &#124; Toronto FC |publisher=torontofc.ca |accessdate=July 20, 2012}}</ref> <!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Do NOT add new players before their signing is officially announced by the club -- and do NOT assign unreferenced jersey numbers as well. -- Do NOT create articles for new draft picks until they make either their MLS debut, and do not add red wikilinks to these players as it prevents the creation of articles by people who don't understand the WP:FOOTY notability guidelines – Players with international caps should NOT be bolded – as per Wikipedia:WikiProject_Football/Clubs – This is Wikipedia, not a football gazette. – Any unconfirmed and unsourced signing/transfer will be reverted at sight. – Thanks in advance. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------> {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! style="background:#c80815; color:#fff;" scope="col"|No. ! style="background:#c80815; color:#fff;" scope="col"|Position ! style="background:#c80815; color:#fff;" scope="col"|Player ! style="background:#c80815; color:#fff;" scope="col"|Nation |- {{Fs player2 sort |no=2 |nat=USA |pos=DF |first=Logan |last=Emory}} {{Fs player2 sort |no=4 |nat=CAN |pos=DF |first=Doneil |last=Henry |other=[[Home Grown Player|HGP]]}} {{Fs player2 sort |no=5 |nat=CAN |pos=DF |first=Ashtone |last= Morgan |other=[[Home Grown Player|HGP]]}} {{Fs player2 sort |no=11 |nat=USA |pos=MF |first=Luis |last=Silva}} {{Fs player2 sort |no=14 |nat=NED |pos=FW |first=Danny |last=Koevermans |other=[[Designated Player Rule|DP]]}} {{Fs player2 sort |no=15 |nat=CAN |pos=MF |first=Matt |last=Stinson |other=[[Home Grown Player|HGP]]}} {{Fs player2 sort |no=18 |nat=USA |pos=FW |first=Quincy |last=Amarikwa}} {{Fs player2 sort |no=19 |nat=BMU |pos=MF |first=Reggie |last=Lambe}} {{Fs player2 sort |no=22 |nat=GER |pos=MF |first=Torsten |last=Frings||other=[[Designated Player Rule|DP]] / [[Captain (association football)|Captain]]}} {{Fs player2 sort |no=23 |nat=CAN |pos=MF |first=Terry |last=Dunfield}} {{Fs player2 sort |no=24 |nat=SUI |pos=GK |first=Stefan |last=Frei}} {{Fs player2 sort |no=25 |nat=USA |pos=DF |first=Jeremy |last=Hall|dab=Jeremy Hall (soccer)}} {{Fs player2 sort |no=27 |nat=ENG |pos=DF |first=Richard |last=Eckersley|dab=Richard Eckersley (footballer)}} {{Fs player2 sort |no=29 |nat=FRA |pos=FW |first=Éric |last=Hassli|other=[[Designated Player Rule|DP]]}} {{Fs player2 sort |no=32 |nat=USA |pos=FW |first=Andrew |last=Wiedeman}} {{Fs player2 sort |no=40 |nat=CAN |pos=GK |first=Quillan |last=Roberts |other=[[Home Grown Player|HGP]]}} {{Fs player2 sort |no=48 |nat=IRE |pos=DF |first=Darren |last=O'Dea}} {{Fs player2 sort |no= |nat=USA |pos=GK |first=Joe |last=Bendik}} {{Fs player2 sort |no= |nat=USA |pos=DF |first=Gale |last=Agbossoumonde}} {{Fs player2 sort |no= |nat=USA |pos=DF |first=Danny |last=Califf|dab=Danny Califf }} {{Fs player2 sort |no= |nat=BRA |pos=DF |first=Julio |last=César|dab=Júlio César Santos Correa}} {{Fs player2 sort |no= |nat=USA |pos=FW |first=Justin |last=Braun|dab=Justin Braun (soccer)}} |} ===Out on loan=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! style="background:#c80815; color:#fff;" scope="col"|No. ! style="background:#c80815; color:#fff;" scope="col"|Position ! style="background:#c80815; color:#fff;" scope="col"|Player ! style="background:#c80815; color:#fff;" scope="col"|Nation |- {{Fs player2 sort |no=7 |nat=ECU |pos=FW |first=Joao |last=Plata|other=on loan at [[Liga Deportiva Universitaria de Quito|LDU Quito]]}} |} ====Reserve team players==== ''This list shows players who have played for the team in official [[2013 MLS Reserve Division]] games, but are not part of the senior roster.''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/reserve/2013/schedule |title=2012 Reserve League Schedule |publisher=MLSsoccer.com |date= |accessdate=April 11, 2012}}</ref> ===Notable former players=== ''This list of former players includes those who received international caps while playing for the team, made significant contributions to the team in terms of appearances or goals while playing for the team, or who made significant contributions to the sport either before they played for the team, or after they left. It is clearly not yet complete and all inclusive, and additions and refinements will continue to be made over time.'' {{col-begin}} {{col-2}} *{{flagicon|CAN}} [[Nana Attakora]] (2007–2011) *{{flagicon|CAN}} [[Jim Brennan]] (2007–2010) *{{flagicon|CAN}} [[Adrian Cann]] (2010-2012) *{{flagicon|CAN}} [[Julian de Guzman]] (2009–2012) *{{flagicon|CAN}} [[Dwayne De Rosario]] (2009–2011) *{{flagicon|CAN}} [[Ali Gerba]] (2009) *{{flagicon|CAN}} [[Chris Pozniak]] (2007) *{{flagicon|CAN}} [[Adrian Serioux]] (2009) *{{flagicon|CAN}} [[Greg Sutton (soccer)|Greg Sutton]] (2007–2009) *{{flagicon|CHI}} [[Miguel Aceval]] (2012) *{{flagicon|ENG}} [[Danny Dichio]] (2007–2009) *{{flagicon|ENG}} [[Rohan Ricketts]] (2008–2009) *{{flagicon|FRA}} [[Laurent Robert]] (2008) *{{flagicon|GUA}} [[Carlos Ruiz (Guatemalan footballer)|Carlos Ruiz]] (2008) *{{flagicon|HON}} [[Amado Guevara]] (2008–2009) *{{flagicon|IRL}} [[Ronnie O'Brien]] (2007) {{col-2}} *{{flagicon|JAM}} [[Ryan Johnson (soccer)|Ryan Johnson]] (2011–2012) *{{flagicon|JAM}} [[Tyrone Marshall]] (2007–2008) *{{flagicon|ESP}} [[Mista (footballer)|Mista]] (2010) *{{flagicon|TRI}} [[Collin Samuel]] (2007–2008) *{{flagicon|USA}} [[Chad Barrett]] (2008–2010) *{{flagicon|USA}} [[Edson Buddle]] (2007) *{{flagicon|USA}} [[Conor Casey]] (2007) *{{flagicon|USA}} [[Sam Cronin]] (2009–2010) *{{flagicon|USA}} [[Jeff Cunningham]] (2007–2008) *{{flagicon|USA}} [[Maurice Edu]] (2007–2008) *{{flagicon|USA}} [[Alecko Eskandarian]] (2007) *{{flagicon|USA}} [[Nick Garcia]] (2009–2010) *{{flagicon|USA}} [[Richard Mulrooney]] (2007) *{{flagicon|USA}} [[Marvell Wynne (soccer)|Marvell Wynne]] (2007–2010) *{{flagicon|WAL}} [[Carl Robinson]] (2007–2009) {{col-end}} {{further2|All-time [[List of Toronto FC players]]}} ===Current staff=== {{col-begin}} {{col-2}} * {{flagicon|USA}} [[Kevin Payne (soccer)|Kevin Payne]] - President and General Manager * {{flagicon|NZL}} [[Ryan Nelsen]] - Head Coach * {{flagicon|IRL}} [[Fran O'Leary]] - Assistant Coach & Director of Player Recruitment * {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Jim Brennan]] - Assistant Coach * {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Pat Onstad]] - Assistant Coach * {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Jason Bent]] - Assistant Coach * {{flagicon|SCO}} [[Stewart Kerr]] - Goalkeeping Coach * {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Earl Cochrane]] - Director of Team and Player Operations * {{flagicon|NED}} [[Thomas Rongen]] - TFC Academy Director {{col-2}} * {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Danny Dichio]] - Senior Academy Head Coach * {{flagicon|ENG}} Malcolm Phillips - Equipment Manager * {{flagicon|CAN}} Carmelo Lobue - Athletic Therapist * {{flagicon|CAN}} Shawn Jeffers - Assistant Athletic Therapist * {{flagicon|CAN}} Marcelo Casal - Massage Therapist * {{flagicon|CAN}} Dr. Ira Smith - Team Physician * {{flagicon|CAN}} Corey Wray - Team Operations * {{flagicon|CAN}} Mike Masaro - Media Relations {{col-end}} ===Head coaches=== {{updated|Jan 7, 2012}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: left" |- !style="background:#c80815; color:#fff;" scope="col" rowspan="2"|Coach !style="background:#c80815; color:#fff;" scope="col" rowspan="2"|Nation !style="background:#c80815; color:#fff;" scope="col" rowspan="2"|From !style="background:#c80815; color:#fff;" scope="col" rowspan="2"|To !style="background:#c80815; color:#fff;" scope="col" colspan="6"|Record{{ref|a|1}} |- !G!!W!!L!!T!!Win % |- |[[Mo Johnston]] |{{flagcountry|SCO}} |August 22, 2006 |February 1, 2008 {{WDL|30|6|17|7}} |- |[[John Carver (footballer)|John Carver]] |{{flagcountry|ENG}} |February 1, 2008 |April 25, 2009 {{WDL|36|11|15|10}} |- |[[Chris Cummins (football coach)|Chris Cummins]] |{{flagcountry|ENG}} |April 29, 2009 |October 24, 2009 {{WDL|31|12|11|8}} |- |[[Preki]] |{{flagcountry|USA}} |November 19, 2009 |September 14, 2010 {{WDL|32|11|11|10}} |- |[[Nick Dasovic]] |{{flagcountry|CAN}} |September 14, 2010 |January 6, 2011 {{WDL|10|3|4|3}} |- |[[Aron Winter]] |{{flagcountry|NED}} |January 6, 2011 |June 7, 2012 {{WDL|64|18|25|21}} |- |[[Paul Mariner]] |{{flagcountry|ENG}} |June 7, 2012 |January 7, 2013 {{WDL|28|6|14|8}} |- |[[Ryan Nelsen]] |{{flagcountry|NZL}} |January 7, 2013 |present {{WDL|0|0|0|0}} |} *1.{{note|a}}Includes [[Major League Soccer|league]], [[MLS Cup Playoffs|playoff]], [[Canadian Championship]] and [[CONCACAF Champions League]] games. ==Honours== *'''[[Canadian Championship]]''' **'''Winners''' (4): [[2009 Canadian Championship|2009]], [[2010 Canadian Championship|2010]], [[2011 Canadian Championship|2011]], [[2012 Canadian Championship|2012]] *'''[[CONCACAF Champions League]]''' **'''Semifinalist''' (1): [[2011–12 CONCACAF Champions League|2011–12]] *'''Minor Trophies''' **'''[[Trillium Cup]]''' (1): [[Trillium Cup#Series Results|2011]] ==Record== ===Year-by-year=== {{Main|Toronto FC seasons}} {| class="wikitable" |- ! style="background:#c80815; color:#fff;" scope="col"|Year ! style="background:#c80815; color:#fff;" scope="col"|Regular Season ! style="background:#c80815; color:#fff;" scope="col"|Playoffs ! style="background:#c80815; color:#fff;" scope="col"|Canadian Championship ! style="background:#c80815; color:#fff;" scope="col"|CONCACAF Champions League |- |[[2007 Toronto FC season|2007]] |13th |''Did not qualify'' |''(Began in 2008)'' |''(Began in 2008)'' |- ||[[2008 Toronto FC season|2008]] |12th |''Did not qualify'' |2nd |''Did not qualify'' |- ||[[2009 Toronto FC season|2009]] |12th |''Did not qualify'' | style="background:#ffcbcb;"|Champion |Preliminary round |- ||[[2010 Toronto FC season|2010]] |11th |''Did not qualify'' | style="background:#ffcbcb;"|Champion |Group Stage |- ||[[2011 Toronto FC season|2011]] |16th |''Did not qualify'' | style="background:#ffcbcb;"|Champion |Semifinals |- ||[[2012 Toronto FC season|2012]] |19th |''Did not qualify'' | style="background:#ffcbcb;"|Champion |Group Stage |- ||[[2013 Toronto FC season|2013]] | | | | |} ===Team records=== {{Main|Toronto FC Records}} ====Most goals==== [[Image:DeRosario TFC 2010.jpg|thumb|[[Dwayne De Rosario]] is Toronto's all-time top scorer, with 32 goals in all competitions]] ''League, [[CONCACAF Champions League]] & [[Canadian Championship]]'' {| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;" |- ! style="background:#c80815; color:#fff;" scope="col"|# ! style="background:#c80815; color:#fff;" scope="col"|Name ! style="background:#c80815; color:#fff;" scope="col"|Nation ! style="background:#c80815; color:#fff;" scope="col"|Career ! style="background:#c80815; color:#fff;" scope="col"|Goals ! style="background:#c80815; color:#fff;" scope="col"|Appearances |- |1 |align="left"|[[Dwayne De Rosario]] |align="left"|{{flagcountry|CAN}} |2009–11 |32 |75 |- |2 |align="left"|[[Chad Barrett]] |align="left"|{{flagcountry|USA}} |2008–10 |21 |78 |- |3 |align="left"|[[Danny Koevermans]] |align="left"|{{flagcountry|NED}} |2011– |19 |37 |- |4 |align="left"|[[Ryan Johnson (soccer)|Ryan Johnson]] |align="left"|{{flagcountry|JAM}} |2011–12 |18 |62 |- |5= |align="left"|[[Maicon Santos]] |align="left"|{{flagcountry|BRA}} |2010–11 |14 |40 |- |5= |align="left"|[[Danny Dichio]] |align="left"|{{flagcountry|ENG}} |2007–09 |14 |66 |- |7 |align="left"|[[Amado Guevara]] |align="left"|{{flagcountry|HON}} |2008–09 |11 |53 |- |8 |align="left"|[[Joao Plata]] |align="left"|{{flagcountry|ECU}} |2011– |10 |52 |- |9 |align="left"|[[Luis Silva]] |align="left"|{{flagcountry|USA}} |2012– |7 |39 |- |10= |align="left"|[[Terry Dunfield]] |align="left"|{{flagcountry|CAN}} |2011– |6 |47 |- |10= |align="left"|[[Alan Gordon (soccer)|Alan Gordon]] |align="left"|{{flagcountry|USA}} |2011 |6 |10 |- |10= |align="left"|[[Reggie Lambe]] |align="left"|{{flagcountry|BMU}} |2012– |6 |36 |- |10= |align="left"|[[Jeff Cunningham]] |align="left"|{{flagcountry|USA}} |2007–08 |6 |36 |- |10= |align="left"|[[Maurice Edu]] |align="left"|{{flagcountry|USA}} |2007–08 |6 |41 |- |10= |align="left"|[[Rohan Ricketts]] |align="left"|{{flagcountry|ENG}} |2008–09 |6 |44 |} Last Update: October 28, 2012. ====Most appearances==== ''League, [[CONCACAF Champions League]] & [[Canadian Championship]]'' {| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;" |- ! style="background:#c80815; color:#fff;" scope="col"|# ! style="background:#c80815; color:#fff;" scope="col"|Name ! style="background:#c80815; color:#fff;" scope="col"|Nation ! style="background:#c80815; color:#fff;" scope="col"|Career ! style="background:#c80815; color:#fff;" scope="col"|Appearances ! style="background:#c80815; color:#fff;" scope="col"|Goals |- |1 |align="left"|[[Stefan Frei]] |align="left"|{{flagcountry|SUI}} |2009– |96 |0 |- |2= |align="left"|[[Jim Brennan]] |align="left"|{{flagcountry|CAN}} |2007–10 |93 |4 |- |2= |align="left"|[[Julian de Guzman]] |align="left"|{{flagcountry|CAN}} |2009–12 |93 |3 |- |4 |align="left"|[[Carl Robinson]] |align="left"|{{flagcountry|WAL}} |2007–10 |84 |3 |- |5 |align="left"|[[Chad Barrett]] |align="left"|{{flagcountry|USA}} |2008–10 |78 |21 |- |6 |align="left"|[[Richard Eckersley (footballer)|Richard Eckersley]] |align="left"|{{flagcountry|ENG}} |2011– |76 |0 |- |7= |align="left"|[[Dwayne De Rosario]] |align="left"|{{flagcountry|CAN}} |2009–11 |75 |32 |- |7= |align="left"|[[Marvell Wynne (soccer)|Marvell Wynne]] |align="left"|{{flagcountry|USA}} |2007–10 |75 |2 |- |9 |align="left"|[[Nana Attakora]] |align="left"|{{flagcountry|CAN}} |2007–11 |68 |4 |- |10= |align="left"|[[Danny Dichio]] |align="left"|{{flagcountry|ENG}} |2007–09 |66 |14 |- |10= |align="left"| [[Adrian Cann]] |align="left"|{{flagcountry|CAN}} |2010–12 |66 |0 |} Last Update:October 28, 2012. ====Club captains==== {| class="wikitable" |- ! style="background:#c80815; color:#fff;" scope="col"| Dates ! style="background:#c80815; color:#fff;" scope="col"| Name ! style="background:#c80815; color:#fff;" scope="col"| Nation |- | 2007–10 | [[Jim Brennan]] | {{flagcountry|CAN}} |- | 2010–11 | [[Dwayne De Rosario]] | {{flagcountry|CAN}} |- | 2011 | [[Maicon Santos]] | {{flagcountry|BRA}} |- | 2011– | [[Torsten Frings]] | {{flagcountry|GER}} |} ==Average attendance== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! style="background:#c80815; color:#fff;" scope="col"|Year ! style="background:#c80815; color:#fff;" scope="col"|Reg. Season |- | [[2007 Toronto FC season|2007]] || 20,134 |- | [[2008 Toronto FC season|2008]] || 20,108 |- | [[2009 Toronto FC season|2009]] || 20,344 |- | [[2010 Toronto FC season|2010]] || 20,453 |- | [[2011 Toronto FC season|2011]] || 20,267 |- | [[2012 Toronto FC season|2012]] || 18,681 |- | [[2013 Toronto FC season|2013]] || |} The largest attendance for a Toronto FC game at their home stadium, [[BMO Field]], was on April 13, 2011, when they hosted the [[Los Angeles Galaxy]] in front of 22,453.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2011-04-13-toronto-fc-vs-la-galaxy/recap |title=2011-04-13: Toronto FC vs. LA Galaxy |publisher=MLSsoccer.com |date=April 13, 2011 |accessdate=December 3, 2011}}</ref> The highest overall attendance for a home game was on March 7, 2012 when they hosted the [[Los Angeles Galaxy]] in the [[2011–12 CONCACAF Champions League]] quarterfinals at the [[Rogers Centre]] in front of 47,658.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2012-03-07-tor-v-la/recap |title=2012-03-07-TOR-v-LA |publisher=MLSsoccer.com |date=March 7, 2012 |accessdate=April 11, 2012}}</ref> ==See also== {{Portal|Association football|Toronto}} *[[Canadian Championship]] *[[Canada men's national soccer team|Canadian Men's National Team]] *[[Canadian Soccer Association]] *[[Canadian Soccer League]] *[[Toronto Lynx]] *[[Toronto Blizzard (1971–1984)]] *[[Toronto Blizzard (1986–93)]] ==References== {{Reflist|30em}} ==External links== * {{Official website|http://www.torontofc.ca}} {{Toronto FC}} {{Major League Soccer}} {{Navboxes |title = <span style="color:#fff;">Toronto FC competitions</span> |titlestyle = background:#C80815; color:#3B444B; border: 1px solid #3B444B; |state =autocollapse |list = {{2011–12 CONCACAF Champions League}} {{2010–11 CONCACAF Champions League}} {{CONCACAF Champions League 2009–10}} }} {{Canada Soccer}} {{Ontario Sports}} {{Toronto Sports}} {{commons category|Toronto FC}} [[Category:2006 establishments in Canada]] [[Category:Association football clubs established in 2006]] [[Category:Major League Soccer teams based in Canada]] [[Category:Soccer clubs in Toronto]] [[Category:Toronto FC| ]] [[bg:Торонто ФК]] [[ca:Toronto FC]] [[cs:Toronto FC]] [[da:Toronto FC]] [[de:Toronto FC]] [[es:Toronto FC]] [[eo:Toronto FC]] [[fa:تورنتو اف‌سی]] [[fr:Toronto FC]] [[gl:Toronto FC]] [[ko:토론토 FC]] [[hr:Toronto FC]] [[id:Toronto FC]] [[it:Toronto FC]] [[he:טורונטו (כדורגל)]] [[nl:Toronto FC]] [[ja:トロントFC]] [[no:Toronto FC]] [[pl:Toronto FC]] [[pt:Toronto FC]] [[ro:Toronto FC]] [[ru:Торонто (футбольный клуб)]] [[simple:Toronto F.C.]] [[sr:ФК Торонто]] [[fi:Toronto FC]] [[sv:Toronto FC]] [[tr:Toronto FC]] [[zh:多倫多足球俱樂部]]'