Alright, so TFC kicks off their season Saturday in the beautiful city of Columbus. Okay, I take that back – they’re playing in Columbus. I’ll leave it at that. Although expectations for the season aren’t all that high for the team (considering they signed no new players of any significance), the fan support is not wavering. Nearly 2000 TFC fans will be making the trek to Columbus to support squad as they begin the new season. I repeat that, almost 2000 fans! This kind of fan support is unlike any other sport team in the city! Yes, there are Leafs fans, Raptors fans, and Jays fans wherever they go, but this size, scope, and organized commitment to travel with the team is really stands on its own. TFC fans should be applauded for this; making games an event and a spectacle not to missed.

I’ll be heading down with a camera to capture all the debauchery of the proceedings following the RPB and U-Sector. We’ll be airing some of what goes down, while also including a whole lot of online content in the coming weeks. Also, be sure to check out Sunday’s Toronto Sun for a complete re-cap of what went down, through the eyes of yours truly. Seriously, I’m really looking forward to the trip and experience. As a bonus, right now, it’s a balmy 16 degrees in Columbus, and on Saturday it’s going to be 9 C. Perfect weather for beers and some footy!

A side note – kudos to Manchester United sitting 5 points clear atop the Premiership table. Conversely, shame on Liverpool’s Javier Mascherano for his antics Sunday. There is nothing worse than a whiner on the pitch, and Mascherano was all that and much worse before, during and after receiving his red card. His actions cost his team the game, and could possibly cost them a Champions League spot.

Til next time,
gw

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