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Toronto Schools to Benefit from Toronto FC's "Friendly" Gesture

August 6, 2009 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Toronto FC News Release


Temporary becomes permanent as Toronto FC's natural grass surface, installed for the team's friendly with Real Madrid, will be donated to three Toronto-area schools.

Following Friday's match, the natural grass will be used to re-sod soccer pitches at Keele St. Junior Public School, Harbord Collegiate Institute and Morrish Public School.

"A considerable investment was made to install a natural grass surface for this single friendly event," said Paul Beirne, senior director of business operations for Toronto FC. "By donating the sod to three deserving schools, Toronto FC leaves a lasting legacy for the next generation. Trustee Shaun Chen at TDSB was instrumental in helping us get this done."

Toronto FC invested approximately $250,000 for the single-use installation.

Later this fall Toronto FC players will pay a visit to one of the schools to officially open the new-look field.

The Toronto FC versus Real Madrid friendly takes place Friday, August 7 at BMO Field. Kick off is at 7:30 p.m.

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