Reds Will Host Real Madrid on August 7
June 4, 2009 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Toronto FC News Release
Toronto FC will host legendary Spanish club Real Madrid in an international friendly this summer. The match is scheduled for Friday, August 7th at 7:30pm at BMO Field.
We will send you ticket information for the game on Monday so keep an eye on your inbox. Season seat holders and members of both the Gold and Red waiting lists will each have an advanced window to purchase tickets at a special loyalty price.
BACK TO LEAGUE ACTION
The Reds aim to get back on track when they face the L.A. Galaxy at BMO Field on Saturday. Kick off is at 4:00 p.m. live on CBC. Toronto will be looking to make home advantage count over the next few weeks with the next three league games all at BMO Field. Back-to-back home games against the Red Bulls (June 13th and 24th) follow Saturday's showdown with L.A.
MATCHDAY INFOTHIS MATCH IS PRESENTED BY BMO FINANCIAL GROUP Toronto FC vs. L.A. Galaxy Saturday, June 6th, 4:00 p.m. TV: Live on CBC - Channel guide: Rogers 6, Bell 210, Star Choice 302, Cogeco 6 RADIO: Live on The FAN 590 and fan590.com
The L.A. Galaxy are the draw specialists in MLS. They've tied nine of their 11 games so far this season.
HEADS UP FOR SATURDAY
If you're heading to the game on Saturday you might want to give yourself extra time to get to the stadium. The Queen Elizabeth building is hosting the People in Motion show so it will be busy outside the west side of the stadium and parking will be limited.
CANADA'S WORLD CUP TEAM
Ahead of kick off on Saturday we'll be honouring Canada's World Cup team from 1986. Members of the team will be introduced to the crowd to mark their induction to the Soccer Hall of Fame. This week's edition of The Kick About looks back on their achievement.
See you on Saturday, and don't forget your match ticket also gets you access to Ontario Place on matchday!
Major League Soccer Stories from June 4, 2009
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- Moreno Valley Community Park to Host Chivas USA's Third 'Practice in the Community' of 2009 This Sun - Club Deportivo Chivas USA
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- Fire to Face Dynamo Tomorrow at Toyota Park - Chicago Fire FC
- Cannon and Salinas Return to Schools for "Get Earthquakes Fit" Program - San Jose Earthquakes
- Sounders FC Faces Chivas USA - Seattle Sounders FC
- Reds Will Host Real Madrid on August 7 - Toronto FC
- Dynamo on the road to Chicago - Houston Dynamo FC
- Toronto FC to Host Spanish Giants Real Madrid - Toronto FC
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