Sports stats



MLS Toronto FC

Toronto Aim To Shake The Quakes

July 18, 2008 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Toronto FC News Release


Toronto FC are set for their first ever meeting with San Jose Earthquakes at BMO Field tomorrow. Kick off is set for 3:00 p.m. You can catch the game live on CBC with Nigel Reed and Jason De Vos.

The Reds are looking to make home advantage count and stay unbeaten at BMO Field in MLS. It's the first of two big games in four days with the Nutrilite Canadian Championship decider against the Montreal Impact coming up on Tuesday.

SCOUTING REPORT THIS MATCH PRESENTED BY PRIMO San Jose Earthquakes vs. Toronto FC Saturday, July 19th, 3:00 p.m. TV: Live on CBC (Bell channel 210, Rogers channel 6, Starchoice channel 302, Cogeco channel 6.)

San Jose Earthquakes (3-9-4) are bottom of the Western Standings in their first season back in MLS. The Quakes strengthened their team this week by signing forwards Darren Huckerby (#6) and Scott Sealy (#33). Huckerby joins from the English Championship whilst Sealy moves from K.C. Wizards. Ex Red Ronnie O'Brien (#7) is in the Quakes midfield. Former MLS goalkeeper of the year, Joe Cannon (#1) is in the San Jose net. For more news ahead of the game, click here. [http://mlsefans.com/index.cfm?n35167s1741c1347197t1750o17130]

TORONTO'S ALL-STAR!

Big props to our captain, Jimmy Brennan. He'll be representing Toronto FC in next week's All-Star game here at BMO Field. Brennan's been included on the 18 man roster as one of the picks by All-Star coach Steve Nicol. Last minute ticket packages have been released for the game. The package includes a ticket for the game and for the Official Player's Party on July 23rd at Muzik. Don't miss your chance to party with the players from the All-Star team and West Ham United. Call 416-360-GOAL to buy ticket packages.

ALL-STAR EVENTS GUIDE

Soccer Fever will be all over the Exhibition Grounds next week. We've got three days of events planned in the lead up to the All-Star Game on Thursday including MLS All-Star Soccer Jam and free concerts in the Budweiser Beer Garden. For a full All-Star Events guide, click here. [http://mlsefans.com/index.cfm?n35167s1741c1347197t1750o17131]

BEIJING BOUND

Two Toronto FC players are getting ready for the opportunity of a lifetime. Reds duo Mo Edu and Marvell Wynne are heading to the Olympics! They've been named on the U.S. roster for the games in China next month.

Get ready for a feast of soccer, and if you're not coming to BMO Field tomorrow, don't forget to catch the game live on CBC.




Major League Soccer Stories from July 18, 2008


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central