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Toronto Heading To The Windy City

July 10, 2008 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Toronto FC News Release


Toronto FC's road trip continues! The boys tied 2-2 with Vancouver Whitecaps in the Nutrilite Canadian Championship last night and now it's back to league action. They're heading straight to Chicago to take on the Fire in the MLS on Saturday.

Kick off is set for 8:30 p.m. You can catch the game with Gerry Dobson and Craig Forrest live on Rogers Sportsnet.

SCOUTING REPORT Toronto FC vs. Chicago Fire Saturday, July 12th, 8:30 p.m. TV: Rogers Sportsnet (LIVE) - Bell 405, Rogers (Toronto, Mississauga, Oshawa, North York, Ajax) 22, Rogers (Markham) 32, Starchoice 417, Cogeco 53.

Chicago Fire (6-5-3) are tied with Toronto on 21 points. Chad Barrett (#19) leads the Fire in scoring with five. Cuauhtemoc Blanco (#10) is also a danger. The Mexican midfielder represented his country at two World Cups. He has four goals and six assists this season. Jeff Cunningham and the Reds attackers will come up against Jon Busch (#1) in the Chicago goal. For more news ahead of the game, click here. [http://mlsefans.com/index.cfm?n35167s1714c1347197t1724o12432]

// VIEWING PARTIES

Miss that BMO Field atmosphere? Why not catch the game with fellow Toronto FC fans at Jack Astor's! As proud Toronto FC supporters, Jack Astor's and Carlsberg have teamed up to launch Official Toronto FC Viewing Parties and would like to invite all Reds supporters to Jack Astor's locations across the GTA. This weekend's fixture with the Chicago Fire will be featured at the Mississauga location at Dundas and the 403. Special discounts and prizes will be offered to Toronto FC supporters - so wear Red and come out to support the boys!

// PARTY WITH THE PLAYERS

Here's your chance to party with some of the best players in MLS! The Official All-Star Players' Party takes place at Muzik on Wednesday, July 23rd. This star-studded event features international cuisine, music and a silent auction that benefits Right To Play and KidSport Ontario. If you're 19 or over, you can join MLS All-Stars players and coaches to celebrate All-Star Week. Click here [http://mlsefans.com/index.cfm?n35167s1714c1347197t1724o16949] to buy tickets through Ticketmaster, or call 416-870-8000.

// DON'T MISS THE CHAMPIONSHIP DECIDER!

Toronto FC must beat Montreal Impact at BMO Field on July 22nd (kick off 7:00 p.m.) to win the Nutrilite Canadian Championship and qualify as Canada's representative in the CONCACAF Champions League. The Impact lead the standings by two points with one game remaining. Some tickets are still available. To buy, click here. [http://mlsefans.com/index.cfm?n35167s1714c1347197t1724o73]

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