Toronto FC fans
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This article contains information on Toronto FC
s supporters groups
. The club capped their 2007
season tickets sales at 14,000 on March 15, 2007, setting a league record. For the 2008
and 2009 season
, Toronto FC announced that they have sold 16,000 season tickets.
Toronto FC currently has many supporters groups
throughout the stadium. Four groups are recognized by the club on their official website; the North End Elite, the Red Patch Boys
, the Tribal Rhythm Nation, and U-Sector
.
The Red Patch Boys
are a fan-based organization based in sections 111 and 112 of BMO Field which they have termed the "The Bunker." The mandate of the Red Patch Boys
(RPBs) is to support and promote Toronto FC
throughout Canada
and to help contribute to the atmosphere at all TFC
home games, in addition to away games including Columbus
, Chicago
, Los Angeles
and Dallas. The group's logo is based on the Canadian
Maple Leaf
and its name is derived from "Red Patch Devils", a nickname for the 1st Canadian Infantry Division
mobilized at the outbreak of World War II
.
. Their stated goal is to help create an energetic atmosphere at Toronto FC games through the use of drums and chanting.
The U-Sector
sits in section 113 of BMO Field. The group was created in 2000 as a supporters group for the Toronto Lynx
. Originally known as the Toronto Ultras, the U-Sector
got its name because the group was always in Section 'U' at the old Varsity Stadium
during Lynx
matches. The group also provides travelling support for the team to nearby MLS
cities such as Boston
, Chicago
, New York
and Columbus
. It also made its presence felt at a friendly match between the U20 teams of Canada
and the United States at the Rogers Centre
on July 7, 2006.
fans, not affiliated with any supporters group. On February 11, 2007, GoTFC donated a trophy to the winners of the inaugural Toronto FC Supporters' Cup tournament. Originally held indoors at a futsal
centre in Don Mills
, the tournament was expanded upon and moved to BMO Field in the fall of 2007. It was an annual event from 2007-2010.
s supporters groups
. The club capped their 2007
season tickets sales at 14,000 on March 15, 2007, setting a league record. For the 2008
and 2009 season
, Toronto FC announced that they have sold 16,000 season tickets.
Toronto FC currently has many supporters groups
throughout the stadium. Four groups are recognized by the club on their official website; the North End Elite, the Red Patch Boys
, the Tribal Rhythm Nation, and U-Sector
.
The Red Patch Boys
are a fan-based organization based in sections 111 and 112 of BMO Field which they have termed the "The Bunker." The mandate of the Red Patch Boys
(RPBs) is to support and promote Toronto FC
throughout Canada
and to help contribute to the atmosphere at all TFC
home games, in addition to away games including Columbus
, Chicago
, Los Angeles
and Dallas. The group's logo is based on the Canadian
Maple Leaf
and its name is derived from "Red Patch Devils", a nickname for the 1st Canadian Infantry Division
mobilized at the outbreak of World War II
.
. Their stated goal is to help create an energetic atmosphere at Toronto FC games through the use of drums and chanting.
The U-Sector
sits in section 113 of BMO Field. The group was created in 2000 as a supporters group for the Toronto Lynx
. Originally known as the Toronto Ultras, the U-Sector
got its name because the group was always in Section 'U' at the old Varsity Stadium
during Lynx
matches. The group also provides travelling support for the team to nearby MLS
cities such as Boston
, Chicago
, New York
and Columbus
. It also made its presence felt at a friendly match between the U20 teams of Canada
and the United States at the Rogers Centre
on July 7, 2006.
fans, not affiliated with any supporters group. On February 11, 2007, GoTFC donated a trophy to the winners of the inaugural Toronto FC Supporters' Cup tournament. Originally held indoors at a futsal
centre in Don Mills
, the tournament was expanded upon and moved to BMO Field in the fall of 2007. It was an annual event from 2007-2010.
s supporters groups
. The club capped their 2007
season tickets sales at 14,000 on March 15, 2007, setting a league record. For the 2008
and 2009 season
, Toronto FC announced that they have sold 16,000 season tickets.
Toronto FC currently has many supporters groups
throughout the stadium. Four groups are recognized by the club on their official website; the North End Elite, the Red Patch Boys
, the Tribal Rhythm Nation, and U-Sector
.
The Red Patch Boys
are a fan-based organization based in sections 111 and 112 of BMO Field which they have termed the "The Bunker." The mandate of the Red Patch Boys
(RPBs) is to support and promote Toronto FC
throughout Canada
and to help contribute to the atmosphere at all TFC
home games, in addition to away games including Columbus
, Chicago
, Los Angeles
and Dallas. The group's logo is based on the Canadian
Maple Leaf
and its name is derived from "Red Patch Devils", a nickname for the 1st Canadian Infantry Division
mobilized at the outbreak of World War II
.
. Their stated goal is to help create an energetic atmosphere at Toronto FC games through the use of drums and chanting.
The U-Sector
sits in section 113 of BMO Field. The group was created in 2000 as a supporters group for the Toronto Lynx
. Originally known as the Toronto Ultras, the U-Sector
got its name because the group was always in Section 'U' at the old Varsity Stadium
during Lynx
matches. The group also provides travelling support for the team to nearby MLS
cities such as Boston
, Chicago
, New York
and Columbus
. It also made its presence felt at a friendly match between the U20 teams of Canada
and the United States at the Rogers Centre
on July 7, 2006.
fans, not affiliated with any supporters group. On February 11, 2007, GoTFC donated a trophy to the winners of the inaugural Toronto FC Supporters' Cup tournament. Originally held indoors at a futsal
centre in Don Mills
, the tournament was expanded upon and moved to BMO Field in the fall of 2007. It was an annual event from 2007-2010.
Toronto FC
Toronto FC is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada....
s supporters groups
Supporters groups
Supporters groups or supporters clubs are independent fan clubs in association football, particularly in English speaking counties.Supporters groups in Europe are generally known as Ultras which derives from the Latin word deriving from ultrā, meaning beyond in English, with the implication that...
. The club capped their 2007
2007 Major League Soccer season
The 2007 Major League Soccer season was the 12th season in league history. The season began on April 7 and concluded with MLS Cup 2007 on November 18, 2007 at Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium in Washington, D.C.....
season tickets sales at 14,000 on March 15, 2007, setting a league record. For the 2008
2008 Major League Soccer season
The 2008 Major League Soccer season was the 13th season in league history. The season began on March 29 and ended with MLS Cup 2008, on November 23 at The Home Depot Center in Carson, California.-Changes from the 2007 season:...
and 2009 season
2009 Major League Soccer season
The 2009 Major League Soccer season was the 14th season of Major League Soccer. The season began on March 19 and ended with Real Salt Lake winning the MLS Cup 2009, on November 22 at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington-Changes from the 2008 season:...
, Toronto FC announced that they have sold 16,000 season tickets.
Supporters groups
Supporters groups or supporters clubs are independent fan clubs in association football, particularly in English speaking counties.Supporters groups in Europe are generally known as Ultras which derives from the Latin word deriving from ultrā, meaning beyond in English, with the implication that...
throughout the stadium. Four groups are recognized by the club on their official website; the North End Elite, the Red Patch Boys
Red Patch Boys
The Red Patch Boys is an officially recognized supporters group for Major League Soccer'sToronto FC. The group was founded in late 2006 by football fans in...
, the Tribal Rhythm Nation, and U-Sector
U-Sector
U-Sector is an independent supporters' group for Major League Soccer's Toronto FC.-History and Name:The U-Sector was founded in 2000 by football fans in the Toronto, Canada area, as a supporters group for the Toronto Lynx. Originally...
.
North End Elite
The North End Elite (NEE) was created with the intent of bringing proper support to the north end of the stadium. They are a passionate group who believe that regardless of what the score line indicates, their job is to cheer and support the team from the first minute to the last. Most of their members are based in section 127, but members can also be found at sections 126 & 226 and throughout the north end of the stadium.Red Patch Boys
Red Patch Boys
The Red Patch Boys is an officially recognized supporters group for Major League Soccer'sToronto FC. The group was founded in late 2006 by football fans in...
are a fan-based organization based in sections 111 and 112 of BMO Field which they have termed the "The Bunker." The mandate of the Red Patch Boys
Red Patch Boys
The Red Patch Boys is an officially recognized supporters group for Major League Soccer'sToronto FC. The group was founded in late 2006 by football fans in...
(RPBs) is to support and promote Toronto FC
Toronto FC
Toronto FC is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada....
throughout Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
and to help contribute to the atmosphere at all TFC
Toronto FC
Toronto FC is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada....
home games, in addition to away games including Columbus
Columbus, Ohio
Columbus is the capital of and the largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio. The broader metropolitan area encompasses several counties and is the third largest in Ohio behind those of Cleveland and Cincinnati. Columbus is the third largest city in the American Midwest, and the fifteenth largest city...
, Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
, Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
and Dallas. The group's logo is based on the Canadian
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
Maple Leaf
Flag of Canada
The national flag of Canada, also known as the Maple Leaf, and , is a red flag with a white square in its centre, featuring a stylized 11-pointed red maple leaf. Its adoption in 1965 marked the first time a national flag had been officially adopted in Canada to replace the Union Flag...
and its name is derived from "Red Patch Devils", a nickname for the 1st Canadian Infantry Division
1st Canadian Infantry Division
The 1st Canadian Infantry Division was a formation mobilized on 1 September 1939 for service in the Second World War. The division was also reactivated twice during the Cold War....
mobilized at the outbreak of World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
.
Tribal Rhythm Nation
The Tribal Rhythm Nation was created to bring a multi-cultural presence to Toronto FC games. The TRN represent African, Caribbean and Latin communities in the GTAGreater Toronto Area
The Greater Toronto Area is the largest metropolitan area in Canada, with a 2006 census population of 5.5 million. The Greater Toronto Area is usually defined as the central city of Toronto, along with four regional municipalities surrounding it: Durham, Halton, Peel, and York...
. Their stated goal is to help create an energetic atmosphere at Toronto FC games through the use of drums and chanting.
U-Sector
U-Sector
U-Sector is an independent supporters' group for Major League Soccer's Toronto FC.-History and Name:The U-Sector was founded in 2000 by football fans in the Toronto, Canada area, as a supporters group for the Toronto Lynx. Originally...
sits in section 113 of BMO Field. The group was created in 2000 as a supporters group for the Toronto Lynx
Toronto Lynx
Toronto Lynx is a Canadian soccer team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1997, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference....
. Originally known as the Toronto Ultras, the U-Sector
U-Sector
U-Sector is an independent supporters' group for Major League Soccer's Toronto FC.-History and Name:The U-Sector was founded in 2000 by football fans in the Toronto, Canada area, as a supporters group for the Toronto Lynx. Originally...
got its name because the group was always in Section 'U' at the old Varsity Stadium
Varsity Stadium
Varsity Stadium is a collegiate football stadium that is home to the Varsity Blues, the athletic teams of the University of Toronto in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. While the present structure was built in 2007, it is in fact the third major incarnation of the stadium that has occupied the same site...
during Lynx
Toronto Lynx
Toronto Lynx is a Canadian soccer team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1997, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference....
matches. The group also provides travelling support for the team to nearby MLS
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
cities such as Boston
Boston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
, Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
and Columbus
Columbus, Ohio
Columbus is the capital of and the largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio. The broader metropolitan area encompasses several counties and is the third largest in Ohio behind those of Cleveland and Cincinnati. Columbus is the third largest city in the American Midwest, and the fifteenth largest city...
. It also made its presence felt at a friendly match between the U20 teams of Canada
Canada men's national soccer team
The Canada men's national soccer team represents Canada in international soccer competitions at the senior men's level. They are overseen by the Canadian Soccer Association and compete in the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football .Their most significant...
and the United States at the Rogers Centre
Rogers Centre
Rogers Centre is a multi-purpose stadium, in Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated next to the CN Tower, near the shores of Lake Ontario. Opened in 1989, it is home to the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball and the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League...
on July 7, 2006.
GoTFC
GoTFC is a volunteer coordinated website of Toronto FCToronto FC
Toronto FC is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada....
fans, not affiliated with any supporters group. On February 11, 2007, GoTFC donated a trophy to the winners of the inaugural Toronto FC Supporters' Cup tournament. Originally held indoors at a futsal
Futsal
Futsal is a variant of association football that is played on a smaller pitch and mainly played indoors. Its name is a portmanteau of the Portuguese futebol de salão and the Spanish fútbol de salón , which can be translated as "hall football" or "indoor football"...
centre in Don Mills
Don Mills
Don Mills is a mixed-use neighbourhood in the North York district of Toronto, Canada. It was developed to be a self-supporting "new town" and was at the time located outside of Toronto proper. Consisting of residential, commercial and industrial sub-districts, it was planned and developed by...
, the tournament was expanded upon and moved to BMO Field in the fall of 2007. It was an annual event from 2007-2010.
Footnotes
This article contains information on Toronto FCToronto FC
Toronto FC is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada....
s supporters groups
Supporters groups
Supporters groups or supporters clubs are independent fan clubs in association football, particularly in English speaking counties.Supporters groups in Europe are generally known as Ultras which derives from the Latin word deriving from ultrā, meaning beyond in English, with the implication that...
. The club capped their 2007
2007 Major League Soccer season
The 2007 Major League Soccer season was the 12th season in league history. The season began on April 7 and concluded with MLS Cup 2007 on November 18, 2007 at Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium in Washington, D.C.....
season tickets sales at 14,000 on March 15, 2007, setting a league record. For the 2008
2008 Major League Soccer season
The 2008 Major League Soccer season was the 13th season in league history. The season began on March 29 and ended with MLS Cup 2008, on November 23 at The Home Depot Center in Carson, California.-Changes from the 2007 season:...
and 2009 season
2009 Major League Soccer season
The 2009 Major League Soccer season was the 14th season of Major League Soccer. The season began on March 19 and ended with Real Salt Lake winning the MLS Cup 2009, on November 22 at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington-Changes from the 2008 season:...
, Toronto FC announced that they have sold 16,000 season tickets.
Supporters groups
Supporters groups or supporters clubs are independent fan clubs in association football, particularly in English speaking counties.Supporters groups in Europe are generally known as Ultras which derives from the Latin word deriving from ultrā, meaning beyond in English, with the implication that...
throughout the stadium. Four groups are recognized by the club on their official website; the North End Elite, the Red Patch Boys
Red Patch Boys
The Red Patch Boys is an officially recognized supporters group for Major League Soccer'sToronto FC. The group was founded in late 2006 by football fans in...
, the Tribal Rhythm Nation, and U-Sector
U-Sector
U-Sector is an independent supporters' group for Major League Soccer's Toronto FC.-History and Name:The U-Sector was founded in 2000 by football fans in the Toronto, Canada area, as a supporters group for the Toronto Lynx. Originally...
.
North End Elite
The North End Elite (NEE) was created with the intent of bringing proper support to the north end of the stadium. They are a passionate group who believe that regardless of what the score line indicates, their job is to cheer and support the team from the first minute to the last. Most of their members are based in section 127, but members can also be found at sections 126 & 226 and throughout the north end of the stadium.Red Patch Boys
Red Patch Boys
The Red Patch Boys is an officially recognized supporters group for Major League Soccer'sToronto FC. The group was founded in late 2006 by football fans in...
are a fan-based organization based in sections 111 and 112 of BMO Field which they have termed the "The Bunker." The mandate of the Red Patch Boys
Red Patch Boys
The Red Patch Boys is an officially recognized supporters group for Major League Soccer'sToronto FC. The group was founded in late 2006 by football fans in...
(RPBs) is to support and promote Toronto FC
Toronto FC
Toronto FC is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada....
throughout Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
and to help contribute to the atmosphere at all TFC
Toronto FC
Toronto FC is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada....
home games, in addition to away games including Columbus
Columbus, Ohio
Columbus is the capital of and the largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio. The broader metropolitan area encompasses several counties and is the third largest in Ohio behind those of Cleveland and Cincinnati. Columbus is the third largest city in the American Midwest, and the fifteenth largest city...
, Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
, Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
and Dallas. The group's logo is based on the Canadian
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
Maple Leaf
Flag of Canada
The national flag of Canada, also known as the Maple Leaf, and , is a red flag with a white square in its centre, featuring a stylized 11-pointed red maple leaf. Its adoption in 1965 marked the first time a national flag had been officially adopted in Canada to replace the Union Flag...
and its name is derived from "Red Patch Devils", a nickname for the 1st Canadian Infantry Division
1st Canadian Infantry Division
The 1st Canadian Infantry Division was a formation mobilized on 1 September 1939 for service in the Second World War. The division was also reactivated twice during the Cold War....
mobilized at the outbreak of World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
.
Tribal Rhythm Nation
The Tribal Rhythm Nation was created to bring a multi-cultural presence to Toronto FC games. The TRN represent African, Caribbean and Latin communities in the GTAGreater Toronto Area
The Greater Toronto Area is the largest metropolitan area in Canada, with a 2006 census population of 5.5 million. The Greater Toronto Area is usually defined as the central city of Toronto, along with four regional municipalities surrounding it: Durham, Halton, Peel, and York...
. Their stated goal is to help create an energetic atmosphere at Toronto FC games through the use of drums and chanting.
U-Sector
U-Sector
U-Sector is an independent supporters' group for Major League Soccer's Toronto FC.-History and Name:The U-Sector was founded in 2000 by football fans in the Toronto, Canada area, as a supporters group for the Toronto Lynx. Originally...
sits in section 113 of BMO Field. The group was created in 2000 as a supporters group for the Toronto Lynx
Toronto Lynx
Toronto Lynx is a Canadian soccer team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1997, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference....
. Originally known as the Toronto Ultras, the U-Sector
U-Sector
U-Sector is an independent supporters' group for Major League Soccer's Toronto FC.-History and Name:The U-Sector was founded in 2000 by football fans in the Toronto, Canada area, as a supporters group for the Toronto Lynx. Originally...
got its name because the group was always in Section 'U' at the old Varsity Stadium
Varsity Stadium
Varsity Stadium is a collegiate football stadium that is home to the Varsity Blues, the athletic teams of the University of Toronto in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. While the present structure was built in 2007, it is in fact the third major incarnation of the stadium that has occupied the same site...
during Lynx
Toronto Lynx
Toronto Lynx is a Canadian soccer team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1997, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference....
matches. The group also provides travelling support for the team to nearby MLS
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
cities such as Boston
Boston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
, Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
and Columbus
Columbus, Ohio
Columbus is the capital of and the largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio. The broader metropolitan area encompasses several counties and is the third largest in Ohio behind those of Cleveland and Cincinnati. Columbus is the third largest city in the American Midwest, and the fifteenth largest city...
. It also made its presence felt at a friendly match between the U20 teams of Canada
Canada men's national soccer team
The Canada men's national soccer team represents Canada in international soccer competitions at the senior men's level. They are overseen by the Canadian Soccer Association and compete in the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football .Their most significant...
and the United States at the Rogers Centre
Rogers Centre
Rogers Centre is a multi-purpose stadium, in Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated next to the CN Tower, near the shores of Lake Ontario. Opened in 1989, it is home to the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball and the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League...
on July 7, 2006.
GoTFC
GoTFC is a volunteer coordinated website of Toronto FCToronto FC
Toronto FC is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada....
fans, not affiliated with any supporters group. On February 11, 2007, GoTFC donated a trophy to the winners of the inaugural Toronto FC Supporters' Cup tournament. Originally held indoors at a futsal
Futsal
Futsal is a variant of association football that is played on a smaller pitch and mainly played indoors. Its name is a portmanteau of the Portuguese futebol de salão and the Spanish fútbol de salón , which can be translated as "hall football" or "indoor football"...
centre in Don Mills
Don Mills
Don Mills is a mixed-use neighbourhood in the North York district of Toronto, Canada. It was developed to be a self-supporting "new town" and was at the time located outside of Toronto proper. Consisting of residential, commercial and industrial sub-districts, it was planned and developed by...
, the tournament was expanded upon and moved to BMO Field in the fall of 2007. It was an annual event from 2007-2010.
Footnotes
This article contains information on Toronto FCToronto FC
Toronto FC is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada....
s supporters groups
Supporters groups
Supporters groups or supporters clubs are independent fan clubs in association football, particularly in English speaking counties.Supporters groups in Europe are generally known as Ultras which derives from the Latin word deriving from ultrā, meaning beyond in English, with the implication that...
. The club capped their 2007
2007 Major League Soccer season
The 2007 Major League Soccer season was the 12th season in league history. The season began on April 7 and concluded with MLS Cup 2007 on November 18, 2007 at Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium in Washington, D.C.....
season tickets sales at 14,000 on March 15, 2007, setting a league record. For the 2008
2008 Major League Soccer season
The 2008 Major League Soccer season was the 13th season in league history. The season began on March 29 and ended with MLS Cup 2008, on November 23 at The Home Depot Center in Carson, California.-Changes from the 2007 season:...
and 2009 season
2009 Major League Soccer season
The 2009 Major League Soccer season was the 14th season of Major League Soccer. The season began on March 19 and ended with Real Salt Lake winning the MLS Cup 2009, on November 22 at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington-Changes from the 2008 season:...
, Toronto FC announced that they have sold 16,000 season tickets.
Supporters groups
Supporters groups or supporters clubs are independent fan clubs in association football, particularly in English speaking counties.Supporters groups in Europe are generally known as Ultras which derives from the Latin word deriving from ultrā, meaning beyond in English, with the implication that...
throughout the stadium. Four groups are recognized by the club on their official website; the North End Elite, the Red Patch Boys
Red Patch Boys
The Red Patch Boys is an officially recognized supporters group for Major League Soccer'sToronto FC. The group was founded in late 2006 by football fans in...
, the Tribal Rhythm Nation, and U-Sector
U-Sector
U-Sector is an independent supporters' group for Major League Soccer's Toronto FC.-History and Name:The U-Sector was founded in 2000 by football fans in the Toronto, Canada area, as a supporters group for the Toronto Lynx. Originally...
.
North End Elite
The North End Elite (NEE) was created with the intent of bringing proper support to the north end of the stadium. They are a passionate group who believe that regardless of what the score line indicates, their job is to cheer and support the team from the first minute to the last. Most of their members are based in section 127, but members can also be found at sections 126 & 226 and throughout the north end of the stadium.Red Patch Boys
Red Patch Boys
The Red Patch Boys is an officially recognized supporters group for Major League Soccer'sToronto FC. The group was founded in late 2006 by football fans in...
are a fan-based organization based in sections 111 and 112 of BMO Field which they have termed the "The Bunker." The mandate of the Red Patch Boys
Red Patch Boys
The Red Patch Boys is an officially recognized supporters group for Major League Soccer'sToronto FC. The group was founded in late 2006 by football fans in...
(RPBs) is to support and promote Toronto FC
Toronto FC
Toronto FC is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada....
throughout Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
and to help contribute to the atmosphere at all TFC
Toronto FC
Toronto FC is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada....
home games, in addition to away games including Columbus
Columbus, Ohio
Columbus is the capital of and the largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio. The broader metropolitan area encompasses several counties and is the third largest in Ohio behind those of Cleveland and Cincinnati. Columbus is the third largest city in the American Midwest, and the fifteenth largest city...
, Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
, Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
and Dallas. The group's logo is based on the Canadian
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
Maple Leaf
Flag of Canada
The national flag of Canada, also known as the Maple Leaf, and , is a red flag with a white square in its centre, featuring a stylized 11-pointed red maple leaf. Its adoption in 1965 marked the first time a national flag had been officially adopted in Canada to replace the Union Flag...
and its name is derived from "Red Patch Devils", a nickname for the 1st Canadian Infantry Division
1st Canadian Infantry Division
The 1st Canadian Infantry Division was a formation mobilized on 1 September 1939 for service in the Second World War. The division was also reactivated twice during the Cold War....
mobilized at the outbreak of World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
.
Tribal Rhythm Nation
The Tribal Rhythm Nation was created to bring a multi-cultural presence to Toronto FC games. The TRN represent African, Caribbean and Latin communities in the GTAGreater Toronto Area
The Greater Toronto Area is the largest metropolitan area in Canada, with a 2006 census population of 5.5 million. The Greater Toronto Area is usually defined as the central city of Toronto, along with four regional municipalities surrounding it: Durham, Halton, Peel, and York...
. Their stated goal is to help create an energetic atmosphere at Toronto FC games through the use of drums and chanting.
U-Sector
U-Sector
U-Sector is an independent supporters' group for Major League Soccer's Toronto FC.-History and Name:The U-Sector was founded in 2000 by football fans in the Toronto, Canada area, as a supporters group for the Toronto Lynx. Originally...
sits in section 113 of BMO Field. The group was created in 2000 as a supporters group for the Toronto Lynx
Toronto Lynx
Toronto Lynx is a Canadian soccer team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1997, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference....
. Originally known as the Toronto Ultras, the U-Sector
U-Sector
U-Sector is an independent supporters' group for Major League Soccer's Toronto FC.-History and Name:The U-Sector was founded in 2000 by football fans in the Toronto, Canada area, as a supporters group for the Toronto Lynx. Originally...
got its name because the group was always in Section 'U' at the old Varsity Stadium
Varsity Stadium
Varsity Stadium is a collegiate football stadium that is home to the Varsity Blues, the athletic teams of the University of Toronto in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. While the present structure was built in 2007, it is in fact the third major incarnation of the stadium that has occupied the same site...
during Lynx
Toronto Lynx
Toronto Lynx is a Canadian soccer team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1997, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference....
matches. The group also provides travelling support for the team to nearby MLS
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
cities such as Boston
Boston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
, Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
and Columbus
Columbus, Ohio
Columbus is the capital of and the largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio. The broader metropolitan area encompasses several counties and is the third largest in Ohio behind those of Cleveland and Cincinnati. Columbus is the third largest city in the American Midwest, and the fifteenth largest city...
. It also made its presence felt at a friendly match between the U20 teams of Canada
Canada men's national soccer team
The Canada men's national soccer team represents Canada in international soccer competitions at the senior men's level. They are overseen by the Canadian Soccer Association and compete in the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football .Their most significant...
and the United States at the Rogers Centre
Rogers Centre
Rogers Centre is a multi-purpose stadium, in Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated next to the CN Tower, near the shores of Lake Ontario. Opened in 1989, it is home to the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball and the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League...
on July 7, 2006.
GoTFC
GoTFC is a volunteer coordinated website of Toronto FCToronto FC
Toronto FC is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada....
fans, not affiliated with any supporters group. On February 11, 2007, GoTFC donated a trophy to the winners of the inaugural Toronto FC Supporters' Cup tournament. Originally held indoors at a futsal
Futsal
Futsal is a variant of association football that is played on a smaller pitch and mainly played indoors. Its name is a portmanteau of the Portuguese futebol de salão and the Spanish fútbol de salón , which can be translated as "hall football" or "indoor football"...
centre in Don Mills
Don Mills
Don Mills is a mixed-use neighbourhood in the North York district of Toronto, Canada. It was developed to be a self-supporting "new town" and was at the time located outside of Toronto proper. Consisting of residential, commercial and industrial sub-districts, it was planned and developed by...
, the tournament was expanded upon and moved to BMO Field in the fall of 2007. It was an annual event from 2007-2010.
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