Mississauga rent a car and the Toronto FC
Kick your Mississauga rent a car vacation into high gear with TransCanada and the Toronto FC. The Toronto FC, also known as “the Reds” is the first non-American team in Major League Soccer. The club was founded in 2006 and is owned by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment and has since gone on to become one of the most popular sporting teams in the GTA. If you’re tired of hockey and just can’t seem to get into baseball, TransCanada Mississauga Rent A Car highly encourages you to check out an FC game – you won’t be disappointed!
Become a fan of the FC
When Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment LTD first announced that a Major League Soccer team would be coming to the GTA, they weren’t entirely sure how the sport would be accepted. With this in mind, they set the goal for season tickets low – between 13,000 and 15,000 for 2007. Lucky for the company and for Canadian football, the team was a huge success, selling out of season tickets in the first three years. Currently, 16,000 tickets are sold as season tickets, with another 14,000 people on the waiting list. The fans in Toronto are truly dedicated to their team as well; it isn’t uncommon for traveling contingents to show up at far away games.
A true Canadian rivalry
Mississauga rent a car travelers will enjoy almost any Toronto FC home game, thanks to the team’s fierce competitive spirit. Since the team has yet to develop and deep-seated rivalries in the MLS, you can rest assured that every game is filled with grit and determination. With that being said, games against the Columbus Crew and Chicago Fire can be extremely intense so be sure to watch for tickets to these matchups. Surprisingly enough, Toronto’s biggest rival isn’t even part of the MLS. The Montreal Impact, a successful side in the lower-division USL First Division, is the team’s toughest critic. Mississauga rent a car travelers may remember the inaugural Canadian Championship, whereby the Montreal Impact emerged victorious. Since then, the Toronto FC has been on a mission to both prove their worth and dismember as many Impact players as possible.
About BMO Field
Planning to take in an FC home game during your upcoming Mississauga rent a car vacation? Then you’ll be headed to BMO Field, the largest soccer-specific stadium in Canada. With a capacity of over 20,500 fans, BMO Field is as large as or larger than any of its American counterparts and features a stunning view of the neighbouring CN Tower. The stadium has served as a venue for the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup as well as the 2008 MLS All-Star Game. Mississauga rent a car travelers can also anticipate an MLS Cup in the stadium between now and the year 2012. While there are currently no plans to expand the seating at BMO Field, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment has indicated a second level could be added to the east side stands.
About the team
The Toronto FC team is composed of a 20-man senior roster and a 4-man development roster. Like its American counterparts, the FC fields a team of both domestic and foreign players. As of 2008, the club featured 16 international players, of which no more than 11 could be Americans. This rule is to help compensate for the smaller talent pool in Canada, keeping the league appropriately competitive.
Get your tickets and daily FC fix
Want to learn more about the Toronto FC? Then surf over to the official Toronto FC website at www.torontofc.ca. Here, Mississauga rent a car travelers will learn more about the team, as well as have the opportunity to order tickets online.