BMO Field of Dreams! Good luck to the Argos stadium-mates Toronto FC

[AngeloV]

A lot of people out for their parade.

As there were for the Argos in 2012. Had the Argos had had an actual parade, just as many would have been out. Working at Bay and Wellington for the last 28+ years, I can tell you that people that work down there would go out and watch any championship team being celebrated along the route. The true indication is how many people go into Nathan Phillips Square for the rally. I wasn't there today, but from people I know that went to both, the crowd there today was very similar to the Argos celebration 2 weeks ago.

[Rich]

As there were for the Argos in 2012. The true indication is how many people go into Nathan Phillips Square for the rally. I wasn't there today, but from people I know that went to both, the crowd there today was very similar to the Argos celebration 2 weeks ago.

This is huge. Getting people to NPS at noon on a workday is a real test of a fanbase. I think a lot of people were surprised at how big the Argos rally was, and now that the TFC rally was the same size, everyone in the media can put aside their anecdotal notions that TFC is more popular that the Argonauts in this town

[ArgoZ]

actually it only started last year during Icelands miracle run at the Euros

Yup.

TFC supporters have had their own drum/clap version for many years, 2008 is probably right. The whole stadium participating, (made famous by Iceland) has only been a thing since 2016 Euros. I guess you could say some supporter groups are not copying Iceland, but the rest of the stadium is.

[Joe Barnes]

I would say adding seats would be ill-advised. They have a great thing going on at BMO - both teams. Once TFC goes into a rebuild, there will be no need for extra seats for them, and as we know, empty seats don't play well on TV, negatively affect atmosphere and perception of 'a place to be'.

Rebuilding the West side would be a bad idea, as well, IMO. Right now, the original stadium is mostly made of metal, which is why it is so loud when the crowd stomps its feet. This is a huge part of what makes the atmosphere at BMO so good. If you 'improve' the stadium, that likely means reinforced concrete (like most other stadiums and the new East side upper deck at BMO), thus eliminating that unique, sound making quality we currently have. In 2016, my STs were on the upper East side, and it was nowhere near as good as the West, from an atmosphere standpoint. What we have now is excellent - leave it alone!

[DoubleBlue_Red]

I would say adding seats would be ill-advised. They have a great thing going on at BMO - both teams. Once TFC goes into a rebuild, there will be no need for extra seats for them, and as we know, empty seats don't play well on TV, negatively affect atmosphere and perception of 'a place to be'.

Rebuilding the West side would be a bad idea, as well, IMO. Right now, the original stadium is mostly made of metal, which is why it is so loud when the crowd stomps its feet. This is a huge part of what makes the atmosphere at BMO so good. If you 'improve' the stadium, that likely means reinforced concrete (like most other stadiums and the new East side upper deck at BMO), thus eliminating that unique, sound making quality we currently have. In 2016, my STs were on the upper East side, and it was nowhere near as good as the West, from an atmosphere standpoint. What we have now is excellent - leave it alone!

TFC won't need to rebuild - its MLS not MLB. They will simply spend $20 million on designated players.

[Scooter McCray]

TFC won't need to rebuild - its MLS not MLB. They will simply spend $20 million on designated players.

Where does the money come from to be able to do this?

[DoubleBlue_Red]

Where does the money come from to be able to do this?

MLSE, ticket sales, tv contract with TSN, sponsorship w/ Bell Media, KIA, BMO etc.

If the team is successful then they are playing more games in CONACAF which means more ticket sales.