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2010 MLS Cup To Be Played In Toronto
The Canadian city will host this year’s final.
Mar 30, 2010 12:42:00 PM
Major League Soccer announced on Tuesday that the league will play it’s 15th final match at BMO Stadium in Toronto, according to a press release from the league.
“Toronto and the Province of Ontario have proven to be a vibrant market for top-level soccer, and we are pleased to present the city’s fans another opportunity to enjoy a marquee event and showcase their passion,” MLS Commissioner Don Garber said. “As we saw last year in Seattle, MLS Cup is more than just our championship match; it is a four-day celebration of the world’s game in North America. We believe Toronto will be a superb backdrop for the festivities.”
It will be the ninth different event to host the Cup with Seattle’s Qwest Field and the Home Depot Center of Los Angeles being the last two to do so.
"We’re excited to host MLS Cup 2010, one of Major League Soccer’s pinnacle events. This is great news for soccer fans in Toronto and a tremendous benefit for our city,” said Tom Anselmi, executive vice-president and chief operating officer for Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment. “We’re looking forward to making MLS Cup Weekend in Toronto a celebration of the beautiful game in an authentic, credible soccer environment.”
The match will be played on Sunday, November 21st at 8:30 p.m. ET.
“Toronto and the Province of Ontario have proven to be a vibrant market for top-level soccer, and we are pleased to present the city’s fans another opportunity to enjoy a marquee event and showcase their passion,” MLS Commissioner Don Garber said. “As we saw last year in Seattle, MLS Cup is more than just our championship match; it is a four-day celebration of the world’s game in North America. We believe Toronto will be a superb backdrop for the festivities.”
It will be the ninth different event to host the Cup with Seattle’s Qwest Field and the Home Depot Center of Los Angeles being the last two to do so.
"We’re excited to host MLS Cup 2010, one of Major League Soccer’s pinnacle events. This is great news for soccer fans in Toronto and a tremendous benefit for our city,” said Tom Anselmi, executive vice-president and chief operating officer for Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment. “We’re looking forward to making MLS Cup Weekend in Toronto a celebration of the beautiful game in an authentic, credible soccer environment.”
The match will be played on Sunday, November 21st at 8:30 p.m. ET.
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