Comments on: FC Take on CF in Battle of Toronto and Madrid

By: Joseph

Joseph — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 05:15:39 +0000

Maybe they should have given Toronto a proper MLS name such as the earthquakes, galaxy, or wizards?

By: man utd

man utd — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 04:18:12 +0000

Another pointless article. i agree with comment 3(will). The fact that soccer/football is well supported in toronto is already an achievement in itself. Real Madrid playing in Toronto is a sign of growth of soccer here where hockey is a religion just as ‘futbol’ is in Europe or South America or ‘cricket’ is some countries. I’m tired of articles like this, over-critical about MLS and soccer/football here in North America. European football will never be the number one sport here or in the states. But it doesn’t mean we are all idiots when it comes to the game. Let the sport grow.
Complaining about broadcaster mispronouncing names is not uncommon in europe either. Comparing european clubs and MLS clubs is pointless as the difference is not a big mystery to EVERYONE. And I don’t see the big deal about sport nicknames, the mentality depends on where you live or which team you support.
Next time, clear your head of misguided hypocrisy before writing a stupid article such as this.

By: alex fergie

alex fergie — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 03:00:19 +0000

Realy the worst article i ever read on soccerlens! What is the point of it even? Moaning about everything under the sun.. you have never mispronounced a name that is not of your native tongue? I guess you are well above all American soccer fans? what a sophisticated supporter.

By: http://footballsbackinbusiness.blogspot.com/

http://footballsbackinbusiness.blogspot.com/ — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 21:14:05 +0000

Football in the US is a good thing however lets hope we dont end up with Bruce Springsteen doing a duet with Celine Dion at half-time at next years FA Cup Final

By: omar

omar — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:56:08 +0000

at least we dont have advertisements on our uniforms!!!!!!

By: omar

omar — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:50:31 +0000

hey atleast we dont have stupid advertisements on our uniforms!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!WTF

By: Nabeel

Nabeel — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:34:00 +0000

Good read man. I must say that nick name thing has definitely gone too far in North America. For example Cleveland Browns? Brown for s***?

By: Will

Will — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:47:30 +0000

Another we hate the MLS article….really? The fact that there is still a league in the U.S. and Canada is a success in itself. It’s like starting an ice hockey league in England and complaining that cities won’t build $200 million dollar stadiums and have $60 million dollar payrolls like the NHL. The game has to grow slowly here, it’s the only way.

I’m willing to forgive some of the bad media coverage because a couple of years ago, there was no coverage. The fact that a soccer game occasionally gets shown nationwide here is a huge deal and a few years ago was unthinkable. Virtually every league game in Toronto has been a sellout since the teams inception and there is a waiting list for seasons tickets that they would have to double the size of the stadium to meet. People are expecting way too much, way too soon.

By: Jim

Jim — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:33:23 +0000

When the Dallas Burn became FC Dallas, I remember one of the Hunts touting “FC” as a brand because it was a moniker used in world football. Oh I see, that’s why Chelsea sells all them shirts. People are attracted to uppercase letters.

And yes, I’m American and I find it ridiculous how “Toronto” is always coupled to “FC” and Dallas is rarely used on it’s own.