Toronto FC kick off their preseason training camp in Bradenton, Florida with intensive training and select games starting February 4th. The boys in red then head to San Antonio, Texas for an appearance at The Texas Pro Soccer Festival against rival MLS Teams, Chivas USA, D.C. United and the Houston Dynamo, and end pre-season in the Carolina Challenge Cup to play in the annual round-robin tournament, before returning to Toronto on March 23rd. The team will have one week to train at home at BMO Field, before they head to play their 2008 season opener against the Columbus Crew on March 29th. Full details are below.
TORONTO FC PRESEASON SCHEDULE
February 4th - February 22nd
Bradenton, Florida @ IMG Academies
Tuesday, February 5th vs. D.C. United @ 4:00 PM
Monday, February 11th vs. Odense (Denmark) @ 11:00 AM
Thursday, February 14th vs. Odense @ 11:00 AM
Saturday, February 16th vs. Kansas @ 10:00 AM
Sunday, February 17th vs. US U-17's @ 10:00 AM
Wednesday, February 20th vs. Chicago Fire @ 10:00 AM
*Training twice a day
February 25th - February 28th
Toronto, Ontario @ BMO Field
The Texas Pro Soccer Festival - February 29th - March 10th
San Antonio, Texas @ Steele High School in Cibolo
Wednesday, March 5th vs. Chivas USA @ 6:00 PM
Friday, March 7th vs. D.C. United @ 6:00 PM
Sunday, March 9th vs. Houston Dynamo @ 3:15 PM
Carolina Challenge Cup - March 10th - March 22nd
Daniel Island, South Carolina @ Blackbaud Stadium
Saturday, March 15th vs. San Jose Earthquakes @ 6:00 PM
Wednesday, March 19th vs. New York Red Bulls @ 6:00 PM
Saturday, March 22nd vs. Charleston Battery @ 6:00 PM
Important Note: Any media interested in gaining accreditation to either the Charleston or San Antonio tournaments should contact the Toronto FC Media Relations department. Those planning on attending training in Florida should be advised that Toronto FC Media and PR will be on site the week of February 11-16th to assist with any player/coach availability.
** Please note that dates and times are subject to change .
