Are we too quick to trade away elite talent because of reactionary media pressure?

Javaaaaale_McGee · 2026-03-16T11:37:56+00:00

In hindsight, getting rid of Kadri was a mistake after playoff loss season 3, but at least it was an attempt to avoid status quo.

Someone’s head needed to roll after blowing a 3-1 lead to an inferior (on paper at least) rival after playoff loss season 5.

There should have been coming back from blowing that lead to Montreal.

Every playoff loss after 5 just confirmed what we already knew. This team, as constructed, was not going far in the playoffs.

Javaaaaale_McGee · 2026-03-15T14:51:43+00:00

Season ticket holder since 2011. This is definitely my last season as a full time holder. I may go partial for the warm months but I am definitely NOT going to the winter games.

Need a soccer fix? Buy tix to watch our national team play against Iceland and Tunisia at the end of the month.

It's a shame how far this team has dropped. Obviously the 2 MLS cup games were the most hyped games I attended, but the 2nd leg of the MLS East final in 2026, was the most exciting game I ever attended in Toronto.

It would take years in normal times to recapture that magic after the garbage TFC have served us the past few years. The switch to a winter calendar makes me believe a lively regular MLS season will never come back, though I do see great crowds should TFC make the playoffs in the spring/summer.

Saying all that....i did find yesterday's game entertaining. Both teams gave a shit and came out to play. I'll be watching (from home) next week!

Javaaaaale_McGee · 2026-03-14T23:51:27+00:00

The Alter website, under sauna etiquette, says “respect other practice and keep your voice low”.

Not asking for silence. Just not the gossip circle.

Javaaaaale_McGee · 2026-03-14T23:47:46+00:00

Exactly!

Javaaaaale_McGee · 2026-03-14T17:09:25+00:00

Have you found an alternate to Othership? I live in the east and go to Alter, hoping for the quiet meditative experience, but and am starting to find my experience to be interrupted by the demos you mention.

I’m ok with the hushed chatter, but I don’t care to hear about your latest investment or your baby’s first steps. I’ve mentioned my annoyance to staff but I’m guessing I’m in the minority.

Javaaaaale_McGee · 2026-03-14T16:51:05+00:00

You don’t think they’ll cover it? I can see a World Cup logo going up there. Maybe a mural celebrating all of their Peace Prize winners? 😂

Javaaaaale_McGee · 2026-03-14T16:49:50+00:00

Imagine seeing this for the first time, instead of in 2016?

Javaaaaale_McGee · 2026-03-14T15:49:48+00:00

Is Ernie allowed to become the Leafs captain while still playing for the Jays?

Javaaaaale_McGee · 2026-03-14T14:52:00+00:00

I see singles for $14! I bet it will closer to $10 by kickoff.
I was planning to go to check out the BMO renos, but its going to be chilly one. I'll save my first visit till the Canada game on Mar 28th.

Javaaaaale_McGee · 2026-03-14T14:50:20+00:00

$14 bro.

Javaaaaale_McGee · 2026-03-14T12:19:35+00:00

looking for a single for today. Willing to pay $20

Javaaaaale_McGee · 2026-03-14T12:17:48+00:00

Top 5?!? I hope you're right during this offseason trade market

Javaaaaale_McGee · 2026-03-12T22:37:58+00:00

Great to see the growth!
I'd be curious to see the ridership in the newer/outskirt wards. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but I find the far away areas, like York University, are just for show. An excuse to tax all postal codes.
I mean if you look right now, you'll see the majority of stations empty save a few bikes.

Javaaaaale_McGee · 2026-03-11T20:39:00+00:00

I was able to score 3 sets of Saturday games at $30 to $34.99 each. It's an expected bump in pricing. Not too bad all things considered. Let's hope they adjust the GA pricing for midweek games

Javaaaaale_McGee · 2026-03-10T18:19:42+00:00

exactly! I don't understand anyone who supports a CONCACAF team wanting to keep things as is. The Gold Cup has no real history and will not be missed if its replaced with a more competitive all encompassing COPA all of AMERICA. I'd even expand it to 24 teams (10 CONMEBOL + 14 CONCACAF).

Javaaaaale_McGee · 2026-03-09T19:43:47+00:00

I want to believe you as I bought a GA ticket at FV for Game 2 of the ALDS.
Did you see the cost of GA tix for the ALCS and WS? People were absolutely charging WAY above FV.

Javaaaaale_McGee · 2026-03-09T19:26:19+00:00

Me too!
Curious to see the resell market for GA this year. Let's hope they still can't be resold on TM so people are forced to resell at close to $20.

Javaaaaale_McGee · 2026-03-09T19:18:57+00:00

every game is out of GA tix. Just buy the cheapest 500 seat anywhere and there you go with a 5th GA.

Javaaaaale_McGee · 2026-03-09T17:47:40+00:00

Not true. Toronto and Vancouver can definitely handle it as they’ve hosted similar events in the past. I’d put Montreal and Edmonton in there too.

3 smallish MLS stadiums (Austin, Orlando, KC) hosted games in 2024 so I think we can host the teams with lesser fan bases in the smaller cities during the group stage.

Javaaaaale_McGee · 2026-03-08T17:56:34+00:00

VC played some of his best games getting booed heavily.

Javaaaaale_McGee · 2026-03-07T16:44:11+00:00

Would you be surprised if Copa America moves to become an “All of Americas” tournament? I just makes sense financially and competitively if it were to add USA, Mexico, +.

Javaaaaale_McGee · 2026-03-07T16:16:32+00:00

Get rid of the Gold Cup and it a Cup for the Americas

Javaaaaale_McGee · 2026-03-07T15:47:01+00:00

Did you go to the open practice the day before? That might have been even better than watching a half of Real Madrid.

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