U-Sector – The Original Toronto FC Supporters Group

Alive in Joburg

Friday, June 18, 2010 37 Comments

I feel dirty. Today, I cheered for a Landon Donovan goal.

Sitting amongst the 45,000-plus in attendance at Ellis Park for the Group C match between Slovenia and the US, it was hard not to get swept up in the moment.

We arrived at Ellis Park well over three hours prior to kickoff, and even at that time there were thousands of eager American fans – not all of them American, mind you – reveling in pre-game anticipation on the grounds surrounding the stadium. There were plenty of Slovenian supporters as well, but it was clear to anyone who the favoured side was on this day.

The Monotone of a United Nation

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 52 Comments

I have a love/hate relationship with the vuvuzela.

The soon-to-be-ever-present plastic horn is a bane to my existence as a fan of supporter atmosphere in football stadia. Its incessent, overpowering moan drowns out any and all other sounds emanating from the stands, to the point that a lively stadium ends up sounding more like a giant beehive.

I’m glad it’s banned from BMO Field, as I don’t think the Toronto soccer fan could tolerate it.

All of that said, I grew a newfound appreciation for the blasted thing today.