No we did not get McBride…we were never really in the running – even though we had first dibs on his rights.  McBride made it clear from day one that if he were to return the MLS, it would be to his hometown team – the Chicago Fire.

After what seemed like months of negotiating (TFC wanting to much/Chicago wanting to give up too little) there is finally a deal.

Toronto has given Chicago the rights to sign McBride and in return, Toronto will get 23 year old striker Chad Barrett as well as a 2009 first round draft pick and allocation money.

Details are still rolling in, but this seems like a fair deal to me.  We get a young, quality striker (who I think has the ability to make an impact), a quality (hopefully) draft pick and some dough to go out and sign another striker.

Things are going in a positive direction.

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In a weather teasing afternoon at BMO Field in Toronto, the home side put out an inpressive effort to best the L.A. Galaxy 2-0.

With goals from rookie Julius James – making his first appearance of the season – and Jeff Cunningham, the Reds dominated the match and further extended their impressive stretch at home. The victory improves Toronto’s record at BMO Field to 4-0-2 this season, and continues their home unbeaten streak to 8 games – Toronto hasn’t lost at home since Sept. 22, 2007.

Although both teams were missing key players, Toronto dismissed suggestions that their bench guys couldn’t get the job done. Toronto FC outshot the Galaxy 12 – 4 with 6 being on net versus L.A.’s 1 on net.

The rain spit for the better part of the first half and then began to pour drops the size of golf balls, but the crowd never wavered and was louder than most games this season. The fans were rewarded with sunshine and warmth for the final 12 minutes of the match – the weather Gods of Toronto were pleased with the result and they made it known.

Toronto’s win provides 3 big points – moving Toronto into sole possession of third place in the East and overall league with 17 points (bearing other results tonight).

Toronto FC’s next home game is Saturday June 14th against Colorado.

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Not Music related. Toronto FC related.

Huge win at home today over Real Salt Lake. Toronto FC’s new additions lived up to their hype and you can feel a rejuvenated confidence amongst the club and fans.

Local press article

Local Toronto FC Blog

Next match: Next Saturday at home against 1st place team Kansas City Wizards – 3pm

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