![]() ![]() getting this (MLS) team better is first in our mind. When that time comes, we will have a conversation with you and the conversation will mean that your experience has to get better, the sightlines have to stay the same or get better. We are not in the middle of closing a deal with the Argos. "We are a long way away from that conversation. Come to this multipurpose stadium to watch baseball matches and football games, listen to concerts of famous bands, see family shows or simply tour this central. Two, we will come talk to you again and have a conversation about whether or not we can co-exist with them - on grass and at the stadium and there's technology to make that work. We would only do it if we can spend the money to make sure the pitch, the experience, the seats and your sightlines stay the same or better than you have today for soccer. "If and when we get to a point in time where the Argos are a point of conversation, I'm going to promise you three things. We're spending all of our time right now on a roof and how we do that," said Leiweke. "We are not anywhere close to this decision at all. On the issue of sharing a field with the Toronto Argonauts, Leiweke said the city of Toronto had approached them in the wake of news that the CFL team has signed its final lease with Rogers Centre. "We can't get the kind of DPs (designated players) we want to get if we're on anything but grass," the MLSE boss said. Leiweke also told the TFC supporters that the stadium would never revert to artificial turf. The last few home games have been played in downpours. Ironically, he made the comments on a day when the sun came out for a Toronto game. Leiweke said afterwards that MLSE is a looking at a variety of designs, with a variety of cover. I wish it was $90 (million), it's now $100 (million) plus. "Roofs are really expensive but we're going to do the best we can now to get that money. I hope we've found a way to do that," he said. Leiweke says a key issue is how to build a roof without having to have the MLS team move out during construction for a year. The Spurs and the Pistons, two of the worst. The city of Toronto owns the stadium, which cost $62 million to build, but Leiweke says MLSE has promised to pay for all the renovations. 12 hours ago &0183 &32 Graham had a fantastic debut for the Spurs but it wasn’t enough to propel San Antonio past a fesity Pistons team and snap a 10-game losing streak. Tanenbaum and we're bringing the roof to them in October." We have an October board meeting with Bell, Rogers and Mr. "I spent three hours with Larry and contractors and engineers the other day looking at different kinds of roofs. (MLSE chairman) Larry Tanenbaum is actually involved now day-to-day on the design of the roof. Are we cursed or what? It's just the most incredible thing I've ever seen. It's almost like there's a direct correlation between rain and a TFC game," Tim Leiweke, MLSE president and CEO, told a breakfast question-and-answer session with Toronto FC supporters Saturday. "I've been to many of the games this year. ![]() Tickets to Wednesday’s game are on sale now at the Keystone Centre box office, by calling 726-3555 or online at keystonecentre.TORONTO - Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment is looking at roof options for Toronto FC at BMO Field at a cost of $100 million-plus. The two teams will kick off the 2-game series Tuesday night in Swift Current.īrandon will be looking to snap a 2-game losing streak and climb back to within two games of the. On the ice, Wednesday’s game will complete a home and home series between the Wheat Kings and Broncos. Thunderstix, BMO Bear Stickers and Acitivity books for the youngsters will also be handed out at the doors. Fans attending the game will have a chance to have their photo taken as well as get their faces painted by members of the Wheat Kings’ Game Night staff. Game time Wednesday night is 7pm, with the doors to open at six. The winner will also be entered into the grand prize draw for a trip for two to the MasterCard Memorial Cup in May. * The winner will receive an autographed Wheat Kings jersey with the BMO Ultimate Fan crest and a $50 prepaid MasterCard. The fan who answers three questions correctly first will be named the BMO Ultimate Wheat Kings Fan. * Three fans will be selected from the crowd to particiate in a special Wheat Kings’ Trivia Contest. * Dress up in your best Brandon Wheat Kings colours, jersey or costume – whatever makes you look like a BMO ultimate Fan! This Wednesday night at Westman Communications Group Place, BMO will recognize the passion and pride of Brandon Wheat Kings fans when the BMO Ultimate Fan Appreciation Night comes to town.Ī highlight of the event will be the BMO Ultimate Fan Contest, in which three lucky fans will compete for the title of BMO Ultimate Brandon Wheat Kings Fan and have a chance to win the grand prize: a trip to the 2013 MasterCard memorial Cup in Saskatoon.
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