Toronto FC Lately 01.16.12

IRO & MAROSEVIC PART WAYS WITH TORONTO FC
Toronto FC announced Friday that defender Andy Iro and forward Peri Marosevic will not be back with the club for the 2012 season.

“Both Andy and Peri declined our contract extension offers and now the club is ready to move on,” said Toronto FC Head Coach & Technical Director Aron Winter. “We met with both players at the conclusion of the season and presented them with fair offers that they have declined. I’d like to thank them for their contributions to our club and wish them well in the future endevours.”

Iro, 27 was acquired in a trade with Columbus Crew on July 15, 2011. Iro started in all 13 matches he played in after being acquired from the Crew. The central defender also made seven appearances for Toronto in CONCACAF Champions League.

Marosevic, 22, was signed on July 28, 2011 after being waived by FC Dallas. Marosevic made four league starts and appeared in seven matches, scoring two goals. He also appeared in seven CONCACAF Champions League matches, scoring one goal.

ADDITIONAL SEATS RELEASED AS TORONTO FC CONCACAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE MATCH AT ROGERS CENTRE SURPASSES 35,000 MARK
Toronto FC announced Friday that an additional 1,000 tickets have been released for sale for its CONCACAF Champions League Quarter-Final match against the LA Galaxy at Rogers Centre. The new seats are located in the 200 Level at the North End of the Rogers Centre and are priced at $25.00. The lower bowl has sold out, however tickets as low as $12 remain in the upper bowl. As of Friday morning ticket sales had passed 35,000, with the total soccer capacity for the match being 45,000.

The game will be the only time Toronto FC will host David Beckham, Landon Donovan and the MLS Champion LA Galaxy this season, as the two teams are not scheduled to meet at BMO Field during the MLS regular season. Following the first leg of CONCACAF Champions League Quarter-Finals game at the Rogers Centre on Wednesday, March 7, Toronto will travel to Los Angeles on Wednesday, March 14 for the return leg. For more information, visit www.torontofc.ca.

The match will mark the first time the Major League Soccer team plays a home game outside of BMO Field and will set a new Toronto FC home attendance record. BMO Field seats 21,140 and Toronto FC’s largest home crowd stands at 22,453, set April 13, 2011 vs. LA Galaxy.

Ticket pricing begins at $29 for lower bowl seating and $12 for upper bowl seating. More than 70% of the seats at Rogers Centre are priced under $30 for the match. Tickets can be purchased online at www.torontofc.ca or via telephone through Ticketmaster at 1-855-985-4625.