Tired of playing on a “cow pasture,” Toronto FC plans to lay a new grass surface at BMO Field later this month.
The existing pitch has suffered through a long, severe winter. Its condition was not helped by an unforgiving, crowded schedule that saw Toronto begin CONCACAF Champions League play in late February.
Head groundskeeper Robert Heggie says the combination took its toll on the grass, which has been cutting up during play.
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The new pitch will be installed after the May 26 Toronto FC 2 game. The senior side does not play at home again until June 13 when D.