TORONTO - “Stand With Ukraine” was the message on the BMO Field video board before Toronto FC’s home opener against the New York Red Bulls on Saturday.
Several Ukraine flags were attached to the south stand of the lakefront stadium. The PA announcer also asked the crowd to join in a “moment of reflection” on Ukraine, which finds itself at war after being invaded by Russia.
Toronto coach Bob Bradley said the situation in Ukraine had been a talking point within the team.
“When you have players from different backgrounds, when you look around the world, you have compassion for situations that are so sad and tragic,” Bradley said this week.