On Wednesday, September 4th, RPB was represented on the Supporter Team in the Competitive Division at the All for One Cup Tournament.
This fundraising recreational event encourages Toronto companies to enter teams into the tournament and each team will draft a TFC player. The Supporter Team found themselves in a draw with the first place team which went on to kicks from the penalty mark and subsequent loss. Thanks to the RPB representatives who played and spectated.
The RPB Tailgate team and RPB Banners & Flags team coordinated a joint tailgate BBQ feast and banner painting session Saturday afternoon pre-match near Shoeless Joe’s.
RPB members attended with their family and friends to enjoy the food and picked up a paintbrush to help with the new banner that now lives above 111/112. RPB teams and members then gathered at Shoeless Joe’s before leaving for the evening match at BMO. Thanks to all who organized, prepared food and helped out for a successful tailgate!
On match day Saturday April 27th, we were happy to have the opportunity working with TFC to take part in game ceremonies as we have for a number of seasons. Kids lined up inside the player tunnel for a meet and greet with the players when they went on and off the pitch during the pre-game warm ups. Then kids escorted players from both teams onto the pitch for the opening ceremonies. Thanks to RPB member CoachGT for years of hard work coordinating this event. The RPB tradition continues! A great big thank you to SuperTCP for taking on organizing this year’s event along with the guidance of ChrisFizik. The day was a success with help from supervising parents & members. The kids in the tunnel and the walkout did a great job too of course!
“My two kids had an amazing time today as part of the player escorts. They thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Thanks so much for organizing this again this year. It was well coordinated and went extremely smoothly.
- Red Patch Boys member
TSN aired a documentary series called Engraved on a Nation featuring various Canadian sports stories. One of the episodes focused on TFC Supporters. The documentary called The Northern Touch aired on TSN Tuesday, March 12 at 7:30 PM. RPB members, friends as well as other Supporter group members and friends featured in the documentary such as Kings in the North and TRN along with the film crew, producers and their family and friends gathered at Joe’s for the viewing.
A number of RPB members were present on match days at locations home and away as the filming took place over the course of the 2018 season. RPB member in-person interviews were conducted at various locations in and around Toronto including at our beloved Shoeless Joe’s. The documentary focused on supporter culture in and out of the stands as well as a behind the scenes look of what happens during the season. Footage included TFC match days at BMO and for the Canadian Champions League featuring away travel supporter road warriors in Guadalajara, Mexico. The Supporter’s Shield and RPB beer affiliate, Red Thread Brewing also received air time. The highs and lows of the season were all showcased in this hour-long documentary.
News item published March 12, 2019 | MLS Soccer
Engraved on a Nation listing | TSN.ca
Photo added Dec 2019 when Jonathan Osorio stopped by our 2019 RPB Holiday Party to receive the RPB Player of the Year scarf and plaque
As tradition continues, RPB members voted for the Red Patch Boys TFC Player of the Year. Members weigh each player and dictate the most valuable player, a player that stood out on their accomplishments and/or the player who has made a difference throughout the season. Minutes played, games played, games started, goals, assists, shots taken, shots on goal, game winning goals, fouls committed, and fouls suffered all factor into their decision. The player with the most votes will be gifted a Player of the Year scarf from the Red Patch Boys.