BMO Field in Toronto, Canada has been announced as the host venue for the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup, the largest men’s soccer tournament in the region. This announcement is a huge victory not only for Toronto FC, but for Canadian soccer as a whole, as the tournament has never been hosted in Canada before. BMO Field will play host to some of the top national teams from North America, Central America, and the Caribbean, as they compete for the coveted Gold Cup trophy. The tournament is expected to bring in thousands of tourists and generate millions of dollars for the local economy, solidifying Toronto’s reputation as a world-class city for sports and entertainment. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at what this announcement means for Toronto FC and Canadian soccer, as well as what fans can expect from the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup.
BMO Field, home of Toronto FC in Major League Soccer (MLS), has been chosen as a host venue for the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup. The competition, which features teams from North, Central America and the Caribbean, will take place from June 16 to July 16 and will determine the best national football team in the region. BMO Field hosted group stage matches during the 2015 championship, seeing Jamaica defeat El Salvador 1-0 and a scoreless draw between Canada and Costa Rica. Toronto FC President Bill Manning said the decision to return to BMO Field showed the growth of the sport in recent years, adding the venue had seen the most memorable moments in the history of Canadian football. The 2023 draw will take place on April 14 at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium, which will also host the final.
In addition to BMO Field, the following stadia have been selected to host matches:
– AT&T Stadium (Arlington, TX)
– Allegiant Stadium (Las Vegas, NV)
– Azteca Stadium (Mexico City, Mexico)
– BBVA Stadium (Houston, TX)
– DRV PNK Stadium (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
– Exploria Stadium (Orlando, FL)
– Cotton Bowl (Dallas, TX)
– Q2 Stadium (Austin, TX)
– State Farm Stadium (Glendale, AZ)
– Toyota Stadium (Frisco, TX)
– Soldier Field (Chicago, IL)
– Red Bull Arena (Harrison, NJ)
– Banc of California Stadium (Los Angeles, CA)
– SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, CA)
Concacaf plans to announce the complete match schedule, including allocated venues, ticket information and other details, once the draw has taken place.
As one of the premier soccer stadiums in North America, BMO Field will host some of the most talented teams and players on the continent in the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup. It’s a testament to the quality of soccer in the region and the continued growth of the sport in Canada. Toronto FC fans can look forward to seeing their team compete on home turf and create unforgettable moments in this historic venue. With the excitement building, we can’t wait to see what the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup has in store.
