Media Advisory/ Photo Opportunity
Toronto FC Kicks Off All-Star Soccer Mania in Financial District

TORONTO, July 16, 2008

WHAT:

Toronto FC autograph signing and draw to win Toronto FC jerseys and tickets to the 2008 Pepsi MLS All-Star Game at Toronto’s BMO Field.
WHO: Danny Dichio, Striker and Leading Scorer, Toronto FC
John Carver, Head Coach, Toronto FC
Lily Capriotti, District Vice-President, GTA Central, BMO Bank of Montreal
Professional soccer freestyler
WHEN: Thursday, July 17, 2008 from 2:30p.m. – 3:30p.m.
The winners of the draw will be announced at 3:15p.m.
WHERE: BMO Bank of Montreal branch at First Canadian Place
Corner of King and Bay (Northwest Corner, Outside)

BMO Financial Group is a proud season sponsor of Toronto FC and the 2008 Pepsi MLS All-Star Game in Toronto scheduled for July 24, 2008. BMO is proud to support soccer across Canada from mini-soccer players to the professional level. Our deep commitment to the Beautiful Game is evident from the beginning of the curve with our grassroots branch sponsorship of close to 300 youth teams nationally and sponsorship of 200 mini-festivals across the country. The relationship continues with our title support of elite youth players at BMO National Championships through to our professional teams support (TFC & Vancouver Whitecaps) combined with soccer venue title sponsorship (BMO Field).

Through its affiliation with Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd., BMO sponsors Toronto FC, Toronto Raptors, Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Marlies.

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