Comments on: Toronto Says It Has What It Takes to Host the Ethiopian Soccer Tournament

By: Breaking News: Atlanta to Host The 2011 Ethiopian Soccer Tournament at Tadias Magazine

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 22:07:31 +0000

[...] The announcement dashes the hopes of the runner-up Ethio Star, Toronto’s Ethiopian soccer team, who put up a spirited bid to host the upcoming event. [...]

By: Samuel Getachew

Samuel Getachew — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 14:54:55 +0000

Atlanta is awarded the 2011 Ethiopian Soccer Tournment for the second time in less than seven years while Toronto is once again denied to host for the 12th year in a raw!

By: Ethiopian Torontonians Gearing Up For 12th Ethiopian Day Celebration at Tadias Magazine

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 05:14:50 +0000

[...] culinary skills shine as they do on the annual day-long Ethiopian New Year’s celebration,” wrote Yeamrot Taddese, Tadias Magazine’s contributing reporter from Toronto, in her recent series [...]

By: Ethiopian Soccer Tournament: Delay to announce host city has Toronto organizers fed up at Tadias Magazine

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 05:47:17 +0000

[...] Toronto Says It Has What It Takes to Host the Tournament [...]

By: Samuel Getachew

Samuel Getachew — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 11:45:44 +0000

We are still waiting and crossing our fingers.

By: Tafari from Washington

Tafari from Washington — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:45:54 +0000

Thank you for a great article. I too am excited about the prospect of seeing the tournament held in Toronto. Just to make a few observations to keep things real……

1) In my 15 years of following ESFNA, I have never seen them make a venue decision before January of the year of the event. There is a process that is used to qualify the hosting city based on past expereince and future needs.

2) In all fairness, and just like the Olympics and World Cup, both cities would have to lobby and the ESFNA executive committee would have to make a decision considering various conditions, including the income they expect to cover past debts and future concerns. Although many are quick to criticize the federation, they are doing a tremendous service for our community (and beleive me I’m one of the those in their side who speaks my mind)…

We hope that it is in Toronto, but will welcome Atlanta as well. Show your support and lobby for your city!

By: Maru

Maru — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:57:41 +0000

Hang in there Toronto. The heat isn’t over yet. Keep hope alive!

By: Samuel Getachew

Samuel Getachew — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:37:55 +0000

We are still awaiting the announcement. Like many friends of ESFNA – we were hopping the announcement was going to be on July 4th as has been the tradition for the longest time. I am still hopeful it will be Toronto and that the decision will be made sooner rather than later. Toronto has not hosted the event since 2000 and Atlanta has done so in the last five years.

By: Ye Oak Town Lij

Ye Oak Town Lij — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:57:04 +0000

They have not made the decision yet? You know what? ESFNA is deliberately slowing the process, delaying and stalling. Ayeee Yeabesha Neger. They are about to back-stab Toronto once again and give to Atlanta. Read my lips.

By: Ashenfi tedla

Ashenfi tedla — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:34:08 +0000

How about having it at addis ababa stadium?

By: 100% (Nut Job) ETHIOPIAN TROOPER

100% (Nut Job) ETHIOPIAN TROOPER — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:41:41 +0000

{I don’t think Toronto will get it}

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By: Abraham Kassa

Abraham Kassa — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 19:58:52 +0000

I love Toronto.

By: Photo Journal: San Jose Ethiopian Soccer Tournament 2010 at Tadias Magazine

Photo Journal: San Jose Ethiopian Soccer Tournament 2010 at Tadias Magazine — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 06:17:26 +0000

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By: Ye Oak Town Lij

Ye Oak Town Lij — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:04:49 +0000

That’s actually good news for Toronto. Let the board members take their time to make the correct decision. The more they analyze the situation, Canada becomes more reasonable choice given Toronto’s long history as an enthusiastic member of ESFNA (which is also pleasantly displayed here in their great anticipation to become the next host) and the fact the the city has been denied that chance for over a decade makes it highly competitive. Unless, of course, the unfortunate and complex web of personal relationships (which is highly common in our small community) gets in the way of reason, again. But then, “Democracy is Fair Play.”

By: Samuel Getachew

Samuel Getachew — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:35:34 +0000

Abby – they would not give us a date – I wish they do soon since we want to get it moving

Freedom – thank you and we all hope so!

By: Freedom

Freedom — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 16:03:28 +0000

Oh please let it be TORONTO!

By: Abby

Abby — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:00:26 +0000

When will it be announced?

Team T.O good luck!

By: Samuel Getachew

Samuel Getachew — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 13:26:10 +0000

Marmalet – thank you and we hope the Danforth / Greenwood area will be Little Ethiopia sooner rather than later!

By: Marmalet

Marmalet — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 17:33:37 +0000

Danforth Avenue in Toronto (future Little Ethiopia) is one of the best Abesha hangouts outside of Africa. It compares to D.C., L.A., San Jose, Oakland, Seattle, Atlanta, Dallas, Boston, Chicago, etc…

By: Baby

Baby — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 09:04:29 +0000

Great reporting. So refreshing to see our community maturing in many ways! Good luck Canada!

By: Samuel Getachew

Samuel Getachew — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 23:44:40 +0000

According to the President of the Ethiopian North American Soccer Federation – “the decision to host the next Ethiopian Soccer meet has been postponed” – we are very hopeful it will go our way. Toronto!

By: Ye Oak Town Lij

Ye Oak Town Lij — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 03:10:58 +0000

Good luck Toronto! Yiqinachu!!

By: Samuel Getachew

Samuel Getachew — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 16:42:19 +0000

Dubale – it will be decided tomorrow (July 4th)

By: Dubale Chanyalew

Dubale Chanyalew — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 08:05:14 +0000

When is the host going to be decided for 2011?

By: Dawit Teshome

Dawit Teshome — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 20:12:09 +0000

It’s good to hear that there are several Ethiopians living in Toronto and in Canada in general. {if they were a member of ESFNA} Montreal and Vancouver could also be viable cities to host {future} tournaments. I give my vote.

By: daniel

daniel — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:46:49 +0000

Yes, I vote for Toronto. Toronto is a wonderful city.

By: Naser Kaid

Naser Kaid — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 19:54:55 +0000

Toronto is a great multicultural City. We look forward to hosting the event.

By: Dereje Gashu

Dereje Gashu — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 07:27:20 +0000

It would be a great apportunity for me to visit Toronto. I look forward to it. And Samuel, I wish you all the best in your run for the Toronto City Council representing ward 43. It is good to see Ethiopians running for office!

Thank you
from US, VA

By: Mulu (Toronto)

Mulu (Toronto) — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:14:05 +0000

There are in the upwards of over 50,000 Ethiopians in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). I am not sure what percentage that would constitute from the over all Ethiopian-Canadian population. However, Toronto can very easily accommodate the tournament. In fact, the city will be an EXCELLENT CHOICE AND GREAT VENUE!!

By: Samuel Getahew

Samuel Getahew — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:00:45 +0000

Dawit – According to the Ethiopian Association here, it is 50,000. Then, there are cities like Ottawa, Hamilton, London, Windsor with large Ethiopian population that are within 4 hours drive from Toronto.

By: Dawit Teshome

Dawit Teshome — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:52:47 +0000

What is the total population of Ethiopians in Canada? And percentage living in Toronto?

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By: Teddy Dallas

Teddy Dallas — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:50:42 +0000

Tornto is a member of the federation in good standing. Yes, they should be given a chance to host!!! Why not?

By: Ewnetu

Ewnetu — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:27:02 +0000

Thank you Yamrot, Samuel and Ethio-Torontonian for your support. I also would like to add my support to this cause as it’s long overdue for a City like Toronto to host the annual tournament.

By: Ethiopian Soccer Tournament 2010: Spotlight on New York Team Abay at Tadias Magazine

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 20:48:48 +0000

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By: Ethio-Torontonian

Ethio-Torontonian — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:21:39 +0000

I echo Samuel Getachew, it is really high time that the games come to Canada. Toronto is a magical city and the Ethiopian community here has grown tremendously in the last decade. Not to mention the new businesses that have opened and prospered in the last ten years. Local financial sponsors could be abundantly found as well, while retaining the international sponsors such as Wetern Union, Sheraton Addis and Ethiopian Airlines, etc. In addition with the assistance of people like city council candidate Sam Getachew, the community can also enlist the cooperation of local municipality offices. Plus, its cheaper to travel to Toronto from the East Coast than it is to most U.S. cities. There are also many options of getting here, including commercial flights, trains, and buses. After all, we are in North America and it is only fair that we are given the opportunity to host our friends and family from the Ethiopian Diaspora and Ethiopia!

Thank you Yeamrot Taddese and Tadias Magazine for this report!

Ethio-Torontonian

By: Samuel Getachew

Samuel Getachew — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:47:05 +0000

There is not a bigger event for Ethiopians that brings us together as ONE community than the spirit of friendship in soccer. Most of us have a very good memory of the North American Soccer experience in Toronto in 2000. We had friends visiting us from as far away as from Ethiopia, Europe and of course the USA. If this great event is to grow and prosper, we can no longer afford to move it around the US exclusively but also have the respect of the Canadian team and fans and bring it to its member city in Toronto. It has been a long 11 year wait.

I, for one, would like to welcome it as both a Torontonian and (hopefully) a City Councillor in 2011. There is much Toronto has to offer to the magic of Ethiopian Soccer.

Samuel