Bloom 2.0

Big thanks to Josh for allowing me to be his backup guy at Sunday’s Toronto FC game vs. David Beckham’s LA Galaxy. Becks was hurt, so he didn’t play — but the game was unbelievable (even though the final score was nil-nil). We had 4th row seats, smack dab in the Red Patch Boys section. We didn’t sit down once and some guy kicked over my FULL $8.50 beer. Still, what a night. Photos and video below. (Editors note: Man, GooTube really scales down viz…the originals on my laptop are wayyyyyyyyyyyyy clearer).

• Brief photo slideshow can be found by clicking here. (You can see Beckham in the fifth picture, sitting on the bench, wearing a suit. He’s beside the guy in yellow)

• This video is of the hilarious Beckham song.

• Here’s what it’s like after they announce the starters:

• Passing around the giant flag:

• A French chant. The fans just wouldn’t let up (either would the woman screaming with laughter behind me):

• Corner kick!