Canadian Soccer News has confirmed that the Voyagers Cup will use the same format in 2012 that it was played under in 2011.
Although the pairings are not 100 per cent verified, the current rules state that the tournament is to be seeded first by league then by league position from the previous season. So long as the CSA does not change the rules, Toronto would be the No 1 seed by virtue of a better MLS record in 2011. Vancouver would be second, with Montreal claiming the third seed because of its move to MLS from the NASL.
Edmonton may feel short-changed that it is reduced to the No 4 seed, as it actually finished above Montreal in the NASL last year.
As it stands, Toronto FC will once again play FC Edmonton in one semi-final, with Vanouver and Montreal in the other.
The dates for the semi final round rounds are May 9 and May 16, with the final taking place May 23 and May 30.
CSN is currently confirming the details of Toronto FC’s full 2012 schedule and should be publishing it around 9 p.m. EST.
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