I want to apologize to all my American friends, I'm so embarrassed.

I am not a sports fan, but I do not like rudeness. Maybe you can put the blame on the anti=Americanism that was populated by the former Liberal government. My younger son was going with a girl whose father was very anti=American and I was glad when they broke up. I mean if the Canadian anthem does not get played, why don;t they sing it? I love the States. I wish I could visit it more often. I mean this anti American has got to stop. What do they prefer to be friendly with a country who is known for its human rights violations, China?

I'm Canadian too bonbon and I read Warmington's report with interest. First - I add my apologies to our American Friends. Second - the line up of the singing of the anthems was poorly planned. Our Mounties should have come out at the BEGINNING of the event and/or an announcement of the lineup of the anthems should have been made. Thirdly - in a way I don't blame our Canadians. We are becoming more vocal about our pride in our Country and last night's event showed clearly how vocal we are becoming. Did you notice that the Canadians stayed 'quiet' during the playing of God Save The Queen? We still have our respect for our origins. Toronto residents are very savvy people. There is a lot that we as Canadians have to be resentful for where the American policies are concerned. So I am not surprised at 'our' booing their anthem, though it certainly showed a lack of class that we Canadians have always been known for. Such is the modern world today - respect is becoming a thing of the past. How sad. Again my apologies to my American friends - YOU are not responsible for the policies of your politicians any more than we are.

Don't be embarrassed. It wasn't your fault. Still, they shouldn't have booed it. I would never boo anyone's anthem, and I'm sure most people wouldn't either.

Being from Canada myself, I want to thank you for being the considerate person you are by clarifing this matter. I knew nothing about this but I want to support bonbon664 in the hope you will all know Canadians are the same as any nation, we all have our good people and what would the world be without our idiots? They're in all the world. Personally I have met a few people from the USA and I have always got along well with everyone. Life really is what we make of it.

Well I follow soccer, and to be honest I though it was extremely rude what they did. I understand being upset because they thought they weren't going to play the Canadian National Athem, but to be so disrespectful to another countries Anthem is just unexcusable.

I am an American. If it makes you feel any better, when I was younger I was very interested in baseball, and our team played against a Canadian team. I actually booed the Canadian national anthem. Well I'm older now, and no longer act so childish. Actually my very best friend is Canadian, she lives in Ottawa. It's a beautiful city to visit. I've visited Toronto a couple of times as well.

Wow, Mr. Warmington has a way with words. Please don't be embarrassed for the misunderstanding of others. At sporting events, tempers, testosterone, pride and mob mentality tend to run rampant and stuff happens that is not always polite but not meant with any true malice in mind. Your apology is unnecessary but the thought is very much appreciated bonbon. *blowing kisses up Canada way*

A crowd very easily turns into a mindless mob when something like a match is being played with two very distinct sides. I am sure the majority of those who booed don't normally do that and love their American neighbors but a game is something different it seems. Different rules apply and officials need to be vigilant that no spark is lit that could lead to a conflagration of unwanted emotions. Cheers!!

hi bonbon dont feel bad, it wasnot your fault, and we amereicans are not that thin skinned. we know that the majority of Canadians are friendly with America and so we can forgive and forget. People get all upset over something that was promised and not fulfilled, but as I understand it they did play OCanads finally. Dont let it get to you, we all understand now. best forgotten.

I am American and I am not mad that they booed our anthem. But I do have to clear something up. They may have thaught that the Canadian anthem was not going to be played because it was played second. But it has been done that way for years and not just in Canada. When it is hockey season and the Canadian teams are playing in America. We play the Canadian anthem before we play ours. It is custom to play the opposing teams anthem first. I don't know why it just is.

Hi Bonbon664, do not stress over this, and you shouldn't be embarrassed, you had nothing to do with it...unfortunately there are obtuse people everywhere. And by the way, they should have had the Canadian Anthem up first!! ~Stay cool, stay well and never, never stress~ ~G~

Well I live in the US and it wouldn't bother me. Some people get caught up in the heat of the moment and don't really think about things. And honestly let's face it America really hasn't done much to be proud of lately. So I personally wouldn't worry about it, and I'm sure that your friends here on mylot that are from the states are not going to hold you responsible for the fans actions.

I hate it when people get booed at a sports game. I get embarrassed when the people booing are from a place I live or go to school. It's so unsportsman-like. I don't like it when peole try to distract basketball players when they are making a free-throw. It's impolite.

Well,I live in the USA,and I really dont care about it.It wasnt that big of a deal.I dont let things get to me that easilly.

I saw watching the Evening news and saw the Article tonight. From what I could Gather the Organizers of the MLS soccer game forgot to Bring out the Canadian Flag, and consequently the Canadian Anthem was not played.I think the Canadian spectators can be forgiven for booing the US national Anthem, when they were being totally Ignored. The Organizers of the Event were remiss, and should issue a Public apology for their Inept behavior.

How nice of you to make this apology!! Stay sincere and thoughtful, and don't carry the weight of your whole country on your shoulders. Like other posters have said, some people just get caught up in the moment.