Toronto FC

[Johnny Au]

Let's discuss the Toronto FC.

They are doing extremely well this year: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_Toronto_FC_season

They even made it to the 2016 edition of the MLS Cup and TFC will play against the Seattle Sounders FC at home in BMO Field, which will be the second time the stadium hosted the MLS Cup (the previous one was in 2010).

In the greatest 401 Derby yet, MLS-wise, Montreal beat TFC 3-2 in the Big O, then in BMO Field, TFC beat Montreal 5-2 after extra time.

 

[Jarrek]

I was at the game on Wednesday. Arguably, the craziest sporting event that I have ever been to. Will be at the MLS Cup game this upcoming Saturday.

 

[Johnny Au]

Usually, I shave. Not this time though. I'm growing a playoff beard for TFC!

Yes, I grew a playoff beard for the Jays during their playoff run a few months ago.

 

[Johnny Au]

Read here: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/dec/08/mls-cup-toronto-fc-relevance-canada

The Guardian has an excellent article about TFC and its relevance throughout Canada.

 

[ChesterCopperpot]

Just a point about the OP - it's Toronto FC, TFC or The Reds - it's never "the" Toronto FC, "FC" or "the FC" as John Tory called them yesterday

 

[Johnny Au]

Just a point about the OP - it's Toronto FC, TFC or The Reds - it's never "the" Toronto FC, "FC" or "the FC" as John Tory called them yesterday

Ah. Thank you.

 

[Johnny Au]

So close...

yet so far!

Seattle Sounders FC won the MLS Cup.

To TFC: there's always a next year.

 

[someMidTowner]

So close...

yet so far!

That was by no measure "far"

 

[Johnny Au]

That was by no measure "far"

What I meant by far is that TFC didn't win the MLS Cup.

TFC would have to go through the regular season and the playoffs again for their next chance to get the MLS Cup.

 

[W. K. Lis]

The Seattle Sounders goalkeeper, Frei, kept seven shots out during regulation and overtime. Toronto's Irwin had to stop zero shots on goal, during the same time. It was Frei would was the game winner for Seattle.

Then there was that strange bounce during the penalty shot phase.

 

[ChesterCopperpot]

Frei is their goalie.

 

[W. K. Lis]

Frei is their goalie.

Corrected.

 

[TOareaFan]

Corrected.

Irwin is Toronto's keeper

 

[wopchop]

What a heartbreaker.

In other news, players report for pre-season in 42 days. Expansion draft is also tomorrow.

 

[AlbertC]

Easy 5-0 victory over the Columbus Crew to win the Trillium Cup.