Toronto FC has been used to swallowing bitter pills for nine years, and Saturday night’s MLS Cup loss to the Seattle Sounders at their home BMO Field will sting for a while.
A sold out Olympic Stadium crowd of 61,004 witnessed arguably the most important soccer match in Canadian history as the Montreal Impact hung on for a riveting 3–2 win over Toronto FC.
After a pulsating 2–2 draw between the Montreal Impact and Toronto FC at Stade Saputo on Sunday, Didier Drogba’s absence garnered far more interest than the hosts qualifying for their third MLS playoffs in five years.
A season of much promise will end without playoffs for Toronto FC after they could only manage a 1–1 draw against archrival Montreal Impact at BMO Field in Toronto on Saturday.
Toronto FC roared back with three goals in the second half to stun the Portland Timbers 3–2 at BMO Field on Saturday ensuring their MLS playoff hopes remain on track.
Toronto FC’s Jermain Defoe and New York Red Bulls’ Thierry Henry are good friends off the pitch, but it was all business when they faced each other at BMO Field.
Toronto FC can trade blows with the league’s best and there is plenty to be optimistic about this season after a draw with the MLS Cup defending champions L.A. Galaxy.