Some things never change. Broccoli will always remain unappealing, society will never be fully satisfied with the weather, and major Toronto sports franchises will continue to break the hearts of millions, nationwide.
Toronto FC’s third defeat in seven days has created fear for a fan base praying to see their club make its first playoff appearance in franchise history.
Toronto FC’s tactical flexibility has been questioned on several occasions this season. Ryan Nelsen’s reluctance to stray away from his preferred 4-4-2 is odd, but the return of Michael Bradley, and a congested fixture list forced his hand.
Toronto FC made another significant transfer move this week, acquiring Ghanaian attacker Dominic Oduro from the Columbus Crew in exchange for Alvaro Rey.
One of the main themes that dominated European football over the past 12 months was the success of reactive football. Teams dominated games through negating space in the final third, and attacking on the counter in some of the biggest matches this season.
On paper, Ryan Nelsen’s team selection suggested that Toronto FC would claim a straightforward first leg Amway Canadian Championship semifinal victory over a young Vancouver Whitecaps side.
Toronto FC suffered their second defeat of the season against the Colorado Rapids in a dull encounter at BMO Field. Poor field conditions can be held accountable for the lacklustre showdown, but the match was also dire from a tactical perspective.
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A win is a win. It may not have stopped the bleeding in league play but Toronto FC was finally able to taste victory once again knocking off the Montreal Impact 2-0 in the Amway Canadian Championship (ACC) semifinal.
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On and off the pitch frustration could be seen on the faces and body language of Toronto FC players as another game slipped from its collective grasp to suffer yet another defeat.
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After five straight losses to begin the MLS season and the worst start in franchise history, the hope of turning its fortunes around and the goal of a playoff spot is looking faint for Toronto FC.
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“The more things change, the more they stay the same.”
The famous saying could not be more appropriate for Toronto FC in its short existence in Major League Soccer.
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After two disappointing back-to-back scoreless draws, Canada broke out with four goals to put on a dominating display for Canadian fans at BMO Field on Tuesday night.
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It's the same old story and it is getting tiresome if you're a Toronto FC supporter.
Once again Toronto gave up a late goal off a set-piece and another impressive effort was erased.
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With a tendency to blow leads and have victories slip through its fingers, Toronto FC did not let history repeat itself on Saturday afternoon at BMO Field.
FC striker Danny Koevermans battles a Pumas player for the loose ball
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DC United Captain Dwayne De Rosario celebrates a 2-0 win with his teammates against his old team at BMO Field. In the background frustrated Toronto FC forward Ryan Johnson walks off the pitch
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United keeper Bill Hamid makes a big save in the second half and preserved a clean sheet on the road
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Toronto FC striker Ryan Johnson (middle) and Chicago Fire Jalil Anibaba chase down a ball in the air in a match at BMO Field Saturday afternoon. Chicago prevailed with a 3-2 win prolonging TFC's woes to start the MLS season with a sixth straight loss
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Chivas USA goalkeeper Dan Kennedy stops Danny Koeverman's flick at goal in the second half
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FC forward Ryan Johnson (centre) finds an opening while being surrounded by Revolution players
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Revolution goalkeeper Bobby Shuttleworth and defender Darrius Barnes look on helplessly as TFC striker Danny Koevermans knocks in the game-tying goal
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Pumas defender Marco Palacios leaps in the air to celebrate his game-tying goal early in the second half
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Julian de Guzman tries to keep up with De Rosario in the first of Saturday's game. The TFC midfielder shadowed his old teammate and shut him down in the opening 45 minutes
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Canadian striker Olivier Occean goes up for a ball along with Puerto Rican goalkeeper Brandon Saldana
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Players from both teams look on as Impact's Sinisa Ubiparipovic sits on the pitch clenching his injured leg and TFC defender Richard Eckersley is shown a straight red card for what was deemed a dangerous challenge
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Canadian midfielder Josh Simpson (right) ponders his options while being watched by defenders Cristian Arrieta (left) and Scott Horta (centre)
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Fire's Gonzalo Segares celebrates with a fist pump in the air after drawing his team even in the first half just over a minute after TFC took a 2-1 lead
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Koevermans (left) celebrates his game-tying goal in the 83rd minute on Saturday
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TFC goalkeeper Milos Kocic (centre) reacts to the header on the game-tying goal
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Toronto FC forward Ryan Johnson (right) is defended closely by San Jose Earthquakes defender Steven Beitashour. Johnson was fresh off being awarded MLS goal of the week for his effort last weekend in Seattle. On Saturday, like his teammates, he had little success on the pitch in a 3-0 loss at BMO Field
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Santos striker Herculez Gomez goal fires his first half goal while eluding a tackle from Julian de Guzman
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Toronto FC's Ryan Johnson (centre) wins the battle for a header against teammate Doneil Henry and Montreal Impact's Matteo Ferrari (left) and Shavar Thomas (right). TFC won 2-0 against the Impact on Wednesday night at BMO Field
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Canadian striker Simeon Jackson (right) pushes the ball forward as Puerto Rican defenders close in on him
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TFC defender Richard Eckersley makes his lonely walk off the pitch after being ejected as fans at BMO Field look on
