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Toronto Football club fans endured a lot to make it to the MLS Cup this year. Unfortunately, however satisfying it is to make it to the big game, TFC came away empty handed.
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Toronto FC have made a habit of producing quality performances in recent season openers and Gregg Vanney’s men continued this trend with a resilient performance at Red Bull Arena.
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Modern day football is often associated and defined by eras. Most recently, Barcelona and Spain’s success influenced managers to adopt a possession-based game.
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Toronto FC endured a calamitous conclusion to a historic season, which witnessed the club clinch their first playoff berth in franchise history.
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Toronto FC’s lack of depth has been a legitimate concern for a side aspiring to make a deep playoff push, and the quality of fringe bench players was put to the test on the Reds’ trip to Seattle.
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One of the few issues that occur when two sides adopt identical systems is the possibility of a dull encounter with minimal created opportunities.
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Greg Vanney’s incessant use of a midfield diamond has played a pivotal role in Toronto FC’s great run of form in recent weeks.
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Toronto FC may have claimed their first home win of the season, but this was possibly their most convincing display under Greg Vanney.
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Here are three thoughts on Toronto FC's Major League Soccer season opener victory against the Vancouver Whitecaps at BC Place.
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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.
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April 27, 2014, will sit in Steven Gerrard’s mind for the rest of his life. Of all the 695 club appearances and 180 goals scored, Gerrard will look back at this sunny afternoon at Anfield as the turning point in his career.
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I don't reckon it's the end of the world but it is the end of my Major League Soccer experience. Okay, for the foreseeable future. The call that gave Dallas FC a win in their playoff against Vancouver Wednesday night was so bad it does that, and more.
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Former FIFA World Player of the Year Kaká is the new highest-paid player in Major League Soccer and will make $7.2 million this season.
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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.
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Toronto FC snapped their four-game winless streak with a convincing victory over Frank Klopas' Montreal Impact at Saputo Stadium.
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In a high-octane match between two Eastern Conference contenders, 10-man Sporting Kansas City came from behind to defeat Toronto FC.
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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.
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In the opening 45 minutes, you could question whether either side was seeking maximum points at Toyota Park. Toronto FC’s quick counterattacks were non-existent, and Frank Yallop’s Chicago Fire found it difficult to find their rhythm against Reds.
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Toronto FC and the New York Red Bulls shared a point in a fairly open football match at Red Bulls Arena. Ryan Nelsen and Mike Petke utilized similar systems, but oddly neither side cancelled each other out.
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It appears that Toronto FC’s philosophy under Ryan Nelsen won’t alter this season. TFC dominated possession in the opening half of their showdown with the San Jose Earthquakes, but endured the same issues that have hindered their approach this season.
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Toronto FC made another significant transfer move this week, acquiring Ghanaian attacker Dominic Oduro from the Columbus Crew in exchange for Alvaro Rey.
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Toronto FC’s five match unbeaten run heading into the second leg of the Amway Canadian Championship final would normally strike fear into the Montreal Impact.
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Spanish international striker David Villa will join Major League Soccer expansion club New York City FC on a three-year deal.
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Despite a gradual improvement in results this season, Ryan Nelsen has made it difficult to overlook Toronto FC’s performances.
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Sporting Kansas City’s team sheet suggested that Toronto FC were favoured to upset the reigning Major League Soccer champions at Sporting Park.
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Controversy follows team selections. Managers are hired and responsible for making key decisions that we may not like, but they often have a logical explanation behind their selection.
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Jermain Defoe’s week couldn’t get any worse. The Toronto FC striker was named a stand-by player in Roy Hodgson’s 30-man England provisional squad earlier this week, as his World Cup dreams are on the cusp of being shattered.
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Days after scoring the game-winning penalty that ensured Toronto FC advanced to the Amway Canadian Championship final, Issey Nakajima-Farran was dealt a heartbreaking blow.
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With all the positive aspects associated with the arrivals of Jermain Defoe, Michael Bradley and Julio Cesar, Toronto FC has been forced into making a few sacrifices.
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Ryan Nelsen’s persistence on aligning Toronto FC in a 4-4-2 has been a major talking point throughout his second year at the Canadian club.
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TFC forward Reggie Lambe celebrates his second goal of the afternoon with his teammates Joao Plata (right) and Ashtone Morgan (left) John Lucero
Henry taunts TFC fans after his game-tying goal John Lucero
Head Coach Aron Winter (left) and goalkeeper Milos Kocic (right) salute TFC fans after the game JP Dhanoa
TFC's Julian de Guzman moves the ball between two Colorado Rapids midfielders JP Dhanoa
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 JP Dhanoa
Henry keeps the ball away from Toronto FC forward Peri Marosevic John Lucero
Revolution goalkeeper Bobby Shuttleworth and defender Darrius Barnes look on helplessly as TFC striker Danny Koevermans knocks in the game-tying goal JP Dhanoa
TFC midfielder Torsten Frings sprints ahead of the Quakes defence to chase down a loose ball and take a shot on goal Karan Vyas
TFC's Head Coach and Technical Director Aron Winter wears a look of frustration and fatigue while answering questions from media in the post-game press conference JP Dhanoa
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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 John Lucero
TFC striker Danny Koevermans (left) jumps up and does a fist pump in celebration of his first of two goals in the match JP Dhanoa
Koevermans watches his diving header go towards the far post for his second goal of the match John Lucero
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FC forward Ryan Johnson collect a pass while United's Andy Najar follows him closely. Johnson was very critical of the team's game plan after the game and said change was needed JP Dhanoa
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Johnson makes one of his many runs in Saturday's game and is closely
watched by Chivas defender James Riley JP Dhanoa
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