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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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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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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
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Javier Morales and Kyle Beckerman exchange words during their match against Toronto FC Jed Gray
New York Red Bulls striker Thierry Henry celebrates his late game-tying goal Saturday night at BMO Field John Lucero
Courtesy of Flickr/Chase McAlpine
TFC's Julian de Guzman moves the ball between two Colorado Rapids midfielders JP Dhanoa
Many TFC supporters came out to watch former captain De Rosario play against his old club. Fans still remember him fondly and wish he had never been traded away JP Dhanoa
Earthquakes striker Chris Wondolowski is congratulated by teammates after opening the scoring in just the ninth minute. He added another goal in the second half to ice the game and now has three goals on the season JP Dhanoa
Torsten Frings joins his teammates to celebrate Koevermans' first goal of the match John Lucero
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 JP Dhanoa
TFC striker Danny Koevermans is mobbed by his teammates to celebrate his goal early in the second half JP Dhanoa
A few Crew fans made the journey to Toronto from Columbus and were not disappointed as their team hung on for the win John Lucero
Koevermans watches his diving header go towards the far post for his second goal of the match John Lucero
Koevermans collides with Gruenebaum in one of their many in-air battles for 50/50 balls on Saturday afternoon John Lucero
TFC striker Danny Koevermans is unable to get to a loose ball inside the Crew's six yard box. The Reds dominated play but could not get the equalizer before the final whistle John Lucero
TFC forward Reggie Lambe celebrates his second goal of the afternoon with his teammates Joao Plata (right) and Ashtone Morgan (left) 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
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
Courtesy of Flickr/Mila Araujo
Ryan Johnson jumps over top of former Red Dan Gargan and heads the ball towards goal. It was as close as TFC got to tying the game as the ball bounced off the base of the near post John Lucero
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