Toronto FC takes possession of Supporters’ Shield prior to Montreal match
Toronto FC collected another trophy on Sunday as the Supporters’ Shield was paraded around BMO Field.
The Supporters’ Shield, introduced by organized fan groups, is awarded annually to the supporters of the team with the best regular-season record in Major League Soccer. The trophy is worth US$130,000, paid into the Toronto team bonus pool.
It also means that Toronto has home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.
The presentation took place prior to Toronto’s regular-season finale against the Montreal Impact. Toronto was 19-5-8 going into the match.