After record-breaking regular season, Toronto FC moves into post-season mode
TORONTO — A record-setting regular season in its rear-view mirror, Toronto FC’s sights are now set firmly on the MLS Cup.
For top-seeded Toronto (20-5-9), Monday’s visit to Red Bull Arena is the first step of hopefully a five-game playoff journey that will culminate Dec. 9 in the championship decider at BMO Field. First up are the sixth-seeded New York Red Bulls (14-12-8) in the two-legged Eastern Conference semifinal.
Toronto coach Greg Vanney has called his team the best in Major League Soccer history and TFC has the numbers to back him up with a league-record 69 points — one better than the 1998 Los Angeles Galaxy team featuring Vanney in the backline.
Now it’s time to finish the job.