Believe it or not, there was a pitch invasion at BMO Field this year. It was the first one I had ever witnessed, but despite my lack of any frame of reference, I’m convinced it’ll be my favourite. The best part: not one of the invaders could have been over the age of 15.
In all likelihood, they were family members-nieces, nephews, siblings, etc. of current TFC II players, celebrating their older relatives’ MLS NEXT Pro Playoff win against Philadelphia Union II. The Young Reds would go on to push Columbus Crew II, the best side in the league throughout the regular season, to the very last minute of extra time before falling short in the Eastern Conference Final.