If you thought Philadelphia Union's shamefaced stumble into the playoffs - a seven-game winless streak to close out the regular season - foreshadowed a short post-season: you thought right. Toronto FC gleefully seized on the chance presented by a home game against a demoralized opponent to score its first-ever MLS playoff goals and record its first-ever MLS playoff win.
The 3-1 win for TFC ensures that the New York Red Bulls will play the winner of the October 27 game between D.C. United and Montreal Impact in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.