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Altidore the hero as Toronto beats Seattle to lift MLS Cup, win treble

TORONTO -- Toronto FC claimed the 2017 MLS Cup final with a 2-0 victory over the Seattle Sounders on Saturday, completing the first domestic treble in MLS history.

Toronto was utterly dominant on the night, but had to wait until the 67th minute to find a breakthrough, as Jozy Altidore lifted the ball over Seattle goalkeeper Stefan Frei on a breakaway. Four minutes into stoppage time, Victor Vazquez iced the match, converting after Armando Cooper's shot hit the post.

Here are three thoughts on Toronto's deserved victory.

1. Altidore the hero as Toronto completes historic treble

From the moment the Reds fell on penalties to Seattle in last year's MLS Cup final, they've been on a mission.