While Toronto FC had to endure a heartbreaker Saturday night in their first visit to Banc of California Stadium thanks to a late Carlos Vela penalty, the Reds showed — especially in the first 45’ — why teams are starting to fear a potential playoff match-up with the 2017 MLS Cup winners.
Let’s talk about what else we noticed in Saturday night’s playoff-clinching 1-1 tie with MLS-leading LAFC.
Vanney smelled blood
Full credit to TFC coach Greg Vanney, who had the willingness to start close to his strongest XI Saturday night against a first-place team on the road.