With stars like Sebastian Giovinco and Jozy Altidore leading the attack for Toronto FC, any extra seconds count.
Defenders flock to Giovinco and Altidore like bees to honey, making getting balls to their feet as quickly as possible a crucial part of TFC’s game this season.
The team struggled to do so in its first six matches of the year, scoring just seven goals in four ties, one win and one loss. The Reds knew there were more goals and points to be had.
But back-to-back wins to end April saw the pace and ball movement by Toronto improve, helped on by the reintroduction of midfielder Marky Delgado to the starting lineup.