In the match preview for last Sunday's 2-0 Toronto FC win, I wrote that all the pressure was on the opposing New York City FC. I take it back. Now all the pressure is on NYC.
Quite simply, the task facing New York City this Sunday at Yankee Stadium is far greater than the one ahead of TFC. The Reds have given themselves a significant leg up; not only did they take a two-goal lead in the aggregate score for this Eastern Conference semifinal, they also kept a clean sheet at home. If Toronto manages to score a goal in Sunday's game, NYC will need at least four to advance.