There will be a lot of Toronto FC fans of various international allegiances rejoicing today after Germany’s elimination from the 2018 World Cup. For the first time since 1938, the Germans failed to progress past the first round of the tournament, finishing at the bottom of their group with South Korea, Sweden and Mexico.
However, some of what happened to Germany had to hit a little close to home as well. The tournament favourites, with a lot of the same players who brought them so much glory, falling short. Sound familiar?
Germany and Toronto FC aren’t a perfect comparison, after all TFC can’t win a World Cup, only the Chicago Fire can do that.