If there is ever a good time to concede three goals at home against one of your main competitors, Sunday was probably it for Toronto FC.
Though a victory would have been valuable in the chase for the Supporters’ Shield, the Reds’ main regular-season target - a return to the playoffs - is all but in the bag. Jozy Altidore ensured they avoided defeat to the New York Red Bulls anyway by continuing his rich vein of goalscoring form.
“It was a good dry run for us because maybe it is a team that we face down the road again,” Altidore said.