Until five months ago, winning this tie seemed more like a formality but fast forward to this day, this game had a huge importance in Toronto FC’s agenda.
The MLS Cup champions are on the back of a disastrous start in their league campaign and with the playoffs starting to fade, retaining the Canadian Championship has become a priority.
There’s the obvious CONCACAF Champions League qualification at stake. Plus, returning to winning ways could help to ease the temperature in the locker room because after all, winning helps winning and maybe this is what the team needs — a victory which can trigger motivation and hunger for further wins.