Toronto FC had been waiting 10 years for this moment: A chance at championship glory in front of their fans at BMO Field. The storybook only needed the final chapter to go their way.
The banner that TFC fans unveiled before the match read, “Nothing is more powerful than a club whose time has come.” But, after a season full of conquering uncharted territory, the MLS Cup has eluded the Reds for another year.
For 120 minutes, TFC had controlled the game, registering seven shots on goal against the Seattle Sounders, who became the first club in MLS history to win a championship without a single shot on target.