Toronto FC are seven points clear at the top of the Eastern Conference.
Okay, that doesn’t quite tell the full story given their rivals’ games in hand, but having found themselves near the bottom of their half of the league following a start to the season that was short on both wins and losses, it is certainly a rapid rise.
Tosaint Ricketts once again grabbed the winning goal against Minnesota United and young Raheem Edwards once again impressed. Much like in Columbus, the Reds were not always at their best at BMO Field on Saturday but found a way to fight through.