With eight games remaining in the regular season, it is Toronto FC and Major League Soccer’s two New York clubs who lead the Eastern Conference. But who will be in the No. 1 spot come year’s end on Oct. 23? We took a look at each side’s run-in (with points totals in parentheses) so you can judge for yourself.
Toronto FC (43)
Home games: Montreal (on Saturday), New York Red Bulls, Philadelphia, Orlando City, DC United, Chicago
Away games: Chicago, Montreal
Key game(s): The Reds must take advantage of its home field during visits from fellow Eastern Conference challengers Red Bulls, Impact and Union.