And now we’re down to third.
A week ago, the Supporters’ Shield was a realistic target for Toronto FC. They regularly topped various MLS power rankings a few weeks ahead of the playoffs.
Seven days and three games later, that seems a long time ago. By picking up two points during that span, the Reds have, at least, sealed a first playoff match at BMO Field as one of the Eastern Conference’s top-four teams.
It is increasingly looking like that will be a knockout-round game, however, rather than a conference semi-final. And all of a sudden, the fourth-place Montreal Impact are just five points back after back-to-back wins, with Toronto set to visit Stade Saputo when club football resumes in a fortnight’s time.