Toronto FC returns home to BMO Field on Sunday with the wind once again at their backs. Having exorcised their demons in Toyota Park, beating the Chicago Fire 2-1, the Reds now find themselves in the driver's seat of the Eastern Conference.
When the New York Red Bulls come to town this weekend, TFC will be completely in control of their own destiny. Quite simply, a win will guarantee them a playoff spot for just the second time in franchise history, with five games left to lock up first place.
A draw, too, could see the Reds punch their ticket to the playoffs, but to the players, three points is far more important than clinching.