With opponents playing defensively, Reds have found it tough to earn three points.
Around this time last season, everything hinged on the number eight for Toronto FC.
It was the number of games the Reds had to play away from home to start the season, as well as the number of points president Bill Manning had publicly set as a benchmark for the extended road trip.
TFC achieved that goal within six games, securing it with a 1-0 win over DC United on April 16.