Toronto FC played its part in securing a playoff spot this weekend. Now the Reds must wait.
It wasn’t quite a “win and you’re in” scenario for TFC when the team arrived at BMO Field on Saturday evening to face the San Jose Earthquakes. But a 4-0 rout — Toronto’s fifth straight win, maintaining their unbeaten home record — means there are three scenarios that could clinch the Reds a place in the post-season before week’s end.
If Montreal ties or loses to the New England Revolution on Saturday evening, Toronto is in; kickoff for that game is at 7:30 p.