When it comes to the dramatic improvement in Toronto FC’s defensive record last season the statistics tell their own story, so here’s a few. They do not include the playoffs.
Clean sheets: 10 (up five from 2015, fourth in MLS)
Goals conceded: 39 (down 19 from 2015, second in MLS)
Shots faced: 383 (down 27 from 2015, third in MLS)
Shots on target faced: 136 (down 28 from 2015, fourth in MLS)
Errors leading to shots: Two (down four from 2015, second in MLS)
Drew Moor was not the only addition to TFC’s backline last year - Clint Irwin and Steven Beitashour deserve a share of the credit, Alex Bono was a sturdy replacement when Irwin was injured and tactical changes also helped - but he was certainly the most significant.