Why. Can't. We. Be. Great

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Finally a great game that we took our chances. Jay Chapman was the well deserved Man of the Match winner. This win will hopefully inspire for the 2nd leg of the Canadian Championship finals.

Sebastian Giovinco scored the first goal by a penalty after Collins gave it away by pushing Altidore. Marky Delgado scored a minute later after taking advantage of Darwin Cerein error to score a deftly executed shot. Giovinco scored his 2nd by another penalty Corey Ashe gave it away. Jay Chapman scored with a good finish from close range. Chapman scored his 2nd and TFC final goal with a excellent shot from 19 metres.

Toronto FC will go to Edmonton to face FC Edmonton in the 2nd leg of the Canadian Championship finals.​
 

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Jay Chapman With Goal of the Week

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Jay Chapman won the Goal of the Week after a excellent strike from 19 metres against newly expansion side Orlando City SC. He beats Sporting KC's Graham Zusi and NYCFC's Thomas McNamara.

Team of the Week

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Toronto FC has 7 players representing them in this weeks MLS Team of the Week.

Ashtone Morgan had 6 of 7 tackles won with a key tackle and an 8.7 rating. Glauber won all of his tackles and ended with a 8.0 rating. Josh Williams won 5 of 6 headers with a key header and an 8.6 rating. Jonathan Osorio had 2 assist and 9.1 rating. Marky Delgado with a goal and an assist and a 9.1 rating. Jay Chapman with 2 goals and 9.4 rating. Sebastian Giovinco with 2 penalty goals and 9.3 rating.

They join Stefan Frei from Seattle Sounders, Eric Gehrig, Patrick Nyarko, and David Accam from Chicago Fire.​
 

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Even When They Lose, They Still Win

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Toronto FC is the best Canadian club in 2015. In a trilling final against FC Edmonton, Toronto FC 1-0 win in the first leg helped them clinch the title by away goals. With this win, TFC has won the cup 5 times including 3 in the last 5 years. With the win, Toronto FC qualifies to the 2016/17 CONCACAF Champions League.

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"I'm very happy!" said the winning manager "We worked very hard and the players did not give up. We want to be great and achieve big things and I believe winning this title is a step forward."

Toronto FC journey to the title wasn't an easy one has they had a trilling clash against the Vancouver Whitecaps in a 5-5 aggregate win including a 3-3 tie in Vancouver where the Whitecaps had a 3-0 lead in the 1st half before TFC stormed back with 3 goals.

FC Edmonton was the surprise of the tournament as they defeated Montreal 4-1 and almost pulled the upset against Toronto FC.

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FC Edmonton started the game on fire when Lance Laing seized the opportunity after Jozy Altidore mistake to take the early lead. But 2 minutes later, Jonathan Osorio scored the tying goal with an effort from range. 3 minutes later, Glauber scored an own goal after trying to stop Jonke cross but headed it in his own net. Sebastian Giovinco scored by a penalty after Washington gave it away. With Edmonton needing 2 goals to win the title, Toronto managed to stop them until the final minute where Tomi Ameobi scored a well timed finish from close range. But that was it.

Toronto FC will go back home as they face their rivals, the Montreal Impact in the 401 Derby.​
 

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TFC Duo in Team of the Week

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Both Heath Pearce and Sebastian Giovinco were featured in Team of the Week on September 1st.

Heath Pearce had a goal with 5 tackles won in five chances and a 7.1 rating. Giovinco had a goal and an assist with a 9.0 rating.

Both joined Christian Abbiati and Kennedy Igboananike from Chicago Fire, Sean St. Ledger and Drew Moor from Colorado Rapids, Jefferson Mena and Thomas McNamara from New York City FC, Rodney Wallace from Portland Timbers, Cristian Maidana from Philadelphia Unions, and Michael Barrios from FC Dallas.​
 

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Toronto FC August Review

August was a great month for Toronto FC as won their 5th Canadian Championship title over the NASL side FC Edmonton in a trilling 3-3 aggregate win. They ended the month with a 3-2-1 in MLS and had an impressive 15 goals for and 6 goals against. The big wins over New England Revolution and Orlando City SC were the highlights of the month.

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Toronto FC jumped to 3rd place in the Eastern Conference, tied with Chicago Fire and Orlando City but are ahead in goal difference.

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In the Supporter Shield (Overall Standing), Toronto FC went up to 5th place, again tied with Chicago and Orlando.

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The Canadian Championship has ended with Toronto FC being victorious against FC Edmonton.

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In the Trillium Cup action, their was no game play between the two clubs, the final game meeting of the season will be played on October 17.

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The player stats for Toronto FC for this season are:

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September will feature 5 games including a 5 straight home games starting on the 19th against the Colorado Rapids.

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This match was meant for us to lose, not because they outclassed us (which they did), but how the MLS does not follow the International rules. We were without Michael Bradley, Mark Delgado, Tesho Akindele, Jonathan Osorio, Jay Chapman, Ashtone Morgan, and Jonny Steele. Our depth was tested today and was not on par against Seattle.

Osvaldo Alonso scored Seattle first goal with a well timed goal from close range. Nelson Valdez double the lead with a deftly finish. Jozy Altidore cut the lead to one with a powerful strike from inside the area.

Toronto FC next game will be at home as they host the New England Revolution.​
 

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Much better game when we have our entire team on the field. Jackson had a big game with 2 goals on his first full start since his injury that felt him sidelined for 3 months.

Jackson scored quickly for Toronto after a well timed strike from close range. Jackson scored his 2nd of the night after another well timed shot from range. Jozy Altidore made it 3-0 with a header after Giovinco crossed it in.

Toronto FC will go to New York to face the New York City FC.​
 

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MLS Transfer Window Closed

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The MLS Transfer window of 2015 has ended. The clubs will not be able to buy, sell, trade, or loan their players for the remainder of the season, including the MLS Playoffs. In the MLS Transfer Deadline Day, Toronto FC made two moves. They waived Herculez Gomez and brought in Marinho on loan.

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Herculez Gomez was brought to Toronto FC at the beginning of the season from Tijuana of Mexico. His role to the team was to be the backup for Altidore for the 2015 season. But just days before the MLS season started, he suffer an injury that put him out for 3 months. With the addition of Tesho Akindele, Gomez was relegated to the 3rd option. Now that Jozy Altidore has been on form this season and Akindele been the "Super Sub", Herculez Gomez game time was non existence.

Both Dwayne De Rosario and Gomez both agree to waive him so he can hopefully get picked by another MLS club or if not claimed, he will be a free agent and with be allowed to sign with anyone.

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Toronto FC may finally found their AMC by acquiring Marinho or full name Mario Sergio Santos Costa from Brazilian side Cruzeiro on loan until the end of the season, with the option to extend his loan of the 2016 season. Marinho is attacking midfielder that can also be a winger for both sides. The ambitious player is very pacey and has the potential to become a star in the league. Toronto FC may be concern about his proneness to injury but De Rosario is confident that it will not be an issue.​
 

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Jackson is Best Player of the Week

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Jackson was named MLS player of the Week on September 15th after a speculator performance against the New England Revolution where he scored 2 goals on 2 shots and ended the match with an 8.80 rating.

He beat Lucas Melano from Portland Timbers and Erick Torres from Houston Dymanos.

Team of the Week

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With Jackson also included in the Team of the Week, Glauber was also featured in this week after winning 5 tackles in 5 attempts and winning 4 key headers and ending with a 7.8 rating. This also mark his 4th appearance in MLS TotW.

Both player joins Evan Bush and Dilly Duka from the Montreal Impacts, DaMarcus Beasley, Ricardo Clark, and Erick Torres from Houston Dymanos, Bobby Boswell and Nick DeLeon from D.C United, Ray Gaddis from Philadelphia Unions and Lucas Melano from Portland Timbers.​
 

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As a manager, I don't like this result. AT ALL. I mean if manage to take 22 chance and only one goes in, it really should concern you. And the number of chances that ended in the post and crossbar was ridiculous. New York City FC was extremely lucky to go away with a point.

Ned Grabavoy gave NYCFC the lead in the 43rd minute with a powerful strike. Tesho Akindele came in for Jozy Altidore in the 2nd half and saved Toronto with a goal from 12 metres.

Toronto FC goes back home to BMO Field to begin their 5 game home stretch, starting with the Colorado Rapids.​
 

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All of our chance were used against New York City FC because today against the Rapids, we didn't have many chances but I 'm happy that we took advantage of our chances. Joseph Bendik was the deserved Man of the Match after a spectacular performance where he had 9 key saves.

Sebastian Giovinco scored the first goal of the game by a penalty after Marc Burch pushed Jackson inside the area. Marcelo Sarvas tied the game with a tamed effort from inside the area. Jozy Altidore regained the lead with a placed shot from close range. Sarvas scored his 2nd after taking advantage of Justin Morrow's mistake to score from close range. Colorado keeper Clint Irwin scored an own goal after knocking in Giovinco effort inside the net.

Toronto FC will host the Chicago Fire next.​
 

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Sebastian Giovinco Breaks TFC Record

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Sebastian Giovinco is the new Toronto FC single season king. He scored his 16th goal in MLS to break former and current Toronto FC manager Dwayne De Rosario record of 15 goals.

The Atomic Ant, who joined Toronto FC from Juventus in January, was happy to break the record but is more focus on making his team to their first playoff appearance.

"Yes I'm happy" said Giovinco via translator "I hope my manager doesn't hate me. Bu in all seriousness, I am more looking for to help this club to make the playoff than anything."

"I am for him" said Dwayne De Rosario "I'm not disappointed about him break my record, if anything, I am honor that he was the one to break it as he been a key part to our club this season and hope he continues to impress us."

Dwayne De Rosario still holds the TFC records for most MLS goals all time with 28 and most goals in club history with 33.​
 

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Joseph Bendik on Team of the Week

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Joseph Bendik was featured in the MLS Team of the Week on September 22 after an excellent performance against the Colorado Rapids when he saved Toronto FC from defeat. He had 9 saves in the match and ended with a 9.4 rating.

He joins Joevin Jones, Daneil Cyrus, and David Accam from Chicago Fire, Liam Ridgewell, Will Johnson, and Lucas Melano from Portland Timbers, Steven Beitashour from Vancouver Whitecaps, Fabian Castillo from FC Dallas, Graham Zusi from Sporting Kansas City, and Erick Torres from Houston Dymanos.​
 

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Very poor game against Chicago today as the players did not perform on par. Ashtone Morgan was sent off early today but his ejection was a not factor as the club was not good today.

David Accam scored early for the Fire when he scored a deftly executed shot from close range. Jozy Altidore tied it early in the 2nd half after a well timed effort from close range. David Accam got his 2nd when he scored a well executed shot. Ashtone Morgan was sent off after a bad tackle.

Toronto FC continues to stay at home when they host the Philadelphia Unions.​
 

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Toronto FC September Review

September was an OK month as TFC went 2-1-2. They had big wins against New England Revolution and Colorado Rapids but missed their chance to get all three points against New York City FC.

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By the end of September, Toronto FC still in a playoff position with 47 points, good for 4th place in the Eastern Conference. Toronto needs one win or New England needs to lose in order for TFC to qualify to the playoffs.

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In the Supporter Shield (Overall Standing) Toronto FC is in 5th place, tied with FC Dallas but are ahead in goal difference.

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Toronto FC beat FC Edmonton for the Canadian Championship title.

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No games where played against the two in September but will play in October. Toronto FC will need to win by 3 to win the Trillium Cup.

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The player stats of the season:

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In the final month of the MLS regular season, Toronto will have 4 more games. Toronto only needs one more win to qualify to their 1st ever playoff appearance. Also the final game of the Trillium Cup will be played at BMO Field as Toronto FC wil need to win by 3 goals to clinch the title.

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One of the better games that we played even though I wished we scored a bit more. The Philadelphia Union keeper David Yelldell played one of the best performance in the MLS this season as we kept shoot to the net and he stopped everything but one in.

Jonathan Osorio scored the only goal of the game with a well timed shot from close range.

Toronto FC will stay at home to host the New York Red Bulls.​
 

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Glauber in Team of the Week

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Glauber is featured in MLS Team of the Week for the 5th time this season on October 6th. His performance against Philadelphia Unions was noticed by the MLS officials after he recorded key tackles and headers and ended with a 7.3 rating.

He joins Tyler Deric from Houston Dymanos, Marcel de Jong and Patrick Ekeng from Sporting Kansas City, Gaston Sauro from Columbus Crew, Steven Beitashour from Vancouver Whitecaps, Juan Ramirez from Colorado Rapids, Matias Perez Garcia from San Jose Earthquakes, Adrian Winter from Orlando City SC, Mike Magee from Chicago Fire, and Juan Agudelo from New England Revolution.​
 
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