The 2018 Major League Soccer season starts today with a return trip to BMO field, the scene of 2017’s end. Columbus Crew SC had an excellent preseason with wins over Minnesota United, the Charleston Battery, Atlanta United and Iwaki FC from Japan. Toronto FC will be a much greater test.
With the looming prospect of a move Austin, Texas casting a pall over the season, even a game against a strong Toronto team is a welcome 90 minute respite. TFC have already played matches that count, defeating the Colorado Rapids 2-0 in Denver on Feb.