Toronto FC's new-look defense posted a shutout victory against the high-scoring New York Red Bulls on Sunday to send a message that TFC could be a legitimate contender this year.
HARRISON, N.J. — The New York Red Bulls were one of the best teams in Major League Soccer at home last year, and also boasted the highest-scoring attack in the league. With all of their attacking pieces back for the start of 2016, there was little reason to think they would have trouble scoring in their season opener against a Toronto FC defense that was playing its first match since being almost completely rebuilt this winter.