TORONTO, Canada—Toronto FC survived a couple false starts on their travel to Florida and a couple more false starts on their opening kickoff in the tournament. After three tight group matches, TFC stood atop Group C and have drawn New York City FC in the Round of 16.
The hot weather and the early kick offs required a full team effort from all 16 Reds each match. Through the group stage of the tournament, two of those Reds have made their mark among the league’s best.
Ayo Akinola is joint-top goal scorer in the tournament, thus far, and is the only player in the league with multiple multi-goal matches.