Almost a year ago, Jozy Altidore was meeting with reporters, saying words that Toronto FC supporters hope they’ll never hear again.
It was December 13, 2016, just three days after the team had lost in the MLS Cup final to the Seattle Sounders in heartbreaking fashion. Altidore was explaining what the team needed in order to make sure history didn’t repeat itself.
Despite - now infamously - not registering a shot on target during the match, the Sounders had been able to frustrate Toronto’s offence for 120 minutes. Then they won on penalties.