In Toronto FC’s 2017 home opener against Sporting Kansas City, Jonathan Osorio was far from a hero. He bottled three huge chances, and the Reds emerged with a 0-0 draw from an extremely dull start to their home campaign. That week, fans repeatedly pointed to the Brampton native as one of the club’s weakest links, and someone who needed to be replaced.
Fast forward almost a year later, and public opinion surrounding Osorio couldn’t be more opposite. Ever since he played the game of his life in the 2017 MLS Cup final, he’s been on a tear.