Javier Perez’s men have a pep in their step after recording seven points from a possible nine in their last three MLS matches. Not forgetting the 4-0 drubbing of York United in the Canadian Championship quarter-finals, Toronto FC is exhibiting a sense of urgency that has so often been missed in recent times.
An entertaining 3-2 home win over FC Cincinnati saw the Reds trade places with the Orange and Blue in the Eastern Conference, with TFC now in 13th on 22 points. While it’s still mathematically possible, a late playoff push continues to feel more like “mission improbable” for Toronto, but nonetheless, the players will have their sights set on a third consecutive MLS home win when the Chicago Fire comes to visit on Sunday.