October 6, 2018 was a very important date in Toronto FC history.
But more on that in a moment.
Sports dynasties are hard to maintain in today’s sports world. A combination of unrestricted free agency, players due for extensions, and salary caps means that teams can enjoy elite levels for only so long before natural causes lead to their untimely demise. Much to my chagrin, the Golden State Warriors have been a mini dynasty for the last four years, but already talks are that one or two of their elite players may leave this summer, leading to an earlier-than-expected stop of their run at the top of the mountain.