Ask anyone at Toronto FC about the secret to their success over the past three years and you’ll be hard-pressed to find anyone who doesn’t point to behind-the-scenes chemistry among the players.
Jozy Altidore’s nose for the goal. Sebastian Giovinco’s masterful touch and free-kick prowess. Michael Bradley’s motor. Alex Bono’s soft hands. They’re all important, of course. But to manufacture the best season in Major League Soccer history, a team needs more than talent.
In the Reds’ case, they’ve built a connected group of players who enjoy sticking around the training ground long after practice is done, and hanging out together away from the job.