TORONTO - For the first time in two years, Toronto FC is looking forward to playing at BMO Field in front of 20,000-plus.
For the players, Saturday’s home opener against the New York Red Bulls is a chance to reconnect with and build off the energy of their fans. For supporters, it’s another sign of life returning to normal.
“(It’s) staggering how long it’s been,” said Toronto president Bill Manning, the man charged with watching the MLS team’s bottom line.
While noting early-season games historically aren’t as strong as later on, Manning expects a crowd of 23,000 to 24,00 on the weekend.