The players have reported, training camp is underway, medicals are done, the beep test has been run, and the club departs the wintry vibes of Toronto for sunnier climes this weekend, as their preparation begins in earnest for the 2017 season.
Given the success of last year, the integrity of the squad, and the depth built over the last three seasons, this winter was very different from those of years past.
The club has been built with purpose, taking forward steps with each successive off-season.
Michael Bradley and Justin Morrow were signed prior to the 2014 season, while Jozy Altidore and Sebastian Giovinco joined ahead of the 2015 campaign.