Toronto FC: 5 Keys That Will Determine Success in 2016
By Paul Taylor
With the 2016 season finally here, we look at five factors which will go a long way to impacting how successful Toronto FC will be.
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The moment Toronto FC fans have been waiting four long months for is finally here – the beginning of the new MLS season. Just to add to the excitement, their team gets the honor of starting the 2016 campaign along with the New York Red Bulls, when the two sides kick off at 1:30 pm ET on Sunday.
Last season was a special one for TFC for a number of reasons. Chief among them, was finally making the playoffs for the first time in franchise history.
Unfortunately for the team, things didn’t pan out as hoped, when then faced the Montreal Impact in the knockout round. The game was over before half-time, as the Impact took a 3-0 lead and never looked back.
Understandably, Toronto FC and their supporters will be expecting more this season. Here are five factors which will help determine how successful they are in 2016.
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