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Toronto FC: 5 Storylines to Follow for the Remainder of the Season

By Paul Taylor

Aug 6, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto FC forward Sebastian Giovinco (10) celebrates with Toronto FC midfielder Jonathan Osorio (21) after scoring a penalty during the second half in a game against the New England Revolution at BMO Field. Toronto FC won 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 6, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto FC forward Sebastian Giovinco (10) celebrates with Toronto FC midfielder Jonathan Osorio (21) after scoring a penalty during the second half in a game against the New England Revolution at BMO Field. Toronto FC won 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports /
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5) How far will they go in the playoffs?

Regardless of all the other storylines we’ve discussed, this is the one which matters most, to both the team and the fans. After being one of the worst teams in MLS for the majority of their existence, TFC are now pretty much a model franchise.

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Further, the Reds may never be better-placed to win the MLS Cup. They have the league’s best player and one of the deepest rosters, as well as a home-friendly schedule the rest of the way.

Of course, this doesn’t guarantee anything in the world of professional sports. Let’s be honest, did anyone really think the Portland Timbers would win it all, when the playoffs started last year?

Overall though, this doesn’t change the fact Toronto FC have an excellent chance to reward their long-suffering fans. This is the moment they’ve been waiting for – now we wait to see if they have what it takes to grab the opportunity in front of them.

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Which of our storylines intrigue you most, and why? Further, are there any others you will be following between now and the end of the season? Let us know in the comments section below.

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