Toronto FC: 5 big talking points after Champions League campaign

ZAPOPAN, MEXICO - APRIL 25: Players of Toronto Fc react after being defeated the second leg match of the final between Chivas and Toronto FC as part of CONCACAF Champions League 2018 at Akron Stadium on April 25, 2018 in Zapopan, Mexico. (Photo by Refugio Ruiz/Getty Images)
ZAPOPAN, MEXICO - APRIL 25: Players of Toronto Fc react after being defeated the second leg match of the final between Chivas and Toronto FC as part of CONCACAF Champions League 2018 at Akron Stadium on April 25, 2018 in Zapopan, Mexico. (Photo by Refugio Ruiz/Getty Images) /
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ZAPOPAN, MEXICO – APRIL 25: Players of Toronto Fc react after being defeated the second leg match of the final between Chivas and Toronto FC as part of CONCACAF Champions League 2018 at Akron Stadium on April 25, 2018 in Zapopan, Mexico. (Photo by Refugio Ruiz/Getty Images) /

With Toronto FC’s Champions League campaign now in the past, it’s time to discuss some huge talking points that could shape the rest of the year.

A disappointing loss to Chivas in the Champions League Final after penalties was not the whole story from Toronto FC’s continental campaign.

Huge talking points of emerging players, managerial decisions and even positional needs have now risen to the surface. For some squads, it would take a whole season to find out strengths and disadvantages from one domestic competition.

Luckily enough for the Reds, they have the luxury of finding these talking points out after one three month campaign. It’s what having success gets you. TFC can now assess needs and improve, in the hope of replicating an incredible playing campaign over the course of the past year.

Here are five big talking points after the Champions League campaign, that could affect the Reds long-term.