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Toronto FC: 4 takeaways from season-opening win in Philadelphia

By Paul Taylor

TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 19: Head Coach Greg Vanney of Toronto FC juggles the ball during the first half of the 2018 Campeones Cup Final against Tigres UNAL at BMO Field on September 19, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 19: Head Coach Greg Vanney of Toronto FC juggles the ball during the first half of the 2018 Campeones Cup Final against Tigres UNAL at BMO Field on September 19, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) /
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CHESTER, PA – MARCH 20: The Philadelphia Union observe the singing of the national anthem before the game against the New England Revolution at Talen Energy Stadium on March 20, 2016 in Chester, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images) /

3) Another win in Philadelphia

There was a lot of concern about TFC starting the MLS season on the road. And not just because of that recent 4-0 embarrassment in Panama.

Last season the Reds were terrible away from home. They finished the 2018 campaign with just two wins and four ties compared to 11 losses on their travels.

Despite this however, there was one factor working in TFC’s favour – they seem to enjoy playing in Philadelphia. Consider that despite last season’s abysmal away form, one of their two road wins came against the Union at Talen Energery Stadium.

In fact, the Reds went into Saturday’s game unbeaten in their previous four trips to Philadelphia. And following the 3-1 victory in the season opener, it now stands at five games without loss versus the Union on the road, with an impressive record of 4-0-1.

TFC’s next away game should prove to be a much more challenging proposition. They travel to Seattle on April 13, to face the Sounders at CenturyLink Field.

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