East Side Stand Up

I'll take those odds. Reggie Lambe comes through in the absence of Matia Laba and pulls the strings to ensure the Reds at the very least leave RFK with a draw. Armen Bedakian is on board to point out expectations should be set a bit higher against the worst team in the league, and missed chances are what ultimately underscored the result. Jeremy Brockie says his goodbyes as Maximiliano Urruti watches from the bench and the future still looks uncertain but not without discussion.

Toronto FC once again miss out on glory as a Federico Higuain brace sinks the Reds who've only lifted the trophy once in seven years. It was a disappointing performance considering the displays of the last month and few players stood out, most notably Joe Bendik who was called on time and time again to keep the score respectable. The arrival of Maximiliano Urruti did not open a floodgate of goals as TFC's offensive approach is still conservative and timid at best. It will take much more than a few South American signings to get Toronto's attack looking anything dangerous through the rest of the season.

Toronto FC are on back to back wins and life's never been so good. A Matias Laba goal in the opening minutes was all it took for the Reds to hold of the New England Revolution 1-0. It was a determined defensive effort as they bent but did not break against a strong attacking New England side. We go over Laba's influence in the side, the gaps still open in the roster, and look ahead to taking on Seattle next weekend.

Bring down the rain, as finally TFC rise up and through determination get that desperate, and year-long needed, three points at BMO Field. A resounding sigh of relief is felt after this game, as some players who've left it all on the pitch got a result that has eluded them for much of the season. Going over the likes of Jeremy Brockie, Jonathan Osorio and Bobby Convey, they all have started to really look the part. To finish it off we revisit "Justice for Matt" and question TFC's handling of supporters over the last seven years.

It wasn't a win, but given how poor the week has been, a point against a team like New York is a small achievement. A 0-0 draw might not have unlocked any offensive output, but defensively, against a strong attacking side, Toronto FC looked composed. It was a much needed result and if it weren't for it being such a terrible season, there might be more optimism around the result. We look at how this game went down and segue into talking about Tim Leiweke and the state of the team.

Nothing was solved midweek between Toronto FC and Montreal as they ended their clash in a 3-3 draw that had excitement in both halves. TFC did well to bounce back after a nightmare opening 30 seconds to gain a commanding lead, but it all crumbled away within a ninety seconds in the second half. Plenty to talk about as it was another good game for the Reds, but still one that ultimately keeps them firmly rooted near the bottom of the table.

Toronto FC are now closing in on the one year anniversary to their last MLS win south of the Gardiner as they lost their first home game to Real Salt Lake 1-0. It was another tough one to swallow for TFC fans as there were three late chances to level the score, but it wasn't meant to be. There are discussions about Doneil Henry's red card, Koevermans' fitness and form, and wade into another year of friendlies in the midst of a challenging season.

Toronto FC held it together and put forth a display with few complaints as they drew Houston Dynamo 0-0 on the road. Steve Caldwell stood tall for the Reds and quite simply bossed the backline delivering the experience needed to calm the team down the final stretch to hold onto a point. The first clean sheet of the year give genuine optimism TFC might be pulling it together and are in a good position now to return home and take another step upwards to consistent performances.

Toronto FC took care of business against the worst team in MLS thanks to a Daniel Woolard own goal. It wasn't pretty but three points is all that matters and with the winless streak over, there is no time to celebrate because plenty of work is still left to do. The Reds did not look great, but more DC came as advertised as an team with an impotent attack and one that struggles defensively. Toronto took advantage on both sides and got the win they desperately needed.

This twilight zone episode has got to be just about done as TFC ... wait for it ... you guessed it! Allowed a late goal to drop points as the Philadelphia Union came to BMO Field and stole a point in a 1-1 draw. The biggest disappointment is that Toronto FC actually were the better team, even after Doneil Henry was sent off at the 41st minute. Jonathan Osorio was a revelation in the midfield for the Reds, but it wasn't enough to fend off a last second goal as Toronto will need to keep plugging away to find the elusive second win of the season.