East Side Stand Up

It might have "technically" been New Jersey, but a bit of redemption in New York as TFC, in their biggest match in club history, win 5-0 in NYC. The league non-MVP Giovinco stood tall and put in an ... well I guess just average performance with a hat-trick, while birthday boy Jozy Altidore and Jonathan Osorio get the insurance goals. It was perhaps the best win in club history and this team is giving you the feeling the ascent won't hit the tipping point any time soon. Here's looking to Montreal and taking on the Impact for the right to go to the MLS Cup Final.

It might have "technically" been New Jersey, but a bit of redemption in New York as TFC, in their biggest match in club history, win 5-0 in NYC. The league non-MVP Giovinco stood tall and put in an ... well I guess just average performance with a hat-trick, while birthday boy Jozy Altidore and Jonathan Osorio get the insurance goals. It was perhaps the best win in club history and this team is giving you the feeling the ascent won't hit the tipping point any time soon. Here's looking to Montreal and taking on the Impact for the right to go to the MLS Cup Final.

The Reds take a commanding lead in the Eastern Conference Semi-Final with a 2-0 win over NYCFC. In the driver’s seat, it will take another poised performance to ensure Toronto are in the Conference Finals. It will take another strong outing from Michael Bradley, playmaking from Giovinco, clutch scoring from Jozy Altidore, and contributions from the rest of the squad to keep New York honest. Next weekend will see where TFC fit in what has been a good 2016, but potential still to be reached.

TFC have gotten past the Union 3-1 and will be facing New York. New York, New York, twice if they hope to get to the MLS Cup Final. It was a home playoff match to remember as the Reds definitively dispatched the Philadelphia Union to advance to the Eastern Conference Semi Finals against NYCFC. It was a match with no real weak links as Jozy Altidore, Michael Bradley, Jonathan Osorio and Giovinco all lead the way to earn the win. The next round is a real rivalry and a match up worthy to see first hand as TFC hosts on Sunday night.

Toronto FC finally get a home win and despite not getting a first round bye, will host their first ever playoff game. A 3-2 win over the Chicago Fire was irrelevant in the scheme of the final Eastern Conference standings, as NYCFC's victory put them ahead of the Reds, but the win was critical for any momentum going into Wednesday's match. Now TFC look ahead to the Philadelphia Union who are in a terrible run of form, but one of their few points recently has come against Toronto.

Oh yeah. Something to do with Toronto FC and watching their playoffs pole position slip away. What was such a promising run a month ago has turned into a very poor home stretch as the Reds wrap it up with 2-1 loss to DC United. The Giovinco-less side struggle to both clinically finish chances as well as remain focused on defence as they are now in a run of form that is not desirable heading into the playoffs. Toronto are in it, but how far will they go and will we get to see them deliver at home? The last two games will tell us much and this end of season will be one to watch.

Well, TFC draw the Philadelphia Union after a similar display from the previous week that was a tale of two halves that had Toronto looking quite poor in the opening forty-five, but finally coming alive in the second half to salvage a point. In truth, both teams have a case to not coming away with more, but the Reds should have been able to put this one away and secure a home fixture in the post-season. There is plenty to discuss on the field and in the stands and Spark and Andre are in good spirits going over the latest TFC result.

The team that clinches, instead of getting eliminated, from a playoff spot in September! The Reds fight back for a 3-3 draw with the New York Red Bulls to all but send themselves into the playoffs for the second straight season, but most importantly keep them in a position to be top of the Eastern Conference. It was a positive display from Jozy Altidore, Michael Bradley and Jonathan Osorio - key players when sans- Giovinco, and it gives hope that the side will keep pace for the Supporters Shield and a coveted home playoff fixture.

Toronto FC get a result in Orlando, first reversing an earlier loss, but most importantly with the 2-1 propel themselves top of the Eastern Conference. It has been a month to remember as the streak has been impressive, most if it to do with players outside of Giovinco. Specifically Jozy Altidore, Tosaint Ricketts, Alex Bono and Drew Moor have been integral in the recent run of form. Ahead of Montreal TFC have confidence and should feel as though they are now officially the team to beat.

Could it be the most posi ESSU ever? Looking back the positivity is somewhat nauseating, however, a 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Union, away, is something to feel good about. Paul Marhue of ESSU is on board to share all the good feels and discuss an impressive run of results for Toronto FC that includes beating teams they couldn't last year, and getting road results that we only dream of outside of the first eight games of the season. Oh yeah, and Jozy Altidore is a beast. This is not the Twilight Zone, just TFC Posiville and we love it here. At least until the next stinker.