Historic FC Dallas win puts early pressure on Toronto FC 18 Aug 2011 Toronto FC doesn’t begin group stage play in the CONCACAF Champions League until Thursday night, but it already knows that its path to qualification for the quarter-finals has taken a weird turn.
MLS returnee Eddie Johnson has unique place in Toronto soccer history 16 Aug 2011 Eddie Johnson’s mark on the history of Toronto FC can never be erased. The American striker, who the league announced Tuesday will be repatriated to MLS after failing to make his mark in Europe, scored the first-ever league goal at BMO Field.
Setanta ensures that Toronto FC’s CCL match will be seen live 15 Aug 2011 Setanta Sports, which is part of the Rogers’ family of channels, announced Monday that will air Toronto FC’s CONCACAF Champions League group stage match live at 8 p.m. on Thursday.
Toronto FC changes its formation, surprises Real Salt Lake 14 Aug 2011 All the changes worked for the best as Joao Plata's 77th-minute strike gave TFC a 1-0 victory over RSL. The win snapped a six-game (0-4-2) winless streak in league play for Toronto and suddenly the Reds find themselves on a five-game unbeaten streak (3-0-2) in all competitions.
DeRo’s hat trick allows 10-man D.C. United to escape with draw against TFC 7 Aug 2011 Dwayne De Rosario once again exacted sweet, sweet revenge against another former club — this time a hat trick against his hometown team, Toronto FC.
Johnson’s two strikes help TFC progress in CONCACAF Champions League 3 Aug 2011 Two great moments of indivual skill from Ryan Johnson ensured that Toronto FC’s CONCACAF Champions League campaign will continue into the group stages.
TFC sticks to game plan for second leg against Real Esteli 2 Aug 2011 “I know exactly what to expect,” said Johnson. “I know the fields aren’t going to be good. I know it’s going to be very humid, it’s going to be a pretty hostile atmosphere. They’re going to have all their friends and family supporting them, but it’s for us to stay together as a team and support each other on the field, on the bench — everybody."
Avila sent to Toronto FC after Atlas deal doesn’t pan out 2 Aug 2011 Last month, Eric Avila was envisioning himself playing soccer in Mexico. Now, he’s a member of Toronto FC. Avila, an attacking midfielder, was acquired by Toronto FC Tuesday in a deal that sent forward Maicon Santos the other way.
Despite dramatic comeback, TFC still disappointed by draw 31 Jul 2011 "When you come back and make it 2-2, it's very good but honestly you have to win the game because we've lost two points,” TFC head coach Aron Winter said after the match.
TFC’s busy day: Gargan sent to Fire; Marosevic signed; more proof of Aleman’s Vancouver move 28 Jul 2011 After informing Dan Gargan he was no longer part of the team’s plans earlier this week, Toronto FC sent the defender and a second-round pick to the Chicago Fire for veteran fullback Dasan Robinson.