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You want in-depth coverage of Saturday’s MLS Cup final between Toronto FC and the Seattle Sounders at BMO Field? You got it!
Road to the MLS Cup: Top 5 moments of Toronto FC’s playoff run
From Jozy Altidore’s winner against Columbus to Sebastian Giovinco’s free kick vs. New York, here’s a look at the top moments in Toronto FC’s run to the 2017 MLS Cup final. || CLICK HERE
GM Bezbatchenko: TFC’s success not all about spending money
Ahead of Saturday’s MLS Cup, Toronto FC general manager Bezbatchenko talked one-on-one with Sportsnet on a variety of topics, including how this run to the final compares to last year’s, the challenges of the league’s salary cap system, and whether or not TFC has simply spent its way to success with the highest payroll in MLS. || CLICK HERE
Toronto FC vs. Seattle Sounders: Who has the advantage in MLS Cup?
Saturday’s MLS Cup final should be another closely contested affair between Toronto FC and the Seattle Sounders, as very little separates both sides. Here is a detailed breakdown of each position ahead of the game. || CLICK HERE
TFC’s Vanney: We have to make things difficult for Seattle
Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley, head coach Greg Vanney, and Seattle Sounders goalie Stefan Frei discuss their excitement and some of their game-plan ahead of the MLS Final on Saturday.
Trophy case a symbol of culture change that’s taken place at TFC
Team president Bill Manning was on a mission to change the culture within Toronto FC from the first moment he stepped into the club’s training facility. || CLICK HERE
Can TFC get it done if Sebastian Giovinco is not at his best?
James Sharman joined Sportsnet 590 The FAN to look ahead to the MLS Cup final between Toronto FC and the Seattle Sounders and discuss how the weather will affect the game, what we can expect from TFC early on, and the importance of Sebastian Giovinco playing to his full potential.
TFC’s Jonathan Osorio: ‘This year, I’ve done a lot of growing up’
In an up and down 2017 MLS season for Jonathan Osorio that saw more valleys than peaks, the Canadian midfielder could start in his second consecutive MLS Cup on Saturday when Toronto FC hosts the Seattle Sounders at BMO Field. || CLICK HERE
Toronto FC keeping cool ahead of MLS Cup
Justin Morrow, Sebastian Giovinco and Alex Bono addressed the pressure on Toronto FC to win after their final practice before the MLS Cup.
Partnership of forwards could lead to success for Seattle in MLS Cup
Seattle Sounders coach Brian Schmetzer and Toronto FC coach Greg Vanney discuss how hard goals can be to come by and how they will tackle that in the final.
TFC GM: Forget about 2016 MLS Cup loss – this year is different
Toronto FC general manager Tim Bezbatchenko joined Sportsnet 590 The FAN to talk about his team’s about his mindset heading into this MLS Cup vs. last year’s, if he’ll adhere to any superstitious behaviour leading up to the championship, Jozy Altidore’s winning goal vs. the Crew in the East Final, the striker’s health status, and how aggressive he expects the Sounders to be.
TFC’s Morrow has moved on from penalty miss in last year’s MLS Cup
Twelve months on, Toronto FC’s Justin Morrow is in a different place after missing a penalty in last year’s MLS Cup against the Seattle Sounders. || CLICK HERE
Drew Moor, TFC must find a way to slow down Clint Dempsey
Toronto FC defender Drew Moor joins Prime Time Sports to discuss facing the Seattle Sounders in the MLS Cup and how the team will try and slow down Clint Dempsey.
Zavaleta: Time in Seattle set me up for success with TFC
A key starter for Toronto FC over the past two seasons, Eriq Zavaleta admits he learned how to be a winner with the Sounders before being traded to the Reds, and that his brief time in Seattle led to his success with TFC. || CLICK HERE
Listen to TFC Pitchside: MLS Cup preview with Craig Forrest
On the latest edition of TFC Pitchside: Host Marco D’Onofrio and Thomas Michalakos preview the MLS Cup final between Toronto FC and the Seattle Sounders with Sportsnet analyst Craig Forrest.
TFC preparing for possibility of another shootout in MLS Cup
Greg Vanney wants to make sure that all the bases are covered. That’s why the Toronto FC coach plans to dedicate a portion of this week’s training sessions to practising penalty kicks ahead of Saturday’s MLS Cup. || CLICK HERE
TFC’s selfless mentality on defence crucial to team success
While Toronto FC is known for their strong offence, it is their selfless approach defensively that has allowed them to be successful in the playoffs as they prepare for the rematch in the MLS Cup against the Seattle Sounders.
Team of interest: Who are the Seattle Sounders?
Who are the Seattle Sounders? And how did they get to a second consecutive MLS Cup final? Here’s a closer look at the Western Conference champions. || CLICK HERE
Showing patience could be the key for TFC vs. Seattle in MLS Cup
Soccer reporter John Molinaro joined Sportsnet 590 The FAN with David Bastl and Sheri Forde to preview the MLS Cup final at BMO Field on Saturday, and what Toronto FC has to do to beat the Seattle Sounders.
Dempsey, Bruin could turn MLS Cup in Sounders’ favour
Clint Dempsey was ruled out of last year’s MLS Cup final after he was diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat. Twelve months later, he and Will Bruin could provide an extra attacking punch up front for the Seattle Sounders that might shift the momentum of the match in their favour. || CLICK HERE
TFC definitely more lethal this time around, but so is Seattle
Soccer insider James Sharman joins Faizal Khamisa to get us set for the MLS Cup final, and the intrigue of having the same matchup as last year, with both teams much improved.
TFC coach Vanney all business ahead of MLS Cup
While his players were celebrating their playoff win shortly after dispatching the Columbus Crew, Toronto FC coach Greg Vanney was already planning ahead to next weekend’s MLS Cup final. || CLICK HERE
It could come down to one play for TFC or Seattle in MLS Cup
Soccer reporter John Molinaro joined Sportsnet 590 The FAN to discuss the plan the Sounders will employ in the MLS Cup against Toronto FC, if inclement weather favours either side, Eriq Zavaleta’s contributions, and what has to happen in order for Sebastian Giovinco to have an impact.
TFC goalkeeper Mark Pais takes 3rd-string role in stride
Not only is Mark Pais not going to play in Saturday’s MLS Cup final at BMO Field, he won’t even dress for the game. Such is life for Toronto FC’s third-string goalkeeper. || CLICK HERE
Listen to TFC Pitchside: MLS Cup final preview – Toronto vs. Seattle
On the latest edition of TFC Pitchside: Michael Leach of 680News has been covering Toronto FC all season and he recaps the best soundbites from this week’s training sessions ahead of Saturday’s MLS Cup between Toronto FC and the Seattle Sounders.
FIFA 18 predicts Toronto FC will edge Sounders in MLS Cup
Has FIFA 18 provided a glimpse into the future? A simulated game between Toronto FC and the Seattle Sounders was played ahead of Saturday’s MLS Cup final, with TFC edging the Sounders 2-1. || CLICK HERE
Will cold weather affect MLS Cup final between TFC and Seattle?
Sportsnet’s James Sharman joins Prime Time Sports to talk about Toronto FC’s upcoming championship game and the idea of playing somewhere neutral that might have better weather.
Beitashour: Seattle has improved, but TFC ‘so determined to get back’Toronto FC defender Steven Beitashour joined Perry Solkowski and Randip Janda on Sportsnet 650 to preview the MLS Cup final — and a rematch from 2016 — against the Seattle Sounders on Saturday.
Montagliani: Canadian soccer has to do more than just host MLS Cup
Victor Montagliani, CONCACAF President and FIFA VP, joined Sportsnet 590 The FAN to discuss how the Toronto-hosted MLS Cup will effect Canadian soccer, the concern about racism in Russia ahead of the World Cup, and how Canada (along with the U.S. and Mexico) is getting it’s World Cup bid ready for 2026.
Sounders GM Lagerway: Toronto FC is a juggernaut of a team
Seattle Sounders GM and President Garth Lagerwey joined Sportsnet 590 The FAN to preview Saturday’s MLS Cup final against Toronto FC, and discuss how this version of his club is different from last year’s, how they stack up against TFC, and what another championship would mean to the organization.
Alexi Lalas: TFC’s Bradley and Altidore can handle the ‘boo birds’
FOX Sports soccer analyst Alexi Lalas joined Sportsnet 590 The FAN in-studio to break down the MLS Cup final between Toronto FC and the Seattle Sounders, Sebastian Giovinco’s place in MLS history, fans cheering against Michael Bradley and Jozy Altidore, and what a championship would mean for this TFC team.
Sounders peaking at right time but TFC’s skill makes for even MLS Cup
Sportsnet’s James Sharman joins The Playbook with Satiar Shah & Jawn Jang to talk about the upcoming MLS Final between the Seattle Sounders and Toronto FC and how one team has been surging while the other hasn’t.
