There was a festive atmosphere at BMO Field heading into Saturday’s Toronto FC season opener against the Columbus Crew. And unlike the Champions League — a condensed tournament where every game can be make or break — the Reds know the Major League Soccer season is a marathon, not a sprint. They beat the Crew last November on their way to the most successful season in league history. Sebastian Giovinco and Ager Aketxe, making his first start for Toronto, hit the post and the crossbar, respectively, in the second half. I think it’s good because we know it’s a tough year.” They won’t have time to dwell on the result.

Source: thestar March 03, 2018 23:15 UTC