The Champions League is largely about vanity, about proving that MLS is growing up and the clubs in the Canada/U.S. But another MLS title is what the fans want, and what this team needs to accomplish above everything else. That said, becoming a truly dominant MLS team could take TFC places nobody could have imagined back in 2012 when the franchise hit rock bottom. Coming off a very short off-season, TFC is remarkably healthy, although it was a concern to see Altidore again clutching his ankle on Tuesday night. The early start to the Champions League may benefit his team by having given Toronto meaningful competition before the 34-game MLS campaign begins.

Source: thestar March 02, 2018 22:52 UTC