Nine points out of the playoff picture with seven games remaining, things are looking bleak for defending MLS champion Toronto FC. Toronto FC forward Sebastian Giovinco reacts during his team's 4-2 defeat to Los Angeles FC on Sept. 1, 2018. In 2017, Toronto conceded 37 goals in 34 regular-season games, second only to Sporting Kansas City (29 goals). Since June 8, Toronto has beaten just Chicago (twice) and Montreal in league play. TFC has to get past New England, D.C. United and Montreal to secure the sixth and last playoff spot in the East.

Source: thestar September 13, 2018 21:45 UTC