Toronto FC endured real-life tragedy en route to MLS championship run
TORONTO — When fans look back at Toronto FC’s 2017 championship season, they will recall Jozy Altidore’s goalscoring heroics, Sebastian Giovinco’s magic moves, captain Michael Bradley’s unflinching leadership and Greg Vanney’s cerebral coaching skills.
Toronto capped off a record-breaking 69-point, 20-win regular season with a dominant 2-0 MLS Cup final win Saturday over the Seattle Sounders.
“This is what it’s all about. Lifting trophies,” said Bradley.
But while TFC kept rolling, there was no shortage of real-life trauma behind the scenes. Like the proverbial duck, the team looked smooth on the surface but sometimes was paddling furiously below to stay afloat.