Historical Moments:
2007: Despite a long scoreless streak to start the team's history, Toronto FC quickly began
to establish itself as a solid soccer club and organization with beyond powerful
fan support. As proof of this, the club's first win on May 12 at BMO Field
saw Danny Dichio score in the 24th minute, sending the sellout crowd - the first
of many - into ecstasy, tossing plastic soccer shaped seat cushions onto the
field in celebration. The 3-1 win over Chicago was preceded by a 1-0 win over
the eventual champions Houston Dynamo. Though TFC would slip to the cellar of
MLS with an expansion-like record of 6-17-7, the club built a solid foundation
as the first Canadian team in MLS and looked toward a bright future.
2008: In their second season Toronto F.C. looked to moving a step forward as they hosted
the MLS All-Star Game. However, the steps Toronto F.C. took were more like baby
steps as they again were stuck in last place in the Eastern Conference as they
posted a record of 9-13-8. However, the stands at BMO Field were packed on a
regular basis as Toronto F.C. continued to enjoy an enthusiastic fan base.
2009: Hoping to take the next step up, Toronto had a difficult time, winning only once
in their first five games and only winning consecutive games twice. Their inability
to string winning streaks was their undoing as they finished out of the playoffs
again at 10-11-9, missing out on the last day.
2010: Toronto FC would again have difficulty getting out of the gate, losing four of their
first six games and could not keep up the pace with the rest of the league.
At seasons end, the Reds watched the playoffs from home for the fourth straight
year at 9-13-8.
2011: Continuing to attempt to get into the playoffs, Toronto FC continued to struggle,
winning only two of their first twenty games as they could not get anything going
in the season. A four game losing streak in July ensured the club a spot at
home during the playoffs yet again with a record of 6-13-15, next to last in the
East.
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