20 Facts About Toronto FC

1.

Toronto FC joined MLS in 2007 as an expansion team and was the first Canadian-based franchise in the league.

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2.

In 2017, Toronto FC won the domestic treble with the MLS Cup, Supporters' Shield and Canadian Championship, making them the first and only MLS club to ever do so.

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3.

Toronto FC used its remaining two designated player slots on two notable European players, signing Torsten Frings and Danny Koevermans to 2.

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4.

Toronto FC was named to the MLS All-Star Game and the MLS Best XI and became the first player in MLS history to lead the league in both goals and assists in a single season.

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5.

In October 2016, Toronto FC clinched a playoff spot for the second straight season.

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6.

Toronto FC became the first MLS team to complete a domestic treble with their win, as well as the first Canadian team to win the MLS Cup.

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7.

Toronto FC left as the team's longest-tenured and best record coach.

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8.

Likewise, Toronto FC played some of their home games in Exploria Stadium in Orlando, Florida during the 2021 season.

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9.

The expansion would accommodate a Canadian football field with artificial turf end-zones when the Toronto FC Argonauts move to BMO Field in 2016, along with hosting the Grey Cup that year.

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10.

Toronto FC's recognized supporters' groups are the Red Patch Boys, U-Sector, Kings in the North, Tribal Rhythm Nation and Original 109.

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11.

Toronto FC's has been employed at Molson Canadian Amphitheatre in Ontario Place to the south to prevent seagulls from attacking concert-goers since the 1990s.

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12.

Toronto FC have a rivalry with the other Canadian team, the Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

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13.

Company is involved in real estate and property management, owning such sports venues as the Scotiabank Arena in downtown Toronto FC and being a partner in the development of the nearby Maple Leaf Square.

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14.

Toronto FC II was established in November 2014 and is the farm team of Toronto FC.

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15.

Toronto FC II competes in the USL League One, the third division of the American and Canadian soccer league system.

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16.

Toronto FC previously had a one-year partnership with the Wilmington Hammerheads of the USL in 2014.

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17.

Toronto FC Juniors, known as the TFC Juniors, is part of the youth academy and development system of Toronto FC.

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18.

The program holds camps regionally and has held camps in Toronto FC, Pickering, Vaughan, Stoney Creek in Hamilton, Oakville, and Markham.

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19.

Toronto FC has qualified for the CONCACAF Champions League seven times and reached the final once, in 2018.

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20.

Attendance for Toronto FC dipped during 2012 and 2013 due to continued poor results by the team.

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