Winningest Franchises in MLS History
By Daniel Garza
Winningest Franchises in MLS History: Number 15 – Toronto FC
Club Info
Year Founded: 2005
Stadium: BMO Field (2007-Current)
Overall Record: 77-78-135
Championships: 5x Canadian Champions (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2016)
Toronto F.C. have found their success domestically with five Canadian Championships to their name. As a result, the club has been able to participate in numerous CONCACAF Champions League competitions. In the MLS, however, the club has had a hard time finding their rhythm. Their best finish was last year when they made it to the playoffs for the first time in club history. In the current 2016 season, the club is in a position to make it back to the playoffs, and potentially take the top spot in the Eastern Conference.
Player Info
All-Time Goal Scorers: Sebastian Giovinco (2015-Current) 40 Goals, Dwayne De Rosario (2009-2011;2014) 33 Goals
Most Appearances Made: Ashtone Morgan (2011-Current) 123 Appearances
Sebastian Giovinco has been a breath of fresh air for the club since his arrival in 2015. The Italian broke the MLS single-season points record in his first season for the club and won the MLS MVP award. This season he is once again proving to be the best player in the league. His dazzling goals have made him a fan favorite and a great addition to the league overall.
Dwayne De Rosario finished his MLS career in Toronto in 2014, as the Ontario native scored 33 goals for the club in the four seasons he played for them. In recent times the addition of Jozy Altidore has seen a resurgence in the clubs attacking options. The American forward is currently in fine form and was acquired in 2015 from Sunderland.
When Altidore was acquired, Jermaine Defoe was also involved in the deal, as the Englishman was sent back to England after spending the 2014 season with the club. He scored 12 goals that season and was a big signing for the club and league that year.
Michael Bradley got fans excited in the 2014 season when the American International was acquired from AS Roma. His midfield presence was a key part in the clubs resurgence last year and is still currently a member of the club.
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