U-Sector – The Original Toronto FC Supporters Group

Just win, baby!

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Fans of the Vancouver Whitecaps are mired in all sorts of mathematical permutations that would see their team win the 2010 Nutrilite Canadian Championship. With Vancouver currently sitting five points below Toronto with three matches left to play, a host of different possibilities present themselves.

For TFC fans, the answer is simple: Win.

The Reds can wrap up this year’s Voyageurs Cup tournament with a victory tomorrow night at Swangard Stadium in suburban Vancouver. The Whitecaps’ home has proven a terrible host for TFC, as Toronto has only managed a single point in its two previous visits there.

This time around, Swangard could see TFC hoisting its second consecutive Canadian Championship on away turf, following last year’s famous 6-1 tournament victory in Montreal.

Of course, Toronto does not actually need to win on Wednesday to etch its name on the Voyageurs Cup, as a draw or even a loss tomorrow will still see the Reds sitting atop the standings for at least a week.

Depending on the result of Vancouver’s visit to Stade Saputo on May 26, a Toronto draw or loss tomorrow night could set up a bonafide championship match at BMO Field on June 2. Exciting as that may be, I don’t think anyone connected to TFC wants to gamble its chances on a one-off, regardless of home field advantage. Especially to Vancouver, which to holds a winning record against the Reds.

So the goal is clear, as it has been from the start. Go for the jugular tomorrow and let the lesser lights take the field on June 2.

Just win, baby!

Posted by Rudi Schuller