Published 19:27 IST, October 31st 2019
MLS CUP: Toronto FC seal a spot in the final against Seattle Sounders
Toronto FC defeated Atlanta United by a 1-2 scoreline in the Audi 2019 MLS Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Defending champions Atlanta United were kcked out of MLS Cup with a 2-1 loss to Toronto FC in Eastern Conference playoffs on Thursday. Canian club only h four shots on target during ir play-off game but scored winner courtesy of a stunning long-range drive by midfielder Nick DeLeon. Toronto FC will play Seattle Sounders in final of this year’s MLS Cup on vember 10, 2019.
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MLS: Toronto FC crowned champions of Eastern Conference
MLS: Toronto FC ro to final
Toronto FC ended ir Eastern conference group st at number four, five points behind Philelphia Union. y faced DC United in first playoff game and won by a 5-1 margin against Wayne Rooney and Co. Next up, was New York City FC in next round. A brace from Alejandro Pozuelo was eugh to seal Toronto's place in Eastern Conference final against defending champions - Atlanta United. Nick DeLeon was hero last night alongside goalkeeper Quentin Westberg who also saved a penalty from Atlanta striker Josef Martinez.
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Back in 2016, Seattle beat Toronto on penalties by 5-4. Canian franchise n defeated Seattle 2-0 a year later. Each team has won one MLS Cup. One of m will join a long list of current MLS clubs that have won multiple titles in LA Galaxy (five), D.C. United (four), Houston Dynamo (two), Sporting Kansas City (two) and San Jose Earthquakes (two).
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MLS: Nick DeLeon's winning striker against Atlanta United
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16:49 IST, October 31st 2019