MLS CUP: Toronto FC seal a spot in the final against Seattle Sounders

Defending champions Atlanta United were knocked out of the MLS Cup with a 2-1 loss to Toronto FC in the Eastern Conference playoffs on Thursday. The Canadian club only had four shots on target during their play-off game but scored the winner courtesy of a stunning long-range drive by midfielder Nick DeLeon. Toronto FC will play Seattle Sounders in the final of this year’s MLS Cup on November 10, 2019. 

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MLS: Toronto FC road to final

Toronto FC ended their Eastern conference group stage at number four, five points behind Philadelphia Union. They faced DC United in the first playoff game and won by a 5-1 margin against Wayne Rooney and Co. Next up, was New York City FC in the next round. A brace from  Alejandro Pozuelo was enough to seal Toronto's place in the Eastern Conference final against defending champions - Atlanta United. Nick DeLeon was the 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. The Canadian franchise then defeated Seattle 2-0 a year later. Each team has won one MLS Cup. One of them will join a long list of current MLS clubs that have won multiple titles in the 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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