Toronto FC to face Colorado in CONCACAF Champions League during MLS off-season
Toronto FC is hoping a short off-season will help carry the momentum from their MLS Cup championship into the round of 16 in the CONCACAF Champions League, which begins Tuesday in Colorado.
The Reds travel to face the Rapids in the first leg just 10 weeks after the franchise’s first MLS title.
“I think the abbreviation kind of kept guys in tune and in shape a little bit,” said defender Eriq Zavaleta. “Guys are excited to get back around each other and working with each other.
“Having meaningful games to start the season is something that’s going to sort of catch our attention a little bit more so than maybe just the regular season.”