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2019 Schedule
All times ET
SEASEA3FT
1Toronto FCTOR
ATLATL1FT2Toronto FCTOR
NYCNYC1FT2Toronto FCTOR- Toronto FCTOR5FT
1DCDC - Toronto FCTOR1FT
0CLBCLB 
CHICHI2FT2Toronto FCTOR
LAFCLAFC1FT1Toronto FCTOR- Toronto FCTOR3FT
2COLCOL - NYCNYC1FT1Toronto FCTOR
CINCIN1FT5Toronto FCTOR
NENE1FT1Toronto FCTOR- Toronto FCTOR2FT
1MTLMTL - CLBCLB2FT2Toronto FCTOR
- Toronto FCTOR1FT
1ORLORL 
NYNY2FT0Toronto FCTOR- Toronto FCTOR2FT1CINCIN
- Toronto FCTOR1FT
3HOUHOU - Toronto FCTOR3FT1NYNY
- MTLMTL0FT2Toronto FCTOR
LALA2FT0Toronto FCTOR- DCDC1FT1Toronto FCTOR
- Toronto FCTOR3FT2ATLATL
DALDAL3FT0Toronto FCTOR- Toronto FCTOR2FT
2SKCSKC 
VANVAN1FT1Toronto FCTOR
2019 Schedule
4th in Major League Soccer
- VANVAN131/5FT
1Toronto FCTOR - Toronto FCTOR27/6FT2SKCSKC
- DALDAL322/6FT0Toronto FCTOR
- Toronto FCTOR326/6FT2ATLATL
- DCDC129/6FT1Toronto FCTOR
- LALA24/7FT0Toronto FCTOR
- MTLMTL013/7FT2Toronto FCTOR
- Toronto FCTOR317/7FT1NYNY
- Toronto FCTOR120/7FT3HOUHOU
- Toronto FCTOR227/7FT1CINCIN
- NYNY23/8FT0Toronto FCTOR
- Toronto FCTOR110/8FT1ORLORL
- CLBCLB217/8FT2Toronto FCTOR
- Toronto FCTOR224/8FT1MTLMTL
- NENE131/8FT1Toronto FCTOR
- CINCIN17/9FT5Toronto FCTOR
- NYCNYC111/9FT1Toronto FCTOR
- Toronto FCTOR315/9FT2COLCOL
- LAFCLAFC121/9FT1Toronto FCTOR
- CHICHI229/9FT2Toronto FCTOR
- Toronto FCTOR16/10FT0CLBCLB
- Toronto FCTOR519/10FT1DCDC
- NYCNYC123/10FT2Toronto FCTOR
- ATLATL130/10FT2Toronto FCTOR
- SEASEA310/11FT1Toronto FCTOR
Sounders' MLS Cup win cements them in Seattle's sporting story
The Sounders have always had impressive support since launching in 2009, but their second MLS Cup will bring the city of Seattle together.
Why Seattle-Toronto was closer than the scoreline suggests (1:18)
Toronto 'our own worst enemy' in MLS Cup - Vanney
In an MLS Cup final in which his Toronto controlled the tempo but ultimately lost to Seattle 3-1, Greg Vanney called his side "our own worst enemy."
Seattle Sounders lift 2nd MLS Cup in 4 years (0:40)
Schmetzer: Sounders' players and fans deserve MLS Cup (0:32)
Altidore nets late consolation for Toronto (0:23)
Seattle Sounders beat Toronto 3-1 to win MLS Cup (1:48)
Ruidiaz seals MLS Cup for the Seattle Sounders (0:45)
Sounders take down Toronto to win 2nd MLS Cup
The Seattle Sounders pulled off a remarkable 3-1 win over Toronto FC to win their second MLS Cup at a jam-packed CenturyLink Field on Sunday.
Rodriguez splits 2 defenders to score Seattle's second (0:46)
Leerdam's deflected shot puts Seattle in front (0:39)
Ruidiaz is denied on golden chance for Sounders (0:25)
Frei comes up with big save for Seattle (0:35)
MLS Cup in Seattle: A city collectively experiencing night sweats
Seattle is excited -- and anxious -- about MLS Cup. Jeff Carlisle sets the scene from the city as the Sounders prepare to host Toronto on Sunday.
TFC's Vanney 'encouraged' by Altidore progress
Toronto FC manager Greg Vanney is "encouraged" by the progress Jozy Altidore has made in his recovery from injury ahead of Sunday's MLS Cup final.
New faces feature as Seattle-Toronto MLS Cup saga continues
Player turnover means both sides are much-changed from their first MLS Cup meeting, but familiarity will be established quickly in Sunday's clash.
Donovan reacts to Bradley's big-money MLS Cup final (1:19)
Donovan: RuidÃaz is Seattle's X-factor (1:27)
Pozuelo couldn't ask for more in Toronto debut -- except winning MLS Cup
In his first season in Toronto, Alejandro Pozuelo was named an All-Star and to the league's Best XI. All that's missing is MLS Cup.
Gonzalez fit for MLS Cup, Altidore less certain
Toronto manager Greg Vanney says Omar Gonzalez is "physically ready" to play in Sunday's MLS Cup final, but Jozy Altidore's fitness is less certain.
The best moments of Seattle & Toronto's MLS Cup rivalry (1:59)
MLS Cup 2019: What you need to know about Seattle vs. Toronto FC
Seattle Sounders and Toronto FC meet for the third time in four years with MLS Cup at stake. Here is everything you need to know about the big game.
Garber touts MLS success as labor deal looms
Don Garber sees a wave of momentum for MLS heading into this weekend's Cup final in Seattle even as labor negotiations loom.
Toronto FC's road to its third-ever MLS Cup final vs. Seattle Sounders | MLS Highlights (1:04)
2019 MLS Table
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City FC | 34 | 18 | 10 | 6 | +21 | 64 |
| Atlanta United FC | 34 | 18 | 4 | 12 | +15 | 58 |
| Philadelphia Union | 34 | 16 | 7 | 11 | +8 | 55 |
| Toronto FC | 34 | 13 | 11 | 10 | +5 | 50 |
| DC United | 34 | 13 | 11 | 10 | +4 | 50 |
| New York Red Bulls | 34 | 14 | 6 | 14 | +2 | 48 |
| New England Revolution | 34 | 11 | 12 | 11 | -7 | 45 |
| Chicago Fire | 34 | 10 | 12 | 12 | +8 | 42 |
| Montreal Impact | 34 | 12 | 5 | 17 | -13 | 41 |
| Columbus Crew SC | 34 | 10 | 8 | 16 | -8 | 38 |
| Orlando City SC | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | -8 | 37 |
| FC Cincinnati | 34 | 6 | 6 | 22 | -44 | 24 |
2019 Team LeadersMajor League Soccer
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsMajor League Soccer
Goal Difference95th
Goals Scored672nd
Assists44Tied-4th
Goals Conceded58Tied-16th