Close but no cigar.

10/27/13 • -1 min

TFC almost played the spoiler, but a Chicago Fire loss saw Montreal squeak into the playoffs despite Toronto defeating them 1-0 on Saturday afternoon. It was a rare organized and efficient performance from the Reds as they thoroughly dominated Montreal more most of the ninety minutes. Even when Montreal were able to create solid chances, Joe Bendik was there to shut the door. The season is done and it's all looking back on the year and putting it all into perspective heading towards 2014.

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Donâ€™t worry, no spoilers here.

Toronto FC are going out with a whimper as they could not offer anything to a very mediocre Chicago Fire who had very good chances, but needed a dubious call from the referee to win via penalty kick. This match though isn't about lamenting the game at hand or refereeing, but with one week left in the season begin asking question regarding the state of the team and moving into 2014. Plenty to discuss from the club, players and coaching that all have issues to overcome if Toronto FC are to ever become a top side in the league.

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It's a pre-preseason tradition!

Rarely do we break format of post-match analysis, but another year has kicked off and there simply is too much to pass up on regarding discussion. So we're here at the start of 2014 to discuss, obviously, the big media splash surrounding the recent signings of Gilberto, Dwayne De Rosario, Jermain Defoe and Michael Bradley. Of course, Ryan Nelsen is in the mix, and to wrap it up we weigh in on our expectations for the season.