Major League Soccer: Toronto FC and its 3-game challenge

Toronto FC will play its second match in four nights as part of three games in seven when Los Angeles Galaxy visits BMO Field on Wednesday (8 p.m. kickoff live on GOL TV Canada).

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Heading into this grinding part of the schedule, the Reds are quietly on a three-game unbeaten streak and tied for third in the Eastern Conference with five points from four games. But Toronto needs only to look at the team that beat them in the opening week, Vancouver Whitecaps FC, to see how quickly things can go awry for an overworked squad.

Playing three games in eight nights, Vancouver managed to win just two out of a possible nine points in that stretch, ending with a 3-1 hammering at Houston Sunday night.  Toronto’s three in seven started with a hard fought 1-1 draw away to San Jose. They must now face a BMO Field double with Los Angeles on Wednesday and D.C. United three days later.
 
Getting maximum points out of what remains of this busy week won’t be easy. Defending league champion Los Angeles is in form and being led by David Beckham as the instrumental goal provider he was envisioned to be upon signing for the Carson club. The former England captain could make his regular season BMO Field debut on Wednesday. His legendary set-piece ability on free kicks and corners will be of concern to the Reds since Beckham has already set up three goals during this young season.


D.C. United won a big offseason prize when they landed recovering U.S. international Charlie Davies on loan from French outfit Sochaux. Every game allows Davies a little more distance from a career threatening automobile accident. He is succeeding with aplomb. The American forward already has four goals in 2011 and scored a stunner against Toronto during preseason in Charleston.



Toronto may be in tough this week but Aron Winter's team is getting stronger 90 minutes at a time. The draw away to San Jose was more than encouraging for a squad that has finally spent an entire week together after many off and early season transactions. There is a transformation taking place just as Winter had promised supporters they would see under his era. It will face its toughest tests to date this week.



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MarchMar 19 - Sat Whitecaps v Toronto FC


Loss 4 - 2 MLS Regular Season

Mar 19 Saturday MLS Regular Season

Mar 26 - Sat Toronto FC v Timbers

Win 2 - 0 MLS Regular Season

Mar 26 Saturday MLS Regular Season

AprilApr 2 - Sat Toronto FC v Chivas USA

Tie 1 - 1 MLS Regular Season

Apr 2 Saturday MLS Regular Season

Apr 9 - Sat Earthquakes v Toronto FCTie 1 - 1 MLS Regular Season

Last Match

Apr 9

Saturday

San Jose Earthquakes1 - 1 Final

Toronto FC MLS Regular Season

Replay Recap

Apr 13 - Wed Toronto FC v LA GalaxyBMO Field 8:00 PM MLS Regular Season

Next Match

Apr 13

Wednesday

Toronto FC8:00PM BMO Field

LA Galaxy MLS Regular Season

Watch: GOLTV Canada

Tickets

Apr 16 - Sat Toronto FC v D.C. United

BMO Field 7:00 PM MLS Regular Season

Apr 16 Saturday MLS Regular Season

Apr 23 - Sat Toronto FC v Crew

BMO Field 4:00 PM MLS Regular Season

Apr 23 Saturday MLS Regular Season

Apr 27 - Wed FC Edmonton v Toronto FC

Edmonton 11:00 PM NCC

Apr 27 Wednesday NCC

Apr 30 - Sat Sounders v Toronto FC

Qwest Field 10:00 PM MLS Regular Season

Apr 30 Saturday MLS Regular Season

MayMay 4 - Wed Toronto FC v FC Edmonton

BMO Field 8:00 PM NCC

May 4 Wednesday NCC

May 7 - Sat Toronto FC v Dynamo

BMO Field 7:00 PM MLS Regular Season

May 7 Saturday MLS Regular Season

May 11 - Wed FC Dallas v Toronto FC

Pizza Hut Park 9:00 PM MLS Regular Season

May 11 Wednesday MLS Regular Season

May 14 - Sat Toronto FC v Fire

BMO Field 7:00 PM MLS Regular Season

May 14 Saturday MLS Regular Season

May 22 - Sun Rapids v Toronto FC

Dick's Sporting Goods Park 7:00 PM MLS Regular Season

May 22 Sunday MLS Regular Season

May 28 - Sat Toronto FC v Union

BMO Field 12:30 PM MLS Regular Season

May 28 Saturday MLS Regular Season

JuneJun 4 - Sat Toronto FC v Sporting KC

BMO Field 7:00 PM MLS Regular Season

Jun 4 Saturday MLS Regular Season

Jun 11 - Sat LA Galaxy v Toronto FC

The Home Depot Center 10:30 PM MLS Regular Season

Jun 11 Saturday MLS Regular Season

Jun 15 - Wed Revolution v Toronto FC

Gillette Stadium 8:00 PM MLS Regular Season

Jun 15 Wednesday MLS Regular Season

Jun 18 - Sat Toronto FC v Sounders

BMO Field 7:00 PM MLS Regular Season

Jun 18 Saturday MLS Regular Season

Jun 25 - Sat Real Salt Lake v Toronto FC

Rio Tinto Stadium 9:00 PM MLS Regular Season

Jun 25 Saturday MLS Regular Season

Jun 29 - Wed Toronto FC v Whitecaps

BMO Field 7:30 PM MLS Regular Season

Jun 29 Wednesday MLS Regular Season

JulyJul 6 - Wed Red Bulls v Toronto FC

Red Bull Arena 8:00 PM MLS Regular Season

Jul 6 Wednesday MLS Regular Season

Jul 9 - Sat Dynamo v Toronto FC

Robertson Stadium 8:30 PM MLS Regular Season

Jul 9 Saturday MLS Regular Season

Jul 20 - Wed Toronto FC v FC Dallas

BMO Field 8:00 PM MLS Regular Season

Jul 20 Wednesday MLS Regular Season

Jul 23 - Sat Sporting KC v Toronto FC

LIVESTRONG Sporting Park 7:30 PM MLS Regular Season

Jul 23 Saturday MLS Regular Season

Jul 30 - Sat Timbers v Toronto FC

JELD-WEN Field 11:00 PM MLS Regular Season

Jul 30 Saturday MLS Regular Season

AugustAug 6 - Sat D.C. United v Toronto FC

RFK Stadium 7:30 PM MLS Regular Season

Aug 6 Saturday MLS Regular Season

Aug 13 - Sat Toronto FC v Real Salt Lake

BMO Field 7:00 PM MLS Regular Season

Aug 13 Saturday MLS Regular Season

Aug 21 - Sun Fire v Toronto FC

Toyota Park 7:00 PM MLS Regular Season

Aug 21 Sunday MLS Regular Season

Aug 27 - Sat Toronto FC v Earthquakes

BMO Field 7:00 PM MLS Regular Season

Aug 27 Saturday MLS Regular Season

SeptemberSep 10 - Sat Crew v Toronto FC

Columbus Crew Stadium 7:30 PM MLS Regular Season

Sep 10 Saturday MLS Regular Season

Sep 17 - Sat Toronto FC v Rapids

BMO Field 1:30 PM MLS Regular Season

Sep 17 Saturday MLS Regular Season

Sep 24 - Sat Chivas USA v Toronto FC

The Home Depot Center 10:30 PM MLS Regular Season

Sep 24 Saturday MLS Regular Season

OctoberOct 1 - Sat Toronto FC v Red Bulls

BMO Field 7:30 PM MLS Regular Season

Oct 1 Saturday MLS Regular Season

Oct 15 - Sat Union v Toronto FC

PPL Park 4:00 PM MLS Regular Season

Oct 15 Saturday MLS Regular Season

Oct 22 - Sat Toronto FC v Revolution

BMO Field 12:30 PM MLS Regular Season