Canadians come together to celebrate historic TFC run
Athletes, Olympians support Canadian team in MLS Cup final
On a chilly Saturday night in Toronto, Toronto FC took on the Seattle Sounders in the first MLS Cup final to feature a Canadian team. It was a big moment for the city that has gone through its fair share of tough times.
March to the match <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MLSCup?src=hash">#MLSCup</a> style. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TFCLive?src=hash">#TFCLive</a> <a href="https://t.co/23XG10t26u">pic.twitter.com/23XG10t26u</a>
—@donnovanbennettBut it wasn't just Torontonians supporting the football club, it felt more like the entire country was cheering them on.
<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TFCLive?src=hash">#TFCLive</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeTheNorth?src=hash">#WeTheNorth</a>. Singing the anthem. <a href="https://t.co/F8xL16U3rX">pic.twitter.com/F8xL16U3rX</a>
—@ShannonRyanOther hometown teams, the Toronto Maple Leafs, Raptors and Blue Jays, that are all going through championship droughts of their own, showed their support.
Go get 'em <a href="https://twitter.com/torontofc">@torontofc</a>.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TFCLive?src=hash">#TFCLive</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MLSCup?src=hash">#MLSCup</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TMLtalk?src=hash">#TMLtalk</a> <a href="https://t.co/8ko4nQzzWS">pic.twitter.com/8ko4nQzzWS</a>
—@MapleLeafsOk <a href="https://twitter.com/torontofc">@torontofc</a> go bring that <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MLSCup?src=hash">#MLSCup</a> to T.O.! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ComeOnYouReds?src=hash">#ComeOnYouReds</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TFCLive?src=hash">#TFCLive</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/npowell2404">@npowell2404</a> <a href="https://t.co/5Li2BzKx2s">https://t.co/5Li2BzKx2s</a>
—@RaptorsHey <a href="https://twitter.com/torontofc">@TorontoFC</a>! We’re rooting for you! Bring it home! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MLSCup?src=hash">#MLSCup</a> <a href="https://t.co/pdiVx3nVrw">pic.twitter.com/pdiVx3nVrw</a>
—@BlueJaysAthletes from across the sports world were all over social media donning red gear and cheering on the home team.
Good luck <a href="https://twitter.com/torontofc">@torontofc</a> on tonight's <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MLSCup?src=hash">#MLSCup</a>. Has the party started yet? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TFCLive?src=hash">#TFCLive</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoReds?src=hash">#GoReds</a>
—@DougGilmour93Good luck to <a href="https://twitter.com/torontofc">@torontofc</a> hopefully a lot of this ⬇️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MLSCup?src=hash">#MLSCup</a> <a href="https://t.co/PDBuhtWezI">pic.twitter.com/PDBuhtWezI</a>
—@KPILLAR4Lets go <a href="https://twitter.com/torontofc">@torontofc</a>! 🇨🇦🔥 <a href="https://t.co/PsF4YOacsR">https://t.co/PsF4YOacsR</a>
—@janinebeckie4Even the Prime Minister of Canada seemed pretty excited.
Good luck <a href="https://twitter.com/torontofc">@TorontoFC</a>! Bonne chance! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TFCLive?src=hash">#TFCLive</a> <a href="https://t.co/8Uv2QtKMwo">https://t.co/8Uv2QtKMwo</a>
—@JustinTrudeauEven though TFC lost the Cup final to the visiting Seattle Sounders, they were still admired for bringing the excitement of a championship to an entire country.
.<a href="https://twitter.com/torontofc">@torontofc</a> Heads high lads what a run. You made T.O. proud. 👏🏾🇨🇦 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TFCLive?src=hash">#TFCLive</a>
—@Raptors