Thousands of fans have gathered at Nathan Phillips Square to celebrate Toronto FC’s first MLS Cup title.Fans chanted the name of team captain “Michael Bradley” as Larry Tanenbaum, chairman of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, addressed the crowd.Toronto beat the Seattle Sounders 2-0 in the championship game at BMO Field Saturday, becoming the first Canadian team to win the MLS Cup.Toronto (20-5-9) was the best team during the regular season and set a record with 69 points — the most ever in MLS history.Led by captain Michael Bradley and forwards Sebastian Giovinco and Jozy Altidore, the Reds set franchise records for wins (20), goals scored (74), fewest goals allowed (37), shutouts (13), home wins (13), home points (42), road wins (seven) and road points (27).Toronto also won the Voyageurs Cup as Canadian champions, beating the Montreal Impact in a two-game series in June.Read more: Damien Cox: Toronto FC’s crowning glory to a record seasonTFC’s MLS Cup breakthrough started with BradleyPhotos: Toronto FC are MLS champs
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