Every year as the weeks turn into days I get more and more excited to get back to BMO Field to cover the club. This year was no exception, and the support was larger than I've ever seen at a home opener match. Even with the match ending in 0-0 and the pouring rain, the atmosphere that led TFC to an MLS Cup Final in 2016 remains alive in 2017. Here's to a great season!
Supporters from various groups march to the match together in the pouring rain ahead of Toronto FC's 2017 home opener at BMO Field. Red Patch Boys, U-Sector, Kings in the North, Inebriatti, Original 109 and Tribal Rhythm Nation. Image by Dennis Marciniak of denMAR Media.
Steven Beitashour and Michael Bradley doing warmups minute before the Home Opener at BMO Field in Toronto, Canada. Image by Dennis Marciniak.
Opening celebrations kick off with fireworks at BMO Field for the 2017 home opener. Photo by Dennis Marciniak of denMAR Media.
With Heartbreak Comes A New Beginning A New Opportunity banner in the South End Supporter's Section at BMO Field on March 31, 2017. Image by Dennis Marciniak of denMAR Media.
Sebastian Giovinco attempting to gain possession of the ball by a Sporting Kansas City defender with the corner kick flag in the foreground. Image by Dennis Marciniak of denMAR Media.
A live ball moves across the box and away from the net. Johnathon Orsorio looks on in disbelief as a great opportunity on goal slips away. Image by Dennis Marciniak.
Giovinco looks to move the ball upfield during the 2017 Toronto FC home opener at BMO Field. Image by Dennis Marciniak of denMAR Media.
Michael Bradley heads a ball away from goal during the 2017 Toronto FC home opener at BMO Field in Canada. Image by denMAR Media.
Tossaint Ricketts looks on as a ball is placed right in between him and a Sporting Kansas City players during the 2017 MLS Home Opener. Image by denMAR Media.
An Inebriatti supporter amist the smoke in the South End of BMO FIeld during the 2017 MLS Home Opener. Got to love the passion of these guys. Image by Dennis Marciniak of denMAR Media.
Raheem Edwards blasts a ball towards the SKC net on March 31, 2017 at a MLS match. Image by Dennis Marciniak of denMAR Media.
A fan does the TFC Thunderclap with his crutches at BMO Field in 2017. Image by Dennis Marciniak of denMAR Media.
Giovinco kicks a ball over a wall during a direct free kick attempt at MLS match at BMO Field in 2017. Image by Dennis Marciniak of denMAR Media.
Giovinco getting closed out in the SKC end of the pitch during a 2017 MLS Match. Photo by Dennis Marciniak of denMAR Media.
Giovinco frustrated yelling into his hands at the lack of goal converstion during a MLS match against Sporting Kansas CIty. Image by Dennis Marciniak of denMAR Photography.
Armando Cooper goes into the air for a header with a SKC player during a 2017 Toronto FC match. Image by denMAR Photography.
Man of the Match trophy given to goal keeper Alex Bono after being subbed in for Clint Irwin. Image by Dennis Marciniak of denMAR Media.