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Ever since he touch down in Toronto back in 2015 Sebastian Giovinco has been the biggest star on the Canadian soccer scene.

No one really knew how well Giovinco would fair in the MLS, with plenty of people wondering how the 5'4" forward would deal with the physicality of the league. He quickly proved that size doesn't matter when you've got a deep trick bag and lethal right leg. In his short time with Toronto FC Giovinco has already managed to become the club's top scorer, winning an MLS MVP award along the way. Last season Giovinco also helped TFC get over the playoff hump, helping them make it all the way to the MLS Cup Final.

The final didn't go TFC's way, with Seattle defeating them in a penalty shootout on their home turf, something Giovinco didn't even get to take a part in, as he was subbed out due to a severe cramp. Wednesday in a new personally penned piece in the Players Tribune Giovincoi explained how much he loves playing for TFC, how he had a bad feeling before the MLS Cup Final and how badly he wants to bring the MLS Cup north of the border.

But, that final. I mean, what can you really say about it? If I’m being honest, I had this feeling a couple of days before. I don’t know, there was just something in the back of my mind telling me that things weren’t going to go our way. I spoke to a couple of my family members and friends about it. And you try to shake it off by game day. We had our opportunities, but we just couldn’t finish.  I couldn’t finish.

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The first time I arrived to Toronto was in February 2015. And when my plane landed … well … let’s just say the cold is what I remember most from that day. That and the hundreds of fans who came to see me at the airport. 

And I’ve learned two things since: 1) that a Canada Goose jacket will always keep me warm (the team gave me one the day I landed), and 2) that Toronto FC fans will always be behind us. 

I don’t think I knew how beautiful this city was going to be. It’s weird. It’s  a strange feeling. I’ve played for other clubs in other cities — and it’s not easy moving your life, your career. It’s not easy coming to a new place and having fans accept you. 

But in Toronto, I found a home right away.

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I hear it. And I feel it. 

Call our season a comeback story, a redemption story, whatever you want.

We’ve been at the top of the table all year. But we’re not satisfied.  (Sebastian Giovinco, The Players Tribune)

Toronto FC get back to action after the conclusion of the International break, playing the Montreal Impact on October 15th where they’ll be going for their 68^th point to break the all-time MLS regular season points record.