J. Sam Jones

Toronto FC entered the league in 2007. They failed to make the playoffs that year… and for seven seasons after that. Enter Sebastian Giovinco.

The rumors and reports started in 2014. But even when it became clear that Giovinco would depart Juventus and head to Toronto in 2015, most assumed he’d arrive at the end of the Serie A season in May.

Instead, Giovinco asked for an early exit. He wanted to be with his new team in time for the start of the season.

Committed to the club

Even as the league has taken major steps forward in quality, you never know what level of investment you’re going to get from a Designated Player with a high-priced salary. Before Giovinco committed to Toronto, club officials met with him to lay out the difficulties he might face in the league. They

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