Toronto FC beat New York City FC 2-0 in the first game of a home and home in the MLS Cup semi-finals [Getty Images]

TORONTO, ON- OCTOBER 30 - Toronto FC defender Nick Hagglund (6) somehow gets his boot on this ball in front of New York City FC midfielder Jack Harrison (11) as Toronto FC beat New York City FC 2-0 in the first game of a home and home in the MLS Cup semi-finals at BMO Field in Toronto. October 30, 2016. (Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

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