The club missed the playoffs for the sixth consecutive season, having never made a post-season appearance.

Their season began on March 7 with the quarterfinal of the Champions League against the Los Angeles Galaxy.

They ultimately reached the semi-finals of the tournament where they lost to Mexican side Santos Laguna.

[2][3] Prior to Winter dismissal, he agreed to take over the youth academy and Mariner would become head coach.

[8] Paul Beirne, senior director of business operations, stated "it's the cumulative effect of a really difficult season.

"[8] On October 6 against D.C. United, some people in the supporters section wore paper bags over their heads.

[9] Paul Mariner showed interest in Olof Mellberg after watching Sweden vs. England at Euro 2012.

[3] Major League Soccer claims that they went to the MLSE board of directors and try to convince them not to sign Mellberg.

"[3] A source that the Toronto Star says that would know of the situation stated that Garber's statement was "absolutely untrue.

[37] Earlier, Toronto FC had acquired an additional spot from San Jose on July 14, 2008 for use through the end of the 2013 season.