Robert during the game vs. L.A. Galaxy

This afternoon Toronto FC won their home opener, beating Real Salt Lake 1-0 at BMO Field on a free kick by Laurent Robert. This was their fourth game of the season and now they're 2 and 2, with an earlier win against L.A. Galaxy. Last year the then brand-new team came in last overall with only 6 wins and 25 points for the season. But already things are looking up for Toronto's newest sports team.

Meanwhile the Toronto Marlies are off to Texas to play three more games in their first round playoff series against the San Antonio Rampage. Right now the teams are 1-1 in the best of seven series, so they'll definitely get to game five. If it goes to game six, the teams will return to the Ricoh Coliseum on Sunday April 27th at 4pm. In the American Hockey League teams are playing for the Calder Cup, which last season went to the Hamilton Bulldogs.

For more on the Marlies visit torontomarlies.com and keep up with Toronto FC on torontofc.ca.

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