Toronto FC vs. CF Montreal: What you need to know

And so, it begins again - a new season for Toronto FC.

Less than five months after its meek exit in the first round of the playoffs, Toronto returns to league action when it kicks off its 2021 MLS season away to CF Montreal on Saturday (2:00 p.m. ET).

TFC seem to have washed the bitter taste of that loss to Nashville out of their mouths by having some success in the Concacaf Champions League. But can they ride that wave of momentum from the continental competition into the start of what promises to be an intriguing domestic campaign?

Here’s what you need to know about Saturday afternoon's game between Toronto FC and CF Montreal at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.