MLS Insider: At home in Toronto, Sebastian Giovinco rises to meet a club's expectations

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Last offseason, after missing the playoffs once more, Toronto FC overhauled. Again.


But this time it felt different. This time, TFC's slate of big signings included Sebastian Giovinco, a true playmaker, one of the most talented players of his generation. The 28-year-old has an impeccable resume that includes Serie A trophies and current call-ups to the Italian national team.



The latest edition of MLS Insider delves into how Giovinco views the expectations of helping lead TFC to the promised land. No stranger to intense pressure after playing with Italian giants Juventus, Giovinco explains the thinking behind his unlikely move to TFC and the instant connection he’s felt with the locals in Toronto, a city with the largest population of Italians outside of Italy.



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WATCH the previous episodes from the 2015 MLS Insider season below:

April 30: Scottish international Shaun Maloney sparks the Chicago Fire


April 23: Sacha Kljestan's career comes full circle with New York Red Bulls


April 16: The magic of Mix Diskerud comes to New York City


April 9: Beards, tattoos and the art of defending the Timbers Army


March 8: Two debuts -- Kaka vs. David Villa opens 2015 season


Feb. 28: For love of the team - how the champion LA Galaxy conquered MLS