Toronto FC forward Sebastian Giovinco was all smiles after scoring his 21st goal of the season, paying tribute to his city's baseball-playing neighbours, the Toronto Blue Jays, by stirring a pot of his own.
Giovinco smacked the wall off a free kick that deflected past Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Andre Blake ...
Watch: Sebastian Giovinco scores his 21st of the season. #TFCLive pic.twitter.com/BQAFwup9Sv
— Toronto FC (@torontofc) October 3, 2015
Giovinco followed it up with the Blue Jays' signature celebration, originally popularized by rap artist Lil B.
Seba sending love to @BlueJays & @LILBTHEBASEDGOD #TFCLive pic.twitter.com/zqw8Ovd8s9
— Toronto FC (@torontofc) October 3, 2015
Lil B approved, too:
@torontofc @BlueJays I love you!!!! - Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) October 4, 2015
The AL East-topping Blue Jays have captured the hearts of Toronto fans by clinching a playoff spot for the first time in 22 years.
Smoak Show! #BlueJays continue to stir the pot...6-0 over #Yankees. #GoJaysGo @TReeves7 @JasonCalimbas pic.twitter.com/WwdzYsVKq4
— Kevin Berar (@KevBerar) August 8, 2015
Toronto FC is also chasing a historic first playoff appearance; should the Reds defeat the Union, and Montreal wins or draws against Orlando, Toronto FC will secure its first postseason berth in franchise history.