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Osorio now has 15 goals in all competitions, including one in each of Toronto’s three Canadian Championship games so far, to lead the Reds.

Asked why he has had so much success in CONCACAF Champions League play or in this competition, Osorio had a quick, to the point answer.

“It’s not that hard. These are finals, they’re games that mean a lot so, as a footballer these are games you want to play, these are games you want to step up the level, it’s not hard (to bring some extra focus),” Osorio repeated after the game.

“Every player wants to win trophies, I just have a strong desire to win trophies and I’m willing to do whatever it takes for my team to win, doesn’t matter if its scoring goals or defensively helping a lot. For me, it doesn’t matter that at the end of the day I’m holding up a trophy with my teammates.”

It was interesting that Osorio mentioned defensive responsibilities because as noticeable as his offensive surge has been, his excellent work at the other end has been nearly as important. Osorio has used his tireless work rate to consistently track back and thwart chances.

Earlier this month TFC captain Michael Bradley has picked up on Osorio’s all-around efforts.

“He’s been very, very good. There’s no two ways about that,” Bradley had said.

“The part that everybody sees is the goals, and he’s gotten some very important goals for us, so that’s been great, but just his continued growth and improvement has been great to see. He’s a guy who at different times over the past few years it’s not always gone his way, but his mentality to keep at it and keep working and to keep trying to prove himself day in and day out has meant that he always comes out stronger for it.”