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The mood around Toronto FC these days is summed up quite aptly in a clip put on social media by TFC media guy Eric Giacometti.

After Saturday’s 2-0 victory over the Montreal Impact at Saputo Stadium — the 401 Derby — forward Jozy Altidore, who scored Toronto’s second goal in the match, is shown walking off the field with his teammates. As he approaches Jacob Shaffelburg, Altidore yells: “Shaff. You’re not 18 baby! You’re not 18!”

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At which point he gives Shaffelburg a hug. The Port Williams, N.S., teenager is actually 19, but Atlidore’s point is taken. Shaffelburg has played well above his age since signing with the club as a Homegrown player on June 21.

As he continues to walk off the field, Altidore shouts: “We f***ing start going now guys! We f***ing start going! Wednesday again. Come on, uh?”

On Wednesday night the Reds host New York Red Bulls at BMO Field, the second game of what many on the team are calling the second half of the season and the Red Bulls can expect a TFC side that is a lot more confident than even a couple of weeks ago.