In the first leg of the MLS Eastern Conference Finals, Toronto FC had to deal with the absences of two of its most important players in Sebastian Giovinco and Jozy Altidore. When Columbus Crew SC meets the Canadians again next Wednesday, it will be the Black & Gold who will be missing a key player.
Midfielder Artur is suspended for the match due to yellow card accumulation. The Brazilian was shown a yellow card in the first round of the MLS Cup playoffs against Atlanta United and booked again in the match against Toronto because of a foul committed on Michael Bradley in the first half.