Brad Knighton ready to step in

Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports Being a backup might seem like an easy job but it can be quite difficult.

After spending a lot of time collecting dust on the bench, a player can be thrust into action and expected to perform at a high level right away.

For Brad Knighton he has had some time to prepare for his next entrance into the starting XI. With Matt Turner getting his second international call up of the 2021 MLS regular season, the veteran goalkeeper has had some time to get ready for his second stint of extended playing time.

The first go around didn’t start too well. In his first start, Knighton misjudged a bouncing ball and left the goal empty for Toronto FC to get the first goal of the…