After returning from a long trip to Vancouver, the week focused on getting the team fresh. (Credit to the club’s Sports Performance Department). We also focused on a couple key areas to attack Toronto FC, and slow down a really good team with game changing talent.
The Union starting XI was unchanged from Vancouver and the consistency provided a strong start in front of the home crowd. Even with the score line tied at halftime, we felt we had the stronger of play and were able to execute some of the ideas below. With the injury to Sebastian Giovinco, and entrance of Tosaint Ricketts we knew Toronto would come out and press a bit higher.