After a scoreless draw against Vancouver Whitecaps FC to start the 2017, the Union host Toronto FC in Philadelphia’s home opener. A rematch of the 2016 Eastern Conference knockout round, get to know the 2017 Toronto FC.
Team: Toronto FC
Venue: Talen Energy Stadium
Kick-off: 4:30 ET (CSN)
2017 Record: 0-1-0, 0-0-0 away, T-3rd in Eastern Conference
All-Time Record vs. Toronto FC: 6-6-5
Last Meeting: 3-1 loss in Toronto on October 24, 2016 in MLS Playoffs Knockout Stage
Projected Starting XI, 3-5-2: Clint Irwin – Eriq Zavaleta, Drew Moor, Nick Hagglund – Steven Beitashour, Armando Cooper, Michael Bradley, Jonathan Osorio, Justin Morrow – Jozy Altidore, Sebastian Giovinco
Player to Watch: Sebastian Giovinco
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