There is no do-or-die scenario for Toronto FC against the Columbus Crew at BMO Field on Sunday afternoon, but coach Greg Vanney hopes his team treats the final match of the regular season as important preparation for the playoffs.
The Reds — MLS runners-up in 2016 and champions in 2017 — are back in the post-season after missing out last year, having clinched a berth two weeks ago following a tie with Los Angeles FC. Toronto’s spot in the final standings has yet to be determined heading into Major League Soccer’s aptly named Decision Day. TFC could finish as high as fourth in the Eastern Conference, securing home-field advantage in the first round, or as low as seventh, which would mean opening on the road Oct.