Jozy Altidore’s night may have ended prematurely when Toronto FC was crowned MLS’s Eastern Conference champions Wednesday, but the Reds striker was adamant he would be available for next Saturday’s final.
“I’m playing the MLS Cup final, doesn’t matter what the ankle is,” Altidore said immediately after Toronto beat the Columbus Crew 1-0 to advance. “You’re not taking that game from me.”
Altidore rolled his right ankle and was pulled from the game in the 68th minute Wednesday, but not before scoring the only goal on a bum leg. The joint was swollen after the game.
“He’s doing OK,” TFC coach Greg Vanney said Thursday.