Let’s get straight to it: something has to change. This season, Toronto FC has only scored two goals from open play against 11 men. Those two goals came in the same game – the draw against Atlanta United. Other than that, Toronto’s goals have come either against 10 men, or off set pieces. For a team with TFC’s offensive potential, this is quite disappointing. So, what do the Reds need to change? For starters, their formation and their starting XI.
The 3-5-2 is dead. The secret is out. The opposition will junk up the middle with a 4-2-3-1 or a 4-3-3 and wait to hit TFC with counter-attacks and set plays all season long.