Perhaps no word has been used more in Toronto FC circles in 2021 than “the press”. Chris Armas’ new system has led to much intrigue, debate and questions about how it would look in practice with this group of players.
So far, it is fair to say results have been decidedly mixed. In some games, the aggressive system allows Toronto FC to dictate the tempo of the game and cause all sorts of problems for opponents. In others, it has made them look lethargic, disorganized and defensively vulnerable. The lack of consistency has not been altogether surprising considering the team is still adapting to the new system while playing a condensed schedule with several injuries.