Toronto FC is familiar with New York City FC after last weekend’s 2-0 win in the first leg of their Eastern Conference semifinal at BMO Field. But Sunday’s series finale at Yankee Stadium presents a whole new set of challenges for the Reds to overcome:
THE STRIKER
Yes, David Villa, the former Barcelona striker, will play despite a contentious kick-out at TFC’s Armando Cooper last weekend. No, there’s nothing Toronto FC can do about that except limit his chances. They held Villa — the league’s second-highest scorer in the regular season with 23 goals — to just 30 touches in the first leg.