Head coach Bob Bradley made three changes to Toronto’s starting XI after their 4-1 defeat at home to New York Red Bulls last week.
First MLS starts were given to defenders Lukas MacNaughton and Kadin Chung, who replaced the suspended Carlos Salcedo, and Shane O’Neill who was moved to the bench. Jacob Shaffelburg picked up an injury and is expected to be out for a few weeks, midfielder Noble Okello started as Bob Bradley changed his side’s formation which played a back three.
TFC saw plenty of possession early on in the match, as Okello got into advanced positions and had some impact on a couple attacking plays, including a header on goal that was saved by Crew ‘keeper Eloy Room.