After losing 2-0 to the New York Red Bulls last time out (I’m still disappointed that nobody liked my New Jersey Scarlet Bos Taurus comment), Toronto FC find themselves on the brink of elimination. Anything less than a win will end their chances at stealing a playoff spot and if any of the teams above them pick up points, their chances at the postseason are also done; they’re only in it mathematically at this point.
The Revolution haven’t lost in over a month (a 1-0 defeat away to Philadelphia — who are currently sitting comfortably in a playoff spot), having drawn against Chicago, LAFC and Portland, with a 1-0 victory away to NYCFC also happening in recent times.