A Decisive Matchday in the Eastern Conference | Toronto FC vs. Orlando City
• Historical balance between the teams with an even record over the last five years
• Injuries significantly impact Toronto FC's squad rotation
By Oscar Cortes
The preview of this match promises a highly competitive game with many clear goal-scoring opportunities, as both teams will be striving for victory on MLS matchday 24 to keep climbing the ranks in the challenging Eastern Conference.
Toronto FC enters this match in 8th place in the Eastern Conference, while Orlando City is chasing them in 11th place, currently outside the playoff spots. This game is crucial for TFC, as they hope to break a negative streak of four consecutive MLS defeats and start a path of victories and positive results for the rest of the season, which is necessary for their playoff aspirations.
A Very Even History Between Both Teams
The history between these two teams over the last five years is very even, with each team securing 8 victories and only 3 draws in their 19 encounters. It's important to note how both teams arrive at this match, having already faced each other this season on April 27, when Toronto FC defeated Orlando City 2-1 away, earning an important victory in the MLS.
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However, things haven't been going well for Toronto FC in their last five matches against Orlando City. They've suffered four defeats and only managed one victory, the aforementioned win on April 27. Among the defeats, they've been beaten 4-0 twice consecutively.
TFC Needs to Find the Formula for Victory
In this match, absences will play a significant role. For TFC, injuries continue to be a major issue, reducing the squad rotation and creating a challenging situation for coach John Herdman. However, it is expected that the available players will step up and handle the game situations effectively to secure a win for TFC. This eagerly anticipated match will take place on July 3rd in the MLS.