A Tie in the Battle for the Eastern Conference | Philadelphia Union vs. Toronto FC

As the mid-season approaches for each MLS club, it’s important to recognize the state of each team. For Toronto FC, reaching this stage of the season is completely positive, with statistics, matches, and players that give TFC fans hope of competing for a place in the Playoffs.

Toronto FC arrives at their match against Philadelphia Union wounded, due to the tough defeat they experienced on May 25 against FC Cincinnati, where they lost the game 3-4 in the last minute. On the other hand, the home team welcomes TFC with the confidence of not having lost their last two matches, accumulating a draw and a victory.

The balanced history between these two clubs

The preview between both teams promises an exciting duel filled with spectacle from both sides. With a history of the last 5 years playing 28 matches against each other, the balance is promising, with 10 victories for TFC, 11 victories for Philadelphia, and 7 draws between them.

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The last match played between these two clubs was on August 30, 2023, where Toronto FC achieved a convincing 3-1 victory at BMO Field. The arrival at this match for The Reds is positive with the return of Federico Bernardeschi after suspension due to yellow card accumulation, thus recovering their key figure in 2024.

Toronto FC will face this visit focused on bringing the 3 points home and continuing to accumulate victories to secure a spot in the Playoffs they want to experience again in the Eastern Conference. However, Philly is not far behind and will seek to close the gap from their eighth place to also enter the Playoffs, promising an exciting match on May 29.