Leagues Cup Debut Preview | Toronto FC vs. New York Red Bulls

This match marks the debut of the first round of the Leagues Cup for this group, promising an attractive encounter between two prominent MLS teams.

These teams have already faced each other this season, with the previous match favoring New York Red Bulls over Toronto FC.

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A Tough Debut for TFC

The preview of this match promises a highly exciting and physical game as part of the Leagues Cup debut on July 27th. This match will be vital for both teams' chances of advancing to the next stage.

Both teams arrive in different forms, with Toronto FC coming off their last match with a win and a good rest, similar to New York Red Bulls. Both teams won their last MLS matches, with Toronto FC narrowly defeating CF Montreal and New York Red Bulls securing a 3-1 victory against Cincinnati.

Looking at the recent history between these two teams, New York Red Bulls have achieved four draws and one win in their last five matches, while Toronto FC has two wins and three losses, adding an element of unpredictability to the encounter.

New York Red Bulls are slight favorites for this match, boasting an eight-match unbeaten streak, although most of these have ended in draws. Out of their last eight games, six ended in draws and two were wins for New York Red Bulls. In their last five head-to-head encounters, New York Red Bulls have won four matches, with one ending in a draw. Notably, in their most recent meeting on June 22nd, New York Red Bulls defeated Toronto FC 3-0.

John Herdman’s team hopes to compete effectively in the Leagues Cup and recover from a challenging season. They aim to perform well in this tournament and secure a spot in the next stage.