Preview of Toronto FC vs. Austin FC

Local competition resumes in the United States following the international break, which saw several MLS players competing at the highest level with their national teams, including several Toronto FC players representing Canada and Deybi Flores representing Honduras.

Now, these players return to Toronto FC to compete again in MLS, where they will face Austin FC in a highly significant match at BMO Field.

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An Exciting Clash for the End of the Season

The 2024 MLS season is approaching its final stretch, with both conferences tightly contested as teams vie for playoff spots. This match between Toronto FC and Austin FC is crucial for both teams as they edge closer to securing their places in the playoffs.

Toronto FC currently sits in 8th place in the Eastern Conference with 33 points from 28 matches, while Austin FC is in 11th place in the Western Conference with 34 points from 27 matches. Despite Austin FC having more points, Toronto FC is closer to securing a playoff spot due to the positioning within their conference.

The history between these two teams shows some exciting encounters. In the 2023 MLS season, Austin FC won 1-0 with a goal by Gyasi Zardes in stoppage time, which was a painful defeat for Toronto FC.

In contrast, during the 2022 MLS preseason, Toronto FC secured a 2-1 victory over Austin FC with goals from Jordan Perruzza and Alejandro Pozuelo, marking a thrilling match that ended in favor of Toronto FC.

The upcoming match on September 14 will be one of the most important games of the season for both teams, as they aim to earn crucial points in their respective conferences.