The squad chosen by John Herdman for the match between Toronto FC vs. New York Red Bulls

For Toronto FC’s penultimate match, John Herdman has chosen these players to compete and take the field in pursuit of 3 points at BMO Field. In this crucial match, the team needs a victory to keep their playoff hopes alive in MLS.

This game will see several players performing at their highest level, especially given the motivation they feel from their fans and the goal of reaching the postseason with Toronto FC. Herdman made his selections based on each player's form and recent performances.

As mentioned in the pre-match press conference, some players were doubtful for this encounter, and others, like Lorenzo Insigne, Nick Soengomis, and Henry Wingo, have been fully ruled out.

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The 11 players who will compete at BMO Field against New York Red Bulls

John Herdman emphasized in the press conference that they cannot afford to miss more opportunities. Despite their struggles, they currently sit in 8th place in the Eastern Conference, which would qualify them for a play-in match to determine their playoff status. However, this game is crucial because several teams are right behind Toronto FC, eager to claim that playoff spot as well.

Federico Bernardeschi will be the key creative player in the team’s attack, while Deandre Kerr is expected to be a crucial striker who can score in this match, showing what Toronto FC is made of. Jonathan Osorio will take the field as captain, and his leadership in the midfield will be essential in organizing the team, as Herdman heavily relies on him in this match.

We expect a fascinating encounter where Toronto FC’s hard work will be on display, especially after their defeat in the Canadian Championship final and their recent draw against Chicago Fire. The players must now be more motivated than ever to claim this important victory.

As for New York Red Bulls, they are also determined to win, even though they are already in a playoff position, they, like TFC, are hungry for a victory.