Toronto FC Aims to Break Goal Drought Against CF Pachuca

Toronto FC’s upcoming match against the Mexican team CF Pachuca will be quite challenging. This game will decide the top spot in the Leagues Cup group, which also includes the already-eliminated New York Red Bulls. Toronto FC and CF Pachuca are tied on points, and this match will determine who finishes as the group leader.

Toronto FC has not managed to score in their first Leagues Cup game, but they hope to change that in this second fixture and end their goal drought from the previous 90 minutes.

Who Will Be the Key to Scoring for TFC?

Several players have contributed to Toronto FC's goals this season. Goal contributions have been spread across different players, and it's expected that one of the Italian stars might feature prominently in this match.

Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi have been key contributors, with Bernardeschi notably standing out as an MLS All-Star representing Toronto FC. Bernardeschi has scored nine goals so far this 2024 season, while Insigne has four goals but has played fewer matches than Bernardeschi.

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Prince Owusu could also play a significant role in ending the goal drought. Although he started the season strongly with several scoring opportunities and goals, his performance has waned over time. Owusu has scored nine goals and provided around three assists in 26 matches. It is hoped that one of these three players—Insigne, Bernardeschi, or Owusu—can break the goal-scoring deadlock in this Leagues Cup match.

Toronto FC is already qualified for the Round of 16, but first, they need to face CF Pachuca to determine the group leader and set the stage for the next phase of the competition.