Toronto FC's Absences for the Match Against Chicago Fire

A new MLS matchday arrives after Toronto FC's defeat in the Canadian Championship final, where the team is looking to bounce back and continue fighting for their objectives in this tournament. Despite the loss, TFC is still alive in the race for the playoffs in the Eastern Conference, and John Herdman's side is giving their all on the field, proving to be a strong contender in the competition.

However, there will be four significant absences, and Toronto FC will need to put their best foot forward to secure a victory against Chicago Fire, a team that has always been a tough opponent, especially considering their win earlier in the season.

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Four Confirmed Absences for Toronto FC in This Match

It has been confirmed that four players will be unavailable for this match, while the rest of Toronto FC’s squad will be at John Herdman’s disposal to compete and give their best effort in pursuit of a win.

The four absentees are Derrick Etienne Jr., Nick Soen Gomis, Charlie Sharp, and Henry Wingo, who have been completely ruled out for the match. On the other hand, it has been confirmed that Lorenzo Insigne, who was substituted early in the second half of the Canadian Championship final, will be available, as it was only a fatigue issue due to the accumulation of recent matches for Toronto FC.

Chicago Fire, on the other hand, has three players listed as questionable, and their participation will be determined closer to the match. Chase Gasper, Andrew Gutman, and Carlos Terán are all listed as questionable, though it is possible that some of them could get important minutes against Toronto FC.

This match is crucial for Toronto FC, given their current standing in the Eastern Conference. TFC is currently in 8th place with 36 points, looking to secure three more points to move closer to 7th place, which is currently held by New York City with 41 points.

This means Toronto FC is five points behind NYCFC but has played one more game, making their playoff chances more difficult. Toronto FC will likely have to play a wild card match against the 9th-placed team if the standings remain the same, with little room for surprises in the final matches of the MLS regular season. John Herdman will need to plan carefully for the