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The Reds, in first place, can take a six point lead – and extend their unbeaten to 10 – with a Follow-and-play win with Michael Singh on TFC’s biggest night of the year to date

6:55 pm EST – I just figured out we might be seeing False 9 Poz for the first time since the MLS Cup playoffs a year ago No Patrick Mullins in Vanney’s starting XI tonight

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6:50 pm EST – This is the first time Toronto FC have not had Pablo Piatti available since the pre-pandemic as well. Well, Gallardo has his chance Which team should Toronto FC play? I am thinking of 4-4-2 as they did last week and that Gallardo plays in this role of Piatti behind the baseline

6:40 pm EST – Toronto FC starting XI just dropped, and yikes Erickson Gallardo is making his first start for the Reds since the pre-pandemic because you can add Pablo Piatti’s name to T’s long list

6:30 p.m. EST – Here we go We were waiting for this one as the Reds make a much-anticipated visit to Subaru Park to take on second-placed Philadelphia Union, who are eager to gain ground at Toronto FC in the Supporters’ Shield race Thank you once again for joining us, and if this is your first time you have chosen a great outing because this game should have that playoff feel even without fans Look for the level of intensity right off the bat because I expect both teams to be eager to start from the start But as always, you know where we are Come On You RED

TORONTO, Canada – Toronto FC’s strong performances in recent times have seen them take first place in the MLS regular season standings And now, as the Reds prepare to travel to Philadelphia on Saturday, the club have the opportunity to open a six-point lead over their closest rivals, the Philadelphia Union, ahead of the final three games of the regular season Kick-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EST

Over the past 10 days or so, TFC and its fans have experienced a range of emotions from disappointment when the New York Red Bulls equalized Wednesday night to take a five-game winning streak, to the anger and frustration at the news that the Fan Shield would not be awarded this year, and finally, to excitement as Pablo Piatti scored a late winner to snatch three points against Atlanta on Sunday

Piatti’s astute 89th-minute winner secured the Argentinean a part of last week’s MLS Team of the Week with right-back Richie Laryea, who produced another solid performance and provided help to the winner of Piatti’s match, also being among last week’s best

The duo’s contribution extended the Reds’ undefeated run to nine games in which the Reds have won seven times, six with a one-goal margin, and drawn twice

While a fan shield decision has yet to be overturned, it’s clear that finishing the regular season atop the standings is still a priority for Greg Vanney and his team.

#TFCLive Vanney on Fan Shield decision: « If we win this thing we’re gonna lift a trophy I told the guys we’re gonna get a manhole cover and spray paint this thing and lift it « 

Sunday night saw the return of club captain Michael Bradley after a long stint on the sidelines with a knee injury.However, her introduction was bittersweet as she replaced alternate captain Jonathan Osorio, who was forced to leave the match in the middle of the first half At halftime, Vanney was hopeful that Osorio’s exit wasn’t a big deal and said it was a ‘precautionary submarine’

Looks like the Reds head coach expects the Canada international to be back this weekend, which will be another boost for the team as the Reds move closer to full power, but we’ll have an update on that closer to the match Time For what it’s worth, Bradley looked like he didn’t miss a beat, and the Reds should also have Ayo Akinola and Chris Mavinga in the mix after they both missed out against Atlanta with minor strains.

It won’t be an easy task for TFC on Saturday night, however The Philadelphia Union are currently just three points behind the Reds and are currently on an unbeaten streak where they have collected points in four straight games, including three wins after a 2-1 win over the New England Revolution last week Their last loss came against these same Reds at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field when Ayo Akinola and Alejandro Pozuelo scored in the second half to defeat an early strike from Sergio Santos

Although both teams have clinched a berth in this year’s playoffs, Supporters ’Shield or not, there is still a lot to play on Saturday night

Who: Philadelphia Union When: Saturday, Oct 24, 7:30 p.m. ET Where: Subaru Park TV: TSN 1/4 Radio: TSN 1050

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