Your Reds wrap up their all-Canadian series against Montreal with a spot in the Canadian Championship Final hanging in the balance. Here's everything you need to know ahead of Wednesday's match.
Who: Montreal Impact
When: Wednesday, September 9, 8:00 PM ET
Where: Stade Saputo, Montreal
TV: TSN 4/5
NEWS
- Urgency lingers as Toronto FC wraps up Phase One against Montreal Impact needing three points
- TRAINING SOUND | Greg Vanney
- TRAINING SOUND | Ayo Akinola
- Frustration creeping in for Toronto FC after back-to-back losses despite dominant outings
NOTES
- Montreal & Toronto have split their previous two matches: Aug 28: TOR 1 - 0 MTL // Sept 1: TOR 0 - 1 MTL.
- The Reds have dropped their last two matches despite dominating play:
- Have outshot their opponents 42 to 17
- Delivered 75 crosses to the opponents 23
- 60+ possession in both matches
- TFC still holds top spot in the all-Canadian series and will need the three points Wednesday to put the pressure on Montreal & Vancouver in their remaining matches.
- After Wednesday, the Impact & Whitecaps will meet twice (Sept 13 & 16) with the outcome of the two matches ultimately deciding which MLS side makes the final.
- Alejandro Pozuelo notched a goal + assist in the Reds 3-2 loss to Vancouver. The Spaniard has a league-leading eight assists to go with his three goals through 10 matches.
- Toronto is tied for second with Philadelphia in the Eastern Conference with 18 points - Five behind the Columbus Crew.
- Montreal is sixth with 13 points.