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Reds will need to improve Philadelphia’s result to raise the shield for the second time in franchise history
TORONTO, Canada – It all comes down to this The race for the Supporters’ Shield will end on the last day of the regular season as Toronto FC take on the New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena on Sunday hoping the luck will be on their side Kick-off is scheduled for 3:30 p.m.
The Reds bounced back from Inter Miami and erased a first-half deficit to scoop up all three points This win gave the Reds at least one chance on the fan shield on decision day The two losses ahead of their win over Miami, which included a humble 5-0 loss to the Philadelphia Union, mean the Reds are out of control of their way to the fan shield
In order to win the 2020 Fan Shield, TFC will need to improve Philadelphia’s result on Sunday afternoon Greg Vanney’s side will need to rack up all three points against the Red Bulls and hope the Philadelphia Union falters at home against the New England Revolution – a place where the Union has been undefeated this year
While the odds are high against the Reds, don’t expect Greg Vanney’s side to fall apart without a fight
#TFCLive Vanney before Sunday’s game against #RBNY: « We will play for the result until the end because in @MLS the craziest things can happen »
Greg Vanney was able to call in some of his regular starters for their game against Miami Ayo Akinola, who scored on his return, with Chris Mavinga both falling back in the roster after missing New York and Philadelphia As they did, Akinola and Mavinga were impressive and showed how crucial they have become to this TFC squad.
Vanney has hinted that he may have the services of Jozy Altidore and Jonathan Osorio available for Sunday afternoon given their long layoffs and the playoffs ahead, it would be a surprise to see both returnees potentials to start and play the full 90 minutes, but Waking the Red understands that both players will indeed make their return to the squad on Sunday
Pablo Piatti, Justin Morrow and Marky Delgado continue to be sidelined, which means we won’t see any of these players until at least TFC’s first playoff game
#TFCLive Vanney adds that Jonathan Osorio could also be available Justin Morrow, Marky Delgado and Pablo Piatti are a little further away
Toronto and New York have faced each other on another occasion this season The Red Bulls were the team that ended the Reds’ five-game winning streak earlier this season It’s Caden Clark, 17, who equalized in the 77th minute on this occasion and prompted the Red Bulls to be the most dominant team in the final 10 minutes of this game
With a playoff spot already on hold, the Red Bulls will look to end their regular season on a high noteLast time around, the Red Bulls saw their five-game unbeaten streak end at the hands of rivals New York, New York City FC While their playoff spot is not in jeopardy, the Red Bulls will need a result to ensure they control their own standings heading into the first round of the MLS Playoffs
While it may take something of a miracle to be this year’s Fan Shield Champions, TFC has always taken care of its business when its backs were on the wall. Sunday shouldn’t be any different As long as the Reds collect all three points against the Red Bulls, they will give themselves every possible chance
Who: New York Red Bulls When: Sunday, November 8, 3:30 p.m. ET Where: Red Bull ArenaTV: Radio TSN 4: TSN 1050
MLS, Toronto FC, Supporters’ Shield, New York Red Bulls, Philadelphia Union
World news – CA – Match preview: Toronto FC travel to New York with Supporters’ Shield activated line
