If you want to know why Toronto FC is down here outside the playoff places with D.C. United, all you need to do is look at all the players they’ve had out due to injury. Jozy Altidore hasn’t played since April 10, but it goes far deeper than that. Michael Bradley has more starts at center back than TFC’s actual top center backs, and Greg Vanney has had to give minutes to just about everyone on the roster.
Vanney has also had to get creative with formations. The team that brought the 352 back in MLS is known for also being able to win with a 442 diamond, but their injuries have caused Vanney to spend plenty of time in a 4141 because that was the only viable formation his fit players could line up in.