Toronto FC’s ineptitude in the defensive third has become a major talking point among Reds supporters this season. Greg Vanney has started eight out of 15 MLS matches with a back three this season but may lack the resources required to persist with his preferred approach. Although well-regarded in some quarters, left center-back Chris Mavinga has been prone to positional indiscipline. Veteran Drew Moor has slowed down considerably this year, causing him to make rash challenges in Toronto’s 18-yard box, and it is unclear whether Eriq Zavaleta or Laurent Ciman can excel at right center-back in the long-run.
Toronto FC: 3 reasons to abandon the back three
