The 18 man lineup named by Head Coach Mark Briggs was without any first team players for the first time in several matches, but included all three of the new signings, Danny Cruz, Juan Ignacio Mare, and Diego Calvo available off the bench. Nick Besler, signed earlier this week to a MLS contract, looks likely to be named for Saturday’s match with the Colorado Rapids leaving the captain’s armband to Sebastian Velasquez.
The Toros, who came out of the gate lively and looking to press all over the field, failed to generate much possession but were rewarded early following a rough touch by Connor Sparrow and a poor back pass in the 5’.