As far as starts to a season go, it really doesn’t get much more difficult than playing against the defending Liga MX champions in an elimination game. The same can be said of managerial debuts, as for the first time ever Chris Armas will be at the helm as Toronto FC step onto the pitch of Leon Stadium.
It is undoubtedly the toughest first match a Toronto FC manager has ever faced. The Reds have not played a competitive fixture since November 24, saw the Canadian Championship get cancelled, will have to deal with the Leon altitude, and had a Covid outbreak in their training camp.