“We need to be ready for a really big stretch,” - Michael Bradley.
“Friday’s game is first, and it’s important for us because it will be the start of a stretch where we need to show our improvement.” - Greg Vanney.
That was how Toronto FC’s captain and coach respectively presented this game in the traditional pre-match press conference onThursday.
After two defeats in as many MLS games, the Canadian side needed a win to restore order to their domestic campaign before shifting their focus on a bigger test.