The normal squad rotation from a midweek to a weekend game will likely be taken up a notch Saturday when Toronto FC visits Atlanta United in the penultimate game of a dismal MLS season.
While sixth-place Atlanta (12-9-10) is looking to solidify a playoff berth in the Eastern Conference, 13th-place Toronto (6-17-9) has its eyes set on next Wednesday’s Canadian Championship semifinal against visiting Pacific FC.
“I think we all know at this point that’s the priority for the team, for the club — the Canadian Championship,” said Toronto coach Javier Perez.
“Yes, it’s going to influence the (team) selection,” the Spaniard added.