CINCINNATI - Toronto FC coach Javier Perez felt his side had a hard time adjusting to the unexpected absence of their designated player. The team said he experienced lower-body discomfort in training Thursday and he was kept out of the match as a precaution. Last-place Toronto FC went on to lose 2-0 to FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium. Toronto (3-14-6) has lost five straight matches and is winless in eight in a row. FC Cincinnati forward Brenner (9) scores a goal during the first half of an MLS soccer match against Toronto FC, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati.

Source: thestar September 12, 2021 06:00 UTC