Reds coach Greg Vanney said Thursday the team remained optimistic that Altidore would be available to play some role against D.C. United but couldn’t confirm if, or for how long, the forward may play. Slim margin: Toronto and D.C. traded ties during the regular season and the Reds are expecting another tight game Saturday. United comes into the match on a five-game unbeaten streak during which it has not conceded a goal. Home-field advantage: Toronto is 7-4-1 in 12 playoff matches and 5-2-0 in home playoff games. The Reds will look to use their 12th man, the BMO Field crowd, to intimidate D.C., which went 6-6-5 on the road in the regular season.

Source: thestar October 18, 2019 20:15 UTC