Field Level Media
08 Mar 2025, 10:12 GMT+10
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Both FC Cincinnati and Toronto FC each experienced decisive defeats that perhaps squashed any early season momentum that might have been generated.
Meanwhile, Cincinnati looks to continue its recent success over visiting Toronto when the sides meet Saturday.
FC Cincinnati (1-1-0, 3 points) opened the season with a 1-0 home victory over New York Red Bulls, then were brought down to earth with a 4-1 loss at Philadelphia last weekend.
Kevin Dankey and Evander have each recorded a goal for Cincinnati, which might be more potent with veteran Sergio Santos, who could make his MLS season debut after featuring in Tuesday's 1-1 draw versus Tigres in the first leg of a CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal -- and has seven goals in nine career matches versus Toronto.
'We disappointed ourselves (last) Saturday against Philly, longtime FC Cincinnati forward Yuya Kubo told the club's official website.
'We didn't play well, but I think we improved a lot (versus Tigres) this game, so now we look forward to the next game. ... We need to build more.'
Evander experienced a back injury against Tigres and is listed as questionable for Saturday. Regardless, Cincinnati might be in good position to extend its 5-0-1 run against Toronto (0-1-1, 1 point).
Following a 2-2 draw at D.C. United in their opener, Toronto FC fell 4-2 at Orlando City last weekend. Four Toronto players have scored, but its issues remain in the defensive third.
'We've worked this week at tightening things up,' said first-year Toronto coach Robin Fraser, who is trying to find a rhythm and some cohesion with his new group.
'For us, it's a lot more about concentration and sustained concentration. Because I do think that when we're focused and we are really kind of well-connected with each other, we're hard to break down.'
Federico Bernardeschi scored one of Toronto's goals and also has an assist this season. He has not dented the scoresheet in three career matches versus Cincinnati.
--Field Level Media
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