A common attack is more likely than not started with Pozuelo. Alejandro Pozuelo is one of the main reasons for this change.
Toronto FC have reinvented themselves as a very dangerous counter-attacking side. In other words, Toronto know where the goal is because despite having far less possession than the likes of the Seattle Sounders and Los Angeles FC, they are right up there with how many attacks they are formulating. Toronto are very far right on this chart because of their lack of possession, but they have found a way to become a top-three team in attacking efficiency as seen by the dark blue shade. While ranking 23rd in average possession, Toronto have made it clear that they don’t always need the ball to still be a top attacking side.Īs seen in this visual, the darker the box, the more shot-creating actions per 90 minutes a team will have. Toronto FC have proven in just two games that possession is not everything. Modern soccer is ever-changing and Toronto’s style of play is a clear representation of that fact. While Toronto have not been the most possession-oriented team in the league, their ability to keep the ball within the midfield could be very important in producing better chances and building up play through the middle of the pitch. So far, Toronto has been extremely proficient with passes under five yards, a 54.2% completion rate puts them just behind Sporting KC in accuracy. This is not without purpose though as Greg Vanney has effectively connected his midfield with this move. As seen in their average positions, Pozuelo tucks in behind Altidore to become a more traditional number 10 who links the midfield and attack.įrom this graphic, we can also see that the two wingers, Erickson Gallardo and Ifunanyachi Achara, take up much more narrow positions in the midfield than what would be expected of a typical winger. With the ball, Toronto’s tactics operate a bit differently to a standard 4-4-2. Both take up higher positions and act as outlets for quick counter-attacking moves. We can also see Jozy Altidore in the frame next to his striking counterpart Alejandro Pozuelo who is off the screen. In the image below, Toronto have four men in the middle who all take up a deeper position while the backline moves a bit further up to stay connected. In a different approach to last year, Greg Vanney sets his side up in a traditional 4-4-2 rather than the 4-3-3 commonly used by the American in 2019. These two matches proved much different in terms of the team’s setup and mentality during the 90 minutes. On one hand, they’ll probably be disappointed to have let a 2-0 lead slip against San Jose, but they redeemed that lacklustre display with a comfortable 1-0 win against Eastern Conference rivals New York City FC. Toronto have been a mixed basket in terms of performances in their first two matches. Let’s take a look at how the Reds will set up and approach the guaranteed three matches of soccer they have lined up in Orlando. Toronto FC have been the kings of steadiness in the Major League Soccer regular season and a respectable four points from two matches has ensured that Greg Vanney’s men will go into the MLS is Back Tournament with confidence. The runners-up of the 2019 MLS Cup have stayed true to their reputation two games into the 2020 season. The MLS is Back Tournament promises to excite even without the fans, and these two organizations will surely be hoping that they can both string together a good run of results as all 26 teams compete for a spot in the 2020 CONCACAF Champions League and vital points towards the 2020 MLS regular season Toronto FC so far This analysis will evaluate an established powerhouse in Toronto FC and the surging New England Revolution who keep getting better under new manager Bruce Arenas. Major League Soccer is finally back and in this tactical analysis we will look at two teams who are surely eyeing the top spot of Group C.
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