Toronto FC travel to Orlando, looking to bounce back from Portland loss

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TFC will be desperate to get back to winning ways on Saturday when they travel south to face Orlando City.

Toronto (4-2-1) have 13 points after seven games and are four points behind the top three, but have three games in hand.

Greg Vanney’s side come into this weekend after a disappointing 2-1 loss at home to the Portland Timbers.

Orlando (3-3-3) are on 12 points in sixth place and will go fourth with a win over the Reds. They’re coming off a 1-1 tie away to NYCFC at Yankee Stadium.

Team news

Pierre da Silva, Carlos Ascues, and Alex de John are all out injured for the Lions heading into the weekend. Will Johnson is set to play against Toronto after joining the Lions two seasons ago.

Drew Moor and Jozy Altidore remain doubtful after missing the last couple of games, while Richie Laryea could face his former club. Jordan Hamilton could get the nod up top with Alejandro Pozuelo in behind him. Quinten Westberg may also start ahead of Alex Bono who was dropped against Portland.

Kickoff is at 4 p.m. on Saturday afternoon at Orlando City Stadium. The game will be televised in Canada on CTV and TSN 4, and in the United States on My65 and YouTubeTV in the Orlando region.

Projected lineups:

Orlando City: Rowe; Ruan, Sane, Jansson, Moutinho; Mendez, Rosell, Johnson; Mueller, Dwyer, Nani.

Toronto FC: Westberg; Auro Jr., Zavaleta, Mavinga, Morrow; Bradley; DeLeon, Delgado, Osorio; Pozuelo; Hamilton.