Toronto FC vs Atlanta United

Toronto FC welcome Atlanta United to BMO Field for an Eastern Conference clash in MLS Matchday 5.

The hosts have looked a completely different side under first-year head coach John Herdman, as they sit in fifth place in the Eastern Conference table with seven points from four games played. TFC managed to pull off wins against New England Revolution and Charlotte FC, but will now be tasked with picking up three points without the likes of Sean Johnson and Richie Laryea who are both on the treatment table.

Atlanta also face a similar problem that the Reds have encountered, as players like Giorgos Giakoumakis and Thiago Almada have linked up with their respective nations for this month’s internationals. The Five Stripes have rebounded after their opening day defeat to Columbus Crew, winning two straight games against the Revs and rivals Orlando City to find themselves in seventh place in the Eastern Conference with six points from three games played.

Here’s 90min’s preview of the clash between the Five Stripes and the Reds.

Toronto FC vs Atlanta United H2H record (Last Five Games)

Current Form (all competitions)

Herdman will be without standout goalkeeper Sean Johnson as the former NYCFC figure sustained a thigh injury earlier in the season and is expected to remain sidelined. Richie Laryea, who returned to Toronto for a third stint this offseason, underwent surgery to fix a hamstring problem and is expected to be out for roughly three months.

The likes of Nickseon Gomis and Raoul Petretta are both dealing with knocks and are also expected to miss the primetime matchup. Herdman will also be tasked with winning without Deybi Flores and Jonathan Osorio, who were both called up to represent their respective Honduras and Canada national teams this week.

Toronto FC predicted lineup vs Atlanta…