Following statement win in Chicago, TFC looks to avoid letdown against Union
Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley is calling a midweek game against a middling Major League Soccer opponent the “biggest of the year” for his league-leading club.
Sure, a Wednesday home match against the struggling Philadelphia Union might not have the same sizzle as Toronto’s big 3-1 road win over Eastern Conference rival Chicago over the weekend. But Bradley recognizes the importance of avoiding a letdown after a statement victory, especially when facing a team desperate for points.
“We’re not looking past anything,” Bradley told reporters Tuesday after training. “Tomorrow is the biggest game we’ve played all year, in terms of following up a big win with an even bigger one.
“You’re getting to the time of year where teams who are hovering around the playoff line, or just below it, they’re dangerous.”