Injuries hit Toronto FC hard ahead of MLS regular-season finale in Philadelphia

“All carrying little things,” he said, without detailing the injuries. “It fits with the challenges that go with players coming when they did (midseason), now being in a first MLS season and experiencing some of the different characteristics of MLS in travel and all that kind of stuff.”

Osorio has played just 18 minutes since a 2-1 loss Aug. 20 at Inter Miami. The veteran Canadian has been dealing with the consequences of an elbow to the head in a July 13 game at Chicago,

Toronto (9-18-7) was eliminated from post-season contention Sept. 17 in a 4-0 loss to Orlando City SC. TFC has been outscored 13-5 in losing its last four games.

Philadelphia (18-5-10) sits atop the Eastern Conference, two points ahead of CF Montreal (19-9-5) which finishes out the season Sunday at Inter Miami (14-13-6).

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 9, 2022

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