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Toronto FC vs Atlanta United: must-win playoff clash

MLS

Win or go home in Atlanta

Toronto FC face Atlanta United on Sunday. Only a win keeps their playoff dream alive.

MUST-WIN

The stakes are simple

A loss or a draw in Atlanta ends Toronto's MLS playoff chase for this season.

WEDNESDAY

How they got here

Toronto came from behind to beat DC United at home on Wednesday night.

39 PTS

The math is cruel

Toronto sit on 39 points. Orlando City hold the last playoff spot with 43.

SATURDAY

No more loopholes

Columbus beat DC United 3-0 on Saturday. That closed Toronto's last escape route.

COACH

Fraser's message

Manager Robin Fraser says his players know the stakes. His job is to have solutions ready.

SINCE 2020

Ending a long wait

Toronto have not reached the MLS playoffs since 2020. Sunday is their last real chance.

AWAY WOES

Bad history in Atlanta

Toronto have won only once on the road against Atlanta United. Ever.

ATLANTA

The spoiler threat

Atlanta are already out of the playoffs. They can still ruin Toronto's night at home.

ATTACK

Danger men

Embolo has four goals in ten games. Miranchuk and Almiron have six goals and six assists each.

DECISION DAY

What happens next

A win keeps Toronto alive. They would still need Orlando and both New York clubs to drop points.

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