Toronto FC is set to face Charlotte FC in their second match of the week, looking to bounce back from a 1-0 loss to New York City FC on Wednesday night. The match will take place at Bank of America Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Toronto FC's captain, Ashley Westwood, will make his return to the lineup after serving a yellow card accumulation suspension on Wednesday. Westwood ranks third all-time among outfield players in matches played for the club with 106. He recently became the club's all-time assist leader when he tallied the 20th of his MLS career against FC Cincinnati, four of which have been match-winning. Westy has proven to be a vital part of Toronto FC's success, and his inclusion in the squad on Saturday will certainly boost the team's chances for a full three points. Saturday's matchup will be the ninth all-time meeting between the two teams. Charlotte FC holds a narrow edge over its Northern visitors, with a 4-3-1 head-to-head record, but has a 3-1-0 record at Bank of America Stadium, falling only at home in the club's inaugural season. Since Head Coach Dean Smith took the helm in 2024, The Crown has outscored Toronto 7-3 and kept two clean sheets. If history repeats itself this weekend, Charlotte will be in a good position to right the ship and climb the Eastern Conference standings. Spanish Midfielder Pep Biel's equalizer vs. FC Cincinnati last Saturday put the Spaniard on 10 goal contributions (6G/4A) for the season, surpassing his previous best mark to reach 10 goal contributions in 14 matches, having accomplished the feat in just 12 matches this season. Biel is the current active leader in G+A for The Crown in MLS play with 37 (18G+19A) and sits only three behind the Club's all-time leader, Karol Swiderski (28G+12A). As the offensive engine in the midfield, Pep will look to be in his bag of tricks on Saturday to continue pushing The Crown towards another victory at home.
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Toronto FC's Return to Action: Can They Bounce Back Against Charlotte FC?
Toronto FC looks to bounce back from a 1-0 loss to New York City FC as they face Charlotte FC in their second match of the week. Can they find success against their Northern visitors?
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