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Toronto FC vs. Atlanta United FC: What you need to know

TFC could be facing playoff elimination squarely in the face by the time Sunday's match kicks off in Atlanta.

John Molinaro

John Molinaro

— 7 min read
Toronto FC vs. Atlanta United FC: What you need to know
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Toronto FC continues to walk a very fine line going into Sunday's road contest vs. Atlanta United. 

Thanks to a come-from-behind home win over D.C. United on Wednesday, TFC enter this weekend in a position where a win could boost its playoff hopes and a loss could officially eliminate them from contention 

“Whenever you step on the field, you have to have a mentality that you want to win. I know Atlanta’s been eliminated from making the [playoffs], so this could honestly make the game even harder. They have nothing to lose and now are able to play a little bit more free," fullback Richie Laryea said. 

Here’s what you need to know about Sunday's match between Toronto and Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium (4:30 p.m. ET/Apple TV). 

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