Toronto FC vs. CF Montreal: What you need to know
TFC can't be eliminated from playoff contention with a loss, but Saturday's game is very much a must-win for the Reds.
Toronto FC and CF Montreal renew their bitter feud this weekend with the latest installment of the 401 Derby.
It has to be said this rivalry has seen much better days as both teams currently find themselves near the bottom of the Eastern Conference table and are in danger of missing out on the playoffs. But even though TFC and Montreal have fallen on hard times, the animosity and intensity of the rivalry is just as fierce as it has always been. And it means just as much to both sets of supporters.
“Recently I heard a fan say this to someone, that they don’t care about anything but the Montreal game. I think that tells you pretty much what the feeling is going into this,” coach Robin Fraser said.
Here’s what you need to know about Saturday's match between Toronto and Montreal at BMO Field (1:00 p.m. ET/Apple TV).
