May 1, 2018 USL Toronto FC II--Toronto FC II vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds game preview (from riverhounds.com)
Opposition Report: Toronto - 5/5 By Reilly McGlumphy, 05/01/18, 10:45AM EDT For the second time this season, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC will be taking on Toronto FC II after a 4-0 win for the Hounds in early April. The match will be played at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 5 at Marina Auto Stadium. The season so far Toronto FC II holds a 0-4-2 record scoring a total of two goals in six games. The losses and draws place them 15th in the Eastern Conference after being outscored 10-2 by its opponents. Toronto is coming off a scoreless draw against third-place in the conference New York Red Bulls II. Player to watch Canadian midfielder Aidan Daniels leads Toronto’s offense in shots, while also recording one of the two goals scored this season against the Richmond Kickers. The goal was scored after a 358-minute scoreless streak. Not only is Daniels leading the team in shots, but he also leads Toronto in chances created, earning seven. +/- Strengths Passing Accuracy: Toronto has done well creating passes, obtaining an average of 385 per 90 minutes. The club’s 75 percent passing success rate ranks 10th in the East. Successful dribbles: The Young Reds have been strong on the ball creating 82 successful dribbles with a 56 percent success rate. Weaknesses Possession: Toronto has yet to gain the upper hand in possession this season, averaging a 44-percent share in its six games played. Scoring: On the scoring front, Toronto has struggled mightily. The club ranks last in the Eastern Conference in both goals scored (2) and conversion rate (4.8 percent).
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