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There are three storylines tonight. The first is ‘The TFC Juggernaut rolls on.’ All eyes will be on Major League Soccer’s CCL favorite as they attempt to add the CONCACAF Champions trophy to the three trophies they picked up in 2017. The second storyline is the ‘New Look Rapids’. Will the new players, the new coach, the new formation, and the new team all come together in a good way?
The third story is most definitely the weather. Forecasts for the game time temperature to range between 16F and 7F, which puts it contention for the coldest game in MLS history. Fan attendance will likely be a little light, but with a midweek game in frostbite conditions, that’s somewhat understandable.
It’s our first ballgame of the year kids. And it’s a big one.
Colorado Rapids Starting XI
Howard; Ford, Smith, Wynne; Castillo, Hairston; Price, Boateng, Martinez; Badji, McBean
The other team thinks it's cold, we call it home.
— Colorado Rapids (@ColoradoRapids) February 21, 2018
Here's your first Starting XI of 2018.
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Watch: https://t.co/AqcHoyIUar pic.twitter.com/IQNguUxCVe
Toronto FC Starting XI
Bono; Morrow, Hagglund, Moor, Auro; Bradley, Osorio, Delgado, Vazquez; Giovinco, Altidore
Ready to go again.
— Toronto FC (@torontofc) February 21, 2018
Here’s our starting XI for the first leg of the #SCCL2018 Round of 16 vs. @ColoradoRapids#TFCLive | #COLvTOR pic.twitter.com/EQ3zmLy2Na