Toronto FC at Union preview

Saturday at 7 p.m. Talen Energy Stadium

Records: Toronto, 10-7-6, 36 points; Union, 9-8-7, 34 points.

TV: The Comcast Network.

Coaches: Toronto, Greg Vanney, 27-28-12; Union, Jim Curtin, 25-28-19.

Goals for: Toronto, 33; Union 42.

Goals against: Toronto, 24; Union 37.

Toronto on the road: 3-6-3.

Union at home: 7-2-3.

Most recent MLS game: Toronto played to a 1-1 draw at Houston on Sunday. The Union defeated the host New England Revolution, 4-0, on Saturday.

About Toronto FC: Last week's game at Houston was supposed to be played Saturday but was postponed until Sunday due to rain and lightning. . . . Reigning MLS MVP Sebastian Giovinco entered the weekend sharing the league lead with 15 goals and was tied for second with 11 assists. . . . Toronto is 4-0-1 in its last five MLS games. . . . Keeper Clint Irwin and midfielder Benoit Cheyrou will both be out due to injury. . . . Toronto announced the acquisition of Panamanian international midfielder Armando Cooper on loan on Thursday, but he isn't expected to play on Saturday.

About the Union: Midfielder Chris Pontius has 10 goals and five assists to lead the Union in both categories. . . . Forward C.J. Sapong, who left Saturday's game near halftime for good after getting hit in the head, underwent concussion protocol this week. He said he expects to play. . . . Midfielder Brian Carroll suffered a plantar fasciitis injury in an Aug. 6 game at D.C. United that is expected to keep him out three to six weeks. Coach Jim Curtin said he is progressing well. . . . Before last week's shutout, the Union had allowed 11 goals in their previous four MLS games.

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