Short-handed Toronto FC faces unbeaten Nashville in MLS preview

Toronto FC is set for a difficult away match against the top-ranked Nashville SC without several key players due to suspensions and national team duty. Nashville, which has already clinched its playoff berth with eight games remaining, leads the league standings by 25 points over Toronto and holds an unbeaten home record this season. The Music City side features Sam Surridge as third in the MLS Golden Boot race while Toronto faces significant defensive absences including Walker Zimmerman on suspension.