Laryea returns to Toronto FC after Canada's World Cup run

Richie Laryea is back with Toronto FC after a strong World Cup campaign with Canada, and head coach Robin Fraser believes that experience will carry straight into MLS play. "He shows up, he competes like crazy," Fraser said ahead of the rivalry clash with CF Montreal (1). "He could be playing in an under-12 game, he could be playing in a World Cup game, his mentality is the same, he's always going to dominate his opponent." Montreal arrive with momentum of their own, having beaten Vancouver FC 4–2 on aggregate to reach the Canadian Championship semifinals under Philippe Eullaffroy (1).