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#GameDayEve Toronto FC II Edition

by Marissa Blackman

Just a day after the second victory of the season, Wilmington Hammerheads FC is soon to embark on another match against Toronto FC II.

This game will be somewhat of a blast from the past for Hammerheads fans. Last season, Wilmington Hammerheads FC and Toronto FC were affiliated, so players who spent time in Wilmington last year , such as Quillian Roberts, Jordan Hamilton, Manny Aparicio, and Mark Anthony Kaye, could be featured in the Toronto FC II lineup.

Although there is a four game difference in games played, the Hammerheads are one place above Toronto as of yesterday. Toronto has a 2-5-3 record over ten games. The Hammerheads have a 2-7-5 record over fourteen games. Wilmington and Toronto have had some similar results. Both clubs have tied with the Rochester Rhinos. The two clubs have been defeated by St. Louis FC, and each club has been one goal away from defeating Charleston.

Toronto is a team that can't be underestimated. Although there have been some brutal defeats for the club, such as a 1-4 defeat at the hands of New York Red Bulls II and a 1-5 loss to Pittsburgh Riverhounds, the team has also showed promised. Toronto's season began with a 2-3 loss to Charleston Battery, which is a narrow defeat especially with a team as strong as the Battery. The club was also able to defeat St. Louis FC. The only other club Toronto has taken three points from is FC Montreal, the same club the Hammerheads defeated this Thursday.

The two most recent Toronto FC II matches have resulted in 0-0 draws. Tomorrow's match will be an exciting one between Toronto, a team looking to score again, and Wilmington, a team looking to start an unbeaten streak.

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