Toronto FC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps: What you need to know

John Herdman hopes last week's humbling home loss was a bit of a wakeup call for Toronto FC. 

After a strong start to the MLS season, TFC were outclassed by Sporting Kansas City by some distance, so now Herdman will be looking to see if his side can quickly rebound and get back on track. 

But that'll be easier said than done against a Canadian rival who has a history of playing the Reds tough and who would love nothing more than to compound their misery. 

Here’s what you need to know about Saturday's contest between Toronto and the Vancouver Whitecaps at BC Place (7:30 p.m. ET/Apple TV).