TFC notebook: Playoff push begins for under-the-gun Reds

After being off since Aug. 8, Toronto FC returns to action this weekend when it resumes its MLS campaign with a crucial road game vs. the Houston Dynamo.

Here are some news and notes from Wednesday's practice at the BMO Training Ground. 

Toronto FC begins playoff push after 2-week break

Break time is now over for TFC following its Leagues Cup exit.

Toronto (9-14-3, 30 points) sits eighth in the Eastern Conference, one spot above the playoff cutoff line, with eight matches remaining in the regular season. TFC have two wins in their last three MLS matches, including a shutout victory away to CF Montreal in their previous outing.