Toronto FC vs. St. Louis City SC: What you need to know

Could a first-ever contest against an expansion side this weekend help cure what ails Toronto FC?

Under normal circumstances, perhaps. Unfortunately for the Reds, St. Louis City FC is not your average expansion club, as its over-achieving debut season has been one of the best stories in MLS this year.

“A tough game. Obviously, they're a very good team. They're doing things very well. Very physical. We're going to have to be on our ‘A’ game,” TFC midfielder Alonso Coello said.

Here’s what you need to know about Saturday's game between Toronto and St. Louis at BMO Field (7:30 p.m. ET/Apple TV).