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MLS Week 6: Top 6 storylines – Can Sporting KC recover?

By Joshua Bowers

TORONTO, ON - MARCH 29: James Sands (16) of New York City FC battles for the ball against Alejandro Pozuelo (10) of Toronto FC during the first half of the MLS regular season match between Toronto FC and New York City FC on March 29, 2019, at BMO Field in Toronto, ON, Canada. (Photo by Julian Avram/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - MARCH 29: James Sands (16) of New York City FC battles for the ball against Alejandro Pozuelo (10) of Toronto FC during the first half of the MLS regular season match between Toronto FC and New York City FC on March 29, 2019, at BMO Field in Toronto, ON, Canada. (Photo by Julian Avram/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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TORONTO, ON – MARCH 29: Alejandro Pozuelo (10) of Toronto FC celebrates after scoring his first goal for Toronto FC during the second half of the MLS regular season match between Toronto FC and New York City FC on March 29, 2019, at BMO Field in Toronto, ON, Canada. (Photo by Julian Avram/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON – MARCH 29: Alejandro Pozuelo (10) of Toronto FC celebrates after scoring his first goal for Toronto FC during the second half of the MLS regular season match between Toronto FC and New York City FC on March 29, 2019, at BMO Field in Toronto, ON, Canada. (Photo by Julian Avram/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

4. Can Pozuelo follow up the debut?

Alejandro Pozuelo finally made his debut for Toronto FC last week after a month of anticipation. Much has been made of the lengthy process required to acquire the playmaker. However, TFC fans would now agree he was well worth the wait.

Pozuelo had two goals and an assist last week against New York City FC. His second goal was the best goal scored in MLS this season thus far. Pozuelo won MLSMultiplex’s Player of the Week honors last week as well. He immediately became a game-changing player for a team that needed a new star, leading Toronto to a 4-0 victory over NYCFC.

Pozuelo’s next challenge will come against the Chicago Fire. With Mo Adams making his debut last week, Pozuelo will come up against a destructive midfielder who will likely be tasked with targetting him. It will be interesting to see how he now deals with the added attention.

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