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By Braden Chalker Toronto FC opened the John Herdman era with a 0-0 draw against FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium. The first half saw the Canadian side look a completely different team when compared to the one we saw in 2023. John Herdman, in his first game as TFC head coach, implemented a back-three that saw wingbacks Richie Laryea and Federico Bernardeschi look threatening early on. The first 45 also saw Laryea trip over himself in Cincinnati’s penalty area to try to earn a penalty kick after being tripped up by Obinna Nwobodo, as Lorenzo Insigne forced Roman Celentano into action after an impre…