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MLS Cup XIs: Osorio replaces Johnson, Alonso overcomes knee sprain

Tim Heitman / Reuters

The team sheets are out at BMO Field, where Toronto FC and the Seattle Sounders will brave the cold in an effort to capture their first-ever MLS Cup.

Toronto FC manager Greg Vanney has made one change to his starting XI from the second-leg victory over Montreal in the Eastern Conference final, opting for Jonathan Osorio in place of compatriot Will Johnson in midfield.

Brian Schmetzer, meanwhile, is able to call on both captain Ozzie Alonso and Erik Friberg, as the two men shook off knee and calf concerns, respectively, to make their side's starting lineup.

Toronto FC starting XI: Irwin; Zavaleta, Moor, Hagglund; Morrow, Osorio, Bradley, Cooper, Beitashour; Giovinco, Altidore

Subs: Bono, Bloom, Cheyrou, Endoh, Johnson, Ricketts, Williams

Seattle Sounders starting XI: Frei; Mears, Torres, Marshall, Jones; Alonso, Roldan; Lodeiro, Friberg, Morris; Valdez

Subs: Miller, Scott, Fisher, Ivanschitz, Fernandez, Gomez, Evans

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