With a two-goal lead in their pocket, Toronto FC heads to New York to play the second leg of their Eastern Conference semifinal against New York City FC on Sunday.

Thanks to a 2-0 victory in the first leg at BMO Field in Toronto, the visitors will have an advantage at kickoff against their American hosts, but midfielder Jonathan
Osorio does not believe his side should alter anything from the way they played last Sunday.

"We should go in with the same game plan that we had for the first game, it worked for us so why change?" Osorio told TSN.ca.  "Obviously, they'll make adjustments and we'll have to adjust to those adjustments during the game. For me, we should stick to our game plan and not change anything."

There is one wrinkle that could stop them from executing the exact game plan this time around.  The pitch at Yankee Stadium, the home field of NYCFC, is not only the smallest in Major League Soccer, but is the smallest allowed under FIFA's international guidelines. 

The hosts rode that advantage to an 8-3-6 home record, the same posted by Toronto FC this season.

"Everything is faster because of the small field, it's a shorter time on the ball and you get pressed really quickly, so it's about doing things faster, thinking a little bit faster and being smart in dangerous areas," said Osorio.  "It can easily go back and forth and it has there in some regular season games. We don't really want it to be that kind of game, we want to be in control so we'll have to be thinking really fast."

Another advantage Toronto FC will be leaving behind will be the partisan crowd of 28,220 that cheered them on to victory in the first leg.  The Canadian midfielder and his teammates felt the full support of their fans.

"It's what we've been asking for all year and we always get it from our supporters that are there every game and they've been there since day one," said Osorio.   "I think seeing the whole stadium full and seeing people that have not always supported TFC but are now on board, it's great."

This is Toronto FC's first sustained playoff run after getting bounced in their first-ever playoff game last season.  Osorio believes what they learned last year has helped them achieve better success this time around.

"I think we gained the experience last year of knowing that we had to bring up the intensity in order to win and now going deep," Osorio said.  "The city is starting to take notice and it's a great experience so far."

Between games this week, Major League Soccer also announced the finalists for postseason awards and no Toronto FC players or coaches were named, despite another great season from the league's reigning most valuable player, Sebastian Giovinco. 

"[I'm] surprised about Giovinco and a lot of our other guys," said Osorio. "We've had guys on our defence that have had great seasons and obviously, our coach (Greg Vanney), too. He led us to the best season in TFC history, so I was surprised. Hopefully, they all use it as motivation."

As for why his teammates and coach were snubbed, Osorio offers a theory.

"I think being on a Canadian team sometimes you are overlooked, but I think that will change," Osorio said.  "For it to change, we have to bring success in this league and that's how we'll get more respect."