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You could tell Toronto FC forward Jozy Altidore was in a good mood following his club’s training session on Thursday at the BMO Training Ground.

When asked what he expects from the New York Red Bulls on Saturday night, Altidore smiled and said: “The same s–t.”

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After catching himself, the big forward added with a laugh: “The same stuff.”

Altidore, who has scored four goals in his last four matches, some of the highlight variety, was pumped about how training went down on Thursday and how the intensity’s picked up the last few days with the arrival of the three TAM signings this month: Defender Omar Gonzalez, winger Erickson Gallardo and attacking midfielder/winger Nicolas Benezet.

“Today was a good day,” said Altidore. “Obviously we miss (Alejandro) Pozuelo (who played in the MLS All-star game Wednesday night and will join the club in New York on Friday), but to have just a full group of guys out there has been good. Competition for spots is there and everybody’s pushing each other, so it’s really positive. It’s a good atmosphere going into this last third of the season.”