Toronto FC extended their unbeaten streak to three matches with a 2-0 road victory over Red Bull New York on Saturday evening. The win at Sports Illustrated Stadium provided a significant boost to the visitors' playoff hopes as they secured their first away win against the Reds since 2016.
How did the scoring begin?
Toronto took a decisive lead just three minutes into the match. Theo Corbeanu delivered a low cross into the six-yard box that deflected off the thigh of New York defender Justin Che and into the net.
Despite the early deficit, Red Bull New York controlled much of the possession. The home side held 67% of the ball during the first 20 minutes of play, but they were unable to record a single shot on target during that period. Toronto goalkeeper Luka Gavran and defender Lewis Morgan were instrumental in maintaining the lead during heavy pressure.
A decisive late strike
The match remained scoreless for the majority of the second half until a rapid counterattack broke the deadlock. Following a corner by Emil Forsberg, Jonathan Osorio cleared the ball and immediately found Dániel Sallói.
- Sallói dribbled approximately 50 yards toward the goal.
- The attacker finished with a right-footed shot into the bottom corner.
- The goal marked Sallói's eighth of the season.
- Osorio recorded his 60th MLS assist for the club.
This 82nd-minute strike secured Toronto's fourth clean sheet of the 2026 MLS regular season. Red Bull New York head coach Michael Bradley noted that his team struggled to make their "good moments count in terms of goals."
FAQ
What was the impact of the win on Toronto FC?
The victory moved Toronto FC up to 10th place in the Eastern Conference with four games remaining in the season.
Who coached Toronto FC during the match?
Assistant coach Wolde Harris led the team from the bench because head coach Robin Fraser was serving a one-game suspension.
