New York Red Bulls vs Toronto FC: match report
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Toronto FC secured a victory at Red Bull Arena through two second-half goals, despite an early advantage for the visitors. The scoring opened in the 3rd minute when Justin Che scored an own goal to give Toronto FC a 1-0 lead. The score remained unchanged until the 82nd minute, when Dániel Sallói scored following an assist from Jonathan Osorio. New York Red Bulls failed to respond as the match concluded 0-2.
Updated on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at
Match stats
Toronto FC clinicality proved decisive as they secured the win despite having significantly less possession. New York Red Bulls controlled much of the game with 68 percent possession and 15 total shots, but they failed to convert their dominance. While the hosts registered more shots, Toronto FC matched them with 4 shots on target from only 6 attempts. The visitors' efficiency in front of goal offset their lower expected goals and limited offensive volume.
Lineups
New York Red Bulls
2Justin Che71'
7Cade Cowell45'
12Dylan Nealis60'
14Julián Bazán- 15Adri Mehmeti45'
16Julian Hall
17Cameron Harper60'
34Ethan Horvath
37Mohammed Sofo
48Ronald Donkor
59Devin Padelford
Came on
3Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty60'
10Emil Forsberg45'- 11Jorge Antonio Ruvalcaba Castro60'
13Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting45'
Rest of the bench (3)
26Tim Parker- 60Sekou Kone
77John McCarthy
Toronto FC took the lead in the 3rd minute via a Justin Che own goal. The visitors doubled their advantage in the 82nd minute through Dániel Sallói, following an assist from Jonathan Osorio. New York Red Bulls attempted to alter the match with multiple substitutions, including the entry of Emil Forsberg and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting at the start of the second half. The visitors maintained their lead until the final whistle.
Minute by minute
11 events
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Preview
Welcome
We're into the build-up to New York Red Bulls vs Toronto FC. In the MLS 2026, Matchday 30: the ball starts rolling at at Sports Illustrated Stadium. Stick with us: we will bring you everything until kick-off and then every move of the game.
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The run
New York Red Bulls have won 3 of their last 6 games and lost 3. In their last 6 games, Toronto FC have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 3.
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The star
The name to follow is Julian Hall, who already has 11 goals in the competition for New York Red Bulls. The answer from the other side is Josh Sargent, with 7 goals.
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Head to head
In 8 recent meetings, New York Red Bulls have 5 wins and Toronto FC have 0. There were 3 draws. The most recent meeting was a 1-1 draw, on 14/03/2026. The head-to-head numbers clearly favour New York Red Bulls.
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Here it comes
Thirty minutes to go until New York Red Bulls vs Toronto FC. If you have not predicted yet, now is the time: it closes at kick-off.
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Almost there
All set for New York Red Bulls vs Toronto FC. At Red Bull Arena, they're waiting for the teams. Starting shortly: follow it here.
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Kick-off
New York Red Bulls vs Toronto FC has kicked off.
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Toronto FCToronto FC open the scoring!
An own goal by Justin Che, of New York Red Bulls: New York Red Bulls 0-1 Toronto FC.
Own goal
New York Red Bulls 0-1 Toronto FC
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New York Red BullsNew York Red Bulls make two changes at once.
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Half time New York Red Bulls 0-1 Toronto FC
Half-time: New York Red Bulls 0-1 Toronto FC.
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New York Red BullsNew York Red Bulls make two changes.
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Toronto FCDouble substitution for Toronto FC.
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Toronto FCGoal for Toronto FC, and that should be game over!
Dániel Sallói scores: New York Red Bulls 0-2 Toronto FC. The pass came from Jonathan Osorio.
Goal #8 in the competition14 minutes after coming on
New York Red Bulls 0-2 Toronto FC
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FT New York Red Bulls 0-2 Toronto FC
Full time! Victory for Toronto FC over New York Red Bulls: New York Red Bulls 0-2 Toronto FC.
Where they stand
Group A| Team | MP | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 30 | +41 | 67 |
| 2 | Inter Miami | 30 | +22 | 55 |
| 3 | New England Rev. | 30 | +8 | 52 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire | 30 | +8 | 48 |
| 5 | Charlotte FC | 30 | +8 | 47 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 30 | +13 | 46 |
| 7 | Orlando City | 30 | -12 | 41 |
| 8 | New York Red Bulls | 30 | -17 | 36 |
| 9 | FC Cincinnati | 29 | -10 | 36 |
| 10 | Toronto FC | 30 | -9 | 36 |
| 11 | Columbus Crew | 30 | -1 | 35 |
| 12 | New York City FC | 30 | +2 | 34 |
| 13 | DC United | 29 | -14 | 33 |
| 14 | Atlanta United | 30 | -14 | 30 |
| 15 | CF Montréal | 30 | -24 | 25 |
Toronto FC moved into ninth place in the MLS 2026 standings following the victory. The win allowed the visitors to pull ahead of New York Red Bulls, who remain in tenth. Both teams finished the regular season with 36 points.