NYCFC Look to End Slump in Toronto Rematch

NYCFC Look to End Slump in Toronto Rematch

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Game Day Essentials

Matchup: Toronto FC vs. New York City FC (MLS Game Week 22)

Kickoff: Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, 7:30 p.m. ET

Venue: BMO Field, Toronto

Streaming: Apple TV, which holds exclusive MLS streaming rights in the United States

Team news: No confirmed lineups, injury updates or suspensions had been released by either club at the time of writing


New York City FC travel to BMO Field to face Toronto FC in an Eastern Conference fixture. NYCFC are seventh with 27 points from 21 matches, while Toronto are 10th on 24 points after 21 games. The teams are separated by three points and three places in the standings.

The match will stream live on Apple TV in the United States. Apple TV holds exclusive streaming rights to Major League Soccer in the country.

The sides last met on July 31 at Yankee Stadium, playing to a 1-1 draw. Both teams enter the rematch looking for a more decisive result.

Form Lines Heading Into Toronto

Toronto’s last five MLS results are one loss, two draws and two wins: a 2-1 loss to DC United, a 1-1 draw with NYCFC, a 2-1 win over New England Revolution, a 3-3 draw at Charlotte FC and a 2-1 win at Inter Miami on Aug. 22. Toronto scored eight goals and conceded eight across that stretch.

Toronto FC player wearing a navy blue Gillette kit dribbling a soccer ball during an MLS match
Toronto FC midfielder controls the ball during an MLS regular season match.

NYCFC’s last five matches in all competitions have produced four losses and one draw. The run includes a 2-1 loss at Cruz Azul, a 2-1 loss to Necaxa, a 3-2 defeat to Philadelphia Union, a 2-1 loss at FC Cincinnati and a 1-1 draw at New England Revolution on Aug. 23. The defeats to Cruz Azul and Necaxa ended NYCFC’s Leagues Cup campaign.

Head-to-Head: Recent Meetings

Across the five most recent MLS meetings between the clubs, NYCFC have two wins, Toronto have one win and the sides have drawn twice.

Toronto FC Scouting Report

No confirmed injuries, suspensions or projected lineup had been released for Toronto ahead of kickoff. Toronto’s recent five-match MLS stretch includes two wins, two draws and one defeat.

The most recent result was the Aug. 22 victory at Inter Miami. Before that, Toronto drew 3-3 at Charlotte FC and beat New England Revolution 2-1. Toronto also drew 1-1 with NYCFC on July 31.

New York City FC Scouting Report

NYCFC had not released a confirmed lineup, injury list or disciplinary update ahead of the trip to Toronto. Their recent form includes four losses and one draw across all competitions.

New York City FC players celebrating their MLS Cup championship victory in a stylized black and gold graphic.
New York City FC celebrates their MLS Cup championship title.

NYCFC are seventh in the Eastern Conference with 27 points, three points ahead of Toronto in 10th. The teams’ previous meeting this season finished 1-1 at Yankee Stadium.

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