New York City FC vs Toronto FC

Saturday, 1 August 2026 at 02:30Yankee Stadium, BronxRamy Touchan, USA

Summary

Match report

New York City FC and Toronto FC drew 1-1 in the Major League Soccer (Matchday 18). It was 1-1 at half-time. Toronto FC came from a goal down to draw.

New York City FC’s goal came from N. Mercau in the 8th minute (penalty). Toronto FC’s goal came from D. Mihailovic in the 45th minute. N. Mercau was the highest-rated player on the pitch (7.9).

Player of the match

N. Mercau

New York City FC86'1Rating 7.9

Key stats

All stats

49%Possession51%

2.21Expected goals (xG)1.16
16Total shots13
5Shots on target5
3Corners2
2Yellow cards4

Live commentary

Full-time: New York City FC and Toronto FC draw 1-1. In numbers: possession New York City FC 49%, Toronto FC 51%; shots 16 (5 on target) to 13 (5 on target)
87'
Substitution, Toronto FC: T. Corbeanu replaces M. Henry
86'
Double substitution, New York City FC: Thiago Martins comes on for M. Ilenic, N. Mercau on for S. Reid
72'
Substitution, New York City FC: Talles Magno replaces M. Carrizo
72'
Substitution, Toronto FC: D. Mihailovic replaces D. Etienne
71'
Double substitution, Toronto FC: J. Sargent comes on for D. Kerr, N. Dorsch on for A. Coello
61'
Booking: Jackson Gilman (Toronto FC) for a foul
59'
Double substitution, New York City FC: H. Wolf makes way for A. Ojeda, B. Traore on for M. Jones
56'
Booking: Niklas Dorsch (Toronto FC) for a foul
The second half is under way
The referee blows for half-time: level at 1-1
45+6'
Booking: Jonathan Osorio (Toronto FC) for a foul
45'
Goal! D. Mihailovic levels it up for Toronto FC (1-1)
18'
Booking: Nicolás Fernández (New York City FC) for time-wasting
11'
Yellow card: Talles Magno (New York City FC) for a foul
8'
Penalty goal! N. Mercau scores from the spot and opens the scoring for New York City FC (1-0)
6'
Yellow card: Richie Laryea (Toronto FC) for a foul
Kick-off! New York City FC vs Toronto FC is under way. New York City FC line up in a 4-3-3, Toronto FC in a 4-3-3

Lineups

New York City FCCoach: Pascal JansenAverage rating 6.94-3-3

New York City FC – Starting XI (4-3-3)

49M. FreeseGoalkeeper – Rating 7.3
24T. GrayDefender – Rating 7.5
13Thiago MartinsDefender – Captain, Rating 6.3, On 86'
6J. SandsDefender – Rating 7.6
2N. CavalloDefender – Rating 7.0
7N. MercauMidfielder – Player of the match, Rating 7.9, Penalty goal 8', Yellow card 18', On 86'
32J. ShoreMidfielder – Rating 6.9
8A. PereaMidfielder – Rating 6.2
26A. OjedaForward – Rating 7.3, On 59'
11Talles MagnoForward – Rating 6.2, Yellow card 11', On 72'
9B. TraoreForward – Rating 6.3, On 59'