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Toronto Sun
26-06-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
TFC recovers from sluggish start to salvage draw with New York Red Bulls
Published Jun 25, 2025 • 4 minute read Toronto FC's Ola Brynhildsen (left) challenges New York Red Bulls' Daniel Edelman (75) for a header during first half MLS action in Toronto, on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Photo by Chris Young / The Canadian Press Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Theo Corbeanu's second-half goal lifted Toronto FC into a 1-1 draw with the New York Red Bulls in MLS play Wednesday. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Mohammed Sofo scored for the Red Bulls (8-7-4) who had taken advantage of a sluggish start by Toronto in front of an announced crowd of 19,826 at BMO Field. Corbeanu's goal came on one of TFC's two efforts on target. It was Toronto's first action since a May 31 home loss to Charlotte FC, with the scheduled pause for the Gold Cup and FIFA Club World Cup extended when its June 13 game at Los Angeles FC was postponed to Oct. 8 after LAFC qualified for the Club World Cup. Toronto (3-10-5) looked rusty to start, giving the ball away, and fell behind in the 20th minute. Sofo dispossessed Maxime Dominguez, passed the ball to Lewis Morgan and then headed towards goal. Morgan's shot was stopped by goalkeeper Sean Johnson, but Sofo knocked the rebound home into the empty goal. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Morgan has eight goal contributions (five goals, three assists) in eight career MLS appearances against Toronto. The celebration didn't last long with Morgan forced to leave the game four minutes later. The Scottish international, in his second game back from a knee surgery, was on the ball looking to pick up speed when he suddenly put on the brakes. It was just his second start of the season — and his first since the opening game of the season. Read More Corbeanu pulled Toronto even in the 51st minute, heading the ball past goalkeeper Carlos Coronel after Alonso Coello, following a corner, found Sigurd Rosted at the far post and the Norwegian defender headed the ball back across goal. Corbeanu rose high for his fourth goal of the season — in TFC's first effort on target. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Coming into the game, TFC had lost three straight and four in a row at home. The Red Bulls' last game was June 14, a 2-1 loss at Austin FC. The New Yorkers had won four straight across all competitions before that. The Red Bulls arrived in eighth place in the Eastern Conference, six places and 14 points ahead of Toronto. But most of New York's success has come at Sports Illustrated Stadium where it had gone 7-1-1 compared to 1-6-2 on the road. Toronto's home record, at 1-7-2 before Wednesday, was last in the league — a record exacerbated by five defeats at BMO Field in May when TFC went 2-5-0. Toronto went a disappointing 2-5-0 in May despite playing six of the seven games at home. It was 28 C, feeling like 37 C, at kickoff for TFC's annual Pride Night game. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The Red Bulls were without suspended coach Sandro Schwarz, with assistant coach Volkan Bulut running the sideline. Johnson made a marvellous reflex save off an Emil Forsberg shot following some sloppy defending by Raoul Petretta in the 11th minute. The offside flag went up on the play but danger signs remained. Toronto defender Zane Monlouis had to be helped off the field late in the first half, grabbing his groin area after tangling with a Red Bulls player in an awkward challenge. RECOMMENDED VIDEO Toronto came close in first-half stoppage time but Kevin Long and Kosi Thompson, who replaced Monlouis, were unable to get a head to a fine cross by Coello. Toronto outshot New York 6-5 in the first half but the Red Bulls had a 3-0 edge in shots on target. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Despite the time off, Toronto was hurting. Missing through injury were captain Jonathan Osorio, defenders Nicksoen Gomis, Henry Wingo and Kobe Franklin, midfielder Markus Cimermancic and winger Federico Bernardeschi. Toronto was also missing Richie Laryea and Deybi Flores who are away at the Gold Cup with Canada and Honduras, respectively. To help make up the numbers, Toronto signed TFC II midfielders Michael Sullivan and Malik Henry to MLS short-term agreements. Forward Deandre Kerr, sidelined by a high ankle sprain since March 29, came on in the 76th minute. Lorenzo Insigne, the league's second highest paid player at $15.4 million US, was on the Toronto bench. The average age of the Toronto bench was 23.7, a number skewed somewhat by the 34-year-old Insigne. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. New York was without suspended midfielder Peter Stroud while Cameroon international forward Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and winger Cameron Harper were out with injuries. Venezuelan midfielder Wiki Carmona made his 100th appearance for the Red Bulls across all competitions. Toronto has had little success against the Red Bulls in recent years, winless in the previous 12 regular-season meetings (0-9-3) since a 3-1 home win on July 17, 2019. New York had outscored TFC 26-6 during that run. The Red Bulls won 2-1 when the teams met March 22 at Sports Illustrated Stadium. TFC hosts Portland on Saturday. After that, only five of its remaining 15 matches are at BMO Field. 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Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Theo Corbeanu's second-half goal lifts Toronto into a 1-1 draw with the Red Bulls
Toronto FC's Ola Brynhildsen, left, challenges New York Red Bulls' Daniel Edelman (75) for a header during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Toronto, Wednesday, June 25, 2025. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP) New York Red Bulls' Serge Ngoma, front left, holds off Toronto FC's Kosi Thompson, second from right, and Alonso Coello (14) during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Toronto, on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP) Toronto FC's Theo Corbeanu (7) celebrates his goal against the New York Red Bulls during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Toronto, on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP) Toronto FC's Theo Corbeanu (7) celebrates his goal against the New York Red Bulls during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Toronto, on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP) Toronto FC's Ola Brynhildsen, left, challenges New York Red Bulls' Daniel Edelman (75) for a header during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Toronto, Wednesday, June 25, 2025. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP) New York Red Bulls' Serge Ngoma, front left, holds off Toronto FC's Kosi Thompson, second from right, and Alonso Coello (14) during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Toronto, on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP) Toronto FC's Theo Corbeanu (7) celebrates his goal against the New York Red Bulls during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Toronto, on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP) TORONTO (AP) — Theo Corbeanu's second-half goal lifted Toronto into a 1-1 draw with the New York Red Bulls on Wednesday night. Toronto (3-10-5), which was playing for the first time since May 31, had lost four in a row at home. Advertisement New York (8-7-4) is 1-6-3 on the road this season. Mohammed Sofo opened the scoring in the 20th minute with his ninth goal of the season. Lewis Morgan ran past the defense for a through ball and his breakaway shot was blocked by Sean Johnson, but Sofo was there for an easy rebound. Morgan has eight goal contributions (five goals, three assists) in eight career MLS appearances against Toronto. Corbeanu scored in the 51st — on Toronto's first shot on target — on a header past goalkeeper Carlos Coronel. The Red Bulls were without suspended coach Sandro Schwarz, with assistant coach Volkan Bulut running the sideline. New York was also without suspended midfielder Peter Stroud. Toronto is winless in the previous 12 regular-season meetings (0-9-3) with New York. ___ AP soccer:
Toronto Star
29-05-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Star
Philadelphia Union rally with two late goals to defeat Toronto FC 2-1
TORONTO - Add another painful chapter to Toronto FC's challenging season. Toronto (3-9-4) held the Eastern Conference-leading Philadelphia Union (10-3-3) scoreless for 85 minutes Wednesday and looked headed for just its second home win of the season after Norwegian forward Ola Brynhildsen roofed a shot in the 75th minute.
Globe and Mail
29-05-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Philadelphia Union rally with two late goals to defeat Toronto FC 2-1
Add another painful chapter to Toronto FC's challenging season. Toronto (3-9-4) held the Eastern Conference-leading Philadelphia Union (10-3-3) scoreless for 85 minutes Wednesday and looked headed for just its second home win of the season after Norwegian forward Ola Brynhildsen roofed a shot in the 75th minute. But Philadelphia goals in the 86th and 92nd minutes made for a miserable ending and a 2-1 loss for TFC. 'I'm incredibly disappointed,' said Toronto coach Robin Fraser. 'The work that they did for 85 minutes was unbelievable. They fought. And this is a very, very difficult [Philadelphia] team to deal with. You have to be up for the physical battle. And for 85 minutes we were very good.' 'The performance they put on today, they were too good to let that slip away,' he added. And that is exactly what happened. After Nathan Harriel rose high to head home a Kai Wagner corner in the 86th minute, Wagner broke TFC fans' hearts with a 92nd-minute shot that deflected in off Toronto midfielder Matty Longstaff. Brynhildsen, who had been taking a beating from Philadelphia all evening, had outpaced two defenders to get to a long ball from Deybi Flores for his second goal of the season. 'Obviously it doesn't feel [good]. We worked so hard,' said Brynhildsen, whose mother and stepfather were in the stands. 'I think we really played well. Everyone was on. We were fighting. We beat Philadelphia at their own game, physical and running. And then we don't reward ourselves with winning the game. It's a tough one.' It was a scrappy stop-and-start game with a lot of whistles from referee Guido Gonzales Jr. The visitors spent much of the first half in Toronto's end, on a cool, damp evening with plenty of empty seats at BMO Field. Attendance was announced at 14,490, only slightly higher than the season low of 14,019 for the 1-0 loss to FC Cincinnati on May 14. The Union outshot Toronto 13-10 (6-4 in shots on target). Philadelphia arrived atop the East, 13 places and 17 points ahead of Toronto – and trailing the Vancouver Whitecaps by one point in the Supporters' Shield standings. The Union are now unbeaten in eight matches (6-0-2) in league play and 10 in all competitions (8-0-2), dating back to a 1-0 defeat April 12 at New York City FC. After starting the campaign at 0-4-4, Toronto has gone 3-5-0 and came into the game eight points out of a playoff spot. Since posting its first victory of the season April 19 in Salt Lake, the club has lost, lost, won, lost, won, lost and lost in league play. The game was Toronto's 300th regular-season home game in club history with TFC 123-98-79, good for 448 points. Saturday's home game against Nashville was Toronto's 600th regular-season outing. With Toronto playing its sixth game in 25 days, coach Robin Fraser made seven changes to the starting lineup that lost 2-1 last weekend. Only goalkeeper Sean Johnson, winger Theo Corbeanu, Flores and Brynhildsen retained their places. Captain Jonathan Osorio, who came off the bench Saturday in his return from a shoulder injury, started for the first time since April 30. Defenders Henry Wingo, Raoul Petretta and Zane Monlouis also were back in the starting lineup. Toronto was still missing injured defenders Nicksoen Gomis and Kobe Franklin, along with forward Deandre Kerr. Star winger Federico Bernardeschi and defender Kosi Thompson were both suspended for yellow card accumulation. Recovered from a knee injury, Andre Blake was back in goal for Philadelphia. The 34-year-old Jamaican international, a three-time MLS Goalkeeper of the Year, had missed the last six games. TFC was unbeaten in its last three meetings with Philadelphia (2-0-1) and had a 14-11-8 edge (including 10-3-4 at BMO Field) in career regular-season meetings. The Union last won in Toronto in May 2019. Toronto hosts Charlotte FC on Saturday while Philadelphia plays at FC Dallas.
Associated Press
29-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Kai Wagner sets up tying goal and scores the winner as the Union defeat Toronto 2-1
TORONTO (AP) — Kai Wagner set up the tying goal and scored the winner as the Philadelphia Union rallied to beat Toronto FC 2-1 on Wednesday night. Philadelphia (10-3-3) is unbeaten in eight matches (6-0-2) in MLS play and 10 in all competitions (8-0-2) dating to a 1-0 defeat at New York City FC on April 12. Toronto (3-9-4) has gone 3-5-0 after starting the campaign at 0-4-4. After Nathan Harriel rose high to head home a Wagner corner in the 87th minute, Wagner added a 92nd-minute shot that deflected in off Toronto midfielder Matty Longstaff. Ola Brynhildsen gave Toronto the lead in the 75th with his second goal of the season. Toronto captain Jonathan Osorio, who came off the bench Saturday in his return from a shoulder injury, started for the first time since April 30. Andre Blake was back in goal for Philadelphia after missing the last six games following a knee injury. The Union last won in Toronto in May 2019. ___ AP soccer:
