Toronto FC forward Josh Sargent has been named to the MLS Team of the Matchday (bench) for Matchday 22 following his complete performance in the Reds’ road 2-1 victory against the reigning MLS Cup champions Inter Miami CF at Nu Stadium on Saturday.
With the star-studded clash goalless approaching the hour mark, TFC broke the deadlock when Derrick Etienne Jr. collected a clearance and found Daniel Sallói in space. The winger played a pass to the top of the box for Josh Sargent, who took a touch to set himself before curling a powerful, low effort into the bottom-left corner beyond Miami goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair to give the Reds the lead.
The 59th minute opener marked the American striker’s sixth goal contribution and fourth goal since joining the Reds in February 2026.
Sargent’s all-around performance stood out throughout the night, with the 26-year-old contributing at both ends of the pitch while ranking among the Reds’ leaders in sprints (16), challenges made (4), shots (2), clearances (1) and top speed (32.26 km/h). The O’Fallon, Missouri native also covered 8.49 kilometres during his 77-minute outing, helping the Reds secure their first-ever road victory over Inter Miami CF.
The honour marks Sargent’s second MLS Team of the Matchday selection with TFC and the Reds’ third consecutive Matchday selection, following Niklas Dorsch’s successive selections in Matchday 20 and Matchday 21. In total, Toronto FC have now earned nine MLS Team of the Matchday selections during the 2026 MLS regular season – Niklas Dorsch (2), Josh Sargent (2), Emilio Aristizábal (1), José Cifuentes (1), Luka Gavran (1), Richie Laryea (1) and Walker Zimmerman (1).
MLS Team of the Matchday – Matchday 22:
F: Kelvin Yeboah (MIN), Brian White (VAN), Antoine Griezmann (ORL)
M: Pep Biel (CLT), Hany Mukhtar (NSH), Joaquín Pereyra (MIN), Miguel Almirón (ATL)
D: Édier Ocampo (VAN), Dante Polvara (STL), Andy Nájar (NSH)
GK: James Pantemis (POR)
Coach: Yoann Damet (STL)
Bench: Andrew Thomas (SEA), Maya Yoshida (LA), James Sands (NYC), Kyle Duncan (MIN), Gabriel Pirani (SD), Cavan Sullivan (PHI), Peyton Miller (NE), Denis Bouanga (LAFC), Josh Sargent (TOR)
