Toronto FC (4W-11L-5T, 17 points) fell to a 3-1 road loss to New York City FC (9W-7L-4T, 31 points) on Thursday evening Yankee Stadium.
Toronto FC Head Coach Robin Fraser named an unchanged starting eleven from the side that started in the win over Portland Timbers at home last weekend. The lineup featured TFC Homegrown product Kosi Thompson, who made his 100th appearance for the Reds, becoming the third active player alongside Jonathan Osorio and Richie Laryea to reach the century mark.
Despite a bright start from Toronto FC, it was the Boys in Blue that struck first against the run of play, as Mitja Ilenic’s lofted cross into the box was met by a well-struck, left-footed volley from Hannes Wolf in the 20th minute.
Just four minutes after the restart, New York City FC added a second as Mitja Ilenic redirected Agustín Ojeda’s low cross into the net.
Seeking a response, the Reds carved out a pair of promising goalscoring opportunities, only for both Theo Corbeanu and Ola Brynhildsen to be denied by former TFC goalkeeper Tomás Romero in the New York net.
Canadian duo Richie Laryea and Deandre Kerr came off the bench shortly after, with Laryea making his first appearance since returning from international duty with Canada at the Concacaf Gold Cup.
The Reds pulled one back in the 70th minute when Theo Corbeanu beat Birk Risa down the right wing and fired in a driven cross that deflected off Thiago Martins and Tomás Romero on its way to the net.
The hosts responded instantly as a slick passing moved culminated with substitute Kevin O’Toole slotting home from Hannes Wolf’s setup.
O’Toole’s 74th minute strike proved to be the final goal of the Thursday night affair, as the Boys in Blue held firm secured a 3-1 victory in the Matchday 22 clash.
Toronto FC return home to host the Eastern Conference’s Atlanta United on Saturday, July 12. Kick-off from BMO Field from Toronto, Ontario is set for 7:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast globally on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
LINEUPS
NEW YORK CITY FC – Tomas Romero; Mitja Ilenic, Justin Haak, Thiago Martins (C), Birk Risa (Kevin O'Toole 70’); Maxi Moralez (Jonathan Shore 84’), Aiden O'Neill, Andres Perea; Agustín Ojeda (Julian Fernandez 76’), Hannes Wolf, Alonso Martinez (Monsef Bakrar 85’) Substitutes Not Used: Greg Ranjitsingh, Nico Cavallo, Strahinja Tanasijevic, Maximo Carrizo, Seymour Reid
TORONTO FC – Sean Johnson (C); Kosi Thompson, Kevin Long, Sigurd Rosted, Raoul Petretta (Richie Laryea 57’); Matty Longstaff (Malik Henry 70’), Maxime Dominguez, Alonso Coello; Theo Corbeanu, Tyrese Spicer (Deandre Kerr 58’), Ola Brynhildsen. Substitutes Not Used: Luka Gavran, Kobe Franklin, Reid Fisher, Lazar Stefanovic, Markus Cimermancic, Charlie Sharp
MEDIA NOTES
- Kosi Thompson made his 100th appearance for Toronto FC across all competitions, becoming the 17th player in club history and the third active player alongside Jonathan Osorio and Richie Laryea to reach the milestone.
