Toronto FC midfielder Niklas Dorsch has been named to the MLS Team of the Matchday for Matchday 20 following a commanding, all-action performance highlighted by his thunderous game-winning goal in the Reds’ 2-1 win over New England Revolution at BMO Field on Saturday.
Fresh off signing with TFC on July 28, Dorsch enjoyed a memorable home debut in the club’s first match on home soil since May 9. Shortly after TFC took the lead through Theo Corbeanu’s shot that deflected off Will Sands for an own goal, Djordje Mihailovic controlled Dániel Sallói’s pass at the top of the box before laying the ball off to Dorsch. The German midfielder unleashed a powerful, curling effort that flew past Revolution goalkeeper Matt Turner and into the top corner to make it 2-0.
The first-half stoppage time golazo, Dorsch’s first goal for the Reds, has subsequently earned a nomination for MLS’ AT&T Goal of the Matchday and ultimately proved to be the difference in a 2-1 win for the hosts.
Along with his game-winning goal, Dorsch’s all-action performance and physical presence in the middle of the park also earned him Player of the Match honours postgame. The 28-year-old ranked among the Reds’ top five players in passes (29), successful pass completion (93.5%) and distance covered (11.04 km) on the night, helping Toronto FC return to winning ways.
The honour marks Niklas Dorsch’s first MLS Team of the Matchday selection with Toronto FC since joining the club in July. In total, Toronto FC have now earned seven MLS Team of the Matchday selections during the 2026 MLS regular season – Emilio Aristizábal (1), José Cifuentes (1), Niklas Dorsch (1), Luka Gavran (1), Richie Laryea (1), Josh Sargent (1) and Walker Zimmerman (1).
MLS Team of the Matchday – Matchday 20:
F: Simon Becher (STL), Bruno Damiani (PHI), Hany Mukhtar (NSH)
M: Elias Saad (NSH), Djé D'Avilla (CHI), Niklas Dorsch (TOR), Cavan Sullivan (PHI)
D: Andrew Gutman (CHI), Lalas Abubakar (DAL), Reggie Cannon (COL)
GK: Sean Johnson (DC)
Coach: B.J. Callaghan (NSH)
Bench: CJ dos Santos (SD), Dante Polvara (STL), Andy Nájar (NSH), Tristan Muyumba (ATL), Joaquín Pereyra (MIN), Liel Abada (CLT), Guilherme (HOU), Thomas Müller (VAN), Petar Musa (DAL)
