Toronto FC (7W-10L-12T, 33 points) head to the Garden State to face Red Bull New York (10W-13L-6T, 36 points) at Sports Illustrated Stadium on Saturday evening. The Matchday 31 encounter in Harrison, New Jersey kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET and will be available globally in English and Spanish on Apple TV and on TSN4/5 in Canada.
The Reds enter the weekend following a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over arch-rivals CF Montréal on October 10 and a thrilling 3-3 draw against Orlando City SC four days later. Historically, TFC hold a 9W-24L-12T record through 45 regular season meetings with Red Bull and will look to secure their first road victory over the club since March 2016.
BEHIND ENEMY LINES
Toronto FC head to the Garden State to take on Red Bull New York at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey on Saturday evening. The Reds currently hold a 59W-179L-82T all-time record (259 points) in MLS regular season matches on the road.
THROUGH THE YEARS
TFC face one of the league’s 10 original clubs, Red Bull New York, for the 46th regular season meeting between the sides. Historically, TFC hold a 9W-24L-12T record through their first 45 encounters with Red Bull. Earlier this year, TFC hosted Red Bull New York, led by former captain Michael Bradley, in their MLS Home Opener, settling for a point after Dániel Sallói’s opener was cancelled out by Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting’s late equalizer on March 14. Toronto now seek their first road win over Red Bull since March 6, 2016, when goals from Sebastian Giovinco and Mark Delgado secured a 2-0 victory at Sports Illustrated Stadium, then known as Red Bull Arena.
ONE STEP FORWARD
The Reds enter Matchday 31 following a pair of dramatic results at home in the space of five days. On Saturday, October 10, TFC scored twice in stoppage time to complete a 2-1 comeback victory over arch-rivals CF Montréal in the 401 Derby at BMO Field. After Montréal took the lead through Daniel Ríos in the 52nd minute, Lewis Morgan volleyed home his first TFC goal in the 93rd minute before Djordje Mihailovic sealed the turnaround two minutes later, finishing Theo Corbeanu’s delivery following a pass from Richie Laryea. Niklas Dorsch recorded his first assist for the club on Morgan’s equalizer, while Mihailovic’s winner earned Energy Moment of the Matchday presented by Celsius honours for Matchday 29 and was nominated for Goal of the Matchday. The two goals, scored 116 seconds apart, secured all three points and extended Toronto’s unbeaten regular season run against Montréal to six consecutive meetings (4W-2T) dating back to May 18, 2024.
Four nights later, TFC and Orlando City SC played out a thrilling 3-3 draw at BMO Field. After Lewis Morgan and Theo Corbeanu twice put the Reds ahead, Orlando struck twice in six minutes through Antoine Griezmann and Daryl Dike to take a 3-2 lead in the 83rd minute. Toronto responded in the 90th minute when Matheus Pereira converted the rebound from Djordje Mihailovic’s shot to secure a vital point. Pereira’s first goal for the club earned Energy Moment of the Matchday presented by Celsius honours for Matchday 30, as the Reds claimed another valuable result at home.
TEAM OF THE MATCHDAY
On Thursday, Theo Corbeanu was named to the MLS Team of the Matchday (bench) for Matchday 30 following his electric performance against Orlando City SC. TFC took the lead in the 26th minute when Corbeanu’s first-time cross from the right found Lewis Morgan, who headed past Orlando goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau. The assist marked Corbeanu’s fifth of the 2026 MLS season and 15th goal contribution in MLS play. After Martín Ojeda equalized from the penalty spot, Toronto regained the lead four minutes into the second half when Dániel Sallói redirected the rebound from Niklas Dorsch’s saved effort into Corbeanu’s path for a close-range finish. The 49th minute strike was Corbeanu’s 10th goal for TFC and completed his first multi-goal contribution performance in MLS play for the club. Corbeanu also led TFC in distance covered (11.24 km), crosses (six) and key passes (three), while ranking joint-first in shots on target (two) and high-speed runs (37). The honour marks Theo Corbeanu’s third MLS Team of the Matchday selection since joining TFC in January 2025 and his first of the 2026 season. In total, Toronto FC have now earned 13 MLS Team of the Matchday selections during the 2026 MLS regular season – Josh Sargent (3), Niklas Dorsch (2), Luka Gavran (2), Emilio Aristizábal (1), José Cifuentes (1), Theo Corbeanu (1), Richie Laryea (1), Dániel Sallói (1) and Walker Zimmerman (1).
MILESTONE WATCH
Theo Corbeanu has made 49 combined appearances for Toronto FC since making his club debut against D.C. United on February 22, 2025. The Canadian winger’s next appearance will mark his 50th for the Reds.
REDS PATHWAY IN MOTION
On Tuesday, Toronto FC announced the signing of TFC Academy and TFC II product Antone Bossenberry to an MLS contract as a Homegrown player through the 2028-29 MLS season, with club options for 2029-30 and 2030-31. Named to The Guardian’s list of the world’s 60 best young football talents in October 2025, the midfielder became the 39th player in club history to sign with the First Team from the Toronto FC Academy. The 18-year-old made his First Team debut as a substitute against Atlanta United on April 25. Since joining the TFC Academy in August 2022, he has progressed through the U-15, U-17 and U-18 ranks before recording four goals and two assists in 33 appearances across two seasons (2025, 2026) with Toronto FC II in MLS NEXT Pro. Internationally, Bossenberry has represented Canada at the youth level, most recently making three appearances at the 2026 Concacaf U-20 Men’s Championship in Mexico.
ONCE A RED (BULL)
Seven individuals across Toronto FC and Red Bull New York share connections with both Eastern Conference clubs through their respective MLS careers. Toronto’s Derrick Etienne Jr., Raheem Edwards and Lewis Morgan have all previously played for Red Bull New York. A product of the Red Bull Academy, Etienne Jr. signed as a Homegrown player in December 2015 and recorded six goals and four assists in 79 appearances across five seasons (2016-2019). He helped the club capture the 2018 Supporters’ Shield and was also part of the Red Bull New York II side that won both the USL regular season and championship titles in 2016. Edwards, who rejoined Toronto in February after beginning his MLS career with his hometown club in 2016, spent the 2025 season with Red Bull New York, recording three assists in 29 appearances. Morgan, who joined the Reds from San Diego FC last month, spent four seasons (2022-2025) with Red Bull New York, recording 31 goals and 10 assists in 82 combined appearances and earning MLS Comeback Player of the Year honours in 2024.
Red Bull New York Head Coach Michael Bradley is in his first season at the helm after a distinguished playing career that included 10 seasons (2014-2023) with Toronto FC. Signed as a Designated Player on January 13, 2014, the Princeton, New Jersey native recorded 19 goals in 307 appearances and served as club captain throughout his tenure. Bradley played an instrumental role in Toronto’s historic 2017 Treble-winning campaign, when the Reds captured the MLS Cup, Supporters’ Shield and Canadian Championship. He lifted nine trophies as captain, including one MLS Cup (2017), three Eastern Conference Championships (2016, 2017, 2019), one Supporters’ Shield (2017) and four Canadian Championships (2016, 2017, 2018, 2020). He remains the only TFC player to have played every minute of every MLS Cup Playoff match in club history. Bradley was appointed Red Bull New York Head Coach in December 2025 after guiding New York Red Bulls II to their first MLS NEXT Pro championship the previous month.
Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty also progressed through the Toronto FC Academy ranks, making club history on January 22, 2020, when he became the youngest player to sign a First Team contract at the age of 15. The Brampton, Ontario native recorded one goal and eight assists in 83 appearances across five seasons (2020-2024) before joining CF Montréal in August 2024. He signed with Red Bull New York from Montréal in February 2026 and has made 25 MLS appearances this season. Red Bull New York Assistant Coach Mike Sorber also has ties to Toronto, having served as the club’s Assistant Coach and Technical Director from 2022 to 2023.
Red Bull New York Head of Sport Julian de Guzman rounds out the connections, having made 93 appearances across four seasons (2009-2012) for Toronto FC and won three Canadian Championship titles (2010, 2011, 2012) with the Reds.
