Toronto FC (8W-10L-12T, 36 points) travel to the Buckeye State to face Eastern Conference rivals Columbus Crew (10W-15L-5T, 35 points) at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday afternoon. The Matchday 32 encounter kicks off at 3:30 p.m. ET and will be available globally in English and Spanish on Apple TV.
The Reds enter Saturday’s contest unbeaten in their last three MLS matches, having recorded key wins over CF Montréal and Red Bull New York on either side of a 3-3 draw against Orlando City SC between October 10 and 17. Historically, Toronto hold a 12W-20L-15T record across 47 regular season meetings with the Black & Gold. After earning a 2-1 victory over Columbus at BMO Field earlier this season, the Reds will look to complete the regular season series sweep on Saturday and record their first road victory against the Crew since May 2017.
BEHIND ENEMY LINES
Toronto FC visit the Buckeye State to face Eastern Conference rivals Columbus Crew at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday afternoon. Following their most recent road victory against Red Bull New York, the Reds hold a 60W-180L-82T all-time record (262 points) in MLS regular season matches on the road. Columbus enter the weekend following Wednesday’s hosting of St. Louis CITY SC in the 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Final in Ohio on October 21.
THROUGH THE YEARS
TFC take on MLS original club Columbus Crew for the 48th all-time regular season meeting between the Eastern Conference sides. Historically, Toronto hold a 12W-20L-15T record through 47 regular season encounters with the Black & Gold. Earlier this season, Toronto FC defeated Columbus 2-1 at BMO Field on March 21, with second-half goals from José Cifuentes and Walker Zimmerman completing the comeback. On Saturday, the Reds will look to complete the regular season series sweep and record their first road victory against the Crew since May 10, 2017, when Tosaint Ricketts scored twice in the second half to secure a 2-1 win at Mapfre Stadium.
ONE STEP FORWARD
The Reds head into Matchday 32 having earned results in each of their last three MLS matches. Following a dramatic 2-1 401 Derby victory over arch-rivals CF Montréal on October 10, Toronto FC played out an action-packed 3-3 draw against Orlando City SC at BMO Field four nights later. After Lewis Morgan and Theo Corbeanu twice put the Reds ahead, Orlando scored twice in six minutes through Antoine Griezmann and Daryl Dike to take a 3-2 lead late in the match. Toronto responded in the 90th minute when Matheus Pereira scored his first goal for the club to earn the hosts a point against the Lions, with the strike subsequently earning Energy Moment of the Matchday presented by Celsius honours for Matchday 30.
On October 17, Toronto extended their unbeaten run to three matches with a 2-0 road victory over Red Bull New York at Sports Illustrated Stadium. The Reds took an early lead in the third minute when Theo Corbeanu’s dangerous delivery into the box was turned into his own net by defender Justin Che. Toronto doubled their advantage in the 82nd minute when Jonathan Osorio’s clearance of Emil Forsberg’s corner sparked a counterattack finished emphatically by Dániel Sallói for his team-leading eighth goal of the season. At the back, goalkeeper Luka Gavran and the Reds’ rearguard held firm to secure the club’s fourth clean sheet of the 2026 MLS regular season. The road victory capped a three-game week with two wins and a draw and marked Toronto’s first away win against Red Bull New York since March 6, 2016.
TEAM OF THE MATCHDAY
On Monday, Toronto FC midfielder Jonathan Osorio was named to the MLS Team of the Matchday (bench) for Matchday 31 following his all-action performance in the Reds’ 2-0 road victory over Red Bull New York. Returning to the starting line-up after serving a suspension in Matchday 30, Osorio delivered an influential performance on both sides of the ball. With Toronto leading through an early Justin Che own goal, he played a decisive role in doubling the advantage late in the match, clearing Emil Forsberg’s in-swinging corner before immediately launching a counter-attack. Osorio ran onto his clearance before releasing Dániel Sallói with a perfectly weighted left-footed pass. The Hungarian attacker raced through from his own half and finished emphatically past goalkeeper Ethan Horvath to make it 2-0. Scored just 14 seconds after Forsberg’s corner, the 82nd minute goal marked Osorio’s 60th MLS assist for Toronto FC and his fourth of the 2026 season.
The club captain also led the Reds in passes (33), successful passes (27), distance covered (12.12 km), intensive runs (60) and high-speed runs (49), highlighting his impact at both ends of the pitch. The selection marks Osorio’s 15th career MLS Team of the Matchday honour and his first of the 2026 season. Toronto FC have now earned 14 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), Jonathan Osorio (1), Dániel Sallói (1) and Walker Zimmerman (1).
MILESTONE WATCH
Theo Corbeanu made his 50th appearance for Toronto FC against Red Bull New York on Saturday, becoming the seventh active TFC player to reach the milestone alongside Jonathan Osorio, Richie Laryea, Alonso Coello, Kobe Franklin, Derrick Etienne Jr. and Luka Gavran. The Canadian winger has recorded eight goal contributions (3G, 5A) in 17 appearances since the league resumed following the FIFA World Cup 2026™ break and his next outing will mark his 50th MLS appearance for the Reds.
CREW CONNECTION
Toronto FC’s Derrick Etienne Jr. holds a connection to Saturday’s opponents, Columbus Crew, having joined the Black & Gold as a free agent in February 2020. The Richmond, Virginia native registered 12 goals and 14 assists in 90 appearances across three seasons (2020-2022). The Haitian international played a key role in the club’s success, scoring in the 2020 MLS Cup against Seattle Sounders and starting in Columbus’ victory over Cruz Azul in the 2021 Campeones Cup, before joining Atlanta United in November 2022.
Columbus Crew General Manager Issa Tall, now in his third season in the role, previously spent two years (2014, 2015) in Toronto FC’s Player Personnel and Scouting department earlier in his career.
