Toronto FC (3W-2L-3T, 12 points) host conference rivals Philadelphia Union (1W-6L-1T, 4 points) in midweek action at BMO Field on Wednesday evening. The Matchday 9 encounter in Toronto, Ontario kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET and will be available globally in English and Spanish on Apple TV.

The Reds enter Matchday 9 with strong momentum, riding a six-match unbeaten streak (3W-3T) since March 8, while also remaining unbeaten in their last 12 home matches (4W-8T) at BMO Field dating back to June 25, 2025. Historically, Toronto hold a 14W-12L-9T record in their first 35 regular season meetings with Philadelphia and will look to secure their first home win over the Union since July 2024.

HOME SWEET HOME

Toronto FC continue their 2026 Major League Soccer campaign with the first of two regular season meetings against Philadelphia Union on Wednesday evening. The Reds have opened their 20^th MLS season unbeaten in five home matches, recording two wins and three draws, and hold a 127W-99L-87T all-time record (468 points) in MLS regular season matches played on home soil.

THROUGH THE YEARS

TFC host conference rivals Philadelphia Union in the 36^th all-time regular season meeting between the two clubs. Historically, TFC hold a 14W-12L-9T record through their first 35 regular season meetings with the Union. Toronto have earned points in four of the last five head-to-head matchups (3W-1L-1T) at BMO Field, dating back to October 27, 2021. The Reds will be looking to secure their first home win over the Union since July 13, 2024, when a Deandre Kerr opener and a Philadelphia own goal sparked a come-from-behind 2-1 victory at BMO Field.

ONE STEP FORWARD

The Reds enter Matchday 9 with strong momentum on their side, unbeaten since March 8 and recording one win and two ties in their last three MLS matches since the March international break.

On April 11, Toronto played to a 1-1 draw against FC Cincinnati at BMO Field. The visitors were reduced to 10 men in the 71^st minute after Kevin Denkey picked up two yellow cards in quick succession. Toronto capitalized in the 83^rd minute when Josh Sargent’s header from Daniel Sallói’s cross was turned into his own net by Gilberto Flores. The Orange & Blue responded in stoppage time, however, as Kenji Mboma Dem struck in the 92^nd minute to ensure the clubs settled for a point each.

A week later, TFC battled to a dramatic 3-3 draw with Western Conference Austin FC at BMO Field. Jon Bell opened the scoring for the visitors before Dániel Sallói equalized shortly after half-time, scoring his team-leading third goal since joining the Reds in February. Toronto then took the lead in the 67^th minute when Sallói’s deflected cross found Richie Laryea, who weaved his way into space before blasting a left-footed finish into the roof of the net for his second goal of the 2026 campaign and 15^th for his hometown club. Austin responded with a quickfire double, as Facundo Torres and Christian Ramírez each scored to restore Austin’s 3-2 advantage in the 82^nd minute. The Reds showcased late resolve to equalize in the 88^th minute through Kobe Franklin, who fired home through goalkeeper Brad Stuver’s legs after Malik Henry’s header from Sallói’s delivery hit the post. Franklin’s late strike marked his first career MLS goal and helped the Reds secure a point, extending Toronto’s unbeaten run to six matches since March 8.

Following the six-goal thriller, Toronto FC are now unbeaten in their last 12 home matches at BMO Field, recording four wins and eight ties dating back to June 25, 2025.

ATOMIC ANT HONOURED

At half-time of Saturday’s match against Austin FC, Toronto FC Special Advisor and Club Ambassador Sebastian Giovinco was inducted as the eighth member of Legends Row, a South End supporter-driven initiative recognizing former TFC players who have made an exceptional impact on the club’s culture and history. Selected by official Supporters’ groups and members of the South End, the “Atomic Ant” joined an exclusive list of honourees following his memorable tenure with the Reds. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in club history, Giovinco’s legacy includes MLS Cup, Supporters’ Shield and Canadian Championship titles, along with MLS Golden Boot and MLS Most Valuable Player honours during his four seasons with Toronto FC.

YOUNG REDS IN ACTION

Toronto FC II, the MLS NEXT Pro affiliate of Toronto FC, are currently unbeaten in their last three regular season matches. The Young Reds opened that stretch with an emphatic 5-0 road win over New York City FC II on March 19, followed by a 3-3 draw against league-leading Crown Legacy FC in their Home Opener on April 12. TFC II returned to winning ways on April 17 with a 1-0 victory over Philadelphia Union II and will host New York City FC II this Friday at York Lions Stadium (7:00 p.m. ET).

Fletcher Bank, Toronto FC’s 2024 MLS SuperDraft selection, has enjoyed a productive start to the season with a team-leading seven goal contributions (three goals, four assists). The Bakersfield, California native was named MLS NEXT Pro Player of the Matchweek after recording five goal involvements against NYCFC II last month. Earlier this month, Richard Chukwu and Jahmarie Nolan of TFC II signed short-term agreements with Toronto FC for the home match against FC Cincinnati, before Reid Fisher and Jackson Gilman followed suit prior to the Austin FC clash a week later.

ROAD TO MLS NEXT CUP

Following a strong showing at the Generation adidas Cup earlier this month, Toronto FC Academy’s U-18, U-16 and U-15 teams head to Frisco, Texas this week to compete in MLS NEXT Flex at the Toyota Soccer Complex – the league’s final qualifying event for the 2026 MLS NEXT Cup. Teams in each age group are split into groups of four and seeded based on league results from September 2025 through March 2026. Each group winner will automatically secure a place in the 2026 MLS NEXT Cup, the league’s culminating championship event of the season.