Sunday , 16 August 2026

D.C. United SC vs Toronto FC, MLS 2023 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2023
D.C. United SC
3 – 2
Full Time
Toronto FC
Sun 26 Feb 2023 · 00:30 UTC Audi Field HT 45' · FT 45'
Mateusz Klich 13' 1–0
1–1 66' Federico Bernardeschi pen
1–2 83' Mark-Anthony Kaye
Christian Benteke 90' 2–2
Theodore Ku-DiPietro 90+8' 2–2
Russell Canouse 56' Y
Christian Benteke 60' Y
Y 80' Federico Bernardeschi
Y 85' Richie Laryea

Overview

Match Preview

D.C. United SC vs Toronto FC — MLS at Audi Field.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Nashville SC 18 40
2 Internacional CF Miami 18 38
3 New England Revolution 18 30
4 Chicago Fire FC 17 29
5 New York City FC 18 26
6 FC Cincinnati 18 26
7 Charlotte FC 18 25
8 New York Red Bulls 18 25
9 D.C. United SC 18 23
10 Columbus Crew SC 18 20
11 Orlando City SC 18 20
12 Toronto FC 18 17
13 Philadelphia Union 18 16
14 Montreal Impact FC 18 16
15 Atlanta United FC 18 12
16 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 17 34
17 Los Angeles FC 19 34
18 San Jose Earthquakes 18 33
19 Houston Dynamo 18 32
20 FC Dallas 18 27
21 Real Salt Lake 17 27
22 St. Louis City 18 26
23 Portland Timbers 18 24
24 Seattle Sounders FC 17 24
25 Minnesota United FC 18 24
26 Colorado Rapids SC 18 22
27 Los Angeles Galaxy 19 22
28 San Diego FC 18 21
29 Austin FC 18 17
30 Sporting Kansas City 18 14

Head-to-Head

6
8
4
D.C. United SC 18 games · Avg 3.8 goals Toronto FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-02-26 D.C. United SC 3–2 Toronto FC 2022-05-21 D.C. United SC 2–2 Toronto FC 2022-03-19 Toronto FC 2–1 D.C. United SC 2021-11-07 Toronto FC 1–3 D.C. United SC 2021-07-03 D.C. United SC 7–1 Toronto FC

Recent Form

D.C. United SC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Feb Toronto FC H 3–2 W
09 Oct FC Cincinnati H 2–5 L
01 Oct Montreal Impact FC A 0–1 L
18 Sep Internacional CF Miami H 2–3 L
14 Sep Sporting Kansas City A 0–3 L
11 Sep Real Salt Lake A 0–0 D
Toronto FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Feb D.C. United SC A 2–3 L
09 Oct Philadelphia Union A 0–4 L
30 Sep Internacional CF Miami H 0–1 L
17 Sep Orlando City SC A 0–4 L
10 Sep Atlanta United FC A 2–4 L
04 Sep Montreal Impact FC H 3–4 L

Season Stats

D.C. United SC Toronto FC
#9 Position #12
23 Points 17
18 Played 18
5 / 8 / 5 W / D / L 3 / 8 / 7
26 Scored 24
29 Conceded 32
-3 GD -8
1.28 PPG 0.94
28% Win % 17%

Key Stats

83% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
78% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
32% Clean Sheets
D.C. United SC this season
16% Clean Sheets
Toronto FC this season

D.C. United SC are 9th (23 pts). Toronto FC are 12th (17 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

D.C. United SC
0-15
2/1
16-30
3/2
31-45
1/5
46-60
3/4
61-75
2/2
76+
7/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Toronto FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
1/3
31-45
4/3
46-60
2/5
61-75
4/4
76+
6/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

D.C. United SC
Tai Baribo 9 G
Louis Munteanu 5 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — D.C. United SC and Toronto FC get this one started.
  • 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 10' It looks like no one’s ball. D.C. United SC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 13' What a moment for Mateusz Klich! That strike on 13 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 18' With 0 assists to his name this season, Michael Bradley is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Toronto FC.
  • 23' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. D.C. United SC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 28' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 33' Toronto FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 34' The supporters are chanting for Ayo Akinola. He replaces Lorenzo Insigne on 34 minute.
  • 35' Lorenzo Insigne makes way for Ayo Akinola at the 35 minute mark. A tactical switch from Toronto FC.
  • 40' A quiet spell here at Audi Field. D.C. United SC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 45' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His D.C. United SC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 50' Victor Palsson is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Toronto FC so far.
  • 55' Toronto FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 56' Russell Canouse is having his name booked by the referee on 56.
  • 60' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Christian Benteke.
  • 65' D.C. United SC currently sit 8 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 66' Against the run of play, Federico Bernardeschi has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 67' Nigel Robertha makes way for Theodore Ku-DiPietro at the 67 minute mark. A tactical switch from D.C. United SC.
  • 72' D.C. United SC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
  • 77' Brandon Servania is replacing Adama Diomande for the Toronto FC side.
  • 78' Matai Akinmboni makes way for Steven Birnbaum at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from D.C. United SC.
  • 80' The referee has no hesitation. Federico Bernardeschi is booked for Toronto FC — Yellow card on 80.
  • 83' A goal from the Canada international Mark-Anthony Kaye! He fires home on 83 to make it 1-2!
  • 85' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Richie Laryea.
  • 86' Jackson Hopkins is replacing Pedro Santos for the D.C. United SC side.
  • 90' Christian Benteke doubles the advantage! 2-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • The points are shared — D.C. United SC 3-2 Toronto FC. Honours even.

Lineups

D.C. United SC Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Wayne Rooney

Toronto FC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Bob Bradley

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Ayo Akinola 6
Jonathan Osorio 6
Ola Kamara 4
Yamil Asad 3
Federico Bernardeschi 3
Christian Benteke 3
Russell Canouse 3
Theodore Ku-DiPietro 2

Head to Head

2023-02-26 D.C. United SC 3–2 Toronto FC 2022-05-21 D.C. United SC 2–2 Toronto FC 2022-03-19 Toronto FC 2–1 D.C. United SC 2021-11-07 Toronto FC 1–3 D.C. United SC 2021-07-03 D.C. United SC 7–1 Toronto FC

D.C. United SC Form

2023-02-26 D.C. United SC 3–2 Toronto FC W 2022-10-09 D.C. United SC 2–5 FC Cincinnati L 2022-10-01 Montreal Impact FC 1–0 D.C. United SC L 2022-09-18 D.C. United SC 2–3 Internacional CF Miami L 2022-09-14 Sporting Kansas City 3–0 D.C. United SC L 2022-09-11 Real Salt Lake 0–0 D.C. United SC D

Toronto FC Form

2023-02-26 D.C. United SC 3–2 Toronto FC L 2022-10-09 Philadelphia Union 4–0 Toronto FC L 2022-09-30 Toronto FC 0–1 Internacional CF Miami L 2022-09-17 Orlando City SC 4–0 Toronto FC L 2022-09-10 Atlanta United FC 4–2 Toronto FC L 2022-09-04 Toronto FC 3–4 Montreal Impact FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.53 D.C. United SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.65 Toronto FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 77% + Both teams to score 74%

Match Result

✓ Correct
D.C. United SC57% Draw20% Toronto FC23%
Actual: D.C. United SC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes74% 0% No26%
Avg goals/match: 4.18
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 92%
8%
± 2.5 77%
23%
± 3.5 59%
41%
± 4.5 40%
60%

Double Chance

D.C. United SC or Draw
77%
Draw or Toronto FC
43%
D.C. United SC or Toronto FC
80%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
D.C. United SC43% Draw36% Toronto FC21%
Actual: D.C. United SC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 1
7.9%
1 – 1
7.2%
3 – 1
6.5%
2 – 2
6.4%
3 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
5.2%
2 – 0
5%
4 – 1
4.2%
3 – 0
4.1%
1 – 0
3.6%
2 – 3
3.5%
4 – 2
3.4%

Asian Handicap — D.C. United SC

Handicap D.C. United SC covers Push Toronto FC covers
-2.5 20% — 80%
-2 20% 16% 64%
-1.5 36% — 64%
-1 36% 19% 44%
-0.5 56% — 44%
+0.5 76% — 24%
+1 76% 13% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 7% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

D.C. United SC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓
Toronto FC keeps clean sheet
9% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.