Sunday , 16 August 2026

New York City FC vs Toronto FC, MLS 2024 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2024
New York City FC
2 – 1
Full Time
Toronto FC
Sat 16 Mar 2024 · 23:30 UTC Yankee Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 23' Kevin Long
Y 28' Federico Bernardeschi
Birk Risa 42' Y
Keaton Parks 63' Y
Keaton Parks 68' R
Y 72' Shane O'Neill
Justin Haak 90' Y
James Sands 90' Y
Y 90' Lorenzo Insigne

Overview

Match Preview

New York City FC vs Toronto FC — MLS at Yankee Stadium.

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

10
4
6
New York City FC 20 games · Avg 3.1 goals Toronto FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-03-16 New York City FC 2–1 Toronto FC 2023-09-24 New York City FC 3–0 Toronto FC 2023-04-29 Toronto FC 1–0 New York City FC 2022-04-24 New York City FC 5–4 Toronto FC 2022-04-02 Toronto FC 2–1 New York City FC

Recent Form

New York City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Mar Toronto FC H 2–1 W
09 Mar Portland Timbers H 1–2 L
03 Mar St. Louis City A 0–2 L
25 Feb Charlotte FC A 0–1 L
21 Oct Chicago Fire FC H 1–0 W
07 Oct D.C. United SC A 0–2 L
Toronto FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Mar New York City FC A 1–2 L
09 Mar Charlotte FC H 1–0 W
03 Mar New England Revolution A 1–0 W
25 Feb FC Cincinnati A 0–0 D
21 Oct Orlando City SC H 0–2 L
07 Oct New York Red Bulls A 0–3 L

Season Stats

New York City FC Toronto FC
#5 Position #12
26 Points 17
18 Played 18
7 / 5 / 6 W / D / L 3 / 8 / 7
31 Scored 24
24 Conceded 32
+7 GD -8
1.44 PPG 0.94
39% Win % 17%

Key Stats

65% Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
60% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
17% Clean Sheets
New York City FC this season
16% Clean Sheets
Toronto FC this season

New York City FC are 5th (26 pts). Toronto FC are 12th (17 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

New York City FC
0-15
4/–
16-30
3/4
31-45
2/4
46-60
3/2
61-75
2/2
76+
2/6
■ 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)

New York City FC
Nicolas Fernandez Marcau 11 G 3 A
Hannes Wolf 5 G 1 A
Agustin Ojeda 4 G 3 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and New York City FC launch into their encounter with Toronto FC.
  • 5' It’s high time John Herdman made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 7' A stunning finish from Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 12' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Nick Cushing will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 17' New York City FC have won 459 goals from 289 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 22' Toronto FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 1 meetings.
  • 23' The referee has no hesitation. Kevin Long is booked for Toronto FC — card on 23.
  • 24' What a moment for Santiago Rodriguez! That strike on 24 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 28' It’s gonna be a card for Federico Bernardeschi.
  • 33' A quiet spell here at Yankee Stadium. Toronto FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 38' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 38 minutes.
  • 42' Birk Risa was booked on 42.
  • 46' Kobe Franklin has so much to prove this time. He replaces Matthew Longstaff on 46 minute.
  • 51' It is a cagey affair so far. New York City FC in their trying to find a way past Toronto FC's compact .
  • 56' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 57' A change in the Toronto FC ranks — Prince-Osei Owusu exits the field as Kosi Thompson enters on 57.
  • 62' Toronto FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 63' The referee shows New York City FC player a card on 63.
  • 64' Magnificent from Kevin O'Toole! That is 2 goals in 289 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 68' The referee shows New York City FC player a card on 68.
  • 70' New York City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Andres Perea is hanging Julian Fernandez on the field on 70 minute.
  • 72' Controversy at the stadium! Shane O'Neill argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 75' Tyrese Spicer has so much to prove this time. He replaces Sigurd Rosted on 75 minute.
  • 80' Birk Risa has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 83' The whistle greets Hannes Wolf as he departs to be replaced by Tayvon Gray.
  • 88' The travelling Toronto FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 90' That looks like a foul for a card for Justin Haak.
  • 90' It is a substitution in New York City FC team. Monsef Bakrar is replaced by Justin Haak on 90 minute.
  • It finishes all square. New York City FC and Toronto FC share the spoils 2-1.

Lineups

New York City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Nick Cushing

Toronto FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach John Herdman

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Pozuelo 8
Santiago Rodriguez 4
Jesus Jimenez 4
Ismael Tajouri 3
Valentin Castellanos 3
Jesus Medina 3
Victor Vazquez 2
Jo Inge Berget 2

Head to Head

2024-03-16 New York City FC 2–1 Toronto FC 2023-09-24 New York City FC 3–0 Toronto FC 2023-04-29 Toronto FC 1–0 New York City FC 2022-04-24 New York City FC 5–4 Toronto FC 2022-04-02 Toronto FC 2–1 New York City FC

New York City FC Form

2024-03-16 New York City FC 2–1 Toronto FC W 2024-03-09 New York City FC 1–2 Portland Timbers L 2024-03-03 St. Louis City 2–0 New York City FC L 2024-02-25 Charlotte FC 1–0 New York City FC L 2023-10-21 New York City FC 1–0 Chicago Fire FC W 2023-10-07 D.C. United SC 2–0 New York City FC L

Toronto FC Form

2024-03-16 New York City FC 2–1 Toronto FC L 2024-03-09 Toronto FC 1–0 Charlotte FC W 2024-03-03 New England Revolution 0–1 Toronto FC W 2024-02-25 FC Cincinnati 0–0 Toronto FC D 2023-10-21 Toronto FC 0–2 Orlando City SC L 2023-10-07 New York Red Bulls 3–0 Toronto FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.95 New York City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13 Toronto FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 59% + Both teams to score 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
New York City FC54% Draw24% Toronto FC22%
Actual: New York City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 3.08
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 59%
41%
± 3.5 37%
63%
± 4.5 20%
80%

Double Chance

New York City FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Toronto FC
46%
New York City FC or Toronto FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
New York City FC40% Draw42% Toronto FC18%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.7%
1 – 0
8.3%
0 – 0
6.2%
3 – 1
6.2%
3 – 0
5.5%
1 – 2
5.5%
2 – 2
5.4%
0 – 1
4.4%
3 – 2
3.6%
4 – 1
3.1%

Asian Handicap — New York City FC

Handicap New York City FC covers Push Toronto FC covers
-2.5 16% — 84%
-2 16% 17% 67%
-1.5 33% — 67%
-1 33% 22% 45%
-0.5 55% — 45%
+0.5 79% — 21%
+1 79% 12% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

New York City FC keeps clean sheet
33% ✓
Toronto FC keeps clean sheet
15% ✓

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