Overview
- Dániel Sallói put Toronto ahead in the 43rd minute, converting a Djordje Mihailovic-led break after Luka Gavran sparked the move.
- New York controlled play with about 63% possession, an 18–12 shot edge and an 11–5 advantage in corner kicks.
- Referee Chris Penso reviewed a Richie Laryea challenge in the 82nd minute via the pitchside monitor and kept the no-penalty decision.
- Josh Sargent debuted for Toronto in the 70th minute and drew a strong save late in one of several close chances.
- An announced crowd of 18,767 attended the first game at a refurbished BMO Field equipped with temporary seating for the 2026 World Cup.