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NYCFC Held 1-1 by Toronto as Fernández Ties MLS Scoring Lead

The draw curbs New York City's post-World Cup momentum, leaving Toronto still without a league win in an extended slump.

Overview

  • The match ended 1-1 at Yankee Stadium after Nicolás Fernández converted an early penalty and Djordje Mihailovic scored in first-half stoppage time to level the game.
  • Fernández's penalty was his 13th goal of the season, putting him level with the MLS lead and extending his scoring streak to four straight games.
  • The draw stopped NYCFC's bid for a third straight win and came despite the club missing about 10 players with leg injuries, which has strained its squad depth.
  • Toronto's winless run reached 11 MLS matches and the game featured the club debut of German midfielder Niklas Dorsch, who started after signing this week.
  • Fans continue to watch MLS primarily on Apple TV+'s MLS Season Pass, and both clubs turn quickly to league fixtures with NYCFC hosting Philadelphia next and Toronto facing New England.