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Sallói Equalizer Extends Toronto's Unbeaten Run in 1-1 Draw With NYCFC

The draw extends Toronto's recovery as Nicolás Fernández stays among MLS's top scorers despite New York City FC's growing winless run.

New York City FC's James Sands (6) jumps on top of Toronto FC's Josh Sargent (9) as they vie for the ball during first half MLS action in Toronto, on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Keito Newman

Overview

  • Toronto FC and New York City FC played to a 1-1 draw at BMO Field on Saturday, with Nicolás Fernández scoring a long-range strike in the 29th minute to give NYCFC the lead.
  • Dániel Sallói came off the bench and tapped in a 70th-minute equalizer after Theo Corbeanu ran onto a long pass from Alonso Coello and delivered a first-touch cross.
  • The result extended Toronto's unbeaten streak to five matches and left NYCFC winless in five straight league games.
  • Goalkeeper Matt Freese made five saves for NYCFC as both teams created chances but failed to convert besides the two goals.
  • Fernández's 14th goal of the season moves him near the top of the MLS scoring chart and Toronto's draw continues a turnaround that began after their Aug. 15 win ended a long winless stretch.