MLS Match Preview: Philadelphia Union (15-5-5) vs. Toronto FC (5-13-6)

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Match Details

Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025

Time: 7:30 PM ET

Venue: Subaru Park, Chester, PA

Broadcast: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV

Win Probability:

Philadelphia Union: 64.1%

Toronto FC: 14.9%

Team Overview

Philadelphia Union

Record: 15 Wins – 5 Losses – 5 Draws (50 points)

Standing: 2nd in Eastern Conference

Recent Form: W–W–D–W–W

Key Players:

Daniel Gazdag – 10 goals, 6 assists

Julian Carranza – 9 goals, 3 assists

Andre Blake (GK) – 3-time MLS Goalkeeper of the Year, recently returned from injury

Philadelphia are riding a five-match unbeaten streak and have earned points in 11 consecutive home games. They’ve scored 3+ goals in four of their last five home matches and are just four wins away from tying their single-season win record.

Toronto FC

Record: 5 Wins – 13 Losses – 6 Draws (21 points)

Standing: 12th in Eastern Conference

Recent Form: L–L–W–L–D

Key Players:

Federico Bernardeschi – suspended due to yellow card accumulation

Lorenzo Insigne – 6 goals, 4 assists

Jonathan Osorio – returning from injury, scored in last match

Toronto have struggled on the road, scoring one or fewer goals in their last four away games. They’ve dropped 10 points this season after scoring first and haven’t won at Subaru Park since 2019.

Head-to-Head Snapshot

DateVenueResult
May 28, 2025BMO FieldToronto 1–2 Philly
Jul 13, 2024BMO FieldToronto 2–1 Philly
May 29, 2024Subaru ParkPhilly 0–0 Toronto

Philadelphia unbeaten in last 5 home matches vs Toronto

Toronto last won at Subaru Park in 2019

MATCH ODDS

Philadelphia Union – 230              Draw + 350         Toronto FC + 500

Over 2.5 – 170                   Under 2.5 + 125

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 8, 2025

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