New York City FC defeated Toronto FC, 5-0, in the Leagues Cup on July 26 after Toronto FC won the first meeting of the season, 1-0, at home on April 29. New York City FC has won consecutive matches over Toronto FC in all competitions just once, doing so in the 2018 season.
New York City FC has won two of its last four four matches (D2)after winning two of its previous 21 in all competitions (D8 L11). Three of New York City FC’s four wins since late April have come against Canadian opposition, including a 5-0 win over Toronto FC in the Leagues Cup in July.
Toronto FC is winless in 18 straight away matches in all competitions (D4 L14) including losing the last seven in a row by a combined score of
21-1. Toronto FC’s last road win was a 2-0 victory at Charlotte FC in August 2022.
Santiago Rodriguez set up five chances for teammates in New York City FC’s win over Orlando City SC on Wednesday, taking his total to a team-high 54 chances created this season, over 20 more than any other New York City FC player in 2023.
Toronto FC has failed to score in five straight away matches in all competitions, including the 4-0 defeat to Inter Miami FC on Wednesday. Toronto FC has failed to score in 10 of its last 13 away matches in all competitions (4 total goals) dating back to late March.