October 28• BMO Field, Toronto
TORONTO — Toronto FC kept its 2026 MLS playoff hopes alive with a dramatic second-half comeback, defeating D.C. United 2–1 in the club’s regular-season home finale on Wednesday night.
Captain Jonathan Osorio equalized in the 64th minute before striker Josh Sargent delivered the decisive goal in the 86th minute.
The victory gave the Reds three crucial points and kept their postseason ambitions alive with two regular-season matches remaining.
29′ — D.C. United goal
Andre Dozzell (Silvan Hefti)
Dozzell opened the scoring with a low, left-footed finish after Hefti and Matti Peltola combined to create the opportunity.
Toronto went into halftime trailing 1–0.
64′ — Toronto FC goal
Jonathan Osorio (Djordje Mihailovic)
Mihailovic delivered an in-swinging corner that Josh Sargent redirected into the danger area.
The ball deflected off Osorio and crossed the line, bringing Toronto level at 1–1.
86′ — Toronto FC goal
Josh Sargent
Theo Corbeanu struck the post with a left-footed effort, and Sargent reacted quickly to guide the rebound into the net.
His ninth goal of the season completed Toronto’s comeback.
Three Key Talking Points
Osorio delivers another historic milestone.
The Toronto captain scored in his 14th consecutive season with the club, extending his franchise record. The goal was the 70th of his Toronto FC career.
Sargent makes the difference. His decisive finish rewarded Toronto’s persistence and gave the Reds the lead when the match was approaching its final minutes.
The playoff chase remains alive.
Toronto improved to 39 points and stayed within reach of the Eastern Conference playoff places with two regular-season games left.
Standout Performers
Josh Sargent, Toronto FC: Scored the winning goal and helped set up Osorio’s equalizer.
Jonathan Osorio, Toronto FC: Captained the comeback and reached the 70-goal milestone for the club.
Djordje Mihailovic, Toronto FC: Provided the corner-kick delivery for the equalizer.
Andre Dozzell, D.C. United: Scored his first MLS goal and gave the visitors an early advantage.
What’s Next
Toronto FC travel to face Atlanta United on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET.
With the regular season nearing its conclusion, Toronto will need another strong performance to keep its playoff hopes intact.
Final Verdict: Toronto FC showed resilience when it mattered most.
After a frustrating first half, the Reds responded with two second-half goals, secured a valuable home victory and gave their supporters another reason to believe in a late-season playoff push.
