Major League Soccer Gameweek 26
St. Louis City 3 - 1 FT Toronto FC
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
W. Zimmerman 23'
28' C. Wallem
41' C. Holse (A. Matan)
HT
46' ↓ S. Jeong ↑S. Becher
54' T. Totland (A. Matan)
↓ W. Zimmerman ↑N. Gomis 57'
↓ N. Dorsch ↑J. Osorio 63'
↓ M. Cimermancic ↑T. Corbeanu 63'
↓ D. Etienne ↑Z. Monlouis 63'
68' S. Becher (C. Wallem)
73' F. Fall
A. Coello 74'
↓ J. Sargent ↑L. Morgan 75'
78' ↓ C. Wallem ↑D. Polvara
79' ↓ A. Matan ↑D. Edelman
85' ↓ Rafael Navarro ↑D. Downs
90' D. Downs
90'+2 ↓ C. Holse ↑T. Ostrak
Toronto FC 90'+7
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
St. Louis City
Goalkeepers
Roman Bürki 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jaziel Orozco 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Timo Baumgartl 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Fallou Fall
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
3
Blocks
Midfielders
Conrad Wallem 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
Chris Durkin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexandru Matan
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
2
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
Tomas Totland 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Jeong Sang-bin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Rafael Navarro 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Carl Johan Holse Justesen
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Ben Lundt 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lukas MacNaughton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rafael Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Edelman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dante Polvara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mykhi Joyner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomas Ostrak
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Simon Becher 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
49
Minutes
7.3
Rating
Damion Downs
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Toronto FC
Goalkeepers
Luka Gavran
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Derrick Etienne Jr.
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Richmond Laryea 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Walker Zimmerman
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Benjamín Kuscevic
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
6
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Matheus Pereira
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Alonso Coello
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
31%
Pass Acc
Niklas Dorsch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
63
Entry
Markus Cimermancic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
63
Entry
Forwards
Josh Sargent
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
75
Entry
Dániel Sallói
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
William Yarbrough
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jackson Gilman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nickseon Gomis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kobe Franklin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zane Monlouis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Osorio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Theo Corbeanu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emilio Aristizábal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lewis Morgan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/08/2023 | Toronto FC | 0 - 1 | St. Louis City | Major League Soccer | BMO Field |
07/08/2023
St. Louis City Win
Toronto FC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 22 GD: +29
P: 21 GD: +11
P: 21 GD: +5
P: 22 GD: 0
P: 21 GD: +7
P: 20 GD: 0
P: 22 GD: +4
P: 21 GD: +2
P: 21 GD: +1
P: 21 GD: -1
P: 20 GD: -4
P: 21 GD: -11
P: 20 GD: -5
P: 21 GD: -12
P: 20 GD: -26
League Standings
P: 25 GD: +33
P: 26 GD: +4
P: 26 GD: +9
P: 26 GD: +7
P: 26 GD: +8
P: 27 GD: +14
P: 26 GD: +1
P: 27 GD: -8
P: 26 GD: -1
P: 25 GD: 0
P: 26 GD: -12
P: 25 GD: -5
P: 24 GD: -5
P: 26 GD: -7
P: 25 GD: -34
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
St. Louis City
Toronto FC
St. Louis City
Toronto FC
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
City Slickers: St. Louis Roll Over Toronto at Energizer Park
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 68/100. A dominant offensive display solidified St. Louis City's position near the top of the table while leaving Toronto desperately searching for answers.
Opening Act
Stepping onto the pristine turf at Energizer Park, St. Louis City set an unyielding tempo right from the opening whistle. The home side completely dominated possession, suffocating the midfield and pinning Toronto FC deep inside their own defensive third. The sheer Intensity of the hosts' pressing game left the Canadian outfit scrambling to clear their lines under heavy duress. St. Louis dictated the rhythm with crisp passing and aggressive overlapping runs, peppering the penalty area from the start. A barrage of early attempts turned the visitors' penalty box into a shooting gallery, testing the backline time and again. Despite the initial onslaught, the opening thirty minutes saw a gritty defensive stand from the away side, desperately trying to weather the relentless Midwestern storm.
The Pivot
The stubborn deadlock was finally broken in the 41st minute, fundamentally shifting the Balance of the contest. A moment of pure creative brilliance from A. Matan unpicked the defensive lock, teeing up C. Holse to bury a clinical finish. This breakthrough validated the overwhelming statistical narrative, as the home side generated immense set-piece pressure with a dozen corners and an astonishing 26 shots overall. Once the initial goal breached the dam, the visitors' resistance fractured completely. Just after the interval, T. Totland doubled the advantage following another perfectly weighted assist from the mercurial Mățan. The offensive floodgates had officially opened, leaving the visitors entirely overwhelmed by the suffocating waves of attacking pressure.
Resolution
Recognizing the high Stakes of maintaining their top-of-the-table momentum, the home side effectively ended the contest through a brilliant tactical change. Substitute S. Becher made an immediate impact, adding a third goal in the 68th minute after coming on at halftime. If not for the heroic efforts of visiting goalkeeper Luka Gavran, who produced five crucial saves, the scoreline would have been significantly more punishing for the struggling visitors. Toronto managed a belated stoppage-time consolation goal immediately following a VAR-disallowed strike from D. Downs, but the outcome was long decided. The commanding three-point haul cements the hosts firmly in second place, proving their championship credentials for the remainder of the campaign.
Key Questions
What made Carlo Holse the Man of the Match?
A spectacular overall rating, a crucial opening goal, and five key passes highlighted his complete masterclass in the final third.
What does this mean for St. Louis City's season?
Sitting comfortably in second place with 35 points, this dominant home victory cements their status as legitimate contenders.
How did substitute Carlo Holse change the game?
While Holse actually started the match, his constant movement and elite distribution fundamentally altered the attacking dynamic from the beginning.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
St. Louis Eye Postseason Push as Toronto Seek Lifeline
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 71/100. With the hosts riding a commanding unbeaten streak and the visitors clinging to fading playoff hopes, this cross-conference clash at CITYPARK guarantees high-stakes intensity.
The Setup
Heading into this September 20, 2026 fixture, St. Louis City are flying high in fifth place in the Western Conference. They boast a formidable Form rating that highlights a five-match unbeaten run. While the overall Stakes rating is relatively modest for the home side as they sit comfortably above the playoff line, they cannot afford complacency. On the other side, Toronto FC find themselves languishing in 12th place. The visitors desperately need away points to revive a stuttering campaign and bridge the gap to the postseason spots. The structural Balance of the match suggests St. Louis have a distinct tactical advantage, but Toronto’s sheer desperation could fuel an unexpectedly tight encounter.
Key Battle
The duel in the final third pits Rafael Navarro against Toronto’s talisman, J. Sargent. Navarro is operating as an absolute goal machine for the hosts, meaning Toronto’s entire defensive game plan must revolve around denying him space in the box. Meanwhile, Sargent must be ruthlessly efficient with the limited service he is likely to receive on the counter-attack. A solid Stars rating confirms that both frontmen possess the individual brilliance required to turn the match on its head in a split second.
Our Prediction
We expect St. Louis City to dictate the tempo early on and exploit the flanks, pushing Toronto back into a low block. The visitors will try to frustrate the home crowd and look for quick transitions, but the relentless attacking waves from St. Louis should eventually crack their resistance. Our verdict leans toward a comfortable 2-0 home victory, with the breakthrough arriving just after the interval.