Major League Soccer Gameweek 5
Toronto FC 2 - 1 FT Columbus Crew
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
W. Abou Ali 4'
Dylan Chambost 45'
HT
46' โ J. Sargent โD. Mihailovic
56' J. Cifuentes
โ T. Habroune โJ. Thiare 66'
โ D. Chambost โR. Camacho 66'
75' โ D. Kerr โE. Aristizabal
75' โ J. Cifuentes โM. Henry
โ M. Arfsten โH. Picard 81'
83' W. Zimmerman (D. Mihailovic)
87' Walker Zimmerman
โ D. Rossi โS. Bangoura 88'
โ A. Gomes โN. Akhundzade 88'
90'+2 โ A. Coello โZ. Monlouis
Jamal Thiarรฉ 90'+8
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Toronto FC
Goalkeepers
Luka Gavran 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Richmond Laryea
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
10
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Walker Zimmerman 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Benjamรญn Kuscevic 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Deandre Kerr
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Alonso Coello
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jonathan Osorio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Raheem Edwards 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Josรฉ Cifuentes 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Dรกniel Sallรณi
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Josh Sargent
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
William Yarbrough 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
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
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Djordje Mihailoviฤ 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
45
Minutes
7
Rating
Kosi Thompson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Markus Cimermancic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Malik Henry
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Derrick Etienne Jr.
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emilio Aristizรกbal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Columbus Crew
Goalkeepers
Patrick Schulte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Marcelo Herrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Steven Moreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sean Zawadzki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Malte Amundsen 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
7
Tackles
69%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Diego Rossi 
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
21%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Dylan Chambost
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Andrรฉ Gomes
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
35%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
Maximilian Arfsten 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Forwards
Taha Habroune
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Wessam Abou Ali
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Nicholas Hagen
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Rudy Camacho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yevhen Cheberko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dรกniel Gazdag
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amar Sejdiฤ
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sรฉkou Bangoura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Picard 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
4
Duels Won
100%
Win %
Nariman Akhundzade
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jamal Thiarรฉ
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/20/2025 | Columbus Crew | 1 - 1 | Toronto FC | Major League Soccer | Lower.com Field |
| 08/16/2025 | Toronto FC | 1 - 1 | Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer | BMO Field |
| 09/18/2024 | Toronto FC | 0 - 2 | Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer | BMO Field |
| 07/06/2024 | Columbus Crew | 4 - 0 | Toronto FC | Major League Soccer | Lower.com Field |
| 02/10/2024 | Toronto FC | 2 - 4 | Columbus Crew | Friendlies Clubs | TBC |
| 08/26/2023 | Columbus Crew | 2 - 0 | Toronto FC | Major League Soccer | Lower.com Field |
| 03/12/2023 | Toronto FC | 1 - 1 | Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer | BMO Field |
| 06/29/2022 | Toronto FC | 1 - 2 | Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer | BMO Field |
09/20/2025
08/16/2025
09/18/2024
07/06/2024
02/10/2024
08/26/2023
03/12/2023
06/29/2022
Toronto FC Win
Columbus Crew Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +9
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: -6
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -12
P: 3 GD: -2
League Standings
P: 26 GD: +32
P: 26 GD: +12
P: 26 GD: +15
P: 26 GD: +10
P: 25 GD: +7
P: 26 GD: +8
P: 26 GD: -14
P: 26 GD: -14
P: 25 GD: -7
P: 26 GD: +5
P: 25 GD: -8
P: 26 GD: -10
P: 26 GD: -5
P: 26 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Toronto FC
Columbus Crew
Toronto FC
Columbus Crew
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
BMO Field Erupts as Toronto Mounts Late Comeback
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 58/100. An early defensive lapse couldn't break the hosts, who rallied fiercely for a vital 2-1 first-leg advantage in front of a raucous home crowd.
The Opening Act
The Stakes were palpable from the opening whistle of this two-legged showdown, but Toronto FC found themselves instantly on the back foot. The visitors silenced BMO Field in the fourth minute when W. Abou Ali clinically finished an early opportunity. Columbus Crew utilized that momentum to dictate the early tempo, as they controlled possession with a fluid 56 percent share. The away side looked perfectly comfortable absorbing pressure and springing forward, executing their tactical game plan to frustrate the Canadian outfit. Despite falling behind so early, the home team refused to capitulate. They knew they could ill afford to travel to Ohio in October facing a multi-goal deficit. The early stages tested their psychological resilience, but they slowly began to navigate the spaces between the lines to regain a foothold.
The Pivot
Returning from the locker room, the home side dramatically shifted the Intensity of the contest. The turning point arrived in the 56th minute when J. Cifuentes finally breached the resolute Columbus defense, burying a deserved equalizer that completely altered the stadium's atmosphere. From that moment forward, the field tilted entirely in one direction. Toronto generated a relentless wave of attacking phases, ultimately forcing 10 corner kicks as they peppered the penalty area. The sheer volume of set pieces created a suffocating environment for the visitors. Every time Columbus tried to clear their lines, a red shirt was there to recycle possession and restart the siege, keeping the away side pinned deep in their own territory.
Resolution
The ultimate Balance of the series shifted in the 83rd minute thanks to a masterstroke. Substitute D. Mihailovic entered the fray and instantly provided the necessary creative spark, delivering a pinpoint assist for the surging W. Zimmerman to home the decisive 2-1 winner. Even with Malte Amundsen putting in a heroic, standout shift on the backline for Columbus, the visitors could not hold off the late surge. The final whistle confirmed a crucial first-leg victory for Toronto. Now, the scene shifts to the return leg on October 24, where Columbus will look to overturn this narrow deficit on their home turf. This hard-fought triumph gives the hosts exactly the lifeline they needed.
Key Questions
How did Toronto FC complete the comeback from behind?
After falling behind early, Josรฉ Cifuentes equalized in the 56th minute before Djordje Mihailovic assisted Walker Zimmerman for the decisive 83rd-minute winner at BMO Field.
How did substitute Walker Zimmerman change the game?
While starting the match, Walker Zimmerman delivered the ultimate decisive blow. He rose to the occasion in the 83rd minute, scoring the vital winning goal.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Toronto FC and Columbus Crew Seek Early Season Momentum
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 49/100. An evenly matched clash at BMO Field offers both sides a vital chance to establish rhythm before their return encounter later this year.
The Setup
Early season standings have not settled yet, but the pressure is already mounting in Major League Soccer. Toronto FC currently sit seventh, coming off consecutive losses that spoiled an otherwise promising start to their campaign. Meanwhile, Columbus Crew are still desperately hunting for their very first victory, lingering down in fourteenth place. Their dismal run yields a Form rating that demands an immediate turnaround. The competitive Balance is remarkably tight here, with the odds virtually split right down the middle between a home win and an away ambush. Fans gathering at BMO Field will be watching closely, especially knowing this is just the first chapter in a two-leg series; the return fixture awaits in Ohio on October 24. With both teams boasting a respectable Stars rating, expect elite individuals like J. Sargent to step up and try to tilt the scales for the Canadian hosts.
Key Battle
The decisive conflict will materialize directly in the middle of the park. Toronto's midfield engine must dictate the tempo, monopolize possession, and shield their backline from quick transition play. If the visiting attackers can bypass the initial pressing traps, they are uniquely positioned to exploit the wide spaces left behind by advancing fullbacks. This tactical tug-of-war will likely determine who controls the match's rhythm.
Our Prediction
Columbus's desperate need for a win meets Toronto's deep desire to stop their recent mini-slide. We expect a tense, tightly contested draw. The Crew will likely strike first on the counter-attack, capitalizing on their pace out wide, but Toronto's robust home advantage and relentless pressure should be enough to pull them level late in the second half.