Toronto FC 2 - 1 FT Nashville SC
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
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Red Cards
Match Events
HT
59' โ Jackson Gilman โMatheus Pereira de Souza
59' โ Lewis Morgan โTheo Corbeanu
59' โ Benjamin Kuscevic โNickseon Gomis
โ Elias Saad โAhmed Qasim 66'
70' โ Niklas Dorsch โMarkus Cimermancic
72' Dรกniel Sallรณi (Theo Corbeanu)
โ Daniel Lovitz โAndy Najar 74'
โ Edvard Sandvik Tagseth โPatrick Yazbek 74'
75' โ Josh Sargent โEmilio Aristizรกbal
โ Cristian Espinoza โShakur Mohammed 87'
90'+3 Emilio Aristizรกbal (Dรกniel Sallรณi)
90'+7 Luka Gavran
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Toronto FC
Goalkeepers
Luka Gavran 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Richmond Laryea 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Walker Zimmerman 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Benjamรญn Kuscevic 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
J. Gilman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Midfielders
Lewis Morgan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Niklas Dorsch 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
2
Fouls
6
Rating
Alonso Coello
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
52%
Pass Acc
Dรกniel Sallรณi 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
8.8
Rating
Forwards
Josh Sargent
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Derrick Etienne Jr.
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
William Yarbrough 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Raheem Edwards
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kobe Franklin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nickseon Gomis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zane Monlouis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus Pereira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Markus Cimermancic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Theo Corbeanu
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
8%
Pass Acc
Emilio Aristizรกbal 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.6
Rating
Nashville SC
Goalkeepers
Brian Schwake
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Reed Baker-Whiting 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
6
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Jack Maher
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maxwell Woledzi
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Daniel Lovitz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Midfielders
Matthew Corcoran
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Edvard Tagseth
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Elias Saad
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Forwards
Cristian Espinoza 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
28%
Pass Acc
6.0
Rating
Sam Surridge
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hany Mukhtar 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Joe Willis
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Josh Bauer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andy Najar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeisson Palacios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shakur Mohammed
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alex Muyl
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bryan Acosta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Patrick Yazbek
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ahmed Qasem
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/20/2025 | Nashville SC | 1 - 0 | Toronto FC | Major League Soccer | Geodis Park |
| 05/24/2025 | Toronto FC | 1 - 2 | Nashville SC | Major League Soccer | BMO Field |
| 06/19/2024 | Toronto FC | 1 - 2 | Nashville SC | Major League Soccer | BMO Field |
| 05/16/2024 | Nashville SC | 2 - 0 | Toronto FC | Major League Soccer | GEODIS Park |
| 06/10/2023 | Toronto FC | 1 - 1 | Nashville SC | Major League Soccer | BMO Field |
| 04/09/2023 | Nashville SC | 0 - 0 | Toronto FC | Major League Soccer | GEODIS Park |
| 08/07/2022 | Nashville SC | 3 - 4 | Toronto FC | Major League Soccer | GEODIS Park |
| 09/18/2021 | Toronto FC | 2 - 1 | Nashville SC | Major League Soccer | BMO Field |
| 08/01/2021 | Toronto FC | 1 - 1 | Nashville SC | Major League Soccer | BMO Field |
07/20/2025
05/24/2025
06/19/2024
05/16/2024
06/10/2023
04/09/2023
08/07/2022
09/18/2021
08/01/2021
Toronto FC Win
Nashville SC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 21 GD: +26
P: 20 GD: +13
P: 19 GD: +13
P: 20 GD: +10
P: 19 GD: +6
P: 21 GD: +2
P: 18 GD: -2
P: 20 GD: +4
P: 19 GD: -2
P: 18 GD: -9
P: 20 GD: -13
P: 18 GD: -14
P: 21 GD: -14
P: 19 GD: -8
P: 19 GD: -12
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
Nashville SC
Toronto FC
Nashville SC
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Toronto FC Stun League Leaders Nashville in Late BMO Field Thriller
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 44/100. Toronto FC turned the Eastern Conference hierarchy upside down with a dramatic stoppage-time victory over top-seeded Nashville SC.
Opening Act
The matchup at BMO Field began with a cold dose of reality for the home supporters, as Nashville SC struck early. Barely three minutes into the game, Niklas Dorsch found the back of the net to put the high-flying visitors ahead. Holding a commanding position at the top of the standings, Nashville controlled possession comfortably at 58% throughout the half. The Stakes were unmistakably high for the visitors, who aggressively pushed forward and forced 8 corner kicks, pressing to double their advantage. However, Toronto FC refused to buckle under the sustained pressure. Both goalkeepers were incredibly busy, ultimately combining for 10 crucial saves on the night. This defensive resilience preserved a delicate Balance, keeping the eighth-place Canadian side well within striking distance as the first half concluded.
The Pivot
The second half transformed into a completely different tactical battle as the home side adjusted their shape and started finding spaces behind the Nashville defense. The crucial turning point arrived just past the hour mark when the coaching staff introduced Theo Corbeanu to the fray. His fresh legs immediately troubled the tiring backline. In the 72nd minute, Corbeanu slipped a perfectly timed pass to Dรกniel Sallรณi, who confidently hammered home the equalizer. This spectacular breakthrough sent the stadium into a frenzy and drastically elevated the Intensity rating of the contest. The game opened up into a chaotic, end-to-end spectacle featuring a combined 27 shots, with 12 hitting the target. Nashville's earlier dominance evaporated, replaced by a frantic scramble to regain control against a suddenly energized Toronto attacking unit.
Resolution
Just as the league leaders seemed ready to settle for a hard-fought draw on the road, another tactical substitution proved absolutely devastating. Entering the game in the 75th minute, Emilio Aristizรกbal became the ultimate hero in the dying moments of the match. Deep into stoppage time, Sallรณi turned provider, delivering a pinpoint ball that Aristizรกbal calmly slotted away in the 90th minute to seal a stunning 2-1 victory. The scoreboard highlighted a monumental Upset, completely defying the probability gap that heavily favored the top seed. This late heroics not only snapped Nashville's impressive unbeaten streak but also injected massive belief into Toronto's campaign. The final whistle triggered wild celebrations at BMO Field, proving that the gap between first and eighth place is razor-thin when momentum shifts.
Key Questions
What made D. Sallรณi the Man of the Match?
Dรกniel Sallรณi orchestrated the historic comeback, decisively scoring the 72nd-minute equalizer before providing the game-winning assist to Emilio Aristizรกbal deep into stoppage time.
How did substitute D. Sallรณi change the game?
Despite actually starting the match, Sallรณi's late-game energy proved transformative, sparking the second-half revival with a brilliant goal and a perfectly timed 90th-minute assist.
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.
Nashville's Title Charge Meets Toronto Resistance
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 79/100. The visitors are chasing the championship with ruthless momentum, but a desperate home side could throw a spanner in the works.
The Setup
The title race heats up as Nashville SC travel to BMO Field to face Toronto FC. Sitting at the summit of the table with a commanding 52 points, the visitors boast a Form rating that signals absolute dominance. With four wins in their last five outings, Nashville look unstoppable on the road. Meanwhile, Toronto languish in tenth place. The hosts display a modest Balance and have struggled to turn draws into victories, making this September clash a massive test of their resilience. High Stakes for the visiting side mean they will not take their foot off the gas as they hunt the championship.
Key Battle
The match could be decided by the attacking spearheads. Dรกniel Sallรณi needs to conjure moments of magic for the home side to pierce a stubborn visiting defense. However, the true danger lies on the other side with Hany Mukhtar. The Nashville talisman elevates his team's Stars rating to elite levels and has the ability to tear through Toronto's fragile backline with ease.
Our Prediction
Nashville's overwhelming quality and away expertise should prove too much for the struggling hosts. Expect the visitors to control the tempo, strike on the transition, and secure a comfortable 2-0 victory to cement their title credentials.