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New York City FC Takes on Toronto in Eastern Conference Play

NYCFC has allowed just 23 goals in Eastern Conference play, while Toronto FC enters 11th and seeks a needed road result.

  • NYCFC hosts Toronto on Friday at 7:30 p.m. in The Bronx for their first meeting of the season. The Eastern Conference matchup pits fourth-ranked NYCFC against 11th-place Toronto.
  • Entering the contest, NYCFC holds a 7-6-4 record while Toronto arrives with a 3-7-7 mark. The gap in standings reflects their divergent seasons within the conference.
  • NYCFC's Nicolas Ezequiel Fernandez Mercau leads with 12 goals, while Toronto counters with Daniel Salloi's four goals and three assists. Emilio Aristizabal has added three goals over the past 10 games.
  • Oddsmakers list NYCFC at-161, with Toronto at +397 and a Draw at +299. The over/under goal total is set at 2.5, reflecting expectations for a competitive Eastern Conference clash.
  • Soccer enthusiasm in the city remains elevated following NYC Open Play's successful World Cup program. The partnership between NYCFC, NYC Parks, and the Hudson River Park Trust delivered free late-night field access to thousands of fans.
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New York City FC takes on Toronto in Eastern Conference play

New York City FC plays Toronto in conference play.

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Waking The Red broke the news on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
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