Vilsaint Scores in Toronto FC Debut to Tie Visiting Crew 1-1
Jules-Anthony Vilsaint scored his first goal for Toronto FC to secure a late equalizer, helping maintain the team's slim playoff hopes, officials said.
- The Columbus Crew and Toronto FC played to a 1-1 draw at BMO Field on August 16, 2025, in a Major League Soccer match.
- Columbus took an early lead with Diego Rossi scoring in the eighth minute, while new Toronto signing Jules-Anthony Vilsaint scored a late equalizer.
- Columbus dominated possession with 58% and recorded 11 shots compared to Toronto's 8, while Toronto's expected goals increased from 0.16 in the first half to 0.75 by the conclusion of the game.
- Rossi scored his 14th goal this season, and Toronto goalkeeper Sean Johnson made six saves as Vilsaint provided an immediate impact off the bench.
- The Crew remain fifth in the Eastern Conference, while Toronto FC, in 12th place, kept slim playoff hopes alive but need better attacking cohesion going forward.
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