New York City vs Toronto – News and Probable Lineups

In the concluding match for July of the 2026 MLS regular season, New York City FC will host Toronto at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx this Friday.

A recent 3-1 victory against Chicago Fire propelled the Pigeons to fifth place in the Eastern Conference, while Toronto is in 12th after a narrow 2-1 defeat to DC United.

Match overview

A fast start and clinical finishing saw New York City secure their second consecutive league win against Chicago last week, converting all three of their attempts on goal.

With a win on Friday, Pascal Jansen’s team would match their longest winning streak of the 2026 regular season (three) and would also build upon their domestic winning streak at Yankee Stadium to three matches.

The Boys in Blue have points from three successive MLS matches at Yankee Stadium, suffering just one domestic loss at home this year (3-2 against Inter Miami in March).

Recently, New York City has been particularly sharp in their attacking play at this stadium, scoring three or more goals in their last three regular season matches in the Bronx.

A victory on Friday could push them up to fourth place in the Eastern Conference, as they currently trail the Fire by just one point.

NYCFC is aiming to extend their home winning streak against Toronto in all competitions to six games this Friday, having netted a total of 18 goals in their last five home encounters with the Reds.

While Toronto has managed to keep several of their recent matches competitive, it hasn’t resulted in significant movement in their standings.

Robin Fraser’s squad saw their unbeaten streak of two matches in MLS come to an end last week, now sitting six points behind the playoff line in the Eastern Conference.

Of their seven losses this season, four have been by just one goal, including three occurring away from BMO Field.

Toronto has scored once or fewer in their last seven regular season away encounters, finding the net only once in those outings.

Since their draw against New York City FC in May 2021, the Reds have lost all their regular season fixtures against clubs from New York as visitors.

TFC will be looking to break a six-match competitive losing streak to NYCFC on Friday, having scored just two goals in their last four away games against the Pigeons.

Team News

New York City may be without Kai Trewin, Keaton Parks, Kevin O’Toole, Aiden O’Neil, Maximiliano Moralez, Alonso Martinez, Mac Learned and Drew Baiera, who were all unavailable for their last match due to leg injuries.

Nicolas Fernandez has found the net in three consecutive MLS matches, as he, Agustin Ojeda, and Malachi Jones all scored against Chicago last weekend.

On the Toronto side, Lazar Stefanovic is doubtful due to a foot injury, Matheus Pereira is dealing with a groin issue, Nelson Palacio is questionable with a lower body injury, while Nicksoen Gomis and Markus Cimermancic are likely to miss this weekend’s game as they recover from thigh injuries.

Theo Corbeanu scored their only goal last week, while an own goal by Kobe Franklin gave DC the lead in the first half.

New York City FC probable starting XI:

Freese; Gray, Martins, Sands, Cavallo; Shore, N. Fernandez, Perea; Ojeda, Magno, Jones

Toronto probable starting XI:

Gavran; Monlouis, Zimmerman, Gilman; Franklin, Laryea, Osorio, Salloi; Corbeanu, Mihailovic; Vilsaint

At home, New York City is operating at full throttle and is expected to continue that trend against a Toronto team that has appeared overwhelmed when playing in New York.