Toronto FC vs Orlando City: the preview
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MLS 2026 · Matchday 29
Information updated on Saturday, September 12
Toronto FC arrives in Florida riding a six-match unbeaten streak that has kept the team within striking distance of the playoff positions. For Orlando City, the objective is to maintain momentum after a narrow victory in Atlanta, aiming to widen the two-point gap currently separating the sides in the Eastern Conference standings.
Key facts
- Orlando City are unbeaten in 5 games in the competition.
- Orlando City took 9 of the last 9 points available.
Current form
How each side arrives and where they stand.
Recent form
Toronto FC
Orlando City
12° with 29 points 6W · 11D · 8L · 38:46
6° with 34 points 10W · 4D · 11L · 44:56
Averages 2 goals for and 2.17 goals against per match
Averages 2.17 goals for and 1.33 goals against per match
| L | @ Orlando City | 0-3 |
| W | Nashville SC | 2-1 |
| D | Chicago Fire | 4-4 |
| D | New York City FC | 1-1 |
| W | @ Inter Miami | 2-1 |
| W | Toronto FC | 3-0 |
| W | @ Atlanta United | 3-2 |
| W | San Diego FC | 1-0 |
| D | @ Minnesota United | 3-3 |
| W | Real Salt Lake | 2-1 |
Where they stand Group A
| Team | MP | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 25 | +29 | 54 |
| 2 | Inter Miami | 25 | +15 | 45 |
| 3 | New England Rev. | 24 | +9 | 40 |
| 4 | Charlotte FC | 25 | +9 | 40 |
| 5 | Chicago Fire | 23 | +11 | 39 |
| 6 | Orlando City | 25 | -12 | 34 |
| 7 | New York City FC | 25 | +6 | 32 |
| 8 | FC Cincinnati | 24 | -7 | 32 |
| 9 | Philadelphia Union | 24 | +2 | 30 |
| 10 | New York Red Bulls | 25 | -15 | 30 |
| 11 | DC United | 24 | -7 | 29 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 25 | -8 | 29 |
| 13 | Columbus Crew | 25 | -7 | 23 |
| 14 | Atlanta United | 25 | -14 | 23 |
| 15 | Montreal Impact | 25 | -20 | 21 |
How they play
Average of the most recent matches with stats available (7 and 7 respectively).
The difference-makers
Who scores, when they score and who starts.
Who scores the goals
Toronto FC
| Josh Sargent | 7 | goals | ||
| Dániel Sallói | 7 | goals | ||
| Derrick Etienne Junior | 4 | goals | ||
| Emilio Aristizábal | 4 | goals | ||
| Niklas Dorsch | 2 | goals |
Orlando City
| Martin Ojeda | 11 | goals | 1 | ast. |
| Antoine Griezmann | 8 | goals | ||
| Tyrese Spicer | 6 | goals | ||
| Iván Angulo | 3 | goals | ||
| Griffin Dorsey | 3 | goals |
Toronto FC. Martin Ojeda remains the focal point of the attack. With 11 goals in 17 appearances, he accounts for over a quarter of the team's total production, providing the clinical finishing necessary to sustain the recent run of positive results.
Orlando City. Josh Sargent and Daniel Salloi lead the visiting attack, providing consistent output for a squad that has relied on efficient conversion rates to sustain their recent unbeaten run despite lower average possession figures.
When they score
Toronto FC 35 goals
Orlando City 44 goals
Orlando City shows a clear tendency to strike early, netting nearly a third of its goals between the 16th and 30th minutes. Conversely, Toronto FC displays late-game resilience, with 20 of its 35 goals occurring after the hour mark.
Head to head
What happened every time they met.
The historical record between these clubs displays a clear trend, as the two sides have yet to register a draw in their six previous meetings. Orlando City holds the advantage with four victories, though Toronto FC has demonstrated scoring proficiency in recent encounters.
Head-to-head record
Who scored in these meetings
Duncan McGuire has been the primary threat for Orlando City, netting five times against Toronto FC. While the fixture lacks draws, it remains a disciplined affair, averaging fewer than five yellow cards per match despite the attacking frequency of both sides.
| Matchday | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 12/9/26 | Orlando City 3-0 Toronto FC | MLS 2026 |
| 18/10/25 | Toronto FC 4-2 Orlando City | Major League Soccer |
| 2/3/25 | Orlando City 4-2 Toronto FC | Major League Soccer |
| 3/7/24 | Toronto FC 1-2 Orlando City | Major League Soccer |
| 27/4/24 | Orlando City 1-2 Toronto FC | Major League Soccer |
| 21/10/23 | Toronto FC 0-2 Orlando City | Major League Soccer |
| 4/7/23 | Orlando City 4-0 Toronto FC | Major League Soccer |