Toronto FC Draws with Red Bulls in Disappointing Home Opener

Toronto FC and the New York Red Bulls played to a 1-1 draw on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at BMO Field in Toronto’s home opener. Dániel Sallói scored for Toronto in the 43rd minute, but Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting equalized for New York in the 98th minute, denying TFC a victory.

Match Recap

The match marked Michael Bradley’s return to Toronto as the Red Bulls’ head coach. Sallói’s goal came after a quick outlet pass from goalkeeper Luka Gavran to Djordje Mihailovic, who then found Sallói for a one-touch chip shot over Ethan Horvath. Despite controlling much of the match with 63.3% possession and a 18-12 shot advantage, the Red Bulls were unable to break through until Choupo-Moting’s late goal off a corner kick.

Fraser Expresses Disappointment

Toronto FC coach Robin Fraser expressed his disappointment with the team’s performance, stating that they lacked the energy and sharpness displayed in their previous 1-0 win against FC Cincinnati. “It didn’t experience like we were as energetic as we needed to be from the very beginning,” Fraser said. He emphasized the importance of matching the energy of aggressive teams like the Red Bulls, something he felt TFC failed to do.

Sallói and Gavran Shine for TFC

Despite the draw, several Toronto players had standout performances. Dániel Sallói continued to demonstrate his goal-scoring ability, while Luka Gavran made crucial saves throughout the match. Josh Sargent also made a promising debut, generating three shots and a 1.04 xG in just 20 minutes of play.

MLS Weekend Roundup

Elsewhere in Major League Soccer, the Vancouver Whitecaps remained undefeated with a perfect 4-0 record after a dominant 6-0 victory over Minnesota United. CF Montreal, however, continued to struggle, falling 2-1 to Orlando City after a promising 3-0 win over the Red Bulls the previous week. Prince Owusu and Wiki Carmona have accounted for all of Montreal’s goals this season.

Looking Ahead

Toronto FC will next host Columbus on Saturday, while the New York Red Bulls will travel to Charlotte. TFC will demand to rediscover its energy and sharpness to secure a win against Columbus and build upon the positive moments from Saturday’s match.