TFC are back at home this weekend as they host New York City FC at BMO Field amid the fun and chaos that is the Canadian National Exhibition.<\/p>\n
NYCFC\u2019s recent struggles<\/p>\n
The month of August has not been kind to NYCFC thus far \u2014 they are yet to win a match in league play.<\/p>\n
On August 16, they played Philadelphia Union at Yankee Stadium and let a 2-0 lead slip, ultimately losing 3-2 with the help of a six-minute brace from Uruguayan\u00a0striker Bruno Damiani. On August 19, they were defeated 2-1 by FC Cincinnati in heart-breaking fashion at TQL Stadium. Cincy Designated Player Evander scored the game-winner in the 91st minute. Last Sunday, August 23, New York drew 1-1 away to the Revolution. NYCFC Head coach Pascal Jansen has U.S. international goalkeeper Matt Freese to thank for the point. Freese made four saves on the day, including a penalty save on Revs captain Carles Gil in the 27th minute.<\/p>\n
That result vs. New England was New York\u2019s first point earned since their 1-1 tie with Reds on July 31 in the Bronx<\/a>. On Tuesday, TFC striker Josh Sargent spoke to reporters, including Waking The Red, on the matchup with NYCFC.<\/p>\n \u201cThey\u2019re a quality team, they have good players. Last time we played them, it wasn\u2019t easy. I think we\u2019re in a bit of a better place now mentally as a team, so hopefully it\u2019ll be a good performance again, build off of last week and get a good result,\u201d Sargent said.<\/p>\n This weekend\u2019s fixture between the Pigeons and the Reds is the last stop on their three-game road trip.<\/p>\n The boys in blue will return home for two matches (in different boroughs) on September 4 against Nashville SC at Yankee Stadium and on September 9 against the Revolution at Citi Field in Queens.<\/p>\n NYCFC has already endured one winless month this season, back in April when they gained just two points from five matches. If they want to avoid having two winless months in 2026, Jansen\u2019s injury-plagued squad must put on a solid performance against a red-hot Toronto side.<\/p>\n TFC almost back to full strength<\/p>\n Over the past few years, Toronto FC have been known throughout the league as a team that struggles to stay fit. They even appointed a director of player health and high performance<\/a> in order to maintain a healthy squad week in, week out.<\/p>\n As of last week\u2019s MLS injury report, TFC only have four names listed. German midfielder and game-changer Niklas Dorsch remains out<\/a> after undergoing surgery for a facial fracture as a result of Allan Saint-Maximin\u2019s flailing arm during the Charlotte game. Forward Deandre Kerr has dealt with a lower body injury for some time, midfielder Nelson Palacio has been working on reconditioning and should be available for selection this weekend. Captain Jonathan Osorio remains out with a leg injury<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSC9931-scaled-e1787252979790-904x509.jpg\")
Courtesy: Shaun McLeod\/Canadian Soccer Daily<\/p>\n