Toronto FC salvage draw with Austin FC, extend unbeaten run to six games

Suara Pecari – 19 April 2026 | Toronto FC secured a 3-3 draw against Austin FC at BMO Field on Saturday, extending its unbeaten run to six matches.

The match featured a flurry of second‑half goals, with five of the six goals coming after halftime.

Austin opened the scoring in the 29th minute through Jon Bell, who finished a close‑range effort after a long throw‑in.

Toronto equalised seven minutes later when Daniel Sallói deflected a low cross from José Cifuentes into the net.

Sallói’s goal marked his third of the season, keeping him among the team’s leading scorers.

At the 52nd minute, Sallói scored his third goal of the campaign, capitalising on a deflected cross to level the score.

Richie Laryea restored Toronto’s advantage in the 67th minute with a left‑footed strike from the edge of the box.

Austin responded quickly, with Facundo Torres finding the net in the 78th minute after receiving a pass from Robert Taylor and Myrto Uzuni.

Four minutes later, substitute Christian Ramírez scored to put Austin ahead 3‑2.

Defender Kobe Franklin netted his first MLS goal in the 88th minute, redirecting a ricochet off the right post to secure the draw.

The match ended without additional injury‑time goals, leaving the final score at 3‑3.

Toronto’s goalkeeper Luka Gavran made three key saves, including a sprawling stop on Myrto Uzuni in the first half.

Austin’s goalkeeper Brad Stuver recorded eight saves, five of them in the opening half, keeping his side competitive.

The result maintains Toronto’s unbeaten record at BMO Field, now 12 matches without a loss since June 2025.

In the league, Toronto sits with three wins and three draws in its six‑game unbeaten stretch.

The club’s home form improves to 2‑0‑3 across five matches, contributing to its overall points tally.

Head coach Robin Fraser announced tactical tweaks ahead of the next fixtures, inserting Kobe Franklin and Raheem Edwards into the starting eleven.

Toronto will host Philadelphia Union on Wednesday, followed by a clash with Atlanta United on April 25.

Austin’s upcoming schedule includes a visit to the San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday.

Both teams remain in the Western Conference battle, with Toronto aiming to convert draws into wins.

The match also highlighted disciplinary moments, as Austin defender Nicolás Dubésarsky received a yellow after a brief VAR review of an initial red card.

Toronto’s attacking surge in the second half demonstrated depth, with three different players scoring after halftime.

Franklin’s goal marked a personal milestone, being his first career MLS tally in his 69th appearance.

Laryea’s strike was his second of the season and the 15th of his career with Toronto.

Bell’s early goal was his fifth of the season, adding to his two‑goal tally for Austin.

Torres, in his debut season with Austin, recorded his first goal for the club, having previously amassed 37 goals with Orlando City.

Ramírez added his second goal of the year, bringing his career total to 57 in 192 matches.

The high‑scoring encounter reflected both teams’ offensive intent but also defensive lapses in the closing stages.

Toronto FC II, the club’s reserve side, recorded a 1‑0 win over Philadelphia Union II on Friday, extending the organization’s positive momentum.

The reserve side’s solitary goal came from an own‑goal after a cross struck the opposing defender’s leg.

Toronto FC’s overall program now enjoys unbeaten runs at senior and reserve levels, underscoring depth in the squad.

The club’s supporters praised the resilience shown by the senior team, noting the ability to recover from a two‑goal deficit.

Toronto’s next home match against Philadelphia Union will test whether the team can secure a win and continue its streak.

With the season entering its crucial phase, Toronto FC aims to translate its unbeaten record into higher placement in the MLS standings.