Toronto FC

Bernardeschi scored from the penalty spot in the 66th minute to pull Toronto even and then, with a powerful free kick, set the table for Mark-Anthony Kaye's ...

D.C. Four minutes later D.C. Miller joined D.C. Substitute Ayo Akinola got behind the D.C. Miller started in the D.C. TFC and D.C. A minute later, Petretta turned the ball over and Toronto was stretched thin. Prior too Saturday, Toronto and D.C. Toronto wrapped up the 2022 season with five straight losses, conceding four goals in four of the five games. Substitute Theodore Ku-Dipietro scored in the 98th minute as D.C. had the better start and pulled ahead in the 13th minute when designated player Mateusz Klich, in his MLS debut, was allowed to drive unchallenged down the middle of the field. Bernardeschi scored from the penalty spot in the 66th minute to pull Toronto even and then, with a powerful free kick, set the table for Mark-Anthony Kaye’s goal in the 83rd minute.

The 2023 MLS season is here! The Reds kick off their campaign in the American capital against Wayne Rooney's D.C. United.

United goal to his name after moving to MLS in August 2022, and he will look to get off to a positive start in 2023. Hoping to play the role of spoiler on Saturday will be D.C. With the likes of Fountas, Klich, and Benteke, Rooney will have to see that change. The front office has addressed the team from back to front, and Toronto now possesses what might be one of the strongest starting lineups in the league. has had a rough go of it for two seasons in a row, finishing eighth in the East in 2021, and then bottom of the pile last year. Adding the likes of Hedges, Sean Johnson, Victor Vazquez, Adama Diomande and Sigurd Rosted is a statement of intent from Toronto. 40’ - A big opportunity for D.C. 6:30 pm EST - Toronto FC begins their 2023 MLS season in Washington, D.C. No surprises for the starters, but Victor Vázquez and Deandre Kerr are not included in the matchday squad. Mark-Anthony Kaye was in the right spot at the right time to put away the rebound. A cross from Chris Durkin was met by Pedro Santos, his header goes wide of the target. 45’ - Great chance for TFC to equalise.

WASHINGTON - D.C. United matched Toronto FC's comeback with one of its own in a wild MLS season opener Saturday.

Miller joined D.C. Miller started in the D.C. TFC and D.C. Before Saturday, Toronto and D.C. Toronto wrapped up the 2022 season with five straight losses, conceding four goals in four of the games. TFC looked more composed in the second half and Bernardeschi pulled Toronto even from the penalty spot in the 66th minute after fullback Richie Laryea was taken down by 16-year-old defender Matai Akinmboni. The former Napoli captain was running after the ball when he suddenly stopped, holding his groin area while holding up an arm to tell the Toronto bench that he had a problem. had the better start and pulled ahead in the 13th minute when designated player Mateusz Klich, in his MLS debut, was allowed to drive unchallenged down the middle of the field. The Polish midfielder, who spent the last four seasons in England with Leeds United beat Sean Johnson with a right-footed shot from outside the penalty box. Bernardeschi scored from the penalty spot in the 66th minute to pull Toronto even and then, with a powerful free kick, set the table for Mark-Anthony Kaye’s goal that gave TFC a 2-1 lead in the 83rd minute. “That’s all I know at the moment.” “He felt something in the lower leg.

D.C. United's 2023 unveiling Saturday night — with Wayne Rooney and striker Christian Benteke entering their first full season as coach and scoring threat, ...

Rooney said he is hoping to fill at least one slot in the next week or two. began in 2007 as an academy player, and two years later he became the club’s first homegrown signing. The transfer window will close April 24 and reopen July 5. The 32-year-old will trial with Dundee United this week, according to Michael Bradley’s long ball connected with Laryea, who was clipped by Akinmboni in the box. The match turned physical and contentious. The void was filled by Victor Palsson, a well-traveled defensive midfielder, and Matai Akinmboni, a 16-year-old homegrown who debuted last year. Klich’s early goal from distance warmed the Audi Field audience, but Toronto answered with two in an 18-minute span of the second half. “We got the second goal, and I was like, ‘All right, we’re not stopping,’ ” Birnbaum said. I’m just really pleased with the lads because they put a lot of hard work into preseason and they rewarded themselves.” Ku-DiPietro and two other subs, teenage homegrowns Jackson Hopkins and Kristian Fletcher, sparked the uprising. The season-opening result followed a four-game losing streak and a six-game winless stretch that wrapped up last fall, when United finished last.

D.C. United forward Christian Benteke (20) reacts after scoring a goal against Toronto FC during the second half at ...

Toronto took the lead with eight minutes left to play when Bernardeschi left-footed a free kick towards the top left hand corner prompting a big save leaping save by DC keeper Tyler Miller. Bernardeschi’s goal came after TFC Bradley found right-back Richie Laryea down the field with a pass into the box and Laryea was knocked over by 16-year-old defender Matai Akinmboni for the penalty. Canouse picked up a yellow card in the 55th minute when he took Bernardeschi down. Seconds later, Akinola picked up a nice pass into the box from Michael Bradley and right-footed a shot off the cross car. A couple of minutes after the goal, TFC answered when Bernardeschi found countryman Insigne at the far post with a cross and Insigne just missed. TFC made major changes to the lineup in the off-season and now have a veteran-laden roster, including the 31-year-old Insigne.

D.C. United begin the 2023 MLS campaign on Saturday, February 25, when they take on Toronto FC at Audi Field. Kickoff is slated for 7:30 p.m. ET and the ...

Bring yours to the match and drop them off at Gate A ahead of the match! In addition to the Cherry Blossom Kit, fans can purchase the limited-edition D.C. A portion of all proceeds will go to It’s a match you on’t want to miss and The lingering doubt around how far the team can go in 2023 is out of sight and out of mind, according to Head Coach Wayne Rooney. and will reopen again from 6 p.m. The Club Shop will be open from 11 a.m. Whether you’re watching in-stadium or at home, download the D.C. On Saturday, February 25th the Black-and-Red return to Audi Field to start the 2023 MLS campaign. United Club Shop, located at Gate A. They’ll play host to Toronto FC at 7:30 p.m. It’s a new season, a new squad, and a new challenge for the club.

Ted Ku-DiPietro scored his first career MLS goal in the eighth minute of second-half stoppage time to lift D.C. United to a wild 3-2 victory over visiting ...

in the 13th minute of his MLS debut as D.C. Mateusz Klich also scored for D.C. Ted Ku-DiPietro scored his first career MLS goal in the eighth minute of second-half stoppage time to lift