New York City FC play Toronto in their second game of the Leagues Cup at the Red Bull Arena as the two times are vying for their first points in the group.
New York City FC were handed a damping 1-0 defeat by Atlas in their previous Leagues Cup clash and they'll be determined to change their fortunes this time out. The American side has struggled in the MLS as well being winless in three games, earning just two points from a possible nine.
Toronto have also shown glimpses of struggles themselves losing five consecutive games as they look to end their disastrous streak. They have just scored a single goal during their wretched run conceding 12 goals during the time period.
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NYCFC vs Toronto kick-off time
| Date: | July 26, 2023 |
| Kick-off time: | 7:30 p.m. ET/ 4:30 p.m. PT |
| Venue: | Red Bull Arena |
NYCFC will lock horns with Toronto on July 26, 2023 at the Red Bull Arena with kick-off at 7:30 p.m. ET/ 4:30 p.m. PT.
How to watch NYCFC vs Toronto online - TV channels & live streams
 | Apple TV | Watch here |
The Leagues Cup match can be watched on Apple TV.
Team news & squads
NYCFC team news
New York City has Matias Pellegrini and Tony Alfaro sidelined due to several injuries. The duo of Talles Magno and Gabriel Segal could be seen starting up front and produce the goods for their side.
New York City FC possible XI: Barraza; Haak, Alfaro, Turnbull; Ilenic, Morales, Parks, Cufre; Rodriguez; Magno, Segal.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Barraza, Fresse |
| Defenders | Cufre, Chanot, Martins, Ilenic, O'Toole, Amundsen, Turnbull, Alfaro |
| Midfielders | Parks, Sands, Pellegrini, Pereira, Jansson, Magno, Rodriguez, Haak, Andrade |
| Forwards | Segal |
Toronto team news
Terry Dunfield's catalogue of injuries in his side is quite long with the likes of Victor Vazquez, Jordan Perruzza, Jonathan Osorio, Shane O'Neill, and Matt Hedges all sidelined due to several knocks.
Former Napoli star Lorenzo Insigne is once again unavailable for his side's Leagues Cup clash alongside Alonso Coello Camarero and Michael Bradley.
Toronto FC possible XI: Romero; Franklin, O'Neill, Mabika, Petretta; Marshall-Rutty, Kaye, Antonoglou, Servania; Akinola, Sapong.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Johnson, Romero |
| Defenders | Laryea, Petretta, Rosted, Hedges, MacNaghton, Franklin, Ellis-Watson |
| Midfielders | Osorio, Kaye, Servania, Kerr |
| Forwards | Bernardeschi, Akinola, Antanoglu, Mbongue |
Head-to-Head Record
Toronto have won twice against NYCFC while the New York-based club have just won a single game in the past five encounters between the two sides.
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 30 April 2023 | Toronto 1-0 NYCFC | MLS |
| 25 April 2022 | NYCFC 5-4 Toronto | MLS |
| 3 April 2022 | Toronto 2-1 NYCFC | MLS |
| 8 August 2021 | Toronto 2-2 NYCFC | MLS |
| 15 May 2021 | NYCFC 1-1 Toronto | MLS |