TFC extends unbeaten run to seven games with win over Nashville SC

After surrendering an early own goal, Daneil Salloi and Emilio Aristizabal scored in the second half to push Toronto FC to a 2-1 win against Major League Soccer frontrunners Nashville FC on Wednesday.

Aristizabal, who subbed in for striker Josh Sargent in the 75th minute, knocked in the game-winner from close range in the box, three minutes into extra time.

Salloi’s game-tying goal was the result of a perfect goal-line cross by substitute Theo Corbeanu in the 72nd minute at BMO Field as Toronto (6-7-11) extended its unbeaten streak to seven games (3-0-4).

Nashville (16-3-5) had its unbeaten streak halted at six outings. This was Toronto’s first win against Nashville since a 2-1 decision at home on Sept. 18, 2021.

Toronto midfielders Niklas Dorsch and Alonso Coello suffered a communication breakdown with goalkeeper Luka Gavran as Dorsch’s short pass found its way past Gavran for an own goal in the fourth minute.

In the first half, Sargent had three chances to tie the game. Coming off his first hat trick last Saturday, Sargent’s header off a corner was stopped. He then missed wide from close range on a redirect off a pinpoint cross from Richie Larye.

He later hit the side of the goal from inside the box.

Visiting goalkeeper Brian Schwake arrived on the scene with 11 clean sheets in 2026.

Nashville had a goal called back after right back Reed Baker-Whiting was caught offside in the 49th minute.

Toronto: Visit Orlando City on Saturday.

Nashville: Visit Inter Miami CF on Saturday.