Match Summary
DC United defeated Toronto FC 3:2. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2023. Goals were scored by M. Klich 13′, F. Bernardeschi 66′ (pen.), M. Kaye 83′, C. Benteke 90′, T. Ku-Dipietro 90′. 4 yellow cards were shown. DC United had 44% possession while Toronto FC held 56%. DC United had 10 shots (5 on target) compared to 7 (4 on target) for Toronto FC. Expected goals: DC United 0.84 — Toronto FC 2.29. DC United made 4 substitutions, Toronto FC made 2.
Match Events
Key match events between DC United and Toronto FC — 5 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.
assist: R. Canouse
Penalty
assist: T. Ku-Dipietro
assist: Mohanad Jeahze
Match Statistics
DC United had 44% possession against Toronto FC's 56%. DC United registered 10 shots (5 on target) while Toronto FC managed 7 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 3–2. Fouls committed: 18–8.
Lineups
DC United lined up in a 4-4-2 formation under W. Rooney, while Toronto FC deployed a 4-3-3 under B. Bradley.
Defensive Solidity
DC United deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Toronto FC's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
DC United field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Toronto FC's 3 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
DC United start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Toronto FC averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Age & Experience
The average age of DC United's starting XI is 30.6 (youngest: M. Akinmboni (19), oldest: Pedro Santos (37)), while Toronto FC average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Substitutes
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, DC United have recorded 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats. Toronto FC show 1 wins, 4 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
DC United and Toronto FC have met 2 times — DC United won 0, Toronto FC won 1, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Toronto FC leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 6 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.00 per match (2 for the home side, 4 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–2 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 15 Mar 2026