Toronto FC (0W-0L-1T, 1 point) opened their 2025 MLS campaign with a hard-fought and entertaining 2-2 draw against D.C. United(0W-0L-1T, 1 point) at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. on Saturday night.

First Half:

Toronto FC’s first starting XI of the 2025 MLS campaign featured a blend of youth and experience, with new Head Coach Robin Fraser handing debuts to new signings, Theo Corbeanu and Markus Cimermancic, in the American capital.

The hosts got off to a fast start and struck first when Cameroonian midfielder Boris Enow capitalized to open the scoring for D.C. United in the eighth minute.

TFC responded with a well-worked goal of their own twenty minutes later. On the play, Henry Wingo’s low cross into the danger area was parried by goalkeeper Joon-Hung Kim onto Jonathan Osorio’s run, whose effort from close-range marked the club’s first goal under new Head Coach Robin Fraser.

With his appearance and 28^th minute goal, Jonathan Osorio has now played and scored in each of his thirteen seasons with Toronto FC (2013 – 2025), extending all-time Toronto FC club records.

The Black-and-Red restored their lead when Jacob Murrell’s cross was headed home by reigning MLS Golden Boot winner Christian Benteke in the 35^th minute, giving D.C. a 2-1 lead heading into the interval.

Second Half:

The Reds displayed grit and resilience after the break, pushing for another equalizer. The Reds’ persistence paid off when referee Sergii Boiko pointed to the penalty spot after former Red Brandon Servania fouled Richie Laryea in the box. Italian winger Federico Bernardeschi stepped up from 12 yards and cooly dispatched his penalty to open his account for the new season and level the score at two apiece in the 70^th.

Despite both Eastern Conference clubs pushing for a late winner, the affair ended in a stalemate, with Robin Fraser and the Reds earning a valuable road point to begin the 2025 MLS season.

Toronto FC continue their 2025 MLS campaign with a visit to Orlando City SC on Saturday, March 1. Kick-Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, Florida is set for 7:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast globally on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.

LINEUPS

D.C. UNITED – Joon-Hung Kim; Aaron Herrera, Kye Rowles, Lucas Bartlett, David Schnegg; Brandon Servania (Dominique Badji 80’), Boris Enow, Hosei Kijima, Gabriel Pirani (Randall Leal 71’), Jacob Murrell (Derek Dodson 71’); Christian Benteke (C)

Substitutes Not Used: Luis Barraza, Jordan Farr, Matti Peltola, Lukas MacNaughton, Garrison Tubbs, Gavin Turner

TORONTO FC – Sean Johnson; Henry Wingo (Raoul Petretta 62’), Kevin Long, Sigurd Rosted (Zane Monlouis 90+6'), Richie Laryea; Federico Bernardeschi, Alonso Coello, Deybi Flores, Markus Cimermancic; Theo Corbeanu (Deandre Kerr 80’), Jonathan Osorio (C)

Substitutes Not Used: Luka Gavran, Kobe Franklin, Matty Longstaff, Derrick Etienne Jr., Tyrese Spicer

MEDIA NOTES:

• Markus Cimermancic and Theo Corbeanu made their club debuts and first starts for Toronto FC.
• Jonathan Osorio scored his first goal of the 2025 Major League Soccer campaign and the club’s first under new Head Coach Robin Fraser.
• With his appearance and 28^th minute goal tonight, Jonathan Osorio has now played and scored in each of his thirteen seasons with Toronto FC (2013 – 2025), extending all-time Toronto FC club records.
• Federico Bernardeschi scored his first goal of the 2025 MLS season from the penalty spot in the 70^th
• Zane Monlouis made his Toronto FC debut after entering the match as a 96^th minute substitute.

• With the result, Toronto FC’s MLS Season Opener record moves to 5W-9L-5T (20 points).