Atlanta United Beats Toronto FC 2-1, Snaps Home Streak

Toronto, April 25, 2026 - Atlanta United defeated Toronto FC 2-1 on a cold and rainy Saturday afternoon at BMO Field, snapping the Reds' seven-game unbeaten streak and their 13-game unbeaten run at home.

The match marked only the second win of the season for Atlanta, which improved to 2-7-1. Toronto fell to 3-3-4 with the loss, despite controlling 68 percent of possession and generating chances throughout the game. The Reds managed just two shots on target, highlighting their struggles to convert dominance into goals.

Toronto created the first notable opportunity in the 18th minute, but Atlanta nearly struck first in the 22nd when striker Cayman Togashi latched onto a long pass from midfielder Alexey Miranchuk and rounded defender Zane Moniouis. A video review, however, ruled Togashi offside, nullifying the play.

The first half ended scoreless, but Atlanta broke the deadlock early in the second. In the 48th minute, Miranchuk curled a left-footed free kick into the top left corner from just outside the box, following a foul called on Toronto forward Josh Sargent. The decision drew questions from observers, as Sargent had contested a floating ball in the Atlanta penalty area...