Match Preview: D.C. United at Toronto FC | Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Match Preview: D.C. United at Toronto FC | Wednesday, October 28, 2026

D.C. United travel to BMO Field this Wednesday, October 28 for an Eastern Conference matchup against Toronto FC in the club's 32nd match of the 2026 MLS season. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET in Toronto, Ontario. The Black-and-Red enter the week at 7-12-12 with 33 points.

D.C. United enter Wednesday's contest off a 2-0 home loss to FC Cincinnati on October 24. The Black-and-Red have scored in nine of their last 11 matches and will look to build on a season sweep of Toronto FC that began with a 2-1 home win on July 25. Head Coach René Weiler's side is 2-6-8 on the road in 2026.

Toronto FC enter the week at 8-11-12 with 36 points and are coming off a 4-2 loss at Columbus Crew on October 24. Forward Daniel Salloi leads Head Coach Robin Fraser's side with nine goals and 10 assists in 31 appearances, forward Josh Sargent has added eight goals, and midfielder Alonso Coello leads the club with 91 corner kicks. Goalkeeper Luka Gavran has four clean sheets in 31 appearances with a 1.92 goals against average. Toronto FC have conceded 59 goals in 31 matches and are 4-11-6 when conceding the opening goal.

Wednesday's match is the second and final meeting between the clubs in the 2026 MLS regular season. D.C. United lead the all-time regular season series 19-13-13 across 45 meetings and have outscored Toronto FC 81-65. The Black-and-Red are 10-9-4 in 23 previous trips to Toronto and won the first meeting of 2026 2-1 at Audi Field on July 25.

By the Numbers:

• Goalkeeper Sean Johnson has 25 career MLS appearances against Toronto FC with a 1.44 goals against average and 74 saves, the most appearances in the fixture of any player on either roster.
• Forward Tai Baribo has two goals and an assist in five career appearances against Toronto FC, including the stoppage-time winner in the clubs' July 25 meeting.
• Defender Keisuke Kurokawa has started all 31 matches in 2026 with six assists and a D.C. United-high 85 corner kicks.
• Midfielder Kimito Nono has three goals and two assists in 13 appearances in his first MLS season.
• Toronto FC forward Daniel Salloi leads the club with nine goals and ten assists in 31 appearances this season.
• Toronto FC have conceded 59 goals in 31 matches in 2026.

Last Match Against Toronto FC | July 25, 2026, at Audi Field

In the most recent meeting between the clubs, D.C. United won 2-1 at Audi Field on a stoppage-time penalty. The Black-and-Red took the lead in the 41st minute when Toronto FC defender Kobe Franklin headed into his own net, and goalkeeper Sean Johnson made six saves to protect the advantage after forward Theo Corbeanu equalized in the 76th. Midfielder Andre Dozzell won a penalty in the 98th minute on his home debut, and forward Tai Baribo converted in the 100th to send D.C. United to a 2-1 win.

How to Watch

D.C. United fans can catch all the action of their favorite team on Apple TV. With this, you can watch every D.C. United match live, whether it’s home or away, along with exclusive pre- and post-match coverage. Simply open the Apple TV app, navigate to MLS Season Pass, and enjoy the entire 2026 season. Whether you're at home or on the go, you'll have access to every match, ensuring you never miss a moment of D.C. United's season. Enjoy seamless streaming on your Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, and more!   

Radio broadcasts will be available live on the iHeartRadio App and Freedom 104.7 FM. Legendary broadcaster Dave Johnson, who has called matches for D.C. United since the club’s inception in 1996 will return to the booth alongside Bruce Murray, former United States National Team player (1985-1993, 85 caps and 21 goals) and Class of 2011 National Soccer Hall of Fame inductee. The pair have partnered on radio calls since 2023 to deliver high-quality and passionate radio calls for fans. Supporters watching D.C. United MLS Regular Season matches on MLS Season Pass can opt to listen to Dave Johnson and Bruce Murray calling the match on the MLS Local Radio Broadcast channel.