Columbus Crew Beat Toronto FC 4-2 at Home for Fifth Win in Six, Chasing a Playoff Spot
On Saturday, October 24, 2026, the Columbus Crew beat Toronto FC 4-2 at home for their third straight win and fifth in six games, continuing their push for the final Eastern Conference wild-card playoff spot in Major League Soccer.
Gonzalo Tapia opened the scoring in the 16th minute, finishing into an empty net; Malte Amundsen headed in a second in the 21st minute and added another in the 48th for the first two-goal game of his career; Brooks Lennon made it four in the 59th minute. Dylan Chambost provided three assists and goalkeeper Patrick Schulte made five saves. For Toronto, Dániel Sallói pulled one back in the 69th minute, Sekou Bangura was sent off a minute later for a second yellow card, leaving Toronto with ten men, and Josh Sargent scored again in the 81st — too late to change the outcome.
With the win, Columbus improves to 11 wins, 15 losses and 5 draws for 38 points, two ahead of Toronto FC and the New York Red Bulls in the East's wild-card position. The Crew continue their fight for a playoff berth, with every point crucial.
Source: GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
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