It’s Toronto FC versus New York City FC at Yankee Stadium on July 31, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Location: Yankee Stadium, New York, NY
- Streaming: Apple TV
How to Watch Toronto FC vs. New York City FC on July 31, 2026
You can watch the New York City FC take on the Toronto FC live on DIRECTV on Apple TV on July 31, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET.
Toronto FC (3-7-7) at New York City FC (7-4-6) — Match Preview
Toronto FC (3-7-7) head into Yankee Stadium to face New York City FC (7-4-6) on July 31, 2026, and the gap between these two Eastern Conference clubs shows up in the scoresheet as much as the standings. New York City FC are scoring at a 1.8 goals per match clip while conceding 1.4, and Toronto FC sit almost exactly inverted at 1.4 goals for and 1.8 against, a split that points toward a home side controlling matches and a visitor still searching for its footing. Dániel Sallói carries Toronto’s attack with 4 goals and 3 assists across 17 appearances, the rare Toronto FC piece producing at both ends of the final third. New York City FC counter with Nicolás Fernández, whose 12 goals in 17 appearances make him the outright top scorer on either roster and the player most likely to decide this one. Alonso Coello has quietly racked up 3 assists in 17 matches from midfield for Toronto FC, while Maxi Morález has been the more prolific creator on the night, setting up 6 goals in just 14 appearances for New York City FC. With New York City FC sitting fifth in MLS and Toronto FC down in 12th, the conference-table stakes favor the home side just as clearly as the underlying numbers do.
What Time is the New York City FC vs. Toronto FC Match Today?
The Toronto FC vs. New York City FC match starts at 7:30 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Toronto FC vs. New York City FC?
You can watch Toronto FC vs. New York City FC on Apple TV.
Players to Watch: Toronto FC vs. New York City FC
Toronto FC
Dániel Sallói — F. Sallói leads Toronto FC in scoring with 4 goals and 3 assists across 17 appearances, giving the club its most complete attacking threat this season. He’s also the rare Toronto FC forward showing up in the assist column, a sign he’s as involved in creating chances as finishing them.
Alonso Coello — M. From midfield, Coello has produced 3 assists in 17 appearances, making him Toronto FC’s primary source of service into the final third. His involvement in the buildup gives Toronto FC a route to goal that doesn’t depend solely on Sallói.
Josh Sargent — F. Sargent has managed 3 goals in just 10 appearances, the best goals-per-match rate on the Toronto FC roster among the club’s regular attacking options. A finish or two from him could be the difference in a match Toronto FC enters as the clear underdog on paper.
New York City FC
Nicolás Fernández — M. Fernández tops every scorer on either side with 12 goals in 17 appearances, numbers that make him the single biggest reason New York City FC sit fifth in MLS. Few midfielders in this matchup carry anywhere near his scoring burden.
Maxi Morález — M. Morález has set up 6 goals in only 14 appearances, the most efficient creative output of any player in this match. His distribution gives New York City FC a second scoring outlet beyond Fernández whenever defenses key on the top scorer.
Hannes Wolf — F. Wolf has contributed 5 goals in 16 appearances, forming a third scoring threat that stretches Toronto FC’s defense across multiple areas of the pitch. With Fernández and Morález drawing attention, Wolf has room to work off the ball.
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