Sargent, Etienne Jr. Spark Toronto to 2-1 Win over Inter Miami
- On Saturday, Inter Miami fell 2-1 to Toronto at Nu Stadium, extending the Herons' winless streak to five matches despite Lionel Messi scoring for the hosts.
- United States striker Josh Sargent and Derrick Etienne scored in the 59th and 62nd minutes to give Toronto a commanding two-goal lead, marking the visitors' fifth win in 21 Major League Soccer games this season.
- Messi pulled one back in the 82nd minute after RDP provided a perfectly weighted through ball, bringing his season tally to 14 goals. "Not gonna sit here and act like it's perfect," Sargent told Apple regarding Toronto's performance.
- The Herons have conceded 2.4 goals per game during their five-game winless slump, putting their top-four playoff seeding at risk despite remaining second in the MLS Eastern Conference.
- Miami hosts Montreal on August 29 to regroup, while Chicago Fire moved within three points of the Herons in the standings after drawing 1-1 with the New York Red Bulls, intensifying the Eastern Conference race.
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Lionel Messi Scores As Inter Miami Lose 2–1 to Toronto FC in MLS 2026 | ⚽ LatestLY
Lionel Messi's 82nd-minute goal wasn't enough to save Inter Miami CF as they suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Toronto FC in the MLS regular season on August 22, 2026. This loss extends Inter Miami's winless streak to five consecutive matches. ⚽ Lionel Messi Scores As Inter Miami Lose 2–1 to Toronto FC in MLS 2026.
Inter Miami aggravates its crisis by falling to Toronto FC. Neither the historic goal of Lionel Messi could make up the serious defensive errors of the Shears
Josh Sargent, Derrick Etienne Jr. spark Toronto to 2-1 victory over Inter Miami
Josh Sargent and Derrick Etienne Jr. scored second-half goals three minutes apart and Toronto FC held on for a 2-1 victory over Inter Miami.
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