MLS: New York City vs. Toronto FC Picks — Hosts to Bounce Back to Winning Ways? (Jul 3)
Despite the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup and CONCACAF Gold Cup, there is still competitive action on the MLS schedule...
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Published Jul 2, 4:57am ET by Alex Dudley
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Last updated Jul 2, 4:57am ET
Despite the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup and CONCACAF Gold Cup, there is still competitive action on the MLS schedule this summer.
A fascinating clash is set for Yankee Stadium on Thursday evening, as New York City bid to bounce back to winning ways following a recent defeat in Montreal.
However, Toronto will be bidding to record a second straight victory following an excellent performance in front of their home fans against Portland last weekend to end a four-game winless sequence.
New York City vs. Toronto Overview
| Stat | Information |
|---|---|
| Date & Time | Thursday, July 3, 2025 @ 7:30 PM ET |
| Where | Yankee Stadium, New York |
| How to Watch | Apple TV |
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| New York City | -165 |
| Draw | +310 |
| Toronto | +450 |
New York City vs. Toronto Head-to-Head Record
| Total | New York City | Toronto FC | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wins | 28 | 12 | 9 | 7 |
| MLS Games | 27 | 11 | 9 | 7 |
| Goals | 93 | 47 | 46 |
New York City boasts an excellent recent record against Toronto, having won each of the last five meetings between the teams. That includes a 1-0 success in late April in Canada. Toronto’s last win against NYC was achieved in the MLS in April 2023.
New York City Team News
The home team have three major injury concerns ahead of this showdown. James Sands has been ruled out until the end of August due to an ankle issue. Meanwhile, Malachi Jones and Jacob Arroyave are both unavailable.
Possible Lineup
T. Romero (GK); S. Tanasijevic, T. Martins, J. Haak, B. Risa, A. Perea, M. Moralez, A. Ojeda, J. Fernandez, H. Wolf, M. Bakrar
Toronto FC Team News
Lorenzo Insigne has been released from his contract by Toronto FC before this showdown in New York on Thursday evening. Meanwhile, Kobe Franklin and Nicksoen Gomis are both unavailable for the visiting side.
Possible Lineup
S. Johnson (GK); K. Thompson, K. Long, S. Rosted, R. Petretta, A. Coello, T. Corbeanu, M. Dominguez, M. Longstaff, T. Spicer, O. Brynhildsen
New York City vs. Toronto FC Picks
Consistency has been a major issues for NYC throughout the 2025 season, as they are yet to win back-to-back matches in the MLS.
However, the team have enjoyed momentum in their home matches, winning a competitive-high seven at Yankee Stadium. Their head-to-head record against Toronto also reads well, which could be the key factor worth considering when making picks.
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Pick
New York City (-165)
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