HARRISON, N.J. — Toronto FC, thanks to goalkeeper Sean Johnson, edged the New York Red Bulls 5-4 in a penalty shootout after their 2024 Leagues Cup opener ended in a scoreless draw in regulation time Saturday.
Matty Longstaff, Kosi Thompson, Derrick Etienne Jr., Jonathan Osorio and Shane O'Neill scored penalties for Toronto.
It marked Toronto's first-ever win in Leagues Cup. TFC has yet to scored a goal in regulation time in the tournament. And Meara stopped Insigne's low shot from outside the penalty box in the dying seconds of stoppage time. The Italian, who had a quiet night, had a second chance but sent his shot wide.Toronto earned two points for the shootout win while the Red Bulls got one for the shootout loss. A regulation win is worth three points in the tournament.
Liga MX champion Club America and MLS titleholder Columbus Crew have been given byes to the knockout round of 32. The other 45 entries have been divided into 15 groups of three teams.Toronto failed to survive the group stage of last year's tournament, losing 5-0 to New York City FC at Red Bull Arena and 1-0 to Mexico's Atlas at BMO Field, with the NYCFC loss one of the low points in a dismal 2023 season.
Coming off a 3-1 win over second-place FC Cincinnati, the Red Bulls were unbeaten in their previous eight games . The New Yorkers were also unbeaten in 15 straight home games. Hall, who started up front beside Morgan, left in the 62nd minute after taking a knock going after a high ball.
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