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Scouting report: Toronto FC vs. D.C. United

Steven Goff of the Washington Post previews Saturday's season opener between Toronto FC and D.C. United at Audi Field.

John Molinaro

John Molinaro

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Scouting report: Toronto FC vs. D.C. United
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Toronto FC kicks off its 2025 MLS regular season vs. D.C. United at Audi Field on Saturday (7:30 p.m. ET/Apple TV). 

D.C. took four out of a possible six points off TFC last year, including a 3-1 win on Aug. 31, 2024 at BMO Field in the previous meeting between the Eastern Conference rivals. Toronto hasn't won in the U.S. capital since 2016 when D.C. was still playing its home games at RFK Stadium. 

TFC Republic spoke to reporter Steven Goff of The Washington Post about Saturday's game, D.C. United's off-season rebuild, the club's addition of former Toronto midfielder Brandon Servania, and much more.    

Listen to the full audio clip below: 

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TFC Republic interview with Steven Goff
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Highlights:

  • 00:05 – Lots of turnover in D.C. United's roster this off-season
  • 02:27 – D.C. needs more scoring options to lighten Christian Benteke's load
  • 03:59 – A few surprising off-season exits for D.C., including Alex Bono
  • 05:19 – What do Lukas MacNaughton and Brandon Servania bring to D.C.?
  • 07:03 – Sale of Ted Ku-Dipietro to Colorado Rapids was a surprise
  • 09:10 – D.C. has a point to prove after late-season collapse in 2024
  • 11:03 – Coach Troy Lesesne faces heightened expectations this year
  • 12:28 – Predicting where D.C. will finish in the Eastern Conference

(Top photo courtesy of Lucas Kschischang/Toronto FC)

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