Toronto FC falls flat in loss to Chicago Fire in home opener
TFC are still looking for their first win under new coach Robin Fraser following Saturday’s defeat at BMO Field.
- Toronto FC 1 (Kerr 11’), Chicago Fire 2 (Gutman 30’; Cuypers 42’)
- TFC have an all-time record of 9-7-3 in MLS home openers
- Alonso Coello earned his 50th MLS appearance for the Reds
TORONTO – Home sweet home? Not for Toronto FC on Saturday afternoon.
TFC took an early lead but then relinquished it and never threatened to score a second time en route to suffering a disappointing 2-1 loss to the Chicago Fire in their home opener before an announced crowd of 22, 738 at BMO Field.
Deandre Kerr scored for Toronto (0-3-1) who is still without a win under new coach Robin Fraser. TFC have an all-time record of 9-7-3 in their MLS home openers dating back to their inaugural season in 2007.
Toronto’s last home match was on Oct. 5 when it suffered a shutout loss to Inter Miami in their finale of the 2024 regular season. After such a long time away from BMO Field, you’d have expected a more spirited display from the Reds. Instead, a solid start to the game by TFC quickly vanished into dust as Fire outclassed the hosts for most of the contest.
