Columbus Crew vs. Toronto FC

Columbus Crew and Toronto FC face off in Major League Soccer's Trillium Cup rivalry, a fixture shaped by geographic proximity across the U.S.-Canada border and a series of closely fought matches over the years. Columbus has dominated the recent history of the series, entering this meeting unbeaten in eight straight matchups against Toronto, having outscored the Canadian club 15-5 over that stretch. The two sides met earlier in the 2026 season in Toronto, with Toronto FC winning 2-1, setting up this return leg at Columbus's home ground. As one of MLS's more organic geographic rivalries, the Trillium Cup carries extra stakes beyond a typical regular-season fixture, giving Columbus supporters a chance to watch the two clubs continue a competitive, closely contested series with the recent edge in the club's favor.