On Saturday, May 10, Toronto FC secured its first home win of the season, ending a long winless streak at BMO Field that stretched back to last year. While the team remains near the bottom of the Eastern Conference, the victory over D.C. United has boosted morale around the club for now.
The match’s key moment came from an unexpected source: Lorenzo Insigne scored with his head. The play began with a quick run from Theo Corbeanu, who delivered a perfect cross into the box. Insigne was there to meet the ball with his head, surprising many with the goal.
Insigne also contributed to the second goal of the night, sending a ball into the box that forced D.C. defender Lucas Bartlett to score an own goal. Though Toronto FC has a long way to go, having one of their designated players, like Insigne, find his scoring form is a positive sign.
After the match, Federico Bernardeschi took the microphone to speak with the media. Given the team’s struggles this season, Bernardeschi appeared relieved and spoke about the significance of the win. He highlighted Insigne’s influence on the game and joked about what he said to his teammate after the goal.
Given the tension between Insigne and the club during the off-season, his goal and performance against D.C. United could mark a turning point for both the player and Toronto FC.
Toronto FC’s home stand at BMO Field continues with a mid-week MLS match against FC Cincinnati on Wednesday. The game is set to kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET and will be available for viewing on Apple TV.
