Toronto FC secured their first home win of the season on Saturday, May 10, ending a long stretch of disappointing results at BMO Field that stretched back to last year. Despite still being near the bottom of the Eastern Conference, the 2-0 victory over D.C. United brought some much-needed positivity to the team.
The standout moment came when Lorenzo Insigne scored a rare header. The play began with a strong run from Theo Corbeanu, who delivered a precise cross into the box. Insigne met the ball perfectly with his head, giving Toronto FC a crucial lead.
Insigne also contributed to the second goal of the match. His cross into the box forced D.C. United’s Lucas Bartlett to score an own goal. While Toronto FC’s path to the top remains long, Insigne’s performance is a promising sign for the team’s future.
After the match, Federico Bernardeschi spoke to the media. The Italian forward, clearly relieved, shared his thoughts on the win and its importance for the team.
“Today was so important. Honestly, we deserve it. Now we have to push forward and keep going like this. This win is important for our confidence. The stadium was amazing today,” said Bernardeschi.
He also praised Insigne for his rare goal and joked about it in his usual lighthearted manner. “I’m very happy for him. He deserved it. He scored with his head. I made a little joke with him. I said, ‘I expect everything from you, but to score with your head? No… but he did, so we’re happy for him, and he should be happy too,’” Bernardeschi said with a laugh.
After a tumultuous off-season between Insigne and Toronto FC, his goal and overall performance against D.C. United could mark a positive turning point for both the player and the club.
