Toronto FC must win at Atlanta United on Sunday to keep their playoff hopes alive heading into the regular-season finale. A midweek comeback over D.C. United offers momentum, but coach Robin Fraser wants a more complete, controlled performance against an Atlanta team already out of playoff contention.

By the Numbers
  • Toronto hasn’t won at Atlanta since the 2019 Eastern Conference final.
  • TFC went 4-4 in eight home matches after the World Cup break.
  • Toronto has one regular-season match left after Sunday’s game.
Yes, But

Atlanta’s elimination removes the pressure to chase a result, which could let its talented attackers play more freely. Toronto, meanwhile, is missing defenders Walker Zimmerman and Kobe Franklin, and Atlanta beat TFC 2-1 in April.

State of Play
  • A Toronto loss, combined with a Columbus or Red Bull New York win, would eliminate TFC.
  • A draw could also end Toronto’s hopes if Columbus beats D.C. United.
  • Toronto will know the results of those matches before kickoff in Atlanta.
What’s Next

Toronto visits the Philadelphia Union next Saturday, while Atlanta travels to face Red Bull New York. Every MLS team will kick off simultaneously on the final day of the regular season.

Bottom Line

Toronto’s path is clear but narrow: win in Atlanta to preserve a meaningful chance at the playoffs. The comeback against D.C. showed the team can find late goals; now it needs to bring that urgency and aggression to the full match.