Atlanta United beat Toronto FC 3–1 on November 1, confirming Toronto's playoff elimination according to the club's official recap and Associated Press.
Toronto's playoff hopes end in Atlanta
Toronto FC lost 3–1 to Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, November 1, a result that officially eliminated Toronto from contention for the 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs. Both clubs' match reports and the Associated Press confirm the result. Toronto entered with 39 points from 33 matches and had earned a 2–1 win against D.C. United in midweek action, but Atlanta took control of Sunday's contest before halftime.
Atlanta takes a three-goal lead
Miguel Almirón scored in the 22nd minute after a passing combination with Alexey Miranchuk. Cooper Sanchez doubled the lead in the 40th with his first MLS goal, finishing an Almirón cut-back. Six minutes into the second half, Miranchuk converted the rebound from an Almirón shot that struck the frame of goal to make it 3–0. The home side's organized attacks repeatedly created chances, while Toronto struggled to turn possession into enough clear shots.
Morgan responds but the margin holds
Lewis Morgan, who entered as a substitute, scored for Toronto in the 79th minute to make it 3–1. Toronto had further attacking efforts but could not close the gap. It was Morgan's third goal of the season, according to Toronto FC. The club also noted that captain Jonathan Osorio made his 350th MLS regular-season appearance, a milestone separate from the disappointing final result.
Decision Day remains on the schedule
Toronto is scheduled to face Philadelphia Union on Saturday, November 7, in its last regular-season match. The fixture remains a scheduled game, not an additional defeat or a playoff match. CDN News separately covers Vancouver's 5–1 win over Seattle on the same day; those Canadian teams had markedly different results in the November 1 MLS slate.
Sources & transparency
Toronto FC — official November 1 Atlanta United 3–1 Toronto recapAtlanta United — official November 1 recapAssociated Press — Toronto FC's playoff elimination, November 1Original CDN News coverage. Sources are linked for reference.
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