A starless — and injured — Toronto FC gave New York City FC just what they needed — until the 90th minute.
With stars Michael Bradley and Jozy Altidore, along with Justin Morrow, away for U.S. national team duty in the Gold Cup, the absence of former MLS MVP Sebastian Giovinco for much of the match appeared to allow NYCFC to squeeze past Toronto, until a penalty kick stole three points from them in a 2-2 tie on a hot Wednesday night in front of 22,011 at Yankee Stadium.
Before Giovinco hobbled off the field injured in the 39th minute, all was well for Toronto FC.