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Djordje Mihailovic says Toronto FC must make the most of their vocal home support, as they look to build further momentum after Saturday’s Canadian Classique win over CF Montreal.
Playing against his former club, Mihailovic capped an incredible stoppage time comeback from Robin Fraser’s team, who were 1-0 down entering the 93rd minute at BMO Field.
Lewis Morgan scored their equaliser before Mihailovic popped up at the far post with a 95th-minute winner, sparking wild scenes among the home fans.
That victory lifted Toronto to 11th in the Eastern Conference, although they are still four points adrift of the play-off picture with just six regular-season games to play.
The first of those is at home to Orlando City on Wednesday, and Mihailovic knows they cannot afford to slip up on their own turf.
“We know how much the fans give us when we play here. You can see, all season long, that we’re never quitting until the final whistle,” Mihailovic said.
“They give us so much energy and we need them in the final stretch.
“We’re slowly trying to creep up into that last playoff spot. There are two more games at home, and we need them.”
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Orlando are seventh in the East, five points clear of Toronto, after beating the Columbus Crew 3-2 last time out.
Ivan Angulo scored the all-important goal in the 89th minute, and goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau knew it was vital for Martin Perelman’s side to end their three-game losing run coming out of the international break.
“We know how crucial the points are from now until the end of the year,” the Canada international said.
“It’s going to be super important to continue putting in strong performances. Coming back from the break, it was important to get out strong and find a response toward the end of the game, so we’re very happy with it.”
Sargent’s seven goals in MLS this term are the joint-most of any Toronto player, alongside Daniel Salloi.
That is despite the United States international only playing 1,618 minutes, compared to Salloi’s 2,353. Sargent also leads all of his team-mates for expected goals, performing about in line with his 7.14 xG.
Griezmann is seen as one of the favourites for the 2026 MLS Newcomer of the Year award, having provided another goal and assist against Columbus last time out.
The former World Cup winner has nine goals in MLS, and Orlando are unbeaten across the eight games in which he has scored in all competitions (W7 D1).
Toronto have only lost two of their 15 MLS games at home this year, tallying five wins and eight draws on their own turf.
The Reds have lost three of their last six league games, however (W2 D1), whereas Orlando have four victories in their last six (L2).
Orlando won the most recent MLS meeting between the teams, 3-0 on home soil in September with Griezmann joining Angulo and Harvey Sarajian on the scoresheet.
Orlando have only won three of their 14 away games in MLS this year (D2 L9), so it would be little surprise to see the spoils shared.
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