Toronto FC edged out Columbus Crew 2-1 in a tightly contested Major League Soccer clash at BMO Field on March 22, 2026. The home victory, sealed with a second-half winner, gives Toronto a crucial three points in the early stages of the MLS season. Columbus Crew started brightly and took a deserved lead midway through the first half with a composed finish following a defensive mix-up. Toronto responded before the break, equalizing from the penalty spot after a handball was spotted by the VAR. The second half was an end-to-end affair, with Toronto finally grabbing the winner from a well-worked set-piece, a near-post header finding the net. Columbus pushed hard for another equalizer, hitting the post in the final minutes, but Toronto held on for a hard-fought win. The result moves Toronto up the Eastern Conference standings, while the Crew will rue missed chances. Toronto's manager praised his team's resilience, while the Columbus coach pointed to small margins deciding the game.