Toronto FC defender Benjamín Kuscevic (13) jumps for the ball against Inter Miami forward Germán Berterame (19) during the first half of an MLS soccer game on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/David Santiago)
Sargent, Etienne Jr. spark Toronto to 2-1 win over Inter Miami
Aug 22, 2026 | 8:30 PM
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MIAMI (AP) — Josh Sargent and Derrick Etienne Jr. scored second-half goals three minutes apart and Toronto FC held on for a 2-1 Major League Soccer victory over Inter Miami on Saturday night.
Neither team found the net until the rookie Sargent scored in the 59th minute to give Toronto the lead. Dániel Sallói and Etienne had assists on Sargent’s fourth goal. Sallói’s helper was his seventh and Etienne collected his third.
Etienne scored his third of the season — unassisted three minutes later for a two-goal lead that helped Toronto win in Miami for the first time.
Lionel Messi cut it to 2-1 in the 82nd minute with his 14th goal this season and his 64th in 71 career appearances. Rodrigo De Paul and Maximiliano Falcón had assists.
