Toronto FC eliminated from playoff contention with loss to Orlando City

Ayo Akinola 2nd R of Toronto FC reacts after missing a shot during the 2022 Major League Soccer MLS match between Toronto FC and Orlando City SC at BMO Field in Toronto, Canada, on May 14, 2022.

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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Facundo Torres scored in the ninth minute and Orlando City beat Toronto 4-0 on Saturday night.

Ercan Kara made it 2-0 in the 22nd minute and Tesho Akindele capped the scoring in the 84th.

#OrlandoCity making moves in the East as they eliminate Toronto from postseason contention. pic.twitter.com/rXdrrpHKVG
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) September 18, 2022

Pedro Gallese stopped three shots for Orlando (13-12-6).

Toronto (9-16-7) hosts Miami on Sept. 30. Orlando plays at New York City FC on Oct. 2.