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Sargent nets hat‑trick as Toronto FC earns 4‑4 draw

Richie Laryea’s late goal in injury time secured a 4‑4 draw for Toronto FC against Chicago Fire at BMO Field on Saturday, September 5, 2026. Josh Sargent scored a career‑first hat‑trick, with goals in the 27th, 36th and 54th minutes, the latter breaking a 2‑2 tie. Toronto’s early lead was cut when centre‑back Wayne Zimmerman inadvertently headed a pass into his own net, equalising at 2‑2. Chicago’s Robert Lewandowski added a goal in the 63rd minute, but Etienne’s late strike restored the draw. The match marked Lewandowski’s first professional appearance on Canadian soil after signing with Chicago Fire in June. Toronto’s 5‑7‑11 record remains unchanged, while Chicago’s 11‑6‑5 tally is also unchanged. Both clubs will host opponents next Wednesday: Toronto faces Nashville SC, and Chicago hosts Inter Miami.

· sportsnet.ca

The essential points

  1. 01Josh Sargent’s hat‑trick was Toronto FC’s first in two years, scoring in the 27th, 36th and 54th minutes
  2. 02Richie Laryea’s injury‑time goal secured the 4‑4 draw, ending the match at 4‑4
  3. 03Chicago’s Robert Lewandowski’s first Canadian appearance came after signing in June, scoring in the 63rd minute
  4. 04Wayne Zimmerman’s own goal at the 49th minute tied the game, setting the stage for the comeback
The full brief

Richie Laryea’s late goal in injury time secured a 4‑4 draw for Toronto FC against Chicago Fire at BMO Field on Saturday, September 5, 2026. Josh Sargent scored a career‑first hat‑trick, with goals in the 27th, 36th and 54th minutes, the latter breaking a 2‑2 tie. Toronto’s early lead was cut when centre‑back Wayne Zimmerman inadvertently headed a pass into his own net, equalising at 2‑2.

Chicago’s Robert Lewandowski added a goal in the 63rd minute, but Etienne’s late strike restored the draw. The match marked Lewandowski’s first professional appearance on Canadian soil after signing with Chicago Fire in June. Toronto’s 5‑7‑11 record remains unchanged, while Chicago’s 11‑6‑5 tally is also unchanged.

Both clubs will host opponents next Wednesday: Toronto faces Nashville SC, and Chicago hosts Inter Miami.