The decisive goal came after Ronald Matarrita tripped Toronto’s Richie Laryea inside the penalty area. Pozuelo put his penalty kick past Sean Johnson in the 90th minute in front of an announced crowd of 19,829 at Citi Field.
NYCFC coach Dome Torrent is under contract for next season, but he said after the game he does not know whether he will return. He has to go back to English sister cub Manchester City to meet with ownership and discuss his future.
In the 37th minute, a clever combination for Toronto FC saw Pozuelo play a penetrating pass to Endoh in the box.