NYCFC fell to Toronto FC, 2-1, in an MLS Eastern Conference semifinal on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, at Citi Field.

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New York City FC's Maxime Chanot fights for control of the ball with Toronto FC's Jonathan Osorio during the first half of an MLS Eastern Conference semifinal on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, at Citi Field.

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New York City FC goalkeeper Sean Johnson stops a shot on the goal during the first half of an MLS Eastern Conference semifinal against Toronto FC on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, at Citi Field.

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Toronto FC's Tsubasa Endoh, left, fights for control of the ball with New York City FC's Ronald Matarrita during the first half of an MLS Eastern Conference semifinal on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, at Citi Field.

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Toronto FC's Alejandro Pozuelo fights for control of the ball with New York City FC's Alexander Ring, right, and Alexander Callens, left, during the first half of an MLS Eastern Conference semifinal on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, at Citi Field.

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Toronto FC's Michael Bradley grabs the jersey of New York City FC's Ronald Matarrita during the first half of an MLS Eastern Conference semifinal on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, at Citi Field.

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New York City FC's Alexander Callens, below, tries to tackle Toronto FC's Tsubasa Endoh during the first half of an MLS Eastern Conference semifinal on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, at Citi Field.

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Toronto FC's Jonathan Osorio, left, fights for control of the ball with New York City FC's Maximiliano Moralez during the first half of an MLS Eastern Conference semifinal on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, at Citi Field.

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Toronto FC goalkeeper Quentin Westberg, left, and teammate Richie Laryea, right, celebrates after an MLS Eastern Conference semifinal against New York City FC on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, at Citi Field.

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Toronto FC's Nicolas Benezet celebrates with Richie Laryea as New York City FC's Valentin Castellanos lies on the pitch after an MLS Eastern Conference semifinal Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, at Citi Field.

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Toronto FC celebrates the first of two goals by Alejandro Pozuelo as New York City FC's Ismael Tajouri gestures during the second half of an MLS Eastern Conference semifinal on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, at Citi Field.

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Toronto FC's Justin Morrow chases New York City FC's Ismael Tajouri during the second half of an MLS Eastern Conference semifinal on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, at Citi Field.

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Toronto FC's Alejandro Pozuelo, in red, fights for control of the ball with New York City FC's Maximiliano Moralez, back right, and Alexander Ring during the second half of an MLS Eastern Conference semifinal on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, at Citi Field.

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New York City FC's Valentin Castellanos and Toronto FC's Nick DeLeon race toward the ball during the second half of an MLS Eastern Conference semifinal on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, at Citi Field.

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New York City FC's Alexandru Mitrita fights for control of the ball with Toronto FC's Auro during the second half of an MLS Eastern Conference semifinal on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, at Citi Field.

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Toronto FC goalkeeper Quentin Westberg, second from left, fights for control of the ball with New York City FC's Alexander Callens as Toronto's Justin Morrow, Jonathan Osorio and Chris Mavinga watch during the second half of an MLS Eastern Conference semifinal on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, at Citi Field.

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New York City FC's Maxime Chanot tries to head the ball over Toronto FC's Patrick Mullins during the second half of an MLS Eastern Conference semifinal on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, at Citi Field.

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Toronto FC's Alejandro Pozuelo kicks the ball past New York City FC goalkeeper Sean Johnson for a goal on a penalty kick during the second half of an MLS Eastern Conference semifinal on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, at Citi Field.

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New York City FC's Alexander Callens, front left, reacts with teammates after an MLS Eastern Conference semifinal against Toronto FC on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, at Citi Field.

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New York City FC's Alexander Callens, right, reacts with teammates after an MLS Eastern Conference semifinal against Toronto FC on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, at Citi Field.

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New York City FC's Alexandru Mitrita and Ronald Matarrita react after an MLS Eastern Conference semifinal against Toronto FC on Wednesday at Citi Field.

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