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Philadelphia Union's Indiana Vassilev, centre, watches his goal past Toronto FC goalkeeper Luka Gavran, left, and Raoul Petretta, right, during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Chester, Pa. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Deandre Kerr scores in second-half stoppage time to rally Toronto to 1-1 draw with Union

CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Deandre Kerr scored in the first minute of stoppage time to rally Toronto FC to a 1-1 draw with the Philadelphia Union on Saturday night.

Kerr scored for the third time this season to help Toronto (5-13-7) pick up a point against the Union (15-5-6), who entered play as the leaders in the Eastern Conference and Supporters’ Shield races. Kerr scored the equalizer after subbing in for Ola Brynhildsen in the 76th minute.

Rookie midfielder Malik Henry notched his first assist on Kerr’s goal in his third appearance after also entering the match in the 76th minute.

Philadelphia jumped in front early when Indiana Vassilev took a pass from Tai Baribo in the fourth minute to score his second goal this season. Baribo’s assist was his third.

Luka Gavran totaled three saves in his first start this season for Toronto.

Andre Blake saved three shots for the Union, who beat Toronto 2-1 on the road in May.

Milan Iloski signed with the Union this week and made his debut in the second half.

Toronto played its first match with Djordje Mihailovic, who was acquired from the Colorado Rapids for a club-record transfer fee.

Philadelphia defender Jakob Glesnes was tagged with a yellow card in the 29th minute and will miss the next match for yellow-card accumulation.

The Union fall to 10-1-4 at home. Their only loss was to Nashville in March.

Toronto leads the all-time series 14-12-9 but hasn’t won in Chester since March of 2019.

The Union travel to play the New York Red Bulls on Saturday. Toronto will host the Columbus Crew on Saturday.

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Deandre Kerr scores in second-half stoppage time to rally Toronto to 1-1 draw with Union | iNFOnews.ca
Philadelphia Union’s Indiana Vassilev (19) celebrates after his goal with teammates during the first half of an MLS soccer match against the Toronto FC, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Chester, Pa. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Deandre Kerr scores in second-half stoppage time to rally Toronto to 1-1 draw with Union | iNFOnews.ca
Toronto FC’s Deybi Flores (20) and Philadelphia Union’s Tai Baribo, bottom, battle for the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Chester, Pa. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Deandre Kerr scores in second-half stoppage time to rally Toronto to 1-1 draw with Union | iNFOnews.ca
Philadelphia Union’s Bruno Damiani, right, and Toronto FC’s Sigurd Rosted, left, battle for position during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Chester, Pa. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Deandre Kerr scores in second-half stoppage time to rally Toronto to 1-1 draw with Union | iNFOnews.ca
Toronto FC goalkeeper Luka Gavran (90) makes a diving save during the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Philadelphia Union, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Chester, Pa. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Deandre Kerr scores in second-half stoppage time to rally Toronto to 1-1 draw with Union | iNFOnews.ca
Toronto FC’s Ola Brynhildsen, left, falls as he is pressured by Philadelphia Union’s Jesús Bueno (8) during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Chester, Pa. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Deandre Kerr scores in second-half stoppage time to rally Toronto to 1-1 draw with Union | iNFOnews.ca
Toronto FC’s Deybi Flores, left, and Philadelphia Union’s Jesús Bueno, front right, battle for the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Chester, Pa. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Deandre Kerr scores in second-half stoppage time to rally Toronto to 1-1 draw with Union | iNFOnews.ca
Toronto FC’s Theo Corbeanu, left, plays the ball past Philadelphia Union’s Kai Wagner, center front, and Tai Baribo (9) during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Chester, Pa. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Deandre Kerr scores in second-half stoppage time to rally Toronto to 1-1 draw with Union | iNFOnews.ca
Toronto FC’s Deandre Kerr, second from right, celebrates with teammates after scoring in stoppage time past Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Andre Blake, front left, during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Chester, Pa. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Deandre Kerr scores in second-half stoppage time to rally Toronto to 1-1 draw with Union | iNFOnews.ca
Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Andre Blake is unable to make a save on a goal by Toronto FC’s Deandre Kerr in stoppage time during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Chester, Pa. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

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