At long last, Toronto FC fans finally got to see Josh Sargent in action as the Reds settled for a 1-1 tie with Red Bull New York at BMO Field Saturday afternoon.
Sargent, who joined TFC from English Championship side Norwich City for a reported $22-million transfer earlier this month, stepped on the field in the 70th minute, replacing José Cifuentes.
The US men's national team striker found himself with a scoring opportunity with his first touches in Toronto red.Â
Thrust into the match on a corner kick as Toronto were marauding to double their lead, Sargent connected with a served-in ball by midfielder Djordje Mihailovic for a header that nearly went in from point-blank. The striker forced another block when the ricochet came back to him.Â
Sending in another shot in the 85th minute, Sargent walked away from his debut with three shots, 11 touches and a 1.04 xG.
