Reds striker Prince Owusu got things going early for the hosts, scoring his third game in a row (all competitions) with a header in the 18th minute, while adding two assists on the night.
The 27-year-old German was just one of several TFC players to entertain semi-pro (League1 Ontario) opposition, with Cassius Mailula, Kevin Long and Jonathan Osorio adding goals before halftime.
Tyrese Spicer, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft presented by adidas, equalized in the 76th minute for Toronto. John Herdman’s side now await the winner of HFX Wanderers FC (Canadian Premier League) and CS Saint-Laurent (Ligue1 Québec) in the quarterfinals.