On 30 November 2016, Benoît scored the game-winning goal in extra-time for Toronto FC, a minute after coming on as a substitution for the injured Sebastian Giovinco in the second leg of the MLS Eastern Conference Final over Montreal Impact, sending Toronto FC to the MLS Cup Final with an eventual 7–5 aggregate win. In the final, held on 10 December at BMO Field, Toronto were defeated 5–4 on penalties by Seattle Sounders, following a 0–0 draw after extra time, although Cheyrou was able to net his spot kick in the shoot-out.