Toronto FC’s winless skid reaches eight games with 2-1 defeat to Fire
Toronto FC faced a 2-1 defeat against Chicago Fire, extending their winless streak to eight games. Chicago's Robin Lod and Andrew Gutman scored to secure the victory, while Josh Sargent equalized briefly for Toronto. The loss marks Toronto's third consecutive defeat and continues their struggles since early April.
- ▪Toronto FC has not won a game in eight matches.
- ▪Chicago Fire secured their third consecutive win with this match.
- ▪Josh Sargent scored for Toronto, but it was not enough to change the outcome.
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Open this photo in gallery:Chicago Fire defender Andrew Gutman heads the ball over Toronto FC midfielder Malik Henry on Saturday.Melissa Tamez/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountRobin Lod and Andrew Gutman each scored a goal Saturday night to help Chicago beat Toronto FC 2-1 on Saturday night for the Fire’s third consecutive win.Toronto (3-6-5) has lost three in a row and is winless in eight straight, dating to a 3-2 victory over Colorado on April 4 – the last of a four-game unbeaten streak.Chris Brady had three saves for the Fire (8-4-2).Lod opened the scoring in the 22nd minute.
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