Jonathan Dean scores first MLS goal for Fire in 1-1 tie with Toronto
October 1, 2024 2:26PM CDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Jonathan Dean scored his first MLS goal in the 84th minute for the Chicago Fire on Saturday night in a 1-1 tie with Toronto FC.
Ariel Lassiter cut back to evade a defender and the played an arcing ball from the left corner of the area to the back post, where a charging Dean tapped in a one-touch finish from point-blank range to cap the scoring.
Prince Owusu converted from the penalty spot in first-half stoppage time to give Toronto (11-17-4) a 1-0 lead at halftime.
Chicago (7-16-9) has just one win and four losses in its last six games.
Chris Brady a save for the Fire.
Sean Johnson stopped two shots for Toronto.
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