Dean scores first MLS goal as Fire tie visiting Toronto FC 1-1

By The Associated Press on September 28, 2024.

Toronto FC forward Prince Osei Owusu during an MLS soccer match against the New York Red Bulls, Saturday, June 22, 2024, in Harrison, N.J. The Red Bulls won 3-0. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

CHICAGO (AP) – Jonathan Dean scored his first Major League Soccer goal in the 84th minute for the Chicago Fire on Saturday night in a 1-1 draw 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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