
Toronto FC records rare home win, dispatches Portland Timbers 3-0 in MLS play
TORONTO — Goals by Alonso Coello and Tyrese Spicer helped injury-depleted Toronto FC to a 3-0 victory over the Portland Timbers on Saturday, snapping a five-game winless run (0-4-1) at home.
Toronto added an insurance goal in stoppage time, with Derrick Etienne Jr.’s cross bouncing in off Portland defender Ian Smith with TFC forward Deandre Kerr nearby.
Despite missing nine players through injury and international duty, Toronto led the dance the entire evening before an announced crowd of 22,445 at BMO Field.
It was a rare quiet night for Toronto goalkeeper Sean Johnson, who posted his fifth clean sheet of the season. Portland attempted just four shots, none on target, compared to 16 for Toronto (seven on target).