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1. Toronto Tie
Sporting KC clawed back for a 2-2 draw at home against Toronto FC on Saturday night with goals from Ilie Sanchez and Johnny Russell. Toronto struck first in the 25th minute, but Sporting KC leveled the match as Ilie buried a penalty in the 57th minute. Johnny Russell then answered four minutes later to tally his 100th professional goal.