FC Dallas knocked Toronto FC off top spot in the Supporters’ Shield race by beating the Reds 3-1 in Frisco on Saturday night.
The Chicago Fire’s victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps means that the lengthy reign of Greg Vanney’s men in first place has, for now, come to an end.
Roland Lamah did most of the damage for Dallas, scoring in the fifth and 21st minutes to leave Toronto chasing the match and exposed at the back for the remainder of the 90 minutes.
They pulled one back when Marky Delgado tapped in from a yard out after Sebastian Giovinco’s cross had been deflected behind goalkeeper Jesse Gonzalez, but Maxi Urruti restored the home side’s two-goal lead with an emphatic finish at the end of one of Dallas’ many counter-attacks.