Toronto FC increased their lead in the Supporters’ Shield race by defeating the Montreal Impact 3-1 at Stade Saputo on Sunday.
With New York City FC drawing 1-1 against the New York Red Bulls, the Reds are now nine points clear at the top of the MLS standings.
Sebastian Giovinco was the man to do the damage to the Impact for the second time this season, netting twice on the afternoon. His first was his fourth direct free-kick to hit the back of the net in under two months.