After back-to-back three-goal victories, Toronto FC played to a decidedly more tepid 1-0 win over Real Salt Lake Wednesday.
Canadian striker Tosaint Ricketts, a second-half substitute, scored his first goal for the Reds in the 69th minute to edge the visitors.
Coach Greg Vanney made just one change from the starting XI that handily beat Columbus Crew 3-0 over the long weekend, electing to play Josh Williams at centre back to give Eriq Zavaleta a rest.
With the Reds’ recent prowess in front of net, and Salt Lake’s penchant for going forward, the midweek match was billed as an all-out attacking affair.