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Dean scores first MLS goal as Fire tie visiting Toronto FC 1-1

Toronto FC forward Prince Osei Owusu during an MLS soccer match against the New York Red Bulls, Saturday, June 22, 2024, in Harrison, N.J. The Red Bulls won 3-0. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

CHICAGO (AP) — Jonathan Dean scored his first Major League Soccer goal in the 84th minute for the Chicago Fire on Saturday night in a 1-1 draw with Toronto FC.

Ariel Lassiter cut back to evade a defender and the played an arcing ball from the left corner of the area to the back post, where a charging Dean tapped in a one-touch finish from point-blank range to cap the scoring.

Prince Owusu converted from the penalty spot in first-half stoppage time to give Toronto (11-17-4) a 1-0 lead at halftime.

Chicago (7-16-9) has just one win and four losses in its last six games.

Chris Brady a save for the Fire.

Sean Johnson stopped two shots for Toronto.