D.C. United started with promise, but in soggy conditions at BMO Field, succumbed to a 2-1 loss at Toronto FC. Russell Canouse marked his return from injury by opening the scoring in the early stages, but United coughed up an Alejandro Pozuelo equalizer midway through the first half, and Jonathan Osorio’s acrobatic finish after halftime ended up being the game-winner.
United nearly took a 1st minute lead, as Julian Gressel’s clipped ball over the top caught the Toronto defense out. Ola Kamara was foiled by a bit of an odd hop chasing it down, though, having to wait for a crucial moment for the ball to come down, allowing Alex Bono to close him down just enough to make a kick save.