Context:

Toronto FC secured a decisive 3-0 victory over the Portland Timbers, marking a rare home win for the team amidst an injury-depleted squad. Alonso Coello opened the scoring early with a free kick goal, and Tyrese Spicer extended the lead by capitalizing on a rebound in the second half. The match concluded with an own goal by Portland in stoppage time, sealing Toronto's triumph. Despite previous struggles at home, this victory ended a five-game winless streak for Toronto. Goalkeeper Sean Johnson achieved his fifth clean sheet of the season, as Portland failed to register a single shot on target.

Dive Deeper:

• Alonso Coello scored Toronto's first goal in the 11th minute with a well-executed free kick, marking his second MLS goal and giving Toronto an early lead against Portland.

• Tyrese Spicer doubled the lead in the 56th minute after a save by Portland's goalkeeper James Pantemis rebounded to him, allowing Spicer to score his second goal of the season.

• The match concluded with Toronto's third goal, an own goal by Portland's Ian Smith in stoppage time, following a cross by Derrick Etienne Jr. with Deandre Kerr in close proximity.

• Toronto's victory was significant as it ended a five-game winless streak at home, where the team had only managed to secure five out of a possible 33 points prior to this match.

• Sean Johnson, Toronto's goalkeeper, posted his fifth clean sheet of the season, with Portland failing to produce any shots on target throughout the game.

• Portland Timbers came into the game having been in strong form with only one loss in their last seven matches, but struggled offensively against Toronto's defense.

• With this victory, Toronto now faces a challenging schedule with only five of their remaining 15 games to be played at home.