Prince Owusu scores a goal as Toronto FC beats Dynamo 1-0 in Houston

Associated Press

Published Aug 25, 2024 • Last updated Aug 25, 2024 • 1 minute read

Toronto FC's, from left, midfielder Charlie Sharp, defender Sigurd Rosted (17) and Kosi Thompson celebrate their 1-0 win against the Houston Dynamo after the second half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, in Houston. Photo by Michael Wyke /AP Photo

HOUSTON (AP) — Prince Owusu scored his first goal in three months, Sean Johnson had three saves and Toronto FC beat the Houston Dynamo 1-0 in a Major League Soccer match on Saturday night.

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Toronto (10-14-3) has now won back-to-back games — both shutouts by Johnson — for the second time this season but the first since the beginning of March.

Owusu headed home a corner kick played by Federico Bernardeschi to give Toronto a 1-0 lead in the 54th minute.

Houston (10-8-7), which had won back-to-back games, had its three-game unbeaten streak snapped.

The Dynamo had 67% possession and outshot Toronto 17-10.

The Reds’ next game is on Tuesday (7:30 p.m.), when they face Forge FC at BMO Field in the second leg of their Canadian Championship semifinal.

Their next MLS game, when it continues its push for a playoff berth, comes Saturday (7:30 p.m.) pays a visit.

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