Toronto (8-12-5, 29 points) improved to 3-0-1 in its past four games
The home side dominated the opening 45 minutes, with six of its 12 shots reaching the target, while Portland had only one attempt.
Jonathan Osorio finally connected for Toronto in the 41st minute. Richie Laryea maintained possession of the ball as he came down the right side of the box and in before feeding Osorio at the top of the goal area to put Toronto ahead 1-0. The Timbers got their first shot on target in the 55th minute on a kick from Yimmi Chara at the left side of the goalmouth, but he was denied by goalkeeper Alex Bono.
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