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MLS Recap: Red Bulls End Two-Game Losing Streak With 1-0 Win Over Fire, Toronto FC Ties 1-1 With New York City FC

After two straight losses, the New York Red Bulls secured a 1-0 home victory over the Chicago Fire on Wednesday.

Red Bulls End Two-Game Losing Streak With 1-0 Win

The Red Bulls dropped to 3-7-1 after last week’s road loss against D.C. United. However, midfielder Mike Grella helped his team get back on track by scoring his fourth goal of the season. Grella fired a shot past Fire goalkeeper Sean Johnson 13 minutes into the second half. Lloyd Sam provided the assist on the goal after receiving a back-heel pass from Bradley Wright-Phillips. New York dominated possession for most of the game.

The win moved the Red Bulls level on 13 points with United and the New England Revolution in the Eastern Conference as the Fire (1-5-4) stayed at the bottom of the table.

Meanwhile, Toronto FC fought back to tie 1-1 against Eastern Conference leader New York City FC at BMO Field in Toronto. Following a 2-1 victory over the Portland Timbers on Sunday, NYCFC rested its star players, including David Villa and Andrea Pirlo.

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Even with those two as substitutes, the New York City FC was still able to take a 1-0 lead in the 16th minute thanks to a stunning goal from 24-year-old Ghanaian midfielder Kwadwo Poku from the edge of the penalty area.

Toronto answered three minutes before halftime with a goal from midfielder Will Johnson, who was on hand to side-foot the equalizer from close range.

The NYCFC leads the East by one point after a five-game winning streak, and is now 4-3-5. They will next face the Red Bulls at Yankee Stadium on Saturday. Toronto is now 4-4-3 and will next host Columbus Crew SC on Saturday.

PHOTO: HARRISON, NJ – NOVEMBER 29: Mike Grella #13 of New York Red Bulls controls the all in front of Harrison Afful #25 of Columbus Crew during their match at Red Bull Arena on November 29, 2015 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

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