Tosaint Ricketts scores first MLS goal as Toronto FC beats Real Salt Lake

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Video via MLS: Toronto FC 1-0 RSL

Canadian international Tosaint Ricketts scored his first MLS goal to lead Toronto FC to victory over Real Salt Lake.

Updated: May 17, 2023, 05:58 am

TORONTO -- Tosaint Ricketts scored his first Major League Soccer goal to help Toronto FC beat Real Salt Lake 1-0 on Wednesday night.

Toronto's won its third straight to move into sole possession of second place in the Eastern Conference. The Reds are unbeaten in eight games in a row at home.

Goalkeeper Alex Bono's free kick in the 68th minute was redirected by Jozy Altidore to Ricketts, who beat a challenging Nick Rimando to the left side. Ricketts, from Edmonton, Alberta, was making his third career MLS appearance after signing with Toronto on July 20. The 28-year-old subbed in for forward Jordan Hamilton in the 56th minute.

Bono made a big save in the 77th minute to preserve the lead, executing a perfect challenge on Juan Manuel Martinez in the area, en route to his third shutout of the season.