MLS: Toronto clinch play-off spot, LAFC too good for Sounders

Toronto became the first team to clinch a spot in the 2020 MLS play-offs, while Los Angeles FC recorded an impressive win.

Patrick Mullins’ first-half goal saw Toronto edge FC Cincinnati 1-0 on Sunday to book a spot in the play-offs.

Mullins produced a side-footed finish from inside the area after a Richie Laryea cutback just before the half-hour mark.

Toronto are top of the Eastern Conference and three points clear of Philadelphia Union.

The man just loves a goal in Cincinnati!@pmullins14 | #TFCLive pic.twitter.com/3GiJO6mMlr

— Toronto FC (@TorontoFC) October 12, 2020

Philadelphia won six straight home regular-season matches for the first time in their history, as per Opta, thanks to a 2-1 win over Montreal Impact.

Danny Musovski scored a double as LAFC enjoyed a 3-1 victory against Seattle Sounders.

LAFC are fourth in the Western Conference, which the Sounders top.

Erik Hurtado scored a spectacular volley to see Sporting Kansas City edge a 10-man Nashville 2-1.

Hurtado produced a wonderful finish from Amadou Dia’s lofted pass to earn Sporting three points.

STOP WHAT YOU’RE DOING & WATCH THIS ERIK HURTADO VOLLEY! #SKCvNSH pic.twitter.com/JcKcOW48rm

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) October 12, 2020

New England Revolution beat New York City 2-1, Chicago Fire were 2-1 winners over DC United and Jaroslaw Niezgoda netted twice as Portland Timbers claimed a 3-0 victory against San Jose Earthquakes.