Goals from Jonathan Osorio and Deandre Kerr in the first 30 minutes of the match set the bar high, then Toronto FC's defense did enough down the stretch to hold on for a 2-1 win over visiting Austin FC on Saturday evening.

Needing three points to keep their playoff push alive, Toronto FC's Jonathan Osorio and Deandre Kerr stepped up with first-half goals against Austin FC on Saturday with goalkeeper Sean Johnson doing his bit at the other end.

While suffering a 2-1 loss to Toronto FC Saturday at BMO Field, the Verde & Black had plenty of shots and created numerous scoring opportunities, but ultimately only Owen Wolff found the net as the club’s playoff hopes took another massive hit.

The focus will be on winning and earning all three points when Toronto FC host Austin FC for the first time on Saturday. It's the first-ever match between the sides north of the border.

In this latest round of MLS action, Toronto FC returned to domestic competition in a tough encounter against Austin FC. Both teams were in urgent need of a win—