The Black & Gold looked to change the tide after a rough start to the season, in which late goal concessions and missed near chances have become all too familiar. But despite a commanding start against Toronto FC, the Crew fizzled out; an 83rd-minute winner got the better of a Crew side that now remains winless in five matches to open the MLS season.

The Black & Gold got off to a hot start early, getting the go-ahead goal in the 4th minute to break a two-game scoreless spell. A laser left-footed pass by Dylan Chambost from the Crew’s own half started a counterattack as he drilled the ball down the left flank to Max Arfsten, who had space to roam and took it. Arfsten lofted in a left-footed cross that curled just out of Luka Gavran’s reach. Wessam Abou Ali, awaiting the ball in the penalty area, rose above two defenders and directed a curling header into the top right corner of the net to break the deadlock early. 

Toronto looked to rebound quickly and got close just two minutes later. A high, long cross sent in from the left from Raheem Edwards deflected...