Baribo's stoppage-time PK helps DC United beat Toronto 2-1, snap 5-game winless skid
D.C. United midfield Andre Dozzell, left, heads the ball against Toronto FC midfield Derrick Etienne Jr., right, during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Washington. Credit: AP/John McDonnell
WASHINGTON — Tai Baribo converted from the penalty spot in the 10th minute of stoppage time, Sean Johnson had six saves, and D.C. United beat Toronto FC 2-1 on Saturday night to snap a five-game winless streak.
Toronto (3-7-7) is winless in 11 consecutive games.
Andre Dozzell drew a penalty conceded by Jackson Gilman and Baribo's penalty kick capped the scoring.
Baribo has scored a goal in three consecutive games and has 11 goals in 14 appearances (13 starts) this season.
D.C. United (5-5-7) took a 1-0 lead on an own goal by Kobe Franklin in the 41st minute, when he redirected a corner kick played in by Keisuke Kurokawa into the net.
Theo Corbeanu scored his first goal this season to make it 1-1 in the 76th minute. Sean Johnson parried a shot by Jonathan Osorio but Corbeanu slammed home a volley that deflected off Johnson.
Luka Gavran had six saves for Toronto.
D.C. United midfield Jackson Hopkins, left, and Toronto FC defense Jackson Gilman, right, compete for the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Washington. Credit: AP/John McDonnell
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