Jonathan Dean scored the first goal of his Major League Soccer career in the 84th minute for the Chicago Fire on Saturday night in a 1-1 tie with Toronto FC at Soldier Field.
Ariel Lassiter cut back to evade a defender and the played an arcing ball from the left corner of the area to the back post, where a charging Dean tapped in a one-touch finish from point-blank range to cap the scoring.
Prince Owusu converted from the penalty spot in first-half stoppage time to give Toronto (11-17-4) a 1-0 lead at halftime.
Chicago (7-16-9) has just one win and four losses in its last six games.
Chris Brady a save for the Fire.
Sean Johnson stopped two shots for Toronto.