Sporting Kansas City join New York Red Bulls at the top

Sporting Kansas City have triumphed 2-1 over Toronto FC to join New York Red Bulls at the top of the MLS Eastern Conference.

A brace of headers from CJ Sapong was enough to overcome a resilient Canadian outfit at BMO Field, which leaves Ryan Nelsen's men treading water in ninth place.

The striker bagged his first goal in the 18th minute but Darel Russell restored parity before the half-time interval.

Sapong restored his team's lead eight minutes after the interval when he was found by Chance Myers's cross.

Alvaro Rey squandered a late opportunity to snatch a point for his team, but Peter Vermes's men hung on for all three points.