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MLS Review: Toronto's play-off chances over, Atlanta win

Toronto's MLS play-off hopes were ended on Saturday, while Atlanta United stayed on track to win the Supporters' Shield.

Already facing an uphill task to reach the play-offs, Toronto's chances were brought to an end with a 2-1 loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps.

The Whitecaps made an ideal start, Russell Teibert's brilliant low strike giving the visitors the lead in the fourth minute.

Atlanta United are still well-placed to win the Supporters' Shield after beating the New England Revolution 2-1.

George Bello and Julian Gressel were on the scoresheet for Gerardo Martino's men, who are a point clear atop the Eastern Conference.

The New York Red Bulls kept the pressure on Atlanta thanks to a 3-1 win over the San Jose Earthquakes.

Sporting Kansas City clinched their play-off spot after a 1-1 draw with the LA Galaxy.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's 25th-minute penalty was cancelled out by Johnny Russell, leaving the Galaxy in seventh in the Western Conference.

Sebastian Blanco's brace led the Portland Timbers to a resounding 4-1 win over Real Salt Lake and Philadelphia Union thrashed Minnesota United 5-1 to clinch their play-off spot.

Montreal Impact were too good for Columbus Crew 3-0, Los Angeles FC enjoyed a 3-0 win over the Colorado Rapids and Dallas beat Orlando City 2-0.