MLS roundup: Red Bulls end skid on Lindpere's scarce goal

HARRISON, N.J. — Joel Lindpere scored his first goal since March 27, giving the New York Red Bulls a crucial 1-0 victory over Toronto FC on Wednesday night.

The win enabled the Red Bulls, playing in their first MLS home game in over a month, to snap a five-game winless streak and improve their mark to 9-6-4 overall, remaining in second place in the Eastern Conference standings with 31 points. Toronto FC fell to 7-7-5 overall and 26 points.

It was the Red Bulls' first home win since defeating Chivas USA on June 5. Their last home match was July 10 against D.C. United, a game that ended in a scoreless draw.

In the 23rd minute, Thierry Henry set up the match's only goal by holding the ball for a few seconds, drawing three Toronto defenders to him. Henry then passed it back to Seth Stammler, who put the ball in front for the streaking Lindpere, who knocked it in off a brief scramble for the ball. Toronto goalkeeper Stefan Frei had no chance to stop the shot, and New York had a 1-0 lead that held up.