Josh Sargent scores first hat trick as Toronto FC ties Chicago Fire

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Josh Sargent scores first hat trick as Toronto FC ties Chicago Fire
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Josh Sargent recorded his first career hat trick on Saturday night as Toronto FC rallied to finish in a 4-4 draw against the Chicago Fire. Toronto, which holds a 5-7-11 record, managed to earn a draw for the eighth time this season despite conceding the first goal of the match. Sargent scored in the 27th, 36th, and 54th minutes, with Derrick Etienne Jr. securing the final point for the hosts during second-half stoppage time. Chicago, now 11-6-5, played to its third consecutive draw while featuring Robert Lewandowski in his first professional appearance on Canadian soil. Haile-Selassie contributed two goals for Chicago in the effort. Both clubs return to action on Wednesday with Toronto hosting Nashville and Chicago playing host to Miami.

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  • Josh Sargent scored three goals to record his first career hat trick for Toronto FC.
  • Derrick Etienne Jr. scored the equalizing goal in second-half stoppage time.
  • Robert Lewandowski played in his first professional match on Canadian soil.
  • Chicago Fire recorded its third consecutive draw.
  • Toronto FC hosts Nashville on Wednesday while Chicago plays Miami.
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Derrick Etienne Jr. scored the tying goal in second-half stoppage time and Josh Sargent recorded his first career hat trick as Toronto FC rallied for a 4-4 draw against the Chicago Fire on Saturday night. Toronto (5-7-11) allowed the first goal and came back to earn at least a draw for the eighth time this season. Sargent scored his first goal on a strike from the center of the box in the 27th minute.

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