Canadian teen Russell-Rowe helps Crew beat Toronto FC, 2-1

June 30, 2022 GMT
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Columbus Crew midfielder Sean Zawadzki, left, celebrates his goal against Toronto FC during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, June 29, 2022, in Toronto. (Jon Blacker/The Canadian Press via AP)
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Columbus Crew midfielder Sean Zawadzki, left, celebrates his goal against Toronto FC during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, June 29, 2022, in Toronto. (Jon Blacker/The Canadian Press via AP)

TORONTO (AP) — Canadian teen Jacen Russell-Rowe had two assists to help the Columbus Crew beat Toronto FC 2-1 on Wednesday night.

The 19-year-old Russell-Rowe, from Brampton, Ontario, is a former Toronto FC academy player. He signed a first-team deal with Columbus (5-5-6) on Wednesday after leading the MLS Next Pro League with 11 goals for Crew 2.

Russell-Rowe set up goals by Sean Zawadzki in the 18th minute and Darlington Nagbe in the 30th. Jesus Jimenez scored for Toronto (5-9-3) in the 54th.