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Altidore carries Toronto FC over New England in home opener

Star striker Jozy Altidore scored the winner in the 80th minute off the bench but shared the glory with a pair of young guns Sunday night as Toronto FC won its home opener 3-2 over the New England Revolution.

With the 29-year-old Altidore still lacking match fitness following ankle surgery at the end of last season, Toronto started 19-year-old Ayo Akinola and Jordan Hamilton, who was celebrating his 23th birthday, up front.

Akinola celebrated his first MLS start with his first MLS goal while Hamilton, a Canadian international whose future with the club was in doubt at end of last season, collected MLS goal No. 8 before 23,271 at BMO Field.

"Fantastic," said captain Michael Bradley. "I couldn't be happier and I couldn't be more proud of both of them.

"They've both made big progress and it's not always been easy. They're two amazing guys. They have great personalities, they both have different qualities but they have qualities that make them real handfuls for opposing defenders."

WATCH | Altidore rides to the rescue as Toronto wins home opener:

Altidore's goal in the 80th minute was the difference maker as Toronto FC beat the New England Revolution 3-2 to win their home opener. 1:08

Altidore came on in the 68th minute for his season debut. And he quickly made a mark, adding to his tradition of scoring at key moments when he tapped in a perfectly weighted Justin Morrow cross for the winner. Bradley did his part with a fine ball to find Morrow.

Akinola, a U.S. under-20 international, also played a crucial part, making a run that drew defender Michael Mancienne away from Altidore.

"The goal happens because of Ayo," said Altidore, who said he has seen growth in both young strikers on the training field.

"Yes, I mean I kick their ass every day and they'll be the first to tell you," he said. "Because I see a potential there. I see a generational talent for a Canadian in Jordan Hamilton, who for me is already one of the best Canadian strikers, if not the best. But he needs to show that and he knows that.

"And Ayo, even from last year you saw glimpses. And I think he's made a huge leap this year already."

TFC trending in the right direction

Toronto (2-0-0) raised its record in home openers to 7-5-1.

In 2018, it took Toronto seven games — essentially one fifth of the season — to record two league wins.

"I think it's a game we don't win last year ... It was big," said TFC coach Greg Vanney, who valued his team's ability to grind out the win.

Spanish playmaker Carles Gil had scored twice to lift the Revolution (0-2-1) into a 2-2 tie.

"We had some chances but I am proud of the players for the effort they put in and competed really well and if we put in efforts like that we won't lose too many games," said New England coach Brad Friedel.

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