Cannon and Mihailovic score, Rapids beat Toronto 2-0 and secure playoff spot

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COMMERCE CITY, Colorado (AP) — Reggie Cannon scored a goal in the 53rd minute, Djordje Mihailovic converted a penalty in stoppage time and the Colorado Rapids beat Toronto FC 2-0 on Saturday night to secure a spot in the MLS Cup playoffs.

Colorado (15-10-5) is third in the Western Conference with 50 points, behind Real Salt Lake (51) and LA Galaxy (58).

Cannon, who made his Rapids debut on Wednesday as a substitute and played 16 minutes in a 4-1 loss to Sporting Kansas City, made his first start for the Rapids and gave Colorado a 1-0 lead with a direct kick from just outside the box early in the second half.

Cannon, 26, a U.S. international who made his MLS debut with FC Dallas in 2017, signed with the Rapids last week after four turbulent years in Europe.

Mihailovic crowned the goal with a penalty. His 24 goal involvements (11 goals, 13 assists) this season are a franchise record.

Toronto (11-17-3) is five points behind Charlotte FC and New York City FC (41 points each) in the battle for the last playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

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