Revolution beats Toronto 2-1 to stay four points clear atop MLS standings

Steve Ralston scored in each half to give New England a 2-1 win over Toronto on Saturday, maintaining the Revolution's lead in Major League Soccer.

New England retained a four-point lead in the Eastern Conference, ahead of Columbus, which beat Colorado 2-1. In other Saturday games, Chivas was held 1-1 at home by New York, struggling Kansas City ended its long winless streak in fortuitous style and beat Real Salt Lake 2-1, while Chicago shot blanks again in being held to a scoreless home draw by San Jose.

Veteran midfielder Ralston banged in a rebound off Adam Cristman's header in the 12th minute. He followed up Kheli Dube's drive off the Toronto crossbar in …