Lewis Morgan scored a first-half hat trick as the New York Red Bulls spoiled Toronto's home opener, defeating Toronto FC 4-1 at BMO Field on Saturday afternoon.

After last week's impressive win in San Jose, the Red Bulls came out strong in Toronto, scoring four goals in the first half – including a Lewis Morgan hat trick with Patryk Klimala registering a trio of assists — to take a commanding lead heading into the break. Jesús Jiménez scored his first career MLS goal to pull one back for the Reds in the 36th minute, but Morgan and captain Aaron Long quickly responded for Gerhard Struber's side to make it 4-1.

The Red Bulls had a pair of chances in the second half to further extend their lead, however, TFC goalkeeper Alex Bono made a couple of big saves to keep the scoreline somewhat respectable as New York cruised to the three-goal victory.