MLS scoring king Christian Benteke delivered again, but Toronto drew even in the second half and United was stuck with a 2-2 draw at Audi Field.

Federico Bernardeschi scored on a penalty kick in the 70th minute to rally Toronto FC to a 2-2 draw with D.C. United in a season opener.

The first month of the Trump administration has brought chaos to US health agencies through mass firings, funding interruptions and communications freezes as the country battles not just the threat of bird flu but a historic measles outbreak centered in West Texas and the worst year for seasonal flu in more than a decade.

Toronto FC leaves the U.S. capital with honours even, not a bad showing for anyone flying the Canadian flag these days.