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Michael Bradley scores twice, Toronto FC beats Charlotte 4-0

TORONTO (AP) - Captain Michael Bradley scored twice to help Toronto FC beat Charlotte 4-0 on Saturday night.

Italians Federico Bernardeschi and Lorenzo Insigne made their MLS debuts, with Bernardeschi scoring and adding an assist and Insigne also setting up a goal. Mark-Anthony Kaye also scored for Toronto (6-12-4).

Osorio opened the scoring in the fourth minute, Bradley scored in the 10th, Bernardeschi in the 31st and Bradley again in fist-half stoppage time. Bradley has 16 goals in 259 career MLS games.

Toronto FC midfielder Jonathan Osorio, left, celebrates with teammates Lorenzo Insigne (24) and forward Jesús Jiménez (9) after scoring the first goal of an MLS soccer match against Charlotte FC against during the first half in Toronto, Saturday July 23, 2022. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP) The Associated Press
Toronto FC's Lorenzo Insigne, center, celebrates with teammates after Michael Bradley, left, scored against Charlotte FC during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, July 23, 2022, in Toronto. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP) The Associated Press
Toronto FC's Lorenzo Insigne celebrates after Michael Bradley scored against Charlotte FC during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, July 23, 2022, in Toronto. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP) The Associated Press
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