David Villa inspired New York City FC to their first MLS
victory, scoring once and assisting another in a 2-0 victory over New England Revolution.
The new franchise’s captain opened the scoring in NYC’s
first home game before setting up substitute Patrick Mullins, who condemned his
old club to a second straight defeat.
Orlando SC made it a great weekend for the expansion sides
as Tyler Deric’s own goal handed them a 1-0 win over Owen Coyle’s Houston
Dynamo.
Deric was the hero in Houston’s week one victory but after
his attempted clearance was blocked he could only put the ball into his own net
under pressure from Pedro Ribeiro.
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| Chris Wondolowski scored twice to give his side the lead |
Supporters’ Shield holders Seattle Sounders crashed to a 3-2
defeat against 10-man San Jose Earthquakes courtesy of a Chris Wondolowski
brace.
Clint Dempsey scored after 18 seconds but the Earthquakes’
captain scored twice before Victor Bernardez saw red for a reckless tackle.
Obafemi Martins grabbed a late consolation but San Jose
ended their 16-match winless streak thanks to Innocent Emeghara’s 70th
minute goal.
Real Salt Lake drew 3-3 with Philadelphia Union as Alvaro
Saborio’s late penalty snatched a point in a topsy-turvy game.
Javier Morales gave RSL the lead but Fernando Aristeguieta’s
brace gave Union the lead; Jamison Olave then scored at both ends before
Saborio’s spot kick.
Blaz Perez scored twice as FC Dallas beat Sporting Kansas
City 3-1 to make it two wins from two and top the Western Conference.
Ex-Wigan player Roger Espinoza equalised for Kansas after Dallas’
opener but Perez’s second and a Fabian Castillo effort sealed victory.
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| Ex-Norwich forward Kei Kamara celebrates in classic Crew style |
LA Galaxy stole a point at Providence Park- Fanendo Adi’s 90th
minute goal looked to have won it for Portland, but Alan Gordon’s added-time
header made it 2-2.
Earlier, Adi finished a swift Timbers counter-attack to open
the scoring before Gyasi Zardes volleyed home Jose Villarreal’s cross for the
Galaxy.
Goals from Justin Meram and Kei Kamara handed Columbus Crew
a 2-0 win over Toronto FC, who saw Justin Morrow wrongly sent off in the first
half.
Fellow Canadian side Vancouver Whitecaps fared better, Octavio
Rivero’s late goal was enough to secure a 1-0 victory over Chicago Fire.
Images courtesy of fourfourcrew.com and Bay Area Bias, with thanks.
Images courtesy of fourfourcrew.com and Bay Area Bias, with thanks.


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