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Robbie Keane inspired LA Galaxy to a 5-0 victory over Portland Timbers which lifted the MLS Cup holders to within one point of first place in the Western Conference.
Former West Ham player Sebastian Lletget scored for the fourth straight game to open the scoring before Keane doubled the lead from the penalty spot.

Keane scored his third goal of the season after injury

The Irishman then assisted Robbie Rogers to score his first in over four years and Juninho who made it 4-0 minutes before Liam Ridgewell was dismissed for kicking Alan Gordon.
Jose Villarreal’s late freekick put the icing on the cake as Portland’s four-match winning streak came to an abrupt halt.

Toronto’s trio of designated players all found the net as they came from behind to beat Montreal Impact 3-1 at BMO Field.
Ambroise Oyongo’s blistering left-foot volley gave Impact the lead but Sebastian Giovinco set up Michael Bradley to level near the half hour mark.
Jozy Altidore gave Toronto the lead on 56 minutes before Giovinco earned a late penalty, which he scored, to seal victory.

Kamara is MLS' top scorer with 12 goals

MLS’ leading scorer, Kei Kamara, helped Columbus Crew end their six-game winless run by scoring twice in a 2-1 comeback win against New England Revolution.
Lee Nguyen side-footed the opener for New England inside the opening minute but Kamara’s 11^th and 12^th goals of the season were enough for Crew to take the points.

Revolution’s defeat allowed DC United to move 10 points clear at the top of the Eastern Conference as Conor Doyle’s 25-yard thunderbolt earned a 1-0 victory over Chicago Fire.

The win also extends DC’s lead in the Supporters’ Shield race as closest rivals Seattle Sounders’ poor form continued against Philadelphia Union.
Seattle’s Stefan Frei saved Maurice Edu’s first-half penalty but CJ Sapong’s fourth goal in as many games was enough to claim a 1-0 win.

Second half strikes from rookie striker Cyle Larin and leading scorer Kaka helped Orlando continue their fine recent form and cruise to a 2-0 home victory over Colorado Rapids.

Real Salt Lake finished with nine men as Javier Morales and Demar Phillips saw red in their 1-0 defeat at New York Red Bulls – Mike Grella scored the winner after four minutes.

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