Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning:
Red Bulls knock NYCFC off the summit
The New York Red Bulls ran wild on Saturday to score a 4-0 triumph over derby guests New York City FC. Kaku bagged the opening goal and set up two others to reach the top of the league assist chart, drawing high praise from Charlie Davies. READ MORE | RECAP
Atlanta United took advantage of the preceding result by climbing into first place on the strength of a 2-1 win at Chicago. Though the Fire were bested on Saturday, help could be on the way: Spanish reports are claiming that they're trying to seal a deal to land veteran Atletico Madrid star Fernando Torres. READ MORE | RECAP
Rally extends Lions run
Orlando City fought back from an early deficit to top Sunday visitors Real Salt Lake 3-1, setting a new club record with their sixth straight victory. In a thorough weekend review, Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle noted that the Lions are on a roll because they're outscoring their mistakes at the back. READ MORE | RECAP
TFC, Montreal enjoy cruises
Toronto FC ended a three-game win drought on Friday night, easing to a 3-0 decision over visiting Philadelphia. Sebastian Giovinco opened his season account and added an assist for good measure. RECAP
In Saturday's early contest, Nacho Piatti put up a goal and three assists to lead Montreal to a 4-2 victory over visiting New England. The Impact also benefited from Anthony Jackson-Hamel's first two goals of the season. RECAP
Sporting KC go clear atop West, extend Vermes
West leaders Sporting KC did what they do best to log a 1-0 home win over Colorado on Saturday. Daniel Salloi's 16th-minute goal was enough to see the hosts move four points up on the conference pack. INSTANT ANALYSIS | RECAP
Sporting KC announced Monday that head coach and sporting director Peter Vermes has signed a contract extension that will keep him at the club through 2023, a sturdy mutual commitment that reflects Vermes’ pivotal role in building the Midwesterners into perennial trophy contenders. READ MORE
Win streaks for Loons, Timbers
Minnesota United won for the second round in a row, edging guests Vancouver 1-0 thanks to a Miguel Ibarra goal on the hour. After the game, Loons boss Adrian Heath hailed the effort of his 10-man victors. READ MORE | RECAP
A late Diego Valeri free-kick stunner earned Portland a 1-0 road victory over San Jose. The Timbers booked their third win in a row and posted consecutive clean sheets for the first time since last June. RECAP
Dynamo steal one from LA, FCD draw LAFC
A last-minute Memo Rodriguez strike lifted Houson to a 3-2 win over the visiting LA Galaxy on Saturday night. Romell Quioto notched a goal and an assist as the Dynamo sent their guests to a third straight loss. RECAP
FC Dallas pulled level through Maxi Urruti early in the second half to post a 1-1 draw at LAFC on Saturday. The hosts opened with an early Steven Beitashour tally, but eventually saw their three-game winning run end. RECAP
What ails the Sounders?
Seattle's early-season woes continued, as they failed to break down 10-man visitors Columbus in a scoreless home draw on Saturday that left Calen Carr attempting to diagnose what ails the Sounders. Despite playing a man up for 75 minutes, the Sounders managed just one shot on goal while being shut out for the league-low fifth time in seven games. WATCH VIDEO | RECAP
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