MLS Preseason Matchday Tracker: February 9

Jelle Van Damme, Paul Arriola - LA Galaxy vs. Tijuana - 2/9/2016

There's an active Tuesday slate across the MLS preseason, with five teams involved in four games, the most prominent an LA Galaxy-Tijuana matchup in Carson, California that could mark Juninho's return after this summer's sale. Here's the schedule:



2016 MLS Preseason Schedule

LA feature new signings, play Tijuana to scoreless draw


The stars were out on both sides Tuesday night as LA Galaxy played Liga MX side Club Tijuana to a scoreless draw at StubHub Center in Carson, Calif.

New Galaxy signings Jelle Van Damme, Ashley Cole and Emmanuel Boateng all saw action, joining LA fixtures Robbie Keane, Steven Gerrard, Giovani dos Santos and Gyasi Zardes.


Tijuana trotted out a lineup that featured US national teamer Michael Orozco, along with fellow American Paul Arriola. 

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Morris makes debut, Sounders fall to Mexican side


Nelson Valdez’s first goal of the preseason wasn’t enough as Mexican second-division side Celaya FC pulled out a 2-1 win Tuesday night over the Seattle Sounders in Tucson, Ariz.


Cristian Gordillo scored in the third minute and Victor Manon added on in the 16th for Celaya before Valdez scored in the 54th minute. New Sounders signing Jordan Morris also made his debut.

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Late Bustos goal gives 'Caps win over Dynamo


The Vancouver Whitecaps left it just about as late as they could before pulling out a 2-0 victory on a 98th-minute Marco Bustos strike and then an own goal Tuesday night over the Houston Dynamo in a preseason match divided into four, 30-minute quarters in Tucson, Ariz.


Whitecaps Residency invitee Alphonso Davies assisted on the opening strike, giving Vancouver their third preseason win in as many games. The Houston own goal came in the 118th minute, leading to the final score. 


It was the first preseason loss for the Dynamo after a win and draw; they return to action Saturday against the Colorado Rapids in Arizona. Vancouver are back at it Sunday, Feb. 21 against the Chicago Fire in the opener of the Simple Invitational in Portland, Ore. 

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Quakes leave it late


The San Jose Earthquakes finished their time in Tucson with a 1-0 win over Korean outfit Seongnam FC on Tuesday afternoon. Mark Sherrod bagged the late winner in the 87th minute when he volleyed home a cross from Tommy Thompson. Check out Sherrod's reaction to scoring the game-winning goal here and visit SJEarthquakes.com for more Quakes preseason coverage:

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An early opener


Out in Tuscon, the Earthquakes are in action against Korean side Seongnam FC, and you can follow along on the team's Twitter for updates.

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Morris set for Sounders preseason debut?


Jordan Morris' highly-anticipated Seattle Sounders preseason debut may happen tonight in Tuscon as his club takes on Celaya FC. 

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