Kick Off: Wk 3 Recap | Timbers, OCSC rolling | More USMNT changes

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Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning:


Champs Seattle bag first win


On Sunday night, defending MLS Cup champs Seattle broke into the win column with a 3-1 defeat of the New York Red Bulls, ending their guests' perfect start to the season. RECAP


The Sounders got contributions from all of their star attackers, making coach Brian Schmetzer extremely encouraged by their offensive firepower. READ MORE


Timbers storm back for another full result


Portland fought back from a halftime deficit, scoring three second-half goals to record a 4-2 win over guests Houston. RECAP

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As part of our Matt Doyle breaking down the Week 3 action, he locked in on the awesomeness of Diego Valeri, whose brace was only part of the package. READ MORE | VALERI HIGHLIGHTS


Despite the loss, the impressive Dynamo showed why they're dangerous enough to compete with anyone in the league. READ MORE


Atlanta stroll past 10-man Fire


League-leading scorer Josef Martinez added two to his total as Atlanta United eased to a 4-0 win over visiting Chicago, who were reduced to 10 men by an early Johan Kappelhof ejection. RECAP


While Martinez has drawn quick raves for his finishing, Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle writes that it's the striker's movement that has Atlanta running wild thus far. READ MORE


Galaxy post first "W" at RSL


The LA Galaxy took advantage of Kyle Beckerman's late-first-half red card by rallying late for a 2-1 triumph at Real Salt Lake on Saturday night. RECAP


In addition to posting their first win of the season, the game ended up being a night of firsts for the Galaxy. READ MORE


Unbeaten TFC tops Vancouver


Reigning Eastern Conference Champions Toronto FC got a goal and an assist from Jozy Altidore in a 2-0 win over 10-man hosts Vancouver. RECAP


Whitecaps boss Carl Robinson bemoaned the 70th minute sending off of Brek Shea, which he says turned the tide in what was a tight match to that point. READ MORE


FC Dallas rallies past the Revs


A pair of late goals from Maxi Urruti earned FC Dallas a 2-1 home win against New England. RECAP | WATCH URRUTI'S BRACE


Fresh off a midweek rally win in CONCACAF Champions League play, the Toros repeated the feat to stay two points shy of West leaders Portland. READ MORE


Lions roar to home victory


Cyle Larin scored twice as Orlando City stayed perfect on the young season with a 2-1 win over visiting Philadelphia. RECAP


While some may be surprised that the Lions roared on without skipper Kaká, but Arielle Castillo says that shouldn't be the case. READ MORE


Sporting KC breaks out for first win


Sporting KC celebrated their first victory of the term, a 2-1 defeat of previously perfect guests San Jose on Saturday. RECAP


The victorious hosts came into the game without a goal on the campaign, but Benny Feilhaber ended that drought with an audacious strike that paved the way to victory. READ MORE


Crew SC breaks duck in D.C.


Columbus booked their first victory of the season with a 2-0 road decision that kept D.C. United reeling. RECAP


The result and the changes that helped produce it left Crew SC blog Massive Report with plenty to discuss after the win. READ MORE


Loons bank first MLS point


Minnesota United earned their first point with a surprising 2-2 draw at Colorado. For the Rapids, it was the first time surrendernig multiple goals in an MLS home game since October 2015. RECAP


The Loons benefited from some lineup changes that helped ease their growing pains as an expansion team, at least for one week. READ MORE


Wasteful NYCFC draw with Montreal


Finally, New York City FC were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against visiting Montreal on Saturday afternoon. RECAP


The Yankee Stadium bunch felt they did enough to win, but were let down by their finishing in the frustrating result. READ MORE


More changes for USMNT squad


With the injuries piling up, US manager Bruce Arena has added to the selection for this week's 2018 World Cup qualifiers by calling up Matt Besler and Sacha Kljestan. READ MORE


One of those players ruled out is in-form Hamburg forward Bobby Wood, but our Matt Doyle says it's not time to panic for USMNT fans. READ MORE


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