Kick Off: Schweinsteiger scores on Fire debut | Loons book first ever win

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


Dramatic end to Week 5


New England ace Lee Nguyen hit with six minutes remaining to grab the visitors a point in a 1-1 draw away to Western Conference leaders Portland on Sunday night. READ MORE


Diego Valeri's spectacular opening strike is one of five up for your AT&T Goal of the Week consideration. READ MORE


Fire held on Schweinsteiger debut


Bastian Schweinsteiger bagged a goal just 17 minutes into his Chicago Fire debut, which ended as a see-saw 2-2 tie against visitors Montreal. READ MORE


Schweinsteiger's coming out party was highly enjoyable for all on the Fire side; the only thing missing was a victory. READ MORE


Minnesota celebrate first ever MLS win


Christian Ramirez scored twice as Minnesota logged the club's first league win, a 4-1 triumph over guests Real Salt Lake. READ MORE


After the game, Loons boss Adrian Heath suggested that his charges can be more successful moving forward now that they've shed the pressure of being a winless team. READ MORE


D.C. break into win column


D.C. United halted their winless start to the season with 2-1 home victory over Philadephia. READ MORE


Jose Guillermo Ortiz and Luciano Acosta netted first half goals for the capital crew, who regained their mojo with the win. READ MORE


Whitecaps fight back to down Galaxy


Vancouver made it three MLS sides to break their duck this weekend by scoring a 4-2 win over the visiting LA Galaxy on Saturday night. READ MORE


The Whitecaps fought back from a deficit, with suddenly lethal midfielder Matias Laba striking a second-half brace to make the difference. READ MORE


Crew SC make it three in a row


East leaders Columbus posted their third straight win, a 2-0 home decision over previously perfect Orlando City. READ MORE


Crew SC won the day on the strength of their defense and a decisive double from in-form winger Justin Meram. READ MORE


Torres hat trick dooms RBNY


The Houston Dynamo pulled to within a point of the Western lead thanks to a 4-1 rout of the visiting New York Red Bulls. READ MORE


Cubo Torres broke a deadlock by firing a hat trick and rose to the top of the scoring charts in the process. READ MORE


Villa's magic inspires NYCFC


New York City FC continued their strong play at home with a 2-1 comeback win over San Jose on Saturday. Both goals came from David Villa back heel assists. READ MORE


The Bronx boys grabbed the points after Tommy McNamara hopped off the bench to bag the decider midway through the second frame. READ MORE


Atlanta impress again


Atlanta United stuck another feather in their cap by holding MLS champs Seattle to a scoreless draw at CenturyLink Field on Friday. READ MORE


Also on Friday, Toronto FC and Sporting KC each remained unbeaten in 2017 after battling to a 0-0 stalemate at BMO Field. READ MORE


Report: Next WCQ stop is Colorado


According to the Denver Post, the US national team will play their next World Cup qualifier at the home of the Colorado Rapids, Dick's Sporting Goods Park. The high-altitude venue is designed to help prepare the team for the crunch visit to Mexico's vaunted Azteca that will follow a few days later. READ MORE


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