Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning:
OCSC stay perfect at home
Orlando City made it three straight wins in front of The Wall by recording a 1-0 triumph over the struggling New York Red Bulls on Sunday. RECAP
Continuing an early season theme for the Lions, offseason addition Jonathan Spector was one of the heroes for his expert marshaling of the home defense. READ MORE
Sporting KC humble the Rapids
Home side Sporting KC extended their regular season unbeaten run to eight games with a sound 3-1 defeat of the Colorado Rapids on Sunday. RECAP
Sporting KC strike ace Dom Dwyer was relieved to get off the schneid by notching a goal and an assist in the victory. READ MORE
Atlanta posts double rally draw at TFC
Toronto FC star Sebastian Giovinco finally bagged his first goal of the season to break the ice, but visitors Atlanta United eventually fought back twice through Hector Villalba tallies to earn a 2-2 draw on Saturday. RECAP
According to our Matt Doyle, this was the best match so far this season. READ MORE
Timbers get back to winning ways
Portland stayed three points above the crowd in the early Supporters Shield race by scoring a 3-1 victory at winless Philadelphia. Fanendo Adi struck the late capper from the spot to become the Timbers' all-time top scorer. RECAP
One key to the Timbers' fast start has been new defender Roy Miller, who buried Saturday night's winner with a glancing restart header. READ MORE
RSL win on Petke's debut
Real Salt Lake won for the first time since last August and gave new boss Mike Petke a happy first game in charge in one swoop, logging a snowy 3-0 win over Vancouver. RECAP
The victory saw a breakout showing from new playmaker Albert Rusnak, who scored the opener and set up both of the insurance tallies. READ MORE
Fire edge home derby with Columbus
A first-half Nemanja Nikolic goal was all Chicago would need to see off guests Columbus in a 1-0 rivalry win on Saturday afternoon. RECAP
The Fire now hold a winning record for the first time since 2013, and it should come as no surprise that Dax McCarty - who set up Nikolic's winner with a probing through ball - is acting as the catalyst for their early-season success. READ MORE
FC Dallas shakes CCL hangover with "W"
FC Dallas showed no signs of pining over their midweek Champions League ouster by easing to a 2-0 win over visitors Minnesota United on Saturday. RECAP
On his league debut for the Toros, Javier Morales fired the opener to become the 17th MLS player to hit a half-century in both goals and assists. READ MORE
Revs shut out Houston
Suddenly warming New England rode goals from Kei Kamara and Juan Agudelo to a 2-0 victory over Saturday guests Houston. The result gave the Revolution six straight home wins in a streak that dates back to last season. RECAP
The Revs were able to shut down Houston's high-powered attack thanks to some tinkering at the back by coach Jay Heaps. READ MORE
D.C. start a win streak
D.C. United won for the second week in a row, besting New York City FC in a 2-1 victory on Saturday afternoon. Lloyd Sam and Lucho Acosta bagged second-half goals to break a scoreless deadlock. RECAP
The capital crew made no secret of the fact that the victory gave them a measure of revenge for last month's humbling defeat at Yankee Stadium. READ MORE
Quakes, Sounders trade late goals in draw
Chris Wondolowski netted a last-ditch equalizer to earn San Jose a 1-1 share with MLS Cup holders Seattle. The visitors had taken the lead only moments earlier on a terrific Nicolas Lodeiro volley. RECAP
Though the Sounders ran their unbeaten streak to four games, they were left hanging their heads over the last-minute leak. READ MORE
Galaxy blank visiting Montreal
The LA Galaxy posted their first home win of the season, topping guests Montreal with a 2-0 decision on Friday night. RECAP
Galaxy star Jermaine Jones came through on a birthday promise to his dad by scoring the capper (that also opened his club account) on a late jailbreak rush. READ MORE
Exports: Brooks, Lichaj ring the bell
A pair of American defenders lit the lamp overseas this weekend, with Hertha Berlin's John Anthony Brooks nodding home the winner in a 2-0 defeat of Augsburg. WATCH GOAL
Over in England's Championship, Eric Lichaj punctuated a top-notch outing by scoring the opener in Nottingham Forest's 2-0 win over Huddersfield Town. WATCH GOAL
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