Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning:
Records fall in Atlanta shootout draw
The third match of the season between budding rivals Atlanta United and Orlando City SC was a wild affair that saw the Five Stripes rally three times for a 3-3 share in front of 70,425 fans. Josef Martinez scored all three of the home-side equalizers to notch his second hat trick in four days. RECAP | HIGHLIGHTS
It would be so easy to focus on the torrid form of Martinez or Atlanta's surging postseason drive, but the big takeaway from Saturday's match was that the MLS record crowd at Mercedes-Benz Stadium has set a new benchmark for the league. READ MORE
Union keep Red Bulls scuffling
The New York Red Bulls failed to enhance their playoff standing in a frustrating 0-0 draw with Sunday guests Philadelphia. Union netminder Andre Blake foiled the hosts time and again, making eight saves to keep the Red Bulls winless in five. RECAP | HIGHLIGHTS
In his weekend review, Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle noted that the Red Bulls attack hasn't been the same since Daniel Royer went to the injury shelf. READ MORE
Shorthanded Shield leaders TFC rout LA
Tosaint Ricketts scored twice and Victor Vazquez added a goal and an assist to lead injury-hit guests Toronto FC to a 4-0 cruise past the LA Galaxy. The win gave Greg Vanney's crew a double-digit Supporters' Shield edge with but five games to play. RECAP | HIGHLIGHTS
With top guns Jozy Altidore and Sebastian Giovinco unavailable, it was a case of quick thinking from Vazquez that sparked the Reds' rout. READ MORE
Meanwhile, the Galaxy's season of discontent finally boiled over. Not only did coach Sigi Schmid hold the players after their galling home loss to Toronto FC for a closed-door meeting, but supporters group Angel City Brigade refused to leave the stands until Romain Alessandrini came out for a heart-to-hearts talk. READ MORE
RSL move into playoff position
Late surgers Real Salt Lake moved above the playoff line for the first time this season thanks to a 2-1 victory over visiting Portland on Saturday night. Albert Rusnak notched a goal and an assist to lead the Claret and Cobalt to their third consecutive win at Rio Tinto. RECAP | HIGHLIGHTS
Though the Timbers missed a chance to reclaim the top spot in the west, star man Diego Valeri set a new MLS record by scoring for an eighth straight match. WATCH VIDEO
Sounders draw keeps FCD slipping
Supporters' Shield holders FC Dallas saw their win drought reach nine games with a scoreless home draw against Seattle on Saturday night. While the result kept the home side below the playoff line, it also pushed the Sounders' unbeaten streak to 13 games. RECAP | HIGHLIGHTS
For FC Dallas, the continuation of their listless slide was cause for quiet contemplation across the locker room after the contest. READ MORE
Wiebe: Top 5 TAM signings
One of the talking points of the 2017 season has centered on the rise of Targeted Allocation Money's influence across league sides. As such, Andrew Wiebe has offered up his top 5 list of the most impactful TAM signings of the year. READ MORE
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