Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning:
Timbers hand NYCFC 1st loss, Seattle off schneid
Portland dealt New York City FC their first defeat of the season on Sunday, strolling to a 3-0 success at Providence Park. The Instant Analysis crew offered breakdowns of both big Cascadia victories. WATCH VIDEO | RECAP
Seattle became the last MLS club to enter the win column on Sunday by outdoing guests Minnesota United 3-1. In his weekend review, Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle noted that, despite the victory, the Sounders still have a lineup puzzle to work out. READ MORE | RECAP
FCD, OCSC roll on
FC Dallas now stand as the lone unbeaten side in MLS following a 2-0 home win over Philadelphia. Local blog Big D Soccer tipped their cap to offseason signing Santiago Mosquera, who enjoyed a breakout effort for his new employers. READ MORE | RECAP
Orlando City won their fourth game in a row on Saturday, holding off San Jose to claim a 3-2 decision. Rookie Chris Mueller scored for the third straight game and added an assist to lead the Lions. RECAP
LAFC rally big away, Galaxy fall at home
LAFC remained second in the West thanks to a stirring 5-3 fightback win in Montreal that included a lasered free kick by returning defensive leader Laurent Ciman. The visitors were behind by two goals at the break due to a Nacho Piatti hat trick, but hit four times in the second half to flip the result. WATCH VIDEO | RECAP
Miguel Almiron earned one penalty kick and converted another as streaking Atlanta United scored a 2-0 win away to the LA Galaxy. After the home team fell back to break-even, Charlie Davies wrote that the Galaxy still have issues fitting Zlatan Ibrahimovic into their XI. READ MORE | RECAP
Big wins for Chicago, RSL
Chicago got revenge for last year's early playoff ouster with a 2-1 victory away to the New York Red Bulls. Aleksandar Katai and Nemanja Nikolic bagged the Fire goals. RECAP
Real Salt Lake got off to a Rocky Mountain Cup flyer on Saturday by blanking derby guests Colorado 3-0. Despite being up a man for over an hour, the Royals waited until the last eight minutes to grab their goals. RECAP
Sporting KC, Houston run riot
On Friday night, Johnny Russell fired a hat trick to spark Sporting KC to a 6-0 cruise past guests Vancouver. The winger also drew a spot kick and two red card fouls, compelling SKC captain Matt Besler to offer high praise to the offseason catch. READ MORE | RECAP
Houston snapped a four-game win drought by schooling a reserve Toronto FC side in a 5-1 home blowout on Saturday. Romell Quioto led the Dynamo rout with a goal and two assists. RECAP
Revs rally twice for draw
Teal Bunbury and Cristian Penilla scored fast first-half equalizers to gain New England a 2-2 share at Columbus. The result kept the home side winless in four. RECAP
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