Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning:
Ciman dramatics win LAFC stadium debut
Laurent Ciman fired home a long stoppage-time free kick to give LAFC a 1-0 victory over Seattle in their inuagural contest at Banc of California Stadium. The result kept the home side unbeaten in three and pulled the expansion darlings to within two points of the top spot in the West. INSTANT ANALYSIS | RECAP
New York, New York: RBNY, NYCFC victorious
New York City FC rebounded from their first loss of the season by dealing FC Dallas theirs, by a 3-1 count at Yankee Stadium on Sunday. In his 100th appearance for NYC, David Villa scored his 400th career goal and then added his 401st for good measure. READ MORE | RECAP
The LA Galaxy suffered another tough home loss on Saturday night, as an apparent go-ahead goal from Zlatan Ibrahimovic was wiped away moments before Kaku lifted the New York Red Bulls to a 3-2 win from the spot. Though the point went the other way, the home side seem to be circling a solution to generate attack around the superstar striker. They just might not like it. ARMCHAIR ANALYST | RECAP
Atlanta, Orlando roll on
Orlando City recorded their fifth victory in a row with another rally, hitting twice after the break for a 2-1 decision at Colorado on Sunday. Yoshimar Yotun converted the winning spot kick 13 minutes from time. BIG QUESTION | RECAP
They took their sweet time getting there, but Atlanta United poured it on late in a 4-1 triumph over Saturday visitors Montreal. Miguel Almiron netted twice and sub Kevin Kratz matched him with a brace … of free kicks. RECAP
Revs, TFC continue surprise starts
Teal Bunbury's goal on the edge of halftime was enough for early surprise package New England to book a 1-0 win against Saturday visitors Sporting KC. For the Western leaders, it was their first defeat since opening day. RECAP
Meanwhile, Toronto FC appeared to be in control at home until Bastian Schweinsteiger and Alan Gordon hit in the final 21 minutes to earn Chicago a 2-2 Saturday share. Adding to the insult of Gordon's stoppage-time equalizer, it appears as though the Reds must go without injured back-line marshal Drew Moor for longer than they originally expected. READ MORE | RECAP
Crew SC, Union right their ships
Mike Grella had quite the Columbus debut, scoring his first goal in 18 months with six minutes left to snatch a sorely needed 2-1 home victory over San Jose. It was the first win in over a month for the MAPFRE Stadium bunch. RECAP
Philadelphia found their end product on Saturday, with Borek Dockal opening his MLS account late to decide matters in a 3-2 home win against D.C. United. Could the Union have another offensive weapon on the way? El Once reports they have interest [in Spanish—ed.] in Honduras striker Rubilio Castillo. READ MORE | RECAP
Caps, Loons get well at home
Minnesota United ended a four-game losing streak by posting a 2-1 rally win over Saturday guests Houston. Ibson's 70th-minute tally boosted the hosts to above the Dynamo in the Western table. RECAP
On Friday night, Vancouver scored a patient 2-0 home victory over Real Salt Lake to halt a three-game slide. After 75 goal-less minutes, Cristian Techera and Anthony Blondell struck mere moments apart to decide the contest. RECAP
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