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Philadelphia Union vs. Minnesota United FC | MatchCenter Timeline
Timeline FiltersMatch Timeline Match ends, Philadelphia Union 5, Minnesota United FC 1.90'+1'Second Half ends, Philadelphia Union 5, Minnesota United FC 1.90'Attempt blocked. Harrison Heath (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is blocked. Assisted by Angelo Rodríguez.88'Jay Simpson (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.88'Foul by Brent Kallman (Minnesota United FC).87'Attempt missed.
Sapong's goal, assist lead Union to fourth straight win
WASHINGTON — C.J. Sapong had a goal and an assist, helping the Philadelphia Union beat D.C. United 2-0 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight victory. Philadelphia (12-11-3) matched the club's highest win total, set in 2013. D.C. United (7-11-6) has lost two games in a row after a three-game winning streak. Sapong opened the scoring in the 29th minute with an easy finish of a rebound for his first goal since July 21st. He has eight goals in 10 games against D.C. United.
FC Dallas hopes Mauro Diaz's return sparks languid attack
There are high expectations for the Argentine, who came back from a long injury absence in Sunday's draw with Houston FRISCO, Texas — It would've been too perfect. When Mauro Diaz came onto the Toyota Stadium pitch for his first game action since tearing his Achilles on the same field seven months ago, the stage was set for him to set up a goal. The storybook ends with him unleashing a beautiful free kick into the back of the net and earning FC Dallas a rivalry victory.
MLS Review: Atlanta too good for New York City
Miguel Almiron's brace led the expansion outfit past its conference rival, while the two Texas teams played out a draw Atlanta United continued its good form in MLS with a win over New York City, while Dallas and Houston Dynamo drew. A first-half brace from Miguel Almiron saw Atlanta claim a 3-1 victory against NYCFC at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Sunday.
MLS Review: Galaxy top the Earthquakes, Sporting KC beaten
Giovani dos Santos scored twice as LA extended its unbeaten run in MLS with a win over San Jose The LA Galaxy continued their fine form in MLS on Saturday, while Sporting Kansas City suffered a shock loss. A brace from Giovani dos Santos helped the Galaxy record a 4-2 win over the Earthquakes in San Jose. It extended the Galaxy's unbeaten run to five matches as they rose to sixth in the Western Conference.
Toronto 5 - 0 Columbus Crew Match report - 27/05/2017 MLS - Goal.com
Victor Vazquez scored a brace as Toronto eased to a convincing win over Columbus Crew in MLS. A Victor Vazquez brace and goals from Justin Morrow, Jonathan Osorio and Jordan Hamilton saw Toronto to their resounding win at BMO Field. An 81st-minute red card to Marco Delgado was the only low point as the hosts extended their unbeaten league run to eight matches. Former Barcelona midfielder Vazquez opened the scoring from the penalty spot before Morrow doubled the lead prior to half-time.
Toronto 5 - 0 Columbus Crew Match report - 5/27/17 MLS - Goal.com
Victor Vazquez scored a brace as Toronto eased to a convincing win over Columbus Crew in MLS. A Victor Vazquez brace and goals from Justin Morrow, Jonathan Osorio and Jordan Hamilton saw Toronto to their resounding win at BMO Field. An 81st-minute red card to Marco Delgado was the only low point as the hosts extended their unbeaten league run to eight matches. Former Barcelona midfielder Vazquez opened the scoring from the penalty spot before Morrow doubled the lead prior to half-time.
Toronto 5 - 0 Columbus Crew Match report - 5/26/17 MLS - Goal.com
Victor Vazquez scored a brace as Toronto eased to a convincing win over Columbus Crew in MLS. A Victor Vazquez brace and goals from Justin Morrow, Jonathan Osorio and Jordan Hamilton saw Toronto to their resounding win at BMO Field. An 81st-minute red card to Marco Delgado was the only low point as the hosts extended their unbeaten league run to eight matches. Former Barcelona midfielder Vazquez opened the scoring from the penalty spot before Morrow doubled the lead prior to half-time.
MLS Talking Points: Struggling Cascadia rivals face off, California Clasico and more
The past two MLS Cup champions meet Saturday in the league's biggest rivalry, but both enter struggling and in need of a win Rivalries, reunions and a clash of high-profile foreign coaches headline what should be an entertaining Week 13 in MLS. The league may not be formally dubbing this a "Rivalry Week," but it has all the ingredients for one, with three of the league's best rivalries on the docket.
Chicago Fire 2 - 1 Dallas Match report - 26/05/2017 MLS - Goal.com
MLS top goalscorer Nemanja Nikolic and David Accam netted in the opening nine minutes as Chicago Fire made it four successive victories. Chicago Fire extended their winning streak after holding off FC Dallas 2-1 in MLS on Thursday. The league's top goalscorer Nemanja Nikolic and David Accam scored in the opening nine minutes as the Fire made it four successive victories.
Chicago Fire 2 - 1 Dallas Match report - 5/26/17 MLS - Goal.com
MLS top goalscorer Nemanja Nikolic and David Accam netted in the opening nine minutes as Chicago Fire made it four successive victories. Chicago Fire extended their winning streak after holding off FC Dallas 2-1 in MLS on Thursday. The league's top goalscorer Nemanja Nikolic and David Accam scored in the opening nine minutes as the Fire made it four successive victories.
Media Microscope: Ex-athletes navigate a tricky transition to become TV analysts
Former players like Taylor Twellman and Herculez Gomez rely on the same skills that made them successful on the field for their TV careers Long before a professional athlete retires, there’s a good chance they’ve already been scouted for a potential future in television. With the recent proliferation of televised soccer options in the U.S. both at the national and local level, there are more spots than ever that need filling.
Chicago Fire 2 - 1 Dallas Match report - 5/25/17 MLS - Goal.com
MLS top goalscorer Nemanja Nikolic and David Accam netted in the opening nine minutes as Chicago Fire made it four successive victories. Chicago Fire extended their winning streak after holding off FC Dallas 2-1 in MLS on Thursday. The league's top goalscorer Nemanja Nikolic and David Accam scored in the opening nine minutes as the Fire made it four successive victories.
VIDEO: Nikolic extends Golden Boot lead with early strike
The Hungary international continued his blazing hot start to life in Major League Soccer with a strike in the 3rd minute of Thursday's match It did not take long for Nemanja Nikolic to extend his MLS Golden Boot lead on Thursday night. Barely two minutes into the Chicago Fire's home game against FC Dallas, Nikolic flicked home a Brandon Vincent cross to give the Fire an early 1-0 lead. It was the 11th goal of the season for Nikolic in just his 13th match in MLS.
MLS Review: Dallas suffer first loss, Dynamo beaten
The San Jose Earthquakes ended the Texas side's unbeaten start to the season, while FCD's in-state rival took a beating on the road Dallas' unbeaten start to the MLS season was ended, while the Houston Dynamo were thrashed on Saturday. An 81st-minute goal from Jahmir Hyka saw the San Jose Earthquakes to a 1-0 win which marked Dallas' first defeat. Hyka's goal was a stunner as he jumped to take a touch over a defender before calmly placing a finish in off the post.
WATCH: Tim Howard furious as Rapids concede free-kick goal
The Colorado keeper was visibly angry with his teammates after conceding a goal to Haris Medunjanin off a free kick The Colorado Rapids season has not gone according to plan thus far, and that frustration may have boiled to the surface for Tim Howard Saturday night against the Philadelphia Union. After the Rapids jumped out to an early 1-0 advantage against their hosts, things slowly went downhill in the second half.
WATCH: Hyka stunner sends FC Dallas to first loss of 2017
The Earthquakes midfielder managed to flick the ball over a defender and then hit it on the volley to score the only goal of the contest FC Dallas has proven to be arguably the best team in MLS in 2017, so it’s fitting it would take a top-class finish to finally hand the club its first defeat of the season. Jahmir Hyka delivered just that, with a late stunner at Toyota Stadium to hand the San Jose Earthquakes a shock 1-0 road victory over Dallas.
New York RB 1 - 1 Toronto Match report - 5/20/17 MLS - Goal.com
Toronto FC rallied to earn a point at Red Bull Arena thanks to Benoit Cheyrou, who cancelled out Bradley Wright-Phillips' first-half opener. New York Red Bulls ended Toronto FC's winning streak after Jozy Altidore missed a penalty for the visitors in Friday's 1-1 MLS draw. Amid a six-game winning run, Toronto rallied to earn a point at Red Bull Arena thanks to Benoit Cheyrou, who cancelled out Bradley Wright-Phillips' first-half opener.
New York RB 1 - 1 Toronto Match report - 20/05/2017 MLS - Goal.com
Toronto FC rallied to earn a point at Red Bull Arena thanks to Benoit Cheyrou, who cancelled out Bradley Wright-Phillips' first-half opener. New York Red Bulls ended Toronto FC's winning streak after Jozy Altidore missed a penalty for the visitors in Friday's 1-1 MLS draw. Amid a six-game winning run, Toronto rallied to earn a point at Red Bull Arena thanks to Benoit Cheyrou, who cancelled out Bradley Wright-Phillips' first-half opener.
New York RB 1 - 1 Toronto Match report - 5/19/17 MLS - Goal.com
Toronto FC rallied to earn a point at Red Bull Arena thanks to Benoit Cheyrou, who cancelled out Bradley Wright-Phillips' first-half opener. New York Red Bulls ended Toronto FC's winning streak after Jozy Altidore missed a penalty for the visitors in Friday's 1-1 MLS draw. Amid a six-game winning run, Toronto rallied to earn a point at Red Bull Arena thanks to Benoit Cheyrou, who cancelled out Bradley Wright-Phillips' first-half opener.
MLS Spotlight: Barcelona product Ilie Sanchez is now Sporting KC's invaluable man
The Spanish midfielder hasn't drawn much attention outside Kansas City, but he has been a key reason for the club's early success in 2017 ORLANDO, Fla. — Peter Vermes had three players in mind to sign this winter to help fill a void in Sporting Kansas City's deep-lying midfield role, but before he could decide on any of them he received word that a player he had his eye on five years earlier was suddenly available. Just that quickly, the coach's shortlist was reduced to one name.
Toronto FC claims top spot - Goal's Week 11 MLS Power Rankings
TFC is red-hot, riding a six-game winning streak to the top of the heap. On the flip side, prolonged losing skids by NYRB and RSL have seen them drop It took 11 weeks and a historic winning streak, but we finally have a new No. 1! Unfortunately for another team, there's also a new No. 22. (Our MLS Power Rankings are voted on by Goal's editors and writers. Comments written by Rudi Schuller ). TFC has the most points in MLS and has established the fastest six-game winning streak in MLS history.
Late acquisition Hernan Grana outshining FC Dallas’ big-money winter buys
The Argentine wasn't the Supporters' Shield champion's first choice at right back but has adapted to the league more quickly than other additions FRISCO, Texas — FC Dallas was all set this offseason at a position of need. Just a few weeks after an earlier-than-expected exit from the MLS playoffs, the team signed right back Jose Salvatierra. He looked like a perfect fit, an experienced Costa Rican international who at 27 could still give the team several years of production.
The MLS Wrap: Once-floundering Union on a roll, Sporting KC's Blessing in disguise and more
After starting out as the last MLS team to record a win, the Philadelphia Union have suddenly posted a pair of blowout victories and three shutouts It was blowout week in Major League Soccer, with five different teams posting multi-goal victories while scoring three or more goals. Some of the teams you might expect to be pummeled — like Real Salt Lake — were, but then some others you wouldn't have pegged for beatdowns — like Seattle and the New York Red Bulls — also fell victim.
D.C. native Oguchi Onyewu turns back the clock at RFK Stadium
The defender continued to put his injury woes in the past, marking his 35th birthday with a goal in the Philadelphia Union's 4-0 win over D.C. United WASHINGTON — Oguchi Onyewu played it cool, for a moment at least. As his header settled in the net at RFK Stadium, the Philadelphia Union defender pointed to the sky and casually jogged toward midfield.
MLS: Goals galore as Toronto FC wins sixth straight
Sebastian Giovinco was on target as the Canadian side extended its winning streak to a club record six games after edging Minnesota 3-2 Toronto FC stayed hot in MLS, while the Chicago Fire, New England Revolution and Philadelphia Union enjoyed big wins. Sebastian Giovinco was on target as Toronto extended its winning streak to a club record six games after edging Minnesota United 3-2.
MLS Talking Points: Big week for USA hopefuls, FC Dallas unbeaten record to be tested, and more
With World Cup qualifying just two weeks away, this week could be a big one for players on the fringes of Bruce Arena's U.S. depth chart. Summer is fast approaching, and with it the next round of World Cup qualifiers, which means time is running out for U.S. national team prospects to impress their way into contention for a call-up.
Sebastian Giovinco return cut short by injury
The Italian star was making his first appearance in two games but left before even finishing the first half with a tight quad Sebastian Giovinco’s return from injury Saturday turned out to be very brief, as the attacker was subbed out near the end of first half of Toronto FC’s match with Minnesota United with tightness in his quad. The former MLS MVP had missed Toronto’s previous two contests with a heel injury as the club took wins in both Seattle and Columbus.
WATCH: Dominique Badji delivers incredible assist for Rapids goal
While on the ground, the attacker managed to send a perfect ball through the legs of a defender to play in Shkelzen Gashi for a Colorado goal The Colorado Rapids haven’t had much luck in front of goal this season, but Dominique Badji helped them score one to remember against the San Jose Earthquakes. The Rapids entered play with just five goals scored in eight games. However, they exploded at home against the Earthquakes, scoring three times on their way to a 3-0 victory over the visitors.
Vancouver Whitecaps
Goals from Alberth Elis and Erick Torres helped Houston Dynamo go top of the Western Conference. Houston Dynamo moved top of the Western Conference in MLS with a 2-1 win at home to the Vancouver Whitecaps on Friday. Alberth Elis opened the scoring at BBVA Compass Stadium in Texas before Erick Torres' second-half penalty. The hosts held on despite Brek Shea coming off the bench to pull a goal back for the Whitecaps late in the clash.
Columbus Crew 1 - 2 Toronto Match report - 5/11/17 MLS - Goal.com
Toronto FC trailed with nine minutes remaining until Tosaint Ricketts turned the match on its head in Columbus on Wednesday. Substitute Tosaint Ricketts scored a 90th-minute winner as high-flying Toronto FC rallied to beat Columbus Crew 2-1 in MLS. Toronto trailed with nine minutes remaining until Canada international Ricketts turned the match on its head in Columbus on Wednesday.
Columbus Crew 1 - 2 Toronto Match report - 11/05/2017 MLS - Goal.com
Toronto FC trailed with nine minutes remaining until Tosaint Ricketts turned the match on its head in Columbus on Wednesday. Substitute Tosaint Ricketts scored a 90th-minute winner as high-flying Toronto FC rallied to beat Columbus Crew 2-1 in MLS. Toronto trailed with nine minutes remaining until Canada international Ricketts turned the match on its head in Columbus on Wednesday.
Columbus Crew 1 - 2 Toronto Match report - 5/10/17 MLS - Goal.com
Toronto FC trailed with nine minutes remaining until Tosaint Ricketts turned the match on its head in Columbus on Wednesday. Substitute Tosaint Ricketts scored a 90th-minute winner as high-flying Toronto FC rallied to beat Columbus Crew 2-1 in MLS. Toronto trailed with nine minutes remaining until Canada international Ricketts turned the match on its head in Columbus on Wednesday.
Vancouver Whitecaps quietly climbing - Goal's Week 10 MLS Power Rankings
Cascadia's Canadian outfit has inched its way out of the basement in recent weeks, while Colorado has hit rock bottom. With 10 weeks in the books, we're starting to see what teams are really made of. It's still early, however, and in MLS a good run in the first third of the season doesn't guarantee success for the rest of it. (Our MLS Power Rankings are voted on by Goal's editors and writers. Comments written by Rudi Schuller ). Dallas grabbed a 3-0 win at Rio Tinto Stadium and made it look routine.
MLS Podcast: Who was the best winter signing?
Thomas Floyd and Seth Vertelney join Jon Arnold to discuss the weekend in MLS and take a look at this season's impact additions. The guys also discuss examine why teams with midweek matches, except Toronto FC, struggled and ask which coach on the hot seat improved his position more: Jim Curtin with the Philadelphia Union's 3-0 win over the Red Bulls or Curt Onalfo overseeing the LA Galaxy's comeback draw against Chicago. Subscribe to the show on iTunes.
MLS Review: New York City climb into third
David Villa was on the scoresheet as NYCFC climbed up the East, while Bobby Shuttleworth had to leave the late game with a broken nose. New York City rose to third in the Eastern Conference in MLS with a 3-1 win over Atlanta United on Sunday. David Villa opened the scoring for City, but his effort was cancelled out by a tremendous Carlos Carmona strike at Yankee Stadium.
Depth proves to be the key for several MLS teams on Saturday
Several key players missed matches on Saturday and it was the team's that were well-equipped to handle those losses that prevailed. When Sebastian Giovinco and Erick 'Cubo' Torres were absent from their respective teams' lineups on Saturday, the easy reaction to those absences was to believe that Toronto FC and the Houston Dynamo would struggle without the focal points of their attacks. Neither team did though.
Timeline FiltersMatch Timeline 22'Corner, Philadelphia Union. Conceded by Laurent Ciman.Jonathan Tannenwald@thegoalkeeper23' 2-0 Union. C.J. Sapong scores with a header from 2 inches off the goal line, which is what it seems to take for him these days. #PHIvMTLSofiane Benzaza@sofianebenzaza19'Foul by Raymon Gaddis (Philadelphia Union).19'Ignacio Piatti (Montreal Impact) wins a free kick on the left wing.18'Attempt missed.
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