FC Cincinnati, D.C. United play to scoreless draw at TQL Stadium

History told FC Cincinnati that balancing Major League Soccer’s early regular-season days alongside the CONCACAF Champions Cup, the continent’s premier club tournament, would be a trying exercise. Now, FC Cincinnati is living that reality. FC Cincinnati managed a scoreless draw against D.C. United at TQL Stadium on Sunday afternoon in front of an announced sellout of 25,513, some of whom booed at the final whistle. … Continue reading FC Cincinnati, D.C. United play to scoreless draw at TQL Stadium

Schöpf, Ahmed net goals as Whitecaps shake Earthquakes 2-0

Alessandro Schöpf scored his first Major League Soccer goal in more than a year to help the Vancouver Whitecaps beat the San Jose Earthquakes 2-0 Saturday night. Schöpf opened the scoring in the 74th minute when he beat goalkeeper Daniel De Sousa Britto — known as “Daniel” — with a low shot from just outside the penalty area. Ryan Gauld’s corner kick was redirected on … Continue reading Schöpf, Ahmed net goals as Whitecaps shake Earthquakes 2-0

ATX vs ST Solis

Celio Pompeu scored in the third minute of second-half stoppage to left visiting St. Louis City to a 2-2 draw with Austin FC on Saturday in a Western Conference game. Pompeu’s right-footed shot from an extreme angle off a pass from Tomas Totland allowed St. Louis (1-0-2, 5 points) to split the points after peppering Austin goalkeeper Brad Stuver with eight shots on goal. Stuver was up to the task until … Continue reading ATX vs ST Solis

New York RB vs FC Dallas

Lewis Morgan scored his second goal in as many matches, Emil Forsberg opened his MLS account from the penalty spot and the New York Red Bulls held on for a 2-1 victory over FC Dallas in their home opener. Forsberg also assisted Morgan’s strike on the break early in the second half, which eventually stood as the matchwinner in a second consecutive victory for the Red Bulls (2-0-1, 7 points). Morgan also … Continue reading New York RB vs FC Dallas

Columbus vs Chicago

Mohamed Farsi’s goal off a rebound led the defending-champion Columbus Crew to a thrilling 2-1 win over Chicago on Saturday night and extended the Fire’s woes in central Ohio. Farsi scored in the 10th minute of stoppage time after Chicago keeper Chris Brady came up with a left-footed save off an attempt by Diego Rossi. Fabian Herbers’ right-footed shot from the middle of the box … Continue reading Columbus vs Chicago

The Los Angeles Football Club played to a 1-1 draw with Sporting Kansas City on Wednesday night at BMO Stadium.

LAFC picked up a point thanks to a 0-0 draw with Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night in front of a capacity crowd of 22,175 at BMO Stadium. Each team managed 15 shots and six shots on target in the match, but neither was able to find a breakthrough over the 90 minutes.  LAFC is now 1-1-1 on the season for four points, including a … Continue reading The Los Angeles Football Club played to a 1-1 draw with Sporting Kansas City on Wednesday night at BMO Stadium.

Hlongwane’s stoppage-time goal rallies Minnesota over Orlando 3-2

Bongokuhle Hlongwane scored in the fifth minute of second-half stoppage time and Minnesota United rallied for a wild 3-2 victory over Orlando City on Sunday night. Hlongwane found the net with an assist from Tanitoluwa Oluwaseyi. Duncan McGuire gave Orlando City the lead 14 seconds into the match, scoring the club’s first goal of the season. Teemu Pukki answered in the fourth minute, stealing the ball … Continue reading Hlongwane’s stoppage-time goal rallies Minnesota over Orlando 3-2

Timbers vs NYCFC

Evander found the top right corner of the goal from distance in the final moments of stoppage time and the Portland Timbers spoiled NYCFC’s home opener with a 2-1 win on Saturday. NYCFC led for most of the contest until Antony took a pass from Juan Mosquera — and from the middle of the box — put it high in the center of the goal … Continue reading Timbers vs NYCFC