Sunday, August 23, 2015

MLS: Galaxy Lower Boom On Citizens

At Carson, California:

In the lone Sunday Major League Soccer contest, Robbie Keane scored twice (54', 81') as the Los Angeles Galaxy demolished visiting New York City 5-1.

MLS STANDINGS:

EASTERN CONFERENCE:

1.   DC United (GP: 27; GD: +4; PTS: 44)
2.   New York Red Bulls (GP: 23; GD: +13; PTS: 39)
3.   Columbus (GP: 26; GD: 0; PTS: 38)
4.   Toronto FC (GP: 24; GD: +1; PTS: 34)
5.   New England (GP: 25; GD: -2; PTS: 34)
6.   Montreal (GP: 22; GD: -3; PTS: 28)
7.   New York City FC (GP: 26; GD: -7; PTS: 28)
8.   Orlando City SC (GP: 26; GD: -14; PTS: 28)
9.   Philadelphia (GP: 26; GD: -10; PTS: 27)
10. Chicago (GP: 24; GD: -8; PTS: 23)

NOTES:  With Toronto and New England level on points with 34, the Reds have more wins (10) than the Revolution (9); with Montreal, New York City, and Orlando City level on points (28), the Impact have more wins (eight) than the two expansion clubs (seven apiece); NYCFC have a better goal differential than Orlando City (-7, to the Lions' -14).



WESTERN CONFERENCE:

1.   Los Angeles (GP: 27; GD: +17; PTS: 46)
2.   Vancouver (GP: 26; GD: +12; PTS: 45)
3.   Kansas City (GP: 24; GD: +6; PTS: 40)
4.   Portland (GP: 26; GD: -2; PTS: 40)
5.   FC Dallas (GP: 24; GD: +3; PTS: 38)
6.   Seattle (GP: 26; GD: +1; PTS: 35)
7.   San Jose (GP: 25; GD: +2; PTS: 35)
8.   Houston (GP: 25; GD: 0; PTS: 32)
9.   Real Salt Lake (GP: 26; GD: -9; PTS: 32)
10. Colorado (GP: 24; GD: -4; PTS: 27) 

NOTES: With Sporting Kansas City and Portland level on points (40) and wins (11), SKC have the superior goal differential (+6, to the Timbers' -2); with Seattle and San Jose level on points (35), the Sounders have more wins (11, to the Earthquakes' 10); with Houston and Real Salt Lake level on points (32) and wins (eight), the Dynamo have the superior goal differential (0, to RSL's -9)

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