MLS: Citizens Blow Out DC; ATL United Roast Loons In Minnesota's Snowy Home Debut; Timbers Hold Off Galaxy In LA

Three games were contested in Major League Soccer on Sunday.

At New York:

David Villa scored twice (28', 75') as New York City demolished visiting DC United 4-0.

At Minneapolis:

In the first contest between the two newest expansion clubs, Josef Martinez produced his club's first-ever hat trick (3', 27', 75') while Miguel Almiron added a double (13', 52') as Atlanta United---in the snow---destroyed Minnesota United 6-1 on the road, ruining the Loons' home opener.

At Carson, California:

Diego Chara scored the only goal of the match in the seventh minute as the Portland Timbers---for the first time in their MLS history---opened a season with two wins after defeating the home-standing (and ten-man) Los Angeles Galaxy 1-0.



MLS STANDINGS:

EASTERN CONFERENCE:

1.   New York Red Bulls (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
2.   Chicago (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 4)
3.   Atlanta United FC (GP: 2; GD: +4; PTS: 3)
4.   New York City FC (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 3)
5.   Orlando City SC (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
6.   Philadelphia (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 2)
7.   Toronto FC (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 2)
8.   Montreal (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 1)
9.   Columbus (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 1)
10. DC United (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 1)
11. New England (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)

NOTES:  With Atlanta United, New York City, and Orlando City level on points with three, the ATL have scored the most goals of the three clubs (7), compared to 4 for the Citizens and one for the Lions; with Philadelphia and Toronto level on points with three, goals scored with three, and goal differential at zero, the Union have been assessed fewer disciplinary points than the Reds; with Montreal, Columbus, and DC United level on points with one, the Impact and Crew each scored two goals compared to none for DC; Montreal have the superior goal differential (-1) compared to Columbus (-2).



WESTERN CONFERENCE:

1.   Portland (GP: 2; GD: +5; PTS: 6)
2.   Houston (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
3.   San Jose (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 2)
4.   FC Dallas (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
5.   Colorado (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
6.   Kansas City (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 2)
7.   Seattle (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 1)
8.   Vancouver (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 1)
9.   Real Salt Lake (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 1)
10. Los Angeles (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
11. Minnesota United FC (GP: 2; GD: -9; PTS: 0)

NOTES:  With Portland, Houston, and San Jose level on points (6), the Timbers have scored the most goals amongst the three clubs (6), compared to 5 for the Dynamo and 4 for the Earthquakes; with Seattle, Vancouver, and Real Salt Lake level on points with one apiece, the Sounders have scored more goals (3) than the Whitecpas (1) and RSL (0); with Los Angleles and Minnesota United level on points (0), the Galaxy have the superior goal differential via v viv the Loons (-2 to -9).