Sunday, August 08, 2010

MLS: FC Dallas Continues Unbeaten Streak; Scoreless Draw For Red Bulls And Fire; Sounders Blank Dynamo

Three games were played on Sunday in Major League Soccer.

At Frisco, Texas:

Jeff Cunningham scored twice in the second half (75', 81') as FC Dallas came from behind to defeat the visiting Philadelphia Union 3-1.

At Bridgeview, Illinois:

The much anticipated contest between the New York Red Bulls and Chicago Fire ended in a 0-0 stalemate.  Chicago goalkeeper Sean Johnson made seven saves in the game to salvage the home draw.

At Seattle:

Goalkeeper Kasey Keller preserved the shutout while Fredy Montero (64') and Alvaro Fernandez (88') provided the scoring as Seattle Sounders FC blanked the visiting Houston Dynamo 4-0, stretching their unbeaten streak to five games.


MLS STANDINGS:


EASTERN CONFERENCE:

1. Columbus (GP: 19; GD: +11; PTS: 37)
2. New York (GP: 18; GD: -1; PTS: 28)
3. Toronto FC (GP: 18; GD: +1; PTS: 26)
4. Chicago (GP: 16; GD: 0; PTS: 21)
5. Kansas City (GP: 18; GD: -6; PTS: 20)
6. New England (GP: 17; GD: -10; PTS: 18)
7. Philadelphia (GP: 17; GD: -11; PTS: 15)
8. DC United (GP: 19; GD: -20; PTS: 12)


WESTERN CONFERENCE:


1. Los Angeles (GP: 19; GD: +18; PTS: 40)
2. Real Salt Lake (GP: 19; PTS: +18; PTS: 35)
3. FC Dallas (GP: 18; GD: +8; PTS: 30)
4. Seattle (GP: 20; GD: -2; PTS: 28)
5. Colorado (GP: 18; GD: +3; PTS: 27)
6. San Jose (GP: 17; GD: 0; PTS: 23)
7. Houston (GP: 19; GD: -6; PTS: 20)
8. Chivas USA (GP: 18; GD: -3; PTS: 18)

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