MLS: Landon Donovan Helps Galaxy Throttle Sounders In Seattle

At Seattle:

Landon Donovan played a role in all three goals as he scored once in the 18th minute and assisted on goals from Gyasi Zardes (8') and Stefan Ishizaki (36') as the Los Angeles Galaxy dominated the Seattle Sounders 3-0 on the road in the lone Monday Major League Soccer contest.



MLS STANDINGS:

EASTERN CONFERENCE:

1. Kansas City (GP: 21; GD: +12; PTS: 38)
2. DC United (GP: 19; GD: +9; PTS: 34)
3. Toronto FC (GP: 18; GD: +2; PTS: 26)
4. Columbus (GP: 21; GD: -2; PTS: 26)
5. New York (GP: 20; GD: +1; PTS: 24)
6. New England (GP: 20; GD: -8; PTS: 23)
7. Philadelphia (GP: 21; GD: -2; PTS:23)
8. Chicago (GP: 19; GD: -6; PTS: 20)
9. Houston (GP: 20; GD: -18; PTS: 19)
10. Montreal (GP: 20; GD: -16; PTS: 14)

NOTES:  With Toronto FC and Columbus level on points (26), the Reds have won more games (7-6) than the Crew.  With New England and Philadelphia level on points (23), the Revolution has more wins (7-5) than the Union.

WESTERN CONFERENCE:

1. Seattle (GP: 19; GD: +8; PTS: 38)
2. Real Salt Lake (GP: 20; GD: +5; PTS: 32)
3. Los Angeles (GP: 18; GD: +13; PTS: 30)
4. Colorado (GP: 20; GD: +7; PTS: 30)
5. FC Dallas (GP: 21; GD: +3; PTS: 30)
6. Vancouver (GP: 20; GD: +2; PTS: 28)
7. Portland (GP: 21; GD: 0; PTS: 27)
8. Chivas USA (GP: 20; GD: -12; PTS: 23)
9. San Jose (GP: 18; GD: +2; PTS: 20)

NOTE:  With Los Angeles, Colorado, and FC Dallas all level on points (30) and wins (8), the Galaxy has the best goal differential of the three (+13, to +7 for the Rapids and +3 for the Hoops).

ADDITIONAL NOTE: With Sporting Kansas City and Seattle level on points (38) in the race for the Supporters' Shield, the Sounders have more wins (12-11) than SKC.