MLS: SKC, Sounders Rack Up Sunday Wins

Two games were played on Sunday in Major League Soccer.

At Kansas City, Kansas:

Paulo Magamura scored the only goal of the match in the 74th minute while Tim Melia made three saves to preserve the shutout as Sporting Kansas City defeated the visiting Chicago Fire 1-0.

At The Bronx, New York:

Obafemi Martins scored twice (23', 66') and Clint Dempsey once (58') as the Seattle Sounders defeated New York City 3-1 on the road.



MLS STANDINGS:

EASTERN CONFERENCE:

1.   New England (GP: 9; GD: +4; PTS: 17)
2.   DC United (GP: 8; GD: +4; PTS: 17)
3.   New York Red Bulls (GP: 8; GD: +4; PTS: 13)
4.   Columbus (GP: 8; GD: +4; PTS: 11)
5.   Toronto FC (GP: 7; GD: 0; PTS: 9)
6.   Chicago (GP: 7; GD: -2; PTS: 9)
7.   Orlando City SC (GP: 8; GD: -4; PTS: 8)
8.   New York City FC (GP: 9; GD: -4; PTS: 6)
9.   Philadelphia (GP: 10; GD: -8; PTS: 6)
10. Montreal (GP: 4; GD: -4; PTS: 2)

NOTES:  With New England and DC United level on points (17), wins (5), and goal differential (+4), the Revolution have scored more goals (12 to 10).  With Toronto FC and Chicago level on points (9) and wins (3), the Reds have the superior goal differential (0 to -2).  With New York City and Philadelphia level on points (6) and wins (1), NYCFC have the better goal differential (-4 to -8).



WESTERN CONFERENCE:

1.   FC Dallas (GP: 9; GD: +3; PTS: 17)
2.   Vancouver (GP: 10; GD: +2; PTS: 17)
3.   Seattle (GP: 8; GD: +7; PTS: 16)
4.   Los Angeles (GP: 9; GD: +1; PTS: 13)
5.   Kansas City (GP: 9; GD: 0; PTS: 13)
6.   San Jose (GP: 8; GD: -2; PTS: 10)
7.   Houston (GP: 9; GD: -1; PTS: 10)
8.   Portland (GP: 9; GD: -1; PTS: 10)
9.   Real Salt Lake (GP: 8; GD: -3; PTS: 10)
10. Colorado (GP: 9; GD: 0; PTS: 9)

NOTES: With FC Dallas and Vancouver level on points (17) and wins (5), the Hoops have the superior goal differential (+3 to +2).  With Los Angeles and Sporting Kansas City level on points (13) and wins (3), the Galaxy have the superior goal differential (+1 to 0).  With San Jose, Houston, Portland, and Real Salt Lake all level on points (10), the Earthquakes have more wins (3) than the Dynamo, Timbers, and RSL (two each); the Dynamo and Timbers have a better goal differential (-1) than RSL (-3); Houston has scored more goals than Portland ( 11-7).