MLS: Reds And NYCFC Battle To Wild Draw In The Bronx; Road Win In Vancouver For SKC

Two games were played in Major League Soccer on Sunday.

At New York:

New York City came from behind to gain a 4-4 home draw with Toronto FC.  Sebastian Giovinco delivered a first-half hat trick (PK-34', 40', 43') for the Reds.  He also assisted on Marco Delgado's score in the 82nd minute.  As for the Citizens, David Villa scored twice (17', PK-65') while Damien Perquis (OG-29') and Patrick Mullins (84') each tallied once.

At Vancouver, British Columbia:

Kevin Ellis used his noggin to notch the game-winning goal in the 52nd minute as Sporting Kansas City knocked off the Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0 on the road.

MLS STANDINGS:

EASTERN CONFERENCE:

1.   DC United (GP: 21; GD: +5; PTS: 35)
2.   New York Red Bulls (GP: 18; GD: +4; PTS: 26)
3.   Toronto FC (GP: 17; GD: -1; PTS: 24)
4.   Orlando City SC (GP: 19; GD: -1; PTS: 24)
5.   Columbus (GP: 19; GD: -2; PTS: 24)
6.   New England (GP: 21; GD: -7; PTS: 24)
7.   Philadelphia (GP: 20; GD: -7; PTS: 22)
8.   Montreal (GP: 16; GD: -2; PTS: 21)
9.   New York City FC (GP: 19; GD: -3; PTS: 21)
10. Chicago (GP: 17; GD: -5; PTS: 18)

NOTES: With Toronto, Orlando City, Columbus, and New England all level on points (24), the Reds have more wins (seven) than all other three teams (six apiece); the Lions have the best goal differential amongst themselves (-1), the Crew (-2), and the Revolution (-7); with Montreal and New York City level on points (21), the Impact have more wins than NYCFC (6-5).

WESTERN CONFERENCE:

1.   Seattle (GP: 20; GD: +6; PTS: 32)
2.   Vancouver (GP: 20; GD: +3; PTS: 32)
3.   FC Dallas (GP: 19; GD: +3; PTS: 32)
4.   Portland (GP: 20; GD: -1; PTS: 31)
5.   Los Angeles (GP: 21; GD: +8; PTS: 31)
6.   Kansas City (GP: 17; GD: +9; PTS: 30)
7.   San Jose (GP: 18; GD: 0; PTS: 25)
8.   Houston (GP: 19; GD: 0; PTS: 24)
9.   Real Salt Lake (GP: 20; GD: -7; PTS: 23)
10. Colorado (GP: 19; GD: -2; PTS: 21)

NOTES:  With Seattle, Vancouver, and FC Dallas level on points (32), the Sounders and Whitecaps, with ten wins apiece, have more victories than the Hoops, who have nine; the Sounders have the superior goal differential vis-a-viv the Caps (+6, to Vancouver's +3); with Portland and Los Angeles level on points with 31, the Timbers have more wins (nine) than the Galaxy (eight).